Lake Tahoe

Every other November, we visit my family for Thanksgiving. 

This year, we got there a few days before and my parents watched Hannah so that Dan and I could travel a little and spend some time together while they kept her for three days. 

It was absolutely wonderful. We loved the time we shared, and we got to do some pretty awesome things. I love spending time with Daniel and it's definitely hard to do often. Since we don't have to pull any legs for my parents to watch Hannah, it was super easy to head out. There were equally as happy to watch her as we were to leave together.

Thanksgiving

This year, we celebrated Thanksgiving with my parents. 

We had a full house this year. My Aunt and Uncle from Ohio, with their daughter, came to stay with my parents as did my other uncle from Ohio. We were packed in their house like sardines, at least two people in every room...I meant every room including the living room.

It was a great time to be with family and catch up. 

I am always so anxious to see my family and celebrate the holidays.
My cousin Csilla and Hannah in the hot tub.

Formula 1 Weekend

Last weekend, we went to Austin for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. 

Dan's cousin Simon and his wife Sarah came to go with us...or should I say, "we with them"?

Sarah called a few weeks ago and wanted to surprise Simon for his birthday with a flight and trip to Austin's Circuit of the Americas race track to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix. 

Daniel and I thought it would be so fun if we all went together, so we planned it all and helped them out with flights and tickets to keep it a secret from Simon. 

She picked him up from work with his bags packed and they drove to the airport. 

He was very surprised, never expected a birthday gift quite like this. 

Anyway, they came and we all went together, it was a blast. 

We were graciously hosted by Shea and Anthony, dear friends. 

We went for three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

My in-laws were gracious enough to keep Hannah for us and we are so thankful. 

Here is a glimpse from our trip!

Quality Time with Friends...in Dime Box

We headed to Dime Box in November with a group of friends, 

some from Houston and some from Austin. 

We are so blessed to have wonderful lasting friendships that we can live life together and grow our families together. 

Here is a peak from our trip. 

Adoption Update November 12, 2013 (2 1/2 months in)

Our adoption process was in full force for awhile, but lately has been pushed to a halt. 

Daniel has been traveling almost every week for the past several weeks, at least 4-5 days during the week. This of course leaves less time for us to discuss adoption questions and be still enough to hear the Lord speaking to us in this area together. We don't have as much time to spend together and with Hannah as a family, so we make that a priority. Also, I am more exhausted, more chores on my own and single parenting is not easy, even with just one ;-) We are making it through!

Emi's 4th Birthday

My niece Emily (Emi) turned 4 in November.

Since her birthday is so close to Thanksgiving, 

she celebrated early this year so she could have her friends there too.

We drove to Austin and stayed with them, helping out however we could to get ready for the party.

They had two huge bouncy houses/slide and it was a blast for all those there!