Turkey Day in the Trees

We are thankful for our friends in 'the trees' . . .Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Gettin' Ready for the Holidays

Last weekend we went to "Lighting of the Doves" here in The Woodlands.  This has become our new

tradition together.  We love seeing the waterway sparkle with white lights and the kids love the hot chocolate and 'imported' snow.  This year Callie was super excited to see Santa, , ,she is convinced she can sneak him her Christmas List. . .the list asking for a DOG!!  

Halloween 2009

Chad and the boys had their last regular season basketball game on Saturday.  They ended the season 4-4--which I think is pretty good.  Throughout the season, the team had many kids miss practices and games due to the flu--including ours!!  Next weekend is the Playoffs!!  Good luck, Jazz!

After the game, we went home and got ready for Halloween.  It seems that The Straughan Halloween Party is becoming a tradition no matter what state we are in!!

This year the kids chose their own individual outfits--the boys were pretty creative.  Mace was a Mad Scientist, Jake was "Scary" Potter, and Callie was a hula girl.  Of course the weather didn't cooperate and poor Callie had to wear a sweater and tights with her costume. 

I was "Flo" from the Progressive Commercials.

Chad and Brandon were the Blues Brothers.  While trick-or-treating with the kids, some of the neighbors thought they were "Drunken Mormons"!!

Since the boys ditched us again this year--it was just Daddy and his girl trick-or-treating.  The boys even ditched EACH OTHER this year--they went off with separate groups of friends.

Some of the party-goers. . .once again it was a great Halloween Party!!