Day 1 - NYC

We arrived today and spent a lovely afternoon in the city! We met our friend Lynette and her son Jack at their apartment and then went to a pizzeria for a quick bite. Then off to Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. After spending a few hours at the museum we just walked around the Upper East Side and shopped. We stopped in a little cafe for a quick bite to eat because they don't eat dinner here until late! We did get some good news though and the Broadway strike is over! So we will get to go to a show on Saturday night! Yeah! Dustin has an itinerary for us so we will see every site we need to! Say prayers for us because we are both fighting colds, and we all know that I get sick on vacation!

Here are a few pics from today for you to enjoy!

This in the view over the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir looking at the Twin Towers of Central Park West.

Me in front of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
A pretty bridge at Central Park
Cory in front of the Temple of Dendur Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cory in front of the Armor Exhibit

Moving On Up!!!

We are leaving today for NYC!!!! We are finally getting excited, I just received our itinerary from our friends there. It sounds like we are going to see it all! The boys are going to see Gigi and Pops, which I am sure will be a blast! Check back next week for some pics from the trip!

ADIOS AMIGOS!

True Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I meant to do this yesterday, but Carter sleeps in the room with the computer at my mom and dad's home, so forgive me!

What I am most thankful for this holiday season...

1. My Lord - even though at times, He is not my #1 priority, He still loves and forgives me no matter how sinful I am. Our pastor preached an amazing message about this on Sunday. I am so thankful to have a God that stands for me, by me, and with me! I couldn't do anything without Him!

2. My husband - I am so blessed that God allowed us to meet and be together. I wonder why at times he puts up with me and all my quirks, but I am thankful that he does. I am also so thankful that he works hard everyday to provide for me and the boys. He is a wonderful and loving husband, father, and friend. I am definitely thankful for Cory this year! I love you babe!

3. My two cute kiddos - I can't believe I am the mother of two little boys! It is a dream come true! I am so blessed that God has entrusted me to raise these two souls! I pray each day that I am doing well! Caden and Carter are such blessings to me, and I need to remember that more often! I am thankful that I am their mom, and my life would be dull without them!

4. My family - I have wonderful parents, an awesome sister, and a precious Grammy! I am the woman I am today because of the wonderful way I was raised! It is a legacy that began with Grammy and Papa and continued with my parents. I know I didn't always appreciate my parents when I was growing up, but I do now. I should have told them more often how thankful I am for how they raised me! My sister and I don't always see eye to eye, but I love her and I am thankful that she is not just a sister, but a friend! God has given me an awesome family and I am very thankful for all of them!

5. My new family (the in-laws) - God totally blew me away with great in-laws. Everyone has their horror stories about their in-laws but I LOVE MINE! Seriously...my father in law is just like Cory so what is not to love! I am Cory's mom in a younger body - how scary is that for him :) They took me in from day one and loved me like their own! They have blessed us in so many ways, I can't even begin to make a list. Cory's sisters have become like sisters to me...I even fight with them sometimes like I did with my own sister! I love them and their kids so much! It is great to see us building and growing the next generation of Reid's! God definitely put me in the right family!

6. Last but not least my friends - I have wonderful friends. God put people in my life to meet just about every need I have! He knows what I need and who can fill it! I am so thankful for all of the special people in my life! I love you all!

This is just what was on my heart yesterday and today! I am so thankful for the life God has given me! I should be more appreciative more often! That is my challenge to you...let someone know this week that you are thankful for them! Have a wonderful holiday!

Go Diego Go!

Caden got to go see Go Diego Go! with Gigi and Pops this Thursday...he had a blast! I love the fact that Caden was a BoBo!

Here are they all are sporting the Baby Jaguar Mask they got! Look at Gigi being a trooper and modeling the mask!

He also got a really cool Diego flashlight! Thanks Gigi and Pops for a great day!

Crystal Christmas

We had the Arnett's over for pizza tonight and then all went to Crystal Christmas. We made it just in time to hop on the tractor/hay ride to the park, then countdown to flip the switch and see all the lights and fireworks! It was great weather, not too cold, and perfect to walk around in! We had a great time! I put all of the pictures up in my shutterfly collection so check it out there...the password is reidfamily if you need it! Here are a couple if you don't want to see them all!

Caden's new toy

Pops bought Caden the "cool" new toy and we have been playing with it non-stop! It came from Bass Pro Shops


Caden played with it all evening Thursday, woke up during the night asking for it, took it to school on Friday for Show and Tell and then had it outside all afternoon on Friday.

He got it dirty so he had to wash it in the "car wash"

Then decided to make a "river" to fish in. He turned on the hose himself and went to town. He then decided there was too much mud and it wasn't deep enough to actually fish in. He then proceeded to shovel out the mud to make room for just water. He put his boat in the water and went fishing!

By the end of the afternoon he was covered from hip to foot in mud...I had to soak the clothes for several hours, prewash, and wash twice to get it out! It was so nice that day, I didn't mind he staying outside all afternoon!

Child Labor

Carter thinks he can help me do most chores now. He is walking pretty well and has to follow and help me do whatever...today's chore was unloading the dishwasher!

Oh the weather outside...

When we were in Red River over fall break, it was a little on the cold side, so these pictures, although look a bit confusing now, were accurate of the weather then in Red River. It was a beautiful sunny day, but cold and windy, so we put our coats, hats, and gloves on.

Carter loving that tongue...

I am surprised he face wasn't frozen with spit!

Caden got so hot running around,

that he took off the hat and gloves, and unzipped the coat!

Too bad it isn't cold like that today! Caden was outside this afternoon playing in water it was so warm! It is hard to believe it is almost Thanksgiving and time for Christmas soon!