Thanksgiving

Headed to Grandbury Wed. afternoon to see Mom for Thanksgiving. I am totally PUMPED to spending another year at her new house with the family. This will also be my 1ST Thanksgiving with all my brothers & their families in A VERY VERY LONG TIME! Jeff is really excited to shop at the new TESKIES in Weatherford, TX and thinks he is getting him a new saddle...have you shopped those lately...it's a house payment (let's just put it that way)! HA HA. Anyway, this will be my last post for the week as I am packing, taking Brooke to Nutcracker Rehearsal, meeting Vet to take care of a sick horse (yes, Brooke's new horse J.J. is sick and think he has Pneumonia). I didn't know horses got colds much less this sick...he's been coughing on and off for about 3 weeks but Penicillin just isn't doing the trick! I guess any animal can get sick..just been lucky all these years with DOGS I guess! Ha. Here's a funny to leave for the week with!

Jeff is giving our horse a shot last night and it blew up all in his face. The needle busted....Penicillin is thick like white paint and splattered all over him! Needless to say, it was a CAMERA moment but I didn't have it with me. You'll have to just vision his face, jacket and all the nice words he was saying as he was wiping off his face and me LAUGHING hysterical! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Pumpkin Trifle

OK, I found this NEW "Yummy" Pumpkin Pudding. Here's a great quick & easy receipe just in time for the holidays!

Pumpkin Trifle Dish

* You'll need 1 Trifle Dish

* 1 Box of Jello Instant Pudding (hard to find but Coulter Walmart has a display)

* 1 Carton of Whipped Cream

* 1 Spiced Cake Box.

Make the cake according to the directions on the back. Let cool for 15 minutes. Make the pudding according to the directions on the box and put in fridge to firm up. Cut the cake in small cubes and layer the following:

Cake

Pudding

Whipped Cream

I was able to get three layers in my Trifle Dish. ENJOY!!!

Nutcracker

An exciting time for Brooke - she was asked to be a BAFFOON in this year's Nutcracker at the Amarillo Lonestar Ballet. She and another little friend named Breanna are paired up to do back handsprings and jump around, well like cute little Baffoons. There are 8 girls total and Brooke is the youngest Baffoon to play the part. We know a few ballerinas that are in the Ballet and are just amazing to watch them all. I believe there are over 170 participants that put on this ballet and I am sure I'll get to know them all too well with about 10 rehearsals/performances between now and opening night! Opening Night is Friday Dec. 12th. I am real excited that Brooke will be out of School on the 11th & 12th as they will perform for the area schools at the Civic Center both mornings. I know she is excited to do this in front of some of her cousins and friends! I cannot say enough about how blessed we feel with all of Brooke's accomplishments this year....at the young age of 6! My Mom has 3rd row tickets for Opening Night and will be a very special day for all of us because my Mom has NEVER seen the Nutcracker before. She is in for a BIG TREAT!

Need some Family Fun Time?

All Aboard The Polar Express - it's comes to life this year for the FIRST ANNUAL EVENT in LUBBOCK, TX!

This holiday season take a train ride to the North Pole. The Polar Express comes to life when trains depart the Lubbock depot for a memorable journey. As you travel through the quiet night, listen to the story of The Polar Express and meet Santa and his elves at the north pole. Then, Santa will greet each child onboard the train and give each one, their own special Christmas bell. Guests will enjoy a train ride filled with warmth and laughter and Christmas carols as they are served hot chocolate and cookies by attendants. And, children are invited to wear their own special pajamas for this wonderful event. This is a special trip that families will want to make an annual holiday tradition.

http://www.westtexaspolarexpressride.com/

November 9th was Brooke's first Rodeo Experience. She ran Barrels and Poles on her new horse, J.J. We are very proud of her as she made perfect runs all the way through. J.J. is 21 years old and is a Chestnut Gelding. He is a roping horse that we lucked into and just after 3 weeks of training together, they were ready for their big start!