My Little Twinkies

We made it back home in time for my grandparents' harvest dinner at their church, so of course I had to dress them in their matching Thanksgiving outfits. But, Mr. Brockers is getting a little too cool for the picture taking scene. I sat them side by side, and just as brothers and sisters do, she pulls his hair and then he of course has to go and lean on her...good times! They really do love each other, promise.

My BFF's & Our Babies

Well, I'm not going to lie... visiting Texas was bittersweet. I miss my BFF's, Jennifer & Cori, tons and tons. I love that when we get together after so long of being apart, it's as if we never left Texas and we can pick up right where we left off. It was just precious getting all our kiddos together and watching them play so sweetly together. But at the same time, it really did make me sad watching them have so much fun together, because I knew it was only a matter of days before we'd be leaving and heading back to Illinois. I so badly wish we were closer and that we could have more playdates together and help celebrate birthdays and holidays together and all that other fun stuff that good friends and their families do. But anyways...enough of my pity party. Can I just tell you how hard it was getting six kids under 4 to all sit and take a photo? Oh, but as soon as the three of us went to get our picture taken, they all are itching to get in there with us! Fun times.

QT With the Fam

Brock and Jillian got to do some visiting with Uncle Dustin and even Aunt Ashley as we made our trip back to Illinois. We had to make a pit stop in Searcy to break the trip up a bit. We learned our lesson from the trip down! It was so good seeing them, I miss them sooooooooooooo much and wish they were around the kiddos more as they are growing so quickly! No matter how far away we are, their little faces still light up when they see their aunt and uncle.

A Real Texas Cattle Drive

One day we went over to Fort Worth to see the cattle drive. They actually let longhorns go through the streets of Fort Worth! Brock thought it was pretty neat. They had a little section with a some touristy shops where they had a bunch of electronic horses for the kids to ride. That was probably Brock & Jillian's highlight of the cattle drive.

Sweet Girls

One night over at Cori & Jason's house the kids were just having a ball playing so I thought I'd snap a few photos of Jillian in Rylee's little chair. Well, all of a sudden that became the picture taking station to Rylee and Brooklyn! They were so funny! Every time, they'd jump in the chair and shout, "Cheerleader!" Hilarious. Then of course they had to do some lovin' on Jillian! I don't think she knew what to think!

Playin' With Some New BFF'S

Brock had the best time playing with Rylee and Brooklyn! He took to them instantly and them to him. Both girls had little baby strollers which Brock LOVED playing with while we were there. Brock and Brooklyn put on a little show for us, too. The Iman house had all the musical instruments! We also got to get together with my good friend, Julie, and her 18 month old precious girl, Gabriella. I am so glad that they all got along so well, but at the same time it broke my heart knowing that they aren't going to grow up and play together at future playdates.

Go Mavs!

On Monday we went to a Mavs game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. We met Uncle Dustin and Stacy there so we could visit with them. We even got to ride the train into town! Brock loved it, but on the way back home I felt pretty sorry for the people sitting directly in front of us, as they were both pretty tired. Unfortunately, the Mavs got beat...but as were sitting in the second row from the top of the building, would you believe we caught a shirt some mascot shot up to us using a blow gun?! Unreal.

A Texas Halloween

We spent Halloween this year in TEXAS! Brock of course had to go and get sick the night before we were to leave. He ended up having an ear infection in both ears and a red throat so he was super fun on the ride down. He ended up passing his fever down to Jillian who started not feeling too swell on Halloween. But, they were troopers and got out there to do some trick or treating. Brock didn't exactly have the trick or treat part down, but he did get a thank you in every now and then. Mr. Independent had to put the candy in his Elmo bucket himself. Then when it was time to go, I think he thought he should be going inside the house. He would just stand there and wait. Brooklyn and Rylee were so cute in their princess outfits and Raegan was a cuddly little cow and Addison made one pretty butterfly. It was a lot of fun, but got to tell ya, first Halloween I can remember sweating!