Simply having a wonderful ALMOST Christmas time! Hope everyone is doing well. I have already put up all my Christmas decorations, but this year we are getting a real Christmas tree and I’ve never had a real tree before, at least not one I can remember. So, we shall see how that goes.

Heidi and I had a wonderful time visiting the Galleria Dallas Santa at SnowDay. This is our 5th year to attend and we just love it! We are all making our wish lists and thinking of what the future holds. Connor will be a Senior next year. It’s hard to believe how fast time has flown. I took him to college and career night at his school and that was a bit overwhelming, but I know God will put him where he’s supposed to be. Speaking of the future…a great gift this Christmas would be an UGMA Kids Investment Account. I work with these accounts all the time in my career in banking and they are great! You can open one for as little as $20 and it will set your kiddo up on the right track to saving for their future. Because someday they are going to want that car, or be heading off to college sooner than you think. That would be a wonderful gift this Christmas season for the young ones in your family. (In case you were looking for meaningful gifts besides squishies! ha ha!)

Here are some photos of Heidi and I at SnowDay at Galleria Dallas tonight. We went with her best friend and her Mom.

Santa 2026

School Photos 2026

11th grade and 2nd grade

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Our family saw a preview of the new The Cat in the Hat movie and it was super cute!

Heidi and I took a quick trip home to Arkansas for Ella’s 10th birthday and had a wonderful time!

Halloween 2026

Heidi had so much fun cheering during football season with her friends this year.

Also, this light charger on Amazon is so awesome. For less than $10 and comes in a two pack!

Love my Dutch Bros Coffee and the baristas are my favorite 🙂

Heidi found the Golden Santa at World Market during the treasure hunt this year all on her own! Next to something red- candles!!! Way to go- and she spent all $20 on candy lololol.