Playing Catch up... Florida Trip...

We've had such a fun couple of months! There are so many experiences I should be organizing pictures from and documenting! So, here's my attempt to start catch up, now that Christmas vacation is complete and we are back on a routine! 

In November we spent Thanksgiving in Florida. It's a trip my family has done for most of my life. We meet 5 other families there. (the same families from my childhood). Most of the "kids" are now married and many have kids of their own. It's such a precious gift of friendships that my parents have given us! It was a wonderful week and we were so thankful Matt got to join us down there for the 2nd half of it! 

When I got home I wished I had taken more pictures... but here's a few and they definitely show the JOY of having so many cousins!!! 

Such a sweet 5 year olds! 

 McLleyton and James! Love these two!!

Stennson is becoming one of the kids! He did such a great job keeping up! 

 Post dinner games! (Jonker Grandkids!)

 The kids loved the beach!

 My beautiful Goddaughter :) Elena Jayne

 Sweet hair :)

 Love this crazy boy! (in his Clay Matthews move!)

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Average family pic :)... But a great day with SO many things to be thankful for!!! Starting with our wonderful kids...

The guys loving their new game... 

The waves were amazing!! 

 It's not a great vacation without a skinned nose... a popsicle helps!! :)

Can't wait until to be back with friends Thanksgiving 2014 :)

Mr & Mrs Evans...

Last weekend Matt's sister got married! It was a beautiful Michigan, November day and the kids had a great time getting all dressed up and being a part of her special day! She was a gorgeous bride!! Congratulations Matt & Emily!!! 

Quick family picture :) ... Stennson's serious face makes me laugh! 

 The girls loved their dresses!

Shae looking so grown up!! 

 Sweet Monreau!

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 Rocking the bow tie!

 Stennson, was all smiles and looked so grown up!!

 With their beautiful Aunt!

No longer "Mr. Matt" the kids are excited to call him Uncle!

 Grandma looked beautiful! Loved her dress!

 Love these boys!

 McLleyton and another little boy carried cute flags that said "Matt, Em"

 Monreau was all smiles!

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 Shaelyn & Matt read scripture.

Always ready to wrestle these two! Bow ties don't hold them back! 

 Off to the reception...

 And the fun dancing!!

 

Hair is coming out... 

 and shirts off  :)  ... it was a fun night!!!!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Evans!!!

Trick or Treat...

Happy Halloween :). Hope yours was warmer and dryer than ours!! We had a fun one, but it was definitely cold and wet! So, we kept our night short and simple, but the kids still had a great time! They loved planning their costumes and getting ready! Shaelyn and Monreau went as Mary and Laura from Little House on the Prairie (Shaelyn has read the books and they are in love with the show). McLleyton was a dinosaur and Stenn wore McLleyton's old monkey costume! 

No posing for pictures this year, Stennson is off....

 Doing life with cousins makes everything more fun!!

 Sweet Shae...

 Every bit of our life is more fun because of Monreau

 Such a big boy keeping up with everyone!!

 Bundled up!

 Snuggling afterwards... with candy goo still on his face!