Saturday, November 5, 2011

State Fair of Texas 2011















What a fun tradition!  We have had a cousin day at the fair every year (I think with only one exception) for 10 years!  We take the same pictures in the same places and nearly every year have a new addition to the picture, growing from Soren and Wyatt to 8 sweet cousins.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Pumpkin Carving

Another fun NJE tradition is pumpkin carving.  Each year hundreds of pumpkins are donated and the kids at NJE carve them and then they are lit and put on display in our neighborhood along a brick wall near the pool.  We enjoy free hot chocolate, candy and socializing while we browse the line of pumpkin art.  It is pretty impressive what these kids can do with a pumpkin!  This year Reese teamed up with two friends and they did an owl (the school mascot).  It turned out great!





So Beautiful


Just had to post this picture of Soren dressed up for a casual dance at school.  Beautiful and sweet.  Love this girl!

My Cross Country District Champion!!





She did it!  Soren won first overall girl for 7th AND 8th grade at the district cross country meet!  Wow!!  Her 2 mile time was 12:24 on the Crowley course.  She helped the Joshua girls win 2nd place team at the meet.  Soren is becoming a regular part of the weekly Joshua paper, earning a spot in the sports section, with pictures, weekly!   It was a short season and Soren is excited for track in the spring.  She will do some swimming and running during off season to stay in shape for the upcoming track season.  Congratulations, Soren!!