Ella's Baby Shower

Early this month my friends hosted a sweet baby shower brunch honoring Ella. 

This little miss is already SO loved!!

Well, helllllo!

It's been over a month since I last posted and we have lived so much life! While I have so many pictures to upload, I'll start off with our trip to the pumpkin patch with my bff, Jill and her sweet baby girl, Ellis! Jill and I loaded up the girls this morning and headed to a fun patch in Flowermound. The weather was beautiful but got a little toasty towards the end (thank you, Texas). After looking at all the characters, scoping out pumpkins, bouncing in the jump house, and going on a hay ride...we loaded back up for lunch and more girl time!

So very thankful for this friendship!! Jill has been with my through nearly every season of life- the highs and lows...from middle school to motherhood. Love these girls!!

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I can't believe October is nearly over!! 

Tristan's 8th Birthday Party!!

Friday evening, we had Tristan's 8th birthday party at Altitude Trampoline Park!

T and some of his closest friends enjoyed their time jumping, playing dodge ball, eating pizza, and of course devouring cake and cupcakes! 

I can hardly believe my baby boy is turning 8!! It seems like just yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital. One thing is for sure, he sure does make life SWEET!

Tristan's latest college team obsession is the Texas Longhorns! Of course being from and living in the wonderful state of Texas, our family is in full support. ;) With all that said, this little guy requested a UT themed birthday party, and that is precisely what he got!! 

Birthdays have always been a big deal in our family and it has been a fun tradition to pass on to the kids. 

Happy birthday (party), T!!

Such a fun party and precious group of kids!! 

Earlier that day, Kennedy and I brought Tristan his choice of lunch to school. He chose CFA, not a surprise. Ha! Ken was SO excited to see her bubba!!

Since T's actual birthday lands on a Sunday, his class celebrated on Friday. I brought cookies for him to share with the class. His teacher, Mrs. Kelley, is simply the best!! She let Kennedy come to the front of the class and even held her as they sang to Tristan. :)

I think it is safe to say that little Mr. had a FUN day!!

It's 12:30AM (why am I still up!?!) so it is technically his *actual* birthday. 

His room has been filled with balloons (a birthday tradition), streamers are hanging from his bedroom door frame, and the kitchen table is decked out with birthday decor and a couple special presents...there will be one happy 8 year old waking up in my house in a few hours!

Eight is going to be GREAT!!!