January 2016!

James's Grandpa Brown passed away before Christmas just in time to be with his sweetheart for the holiday.  The family had the funeral after Christmas, so James and lots of other family members were able to make it.  I have many fond memories of Grandpa Brown, knowing him for less than 10 years.  He was so optimistic and had the BEST smile and sense of humor.  James obviously has many more memories of his grandparents and of their time together in St. George, so it was really great for him to be able to make the trip up there to say goodbye.  He also got to spend time with relatives he hardly sees.  I love this picture of the grandsons (although a little blurry).  I know Grandpa Brown is proud of his posterity!

Kids- Barbara, Susan, Sandy, Nancy, Chelta

We will miss you, Grandpa!  James and I now have no living grandparents, but we're so grateful to know we'll see them again one day.  We've both been blessed with the most amazing parents and grandparents.

A few weeks later we gathered with my side of the family for Bella's baptism.  It's great to be 8!  It's also great to be together for these important events.

There were a few other stops in Waco... one being Magnolia, a store made popular by the HGTV show Fixer Upper.  Unfortunately, the line to get into the small store was way out to the street (and it was cold), so we just drove by and took a picture.  James wasn't disappointed at all.  Plus, then he had time to stop by the gun store for a part he needed to build his AR.  One stop for her, one for him.

Otherwise, in January we just kept up our usual routine of preschool, library stops, and inside playdates!  One of the kids' favorites was playing at Golden Grip Gymnastics on open gym day.  

Best buds Hazel and Luke

All of our little monkeys.