One more Texas Post

While in Waco, we stopped by our former home, Baylor University.  We have nothing but fond memories of this wonderful place and miss the people and places that make it special.
Brooks Hall was a residence hall where Larry worked and where he and I had our first date.  It was a special place to us and there are many special friendships connected to the original Brooks Hall.  Brooks Hall was demolished to make way for a new complex- one residence of which was our home for the last two years of our life at Baylor.  It is such a special place to us that we named our firstborn- Brooks. Brooks Residential College was our baby boy's first home and we have LOTS of great memories of this home.
We took our Brooks to Brooks (:)) and walked around.  Brooks (the boy) was so enamored by seeing his name everywhere- exclaiming "i'ts me! it's B-R-O-O-K-S- it's my name!"
Here are some of the best pictures:

 This was our front door at Brook's College.

 "to you I had the torch"  a famous Samuel Palmer Brooks quote over the entrance to Brooks College.

 The sidewalk and bridge over Waco Creek leading to Pat Neff Hall- lit up in Baylor Green!

Brooks and Ezra!

While we were in Texas, we made the drive from east TX  over to Waco and Baylor University.  We got the chance to visit with some wonderful friends that we haven't see in years- the Carlsons, the Garners, and the Gilchrests.
Ezra is Brooks' first friend literally.  They are 7 weeks apart and we have loads of pictures and videos of them playing together as infants and toddlers.  When we moved to GA, we have managed to stay in touch via blogs, YouTube and phone calls.  Brooks LOVES to watch Ezra on the computer and asks to look at the pictures on the Gilchrest's blog.
We were so blessed that this dear family took some time out when they had a TON of stuff going on (moving, family in town, holidays, etc) and spent the day with us at the Cameron Park Zoo.  Brooks and Ezra picked right up and had so much fun together running, playing and seeing all the animals.  Here are a few pics:

Brooks and Ezra both have little sisters, again 7 weeks apart! I think Kendle took some good pictures of all four kiddos together. Hopefully we'll see those either on our blog or the Gilchrest's blog in the near future.

Christmas 2 (Christmas Day)

Christmas Morning we woke up early, opened presents and then went to church (Mommy had to work!).

Lucy was more excited about her breakfast than opening presents.

The kiddos look ready for a nap:).

Christmas in Texas

Christmas Day after opening presents, going to church, having lunch and a nap for EVERYONE, we loaded the van and drove to Texas!  Yep, we drove through the night all the way to Kirbyville, TX.  I will say the kids did great, but traveling long distances with children is not for the faint of heart.

We had a great visit with Larry's parents and his grandmother.  I took a ton of pictures over the holidays, but didn't manage to take any of TX family.  I did get these of Larry and the kiddos at Lake Sam Rayburn.

Christmas 1

Our family celebrated Christmas at church, at home with my family and in Texas with Larry's family.  I'll post some of the highlights in the coming days.  Here are some pictures of the first celebration with Mimie and Papa.  We also celebrated Papa's birthday which is Christmas day.