The Family Foster: October 2014

Paw Paw Mart's Surprise 90th Birthday Party!

We headed to Abilene this past weekend to celebrate Paw Paw Mart's 90th Birthday! It was so fun to see everyone! After the Pumpkin Patch, the whole family got together to watch the Aggies "play" against Alabama…it wasn't a good ending, but at least the half-time football match in the front yard was a lot of fun!!

Setting up the play…

Go Cooper Go!

Kristen, Grandmommy, & Kelly aka the Cheering Section :)

Miss Hadley & Pa Pa

"My turn," said Jackson!

Jackson & Hadley getting in on the football action!

Then it was time to get ready for the party! We set the table with all the goodies…cake, cupcakes, pictures, and more!

A copy of the Dallas Morning News on the day Paw Paw was born!

90th Birthday Cake and Family Cupcakes

A list of "90 Favorite Times with Paw Paw Mart"

A basket filled with sets of 90 things…90 oz of Sprite, 90 dominoes, 90 peanuts, 90 toothpicks, etc.

Then we drove to the restaurant to surprise Paw Paw…when he saw us, his expression was priceless! Him and Mom Mom Mart were so surprised and thrilled to see everyone! Such a special memory!

After dinner, we took lots of family photos…

Jackson, Kate, Paw Paw Mart, Meghan, Cooper, & Hadley

With Mom Mom…

Kent, Kristen, & Kelly with Mom Mom & Paw Paw Mart

Couples photo

Pa Pa, Grandmommy, Terri, & Arlis with Mom Mom & Paw Paw Mart

From the restaurant, we headed home to eat cake and ice cream and to open presents!

Paw Paw checking out the table…

So surprised and happy!

Opening gifts…a guitar case...

…a fishing pole…and

…a new chain saw!! I love that for his 90th birthday, Paw Paw got new toys! :)

Happy Happy Birthday Paw Paw Mart!! Here's to many many more!! We love you!!

Pumpkin Patch

While we were in Abilene last weekend, celebrating Paw Paw Mart's 90th Birthday (more on that later), we took Jackson to a Pumpkin Patch! He wasn't quite sure where we were at first, but soon figured out how fun it was to pick up the pumpkins and run throughout the patch!

Our little Pumpkin!

Family Photo

Pa Pa showing Jackson the pumpkins

Jackson, Grandmommy, & Pa Pa

Showing Daddy the BIG Pumpkins

"Hi Mommy!"

Sooo many choices…

I think…

…I found it! :)

Thank you Grandmommy & Pa Pa for going with us! What a fun way to start off the weekend!

Football & Friends!

A few weekends ago, Lauren and Christy brought their sweet families over to watch the Aggie game! We ate a bunch of yummy food, laughed a TON, watched the Aggies, but had the most fun watching all the kiddos play together!

Lauren, me, & Christy

Londyn & Jackson

Layton, Londyn, Jackson, and Lance

Playing outside

Ella, Londyn, Layton, & Lance (of course Jackson fell asleep right before this picture haha)

We LOVED having our best friends over! Times have certainly changed from College days to Family days, but we have so enjoyed being a part of the journey! Can't wait to see everyone again soon! :)

Fall Fun with Jackson!

This Fall has been so much fun…seeing family, friends, and enjoying this "cooler" weather! :) Here's just a bunch of pictures from the past few weeks!!