Reid's short answers...

I saw this on someone's blog and I thought it would be cute from time to time. Out of the mouths of babes, or so they say... I will give you a short story that fits before we do our
Q and A.

Brian and I went to Reid's Thanksgiving lunch at school last week. (Of course the food was scrumptious... ha ha). Anyway...I was standing in line with Reid and it was crowded. The cutest little girl in front of us with braids looked at me and said "I am sad, my Mom and Dad never come to anything." This of course broke my heart because I know what it is like as a parent... you do the absolute best you can do. I told her "I know your parents want to be here sweetie...if they could be, I know they would." Reid speaks up LOUDLY... "Maybe your parents are just lazy!" I quickly exited stage right and went back to sit by Brian...

Here are Reid's (5yrs) responses to random questions:
Q. What is your favorite part of living where you do?

A. Ummm. I would say my favorite chair because it's soooo comfy.


Q. What do trains carry?

A. Trailers (As he looks at me like I am from another planet for not knowing...)


Q. What do police do?

A. Keep people from speeding. (BRIAN, YOU REALLY SHOULD SLOW DOWN...)


Q. Where do gas stations get gas?

A. From another station that makes it. I think... You?


Q. If you could do anything for a day, what would you do?

A. Probably travel around the world.


Q. What is your favorite holiday?
A. Christmas.

Q. Why?
A. Because we get presents. It's Jesus's birthday. Mom, that's true isn't it?

AND I ASSURE HIM...OF COURSE!!!! AND THAT IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.


He lives... We love you all.

NBA or Top Chef...just another night at the Route's

Brian had a game against A&M Consolidated tonight. I just got a text from Brian and he said they won by 4. According to his text, Consol was very physical and it was a great game. We are always so proud of Dad. We hope his Tigers have an AWESOME season!

Here at the house, it was business as usual. Reid "cooked" his own special concoction. (not sure exactly what it is, but I give him a ton of ingredients and he mixes and adds until his heart is content.) This is a HUGE deal for him. He loves it. So is a chef his first choice for his lifetime career?....hey, whatever makes him happy!

In the meantime, Rhett and I were playing Thomas the Train cards and seeing who could make the funniest face. Here are some pics of our night together. We miss you Dad!!!!

Wurstfest is BestFest

This is year 2 of going to Wurstfest in New Braunfels for my birthday. We had a great time again. Deb and Chad, our neighbors, went with us and I also was able to meet up with some people from work. It was a great time with awesome food and music!


Brian's parents watched the kids and Brian and I enjoyed some time with just one another. As usual, BR ate too much!!!

I just thought Brian looked great. Can you believe he's 41?

Even though Brian and I had a great time, less than 24 hours away from the boys...all that I could talk about was missing them. We decided that we would go get the boys early and take them to Wurstfest on the way home to experience the German music and food. We had a great time!

Reid absolutely loved the porkchop on a stick, the potato pancakes, the funnel cake.... I have decided that maybe I should start putting our dinner on a stick and the boys will eat it all.

Rhett got really upset when the food ran out and he dropped (or threw) his roll....

Round and round on the Merry Go Round....

Reid and Rhett came home from San Antonio with a kid size Snuggie. Snuggie socks included! Reid has worn his every night since. Their Great Pa Pa Jackson bought them for the boys, which was very sweet...

It is so nice that when our little Roo Roo gives you kisses now, they are not the open mouth, lean forward type... They are the actual "Pucker Up" kind!!!!

Still love our kisses from our "big" boy too....

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the Route...

What a month full of family and fun...!

October 17 was Dad's birthday. The family loaded up and went to Iola. It was a great time. We went to their Halloween carnival and Reid explored the outdoors as always. Here is our latest find. A very fat green worm thing. (My Dad got home from church and threw it over the fence. I am fairly confident that if we had not been there, he would have smashed it all together...but he was being nice to Reid...) Apparently it eats plants and flowers... He said one day it would be a moth. I am a true country girl. Can't help it ..... it's in my roots! Grammy and Shot were soooo nice to come down and help me out with Reid's fall festival at his school. Brian had a football game, so I was on my own. I love my in-laws...they watched the kiddos so I could help in Reid's class booth. We had a great time. Grammie retired this year, so we figured she had a couple more Fall Festivals in her....

Reid is in soccer this fall... He is playing with his friend Gavin, which is our old neighbor... He is having a good time... Here he is with his Mohawk which he has been dying to have!

Playing goalie...his favorite spot. Can you blame him? Definitely the least confrontational....

We have been looking forward to Halloween for quite some time. It is a HUGE event around our house. Reid decided a few months ago that he wanted to be a tiger. Easy enough you say? Not so much... Unless you are 18 months, being a Tiger is not an option. Long story short, I made the costumes. Reid and Rhett were both thrilled in the end. I love showing my creative side...

Courtney, Steven, and Landyn came down to hang out with us. Landyn was Handy Manny and he was too cute. We had an awesome time trick or treating. We are always so thankful for family and that the boys get to hang out with their cousin.

On a side note, Rhett we a RIOT. He was of course afraid of NOTHING and wanted to go up to every house on his own. He said "Tick or Teat" and "Fank You" at each home. This one is motivated by....SUGAR!!!

Reid was great as usual and had a blast!!!! He was in "Tiger" character the whole night.

Following are pictures from the night...

Trick or Treat... Sure is sweet!!!! We love you all.