Holiday Time 2014

We've been to alot of states in a short amount of time between late November and early December. We drove to Indiana for Thanksgiving, and had some great quality time with Matt's side of the family. Let's see, we hit Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio along the way. Then, on December 1st, my grandmother Dorothy Youngblood passed away from this life and moved on to party in heaven. I know she was smiling down at us as we honored and remembered her vibrant life in Lawton on December 4th. It was bittersweet to be able to catch up with family on my side whom I have not seen in years. And Oliver got to be the big cousin for once! He had fun entertaining Evie and Jillian. On December 6th, Oliver had his yearly visit with Santa at the Stepping Stones' pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's. Oliver wants a drum set (nooooo!) and a motorcycle with marshmallows on it (I don't know. Don't even ask.) We will drive back down to Lawton next week to spend Christmas with Nana and Pa-Pa, and Aunt Jennifer and BF Sasha will be there as well!
Wishing everyone peace and joy this holiday season. XOXO

Overdue for a family pic!

Oliver 4, Jillian 18mo, Evie almost 3

Smiles for Santa

Halloween 2014

And we are off on Wednesday for a family road trip to spend Thanksgiving in Indiana! Wish us luck!

Oliver was the Red Power Ranger Samurai this year. And it is incorrect to just call him a Power Ranger (to save you from being scolded as others were). ;) Here is Red with his trusty steed, Preston.

Even Grandpa Jerry got into the spirit. Oliver LOVED Grandpa's costume.

Here is the trick-or-treating group this year. Maggie Griffith is Wonder Woman, Samantha Whaley is Glenda the Good Witch (it is incorrect to call her a princess, fyi.). Charlie Griffith is Captain America. And, Red Power Ranger Samurai, who refused to wear the correct mask trick-or-treating.

Yes, even Mom and Dad got into the act, per request of the Zerrs for their annual Halloween Party. Matt is Maverick (complete with authentic old-time beer ;)), and I am a KISS reject. Just kidding, I was Jem, the cartoon rocker from the 80's. And I was "truly, truly, truly outrageous!"