Happy Birthday, Abby!

Abby’s perfect weekend:

Waffles, nap, love on the dogs, quesadillas, shopping, Olive Garden, church, pizza, Activate with friends, chocolate cake, gifts, Legos.

Jaqueline, Lydia, Abby, Adley’s, Sophie, Yumi

14 years old!!

 

Garner State Park

 Valentine's weekend escape to Garner State Park. Ben flew back from Spain work trip and met us there.

This beloved Texas state park has been on our list for awhile.

dogs so cute at the pavilion. Dances active during the summer

Water so clear

precious sister time (playing Uno war)

Lydia embraces the poncho style

Trail mate

spelunking crystal cave

The quartz sparkles with light




Oddly felt like a rainforest in the west Texas desert

old baldy in the rain

Our ranger gave a great guided hike with love stories sprinkled in

Nice views when the sun came out on Foshee trail. (only got lost once ;)

Dogs were impressive on the rocky trails. Just needed water breaks

interesting plants

Frio River. state park to the left

Top of Old baldy

Trail life ;)

Cabin #2 under the night sky. The girls laid on their backs to take it in.

Happy SWEET 16!

LOOK WHO’s 16!

16 AND LOOKING GOOD

 

Play Activate with friends! An hour of games, then CFA nuggets, Olympic ice skating viewing & chenille flower making

Lydia & Abby got their 2nd ear piercings for their birthdays!

Month of Ben

Ben decided to run the Houston half marathon and did it !!

 

Signs of support

Personal Record!

Seeing a show in theater district 

We’re so proud of all you’ve become this year and the dedication you show towards your family.

Happy Birthday!

Christmas 2025

We had a lovely Christmas season.

Stockings from St Nick

Decorating the house

Seeing The Nutcracker

A jingle power themed workout 

Holiday choir concert with Silent Night at the end was beautiful 

Lydia & Maddie

Photo bombed by a rabbit volunteering 

Coal the squirrel stirred up some “cheerful mischief” in our neighborhood this season!

Magic returned

Snowball fight on road trip up north
  

Our best snowmen in Wisconsin

Sheboygan: Sledding Vollrath Bowl, 8th street shopping & the museum. 

Bolgert Christmas 

Christmas Day at Sarah’s

Pulley Christmas 

Brothers 

Painting the windows!

Peterson Christmas 

Shopping with Gma in Davenport 

And back home ❤️🎄

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!