Starting to try to catch up...it'll never happen...

In the last few months I feel like I've met myself coming and going on the highway. In December it was like this....left for Dallas on a Tuesday after work to fly to New York on Wednesday morning. Spent from Wednesday to Sunday in New York. Got back to Dallas Sunday night, drove home that night. Worked the week and then left for Dallas on Thursday after work to shop and pick Emma up for the holidays. Came home Sunday night. If there is such a thing as car lag, I think I had it. 

In the meantime, Christmas is coming and the goose is soo overweight. But we don't eat goose, so I guess it doesn't matter. In the meantime...it's now Christmas Eve and the girls have been busy baking lots of delicious things to eat in the next few days. We shall have a fabulous time, even though there will be some missing faces.

But there's a new face in the family and it's scrumptious. 

It will never get better than this....ever.

Jack Reviere is the perfect addition to our wild and crazy bunch. He'll be a delight to watch grow up and become himself. I can't wait to see how he fits in. 

Santa baby.

He'll be baby brother to Lucas and I expect the Turner boys to take the world by storm...in a good way.

In closing for now, I'm going back to New York (not really) to post a few of the many sights I saw while there. We covered a lot of ground in five days....28 walking miles that is. I'd say that's pretty good for someone who just got up off the couch and decided to walk a marathon. I've never hurt so much in my life. BUT. There was so much to see and I had to see it.

I'll start with my first time on an airplane in 41 years. It's not my fave way to travel, but it got the job done way faster than in a car! But I still say humans above clouds just isn't normal. And no one needs to know we are flying at 36,000 feet. That information just isn't necessary. 

But I'm happy to say I made it there and home safe and sound. Lets see what I saw.   

Just before airplane mode. There was no getting off the plane at this point. 

A few months ago we were taking a short cut through DFW and I saw a plane crossing over a highway. I missed getting the picture. Who knew I'd later be IN a plane on my way to New York crossing over that highway! Certainly not me. 

Still in Texas at this point in the trip.

Not normal.

Buttermilk sky from a very different perspective. 

My first glimpse of Lady Liberty. She was my favorite. 

My first sight of the city.

Freedom tower in this picture. It was a hazy day, but I still saw lots.

Empire State Building.

Yankee Stadium.

That's a start to our December trip to New York City. It was pretty great for sure.

By now we're 2 hours into Christmas Eve. 

Merry Christmas Eve to all.

And to all a good night....

A little news and our Thanksgiving pics

For a really long time I've been terrible at blogging. After looking through my old posts I realize I never posted about last Thanksgiving and now this one is over!

You'd think I would feel bad about it, but I don't. And while people are very kind to say they aren't tired of my blogging, I've been over myself for quite a long time. You can only say things a certain way, just SO many times. But, in spite of that, this is me trying to kick start this thing again. Even though I'm leaving today to fly away for the first time in 41 years. My eyes are in a constant state of wide eyed, what the heck were you thinking when you agreed to this trip.

In the meantime, Christmas is very close and I've made some progress on buying gifts. 

Also, we're adjusting nicely to Caitlin living elsewhere, even though we don't like it. The same with Emma. This past year has seen many changes in our lives. Moving, marrying, pregnanting? Not a word. Baby Jack is coming soon and we will see baby Swander in the spring. Lots of fun things to look forward to.  

School's flying by, but not without its challenges. There are multiple kids under the age of six who don't really see the point in listening to an adult. That don't play with me. The other day Olivia was working with me and I said to her, "What must it be like to have me as a parent?" Olivia replied, "These kids are getting a good look at it." Some might think that an insult, but not me. I really really really want the kids in my charge to behave. It's a daily goal/struggle.
  
Owen's closing in on his finals and looks like something the cat dragged in. He's been studying round the clock and will unceremoniously collapse into his bed sometime tomorrow after his last final. 

That's all I have time for now!

I'm closing this out with last year's and this year's Thanksgiving photos.

This year, pink was our color. 

Peace on earth, good will towards all men.

We really need that.

God bless us everyone and safe travels and good reports for people and animals. 

Be back soon!