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Friday night was the Pajama Party at Miss Toni's Fun Learning Center. GMAC and Grace petitioned to go and spend the better part of the day and night with all of their friends. Jenny and I were able to meet in downtown Austin for a Happy Hour at Corazon at Castle Hill. It was nice to be together and enjoy some great food and drinks together. We were also able to take in a movie at home, and a late night snack all before pickup up the kids before 10:00 from the late night party.
On Saturday, Mommy took GMAC and Grace to, fellow school mate, Jasmine's 5th BDay Party. A Mad Scientist party, complete with a real scientist who performed many cool experiments. Later that day, we packed up and headed up to the lake for a special appearance from Santa Claus on a fire engine. The Pedernales Fire Department came out in force, Santa riding up on the side of a brush breaker, a special van, and a fire engine. Santa hugged all of the children, then came inside for a decked out winter room, complete with Christmas tree and Mrs. Claus. GMAC and Grace sat patiently at the feet of Santa. When he read out their names, they ran up to him and accepted the presents that he brought for them. GMAC a fire truck and Grace some stuffed animals. All of the children continued to play on the floor while the adults exchanged gifts in a game of White Elephant. Mommy even won a door prize, heck two in a row!! Then we went up to the cabin and slept for the night. The rain came late at night and it was so nice to hear the rain on a tin roof.
The next morning we woke up and grabbed some breakfast tacos from Grandpa's on Hwy 71 and Bee Creek Road, then ventured back home. After a rainy day nap we went to Lee's 3rd BDay party at Phillip and Kat's. The kids had a great time doing a dinosaur egg hunt!! Then we went home and put up the Christmas tree, it was a great weekend.
We were thankful for so much this year. Family, friends, jobs, house, so much. We are thankful for our little ones. We enjoyed spending Thanksgiving Day and Dinner at the Koenning's in Dripping Springs. Throwing the football and playing outside on one of the nicest days in a while. And the food, well the food… amazing!!
Daddy took GMAC with him and GP on Friday afternoon to go up to Granny Priss' Freeman Ranch for a weekend with the boys, working, playing, and hunting. We stopped at Inman's in Marble Falls for some great turkey sausage then a Triple meat jalapeno cheeseburger from Storms in Lampasas. GMAC had such a great time and was one of the boys helping being good and playing with Dax.
We were able to drill and install many poles in two very dry tanks for a future dock pier for fishing and enjoyment. Also, we setup a new deer stand blind over where I hunt next to C.B.'s old stand.
The only hunting that Daddy did was with Shay and Dax and we were unable to secure a pig. Daddy did take GMAC on his very first hunt the following morning, per his insistence after waking up that morning. We sat in the stand for oh, 2 minutes before he used a word that I have maybe only heard him say once before 'bored'. He said, let's go back to the house. I said, Why? And GMAC said, This boring, ha, fast learner, especially as there were no deer in sight. We left early for Austin so Cary could attend a farewell ceremony for Jon Mesiroff. Watch Video,,, at the 1 minute mark when the TV starts to talk… You will see little CADE running in the background. He picks himself off the ground then runs off. 🙂
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During this time, Mommy took Grace to the Chuy's Thanksgiving Parade downtown. Photographers were a buzz snapping photos of that little girl in between all of the amazing floats =-).
On Sunday evening. Mommy, Daddy, and GMAC (Grace stayed home with EE) joined Aunt B. and Uncle Cary for a Hill Country Train "Polar Express" Ride! It was really nice going from Cedar Park to Burnet and back. Hot Chocolate, songs, stories, and a visit from Santa Clause. Two happy little boys.
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Today Mommy took GMAC and Grace to meet Aunt B. and Cousin Cade at Barton Creek Square Mall to take pictures at Pictures People for EE's Birthday today. After that they all went to ride the North Pole Train several times and took some photos on Santa's lap.
Jenny took Grace to the Junior League Frosty the Snowman Luncheon at the Palmer Events Center on Friday with Aunt B. and Cade! Frosty is Grace's favorite person, book, song, TV show, everything right now. She runs around the house singing the theme song and repeating "Happy Birthday" as he does when we awakens in the cartoon. Grace will be having a Frosty themed Birthday party this year!!
Saturday and Sunday was mostly working around the house and doing little things gearing up for Daddy's 5 mandatory days off from work. Coinciding with Thanksgiving Holiday, this will be the longest time, even though not paid, that Daddy has been away from work in many years.
On Sunday, after Daddy returned from the lake we went bowling at Westgate Lanes for classmate Knox's Birthday! It was a great time by all of the many little kids. GMAC bowled all 10 frames, with an average of 3.5 mph. His slowest bowl was 1.7, wow, it almost stopped in front of the pins. Bust with the bumpers down it made the game much more enjoyable. Grace didn't fell much like bowling, but you could tell she was having fun with all of her classmates.
This weekend we took the kids to Touch a Truck at an elementary school on Highway 360. It was a surprise, GMAC and Grace didn't know what we had planned until we pulled up and saw all of the vehicles and of course, the firetruck!!
Touch a Truck is really neat. The children had full access to all types of cars that were put on display in the parking lot. Buses – school bus, party bus, city bus, VW bus, limo, taxi cab, army trucks, jeeps, Humvee, Hummer, police vehicles, fire department vehicles, ABIA mock airplane float, scissor lift, concrete mixer, trash truck, street sweeper, RV camper, ice cream truck, Hey Cupcake truck… Oh my, the only thing was that kids were honking the horn in these large vehicles, whew…
On Sunday we went down to San Antonio to see Mommy run a half marathon and hand off her baton to her teammate, Johnny. Mommy did really good running with her friends, doing 10 minute miles for her 8 mile portion. Afterwards, a concert was held, where Vince Neil of Motley Crue performed. This was the first rock and roll concert that GMAC and Grace have attended, they are now Crue heads!
We then went to a celebratory lunch at Restaurant La Hacienda de Los Barrios for Mexican food. A place where Jenny and I had gone with friends several years ago on New Years Eve. The food and puffy tacos were as good as we remembered. GMAC, Grace, and Uncle Tommy were on their best behavior.
Matthew Comer of Such Good Photography WON THE CONTEST
Congratulations from Talenthouse!
Hello Matthew Comer,
I wanted to congratulate you on winning the Chris Cornell Photography Creative Invite from Talenthouse for your given tour date and location of Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, November 26th! In recognition of your excellent submission:
NOTE: You will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation.
In order to secure your awards, please reply ASAP to confirm:
1) You are able to travel to the show at your own cost.
2) You have a suitable camera to take and provide the photos that Chris Cornell will feature on his website and social media channels.
3) Your contact phone number (cell phone is preferable).
4) The city in which you live, so we can send your details to Chris Cornell’s representatives.
Congratulations once more,
Fabrice and the Talenthouse Team
TalentHouse Contest for Photograph Chris Cornell a chance to win passes and setlist to Chris Cornell live acoustic, Nov 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
SXSW March 12, 2011 – Chris Cornell Powered Down by Nokia – Solo Acoustic Performance at The Belmont in Austin, TX. (http://sxsw.com/node/6955)
This photo was taken during the first days of SXSW my hometown of Austin, Texas. I was sitting in a movie theater about to watch the premier of a new film when a friend called and told me that Chris Cornell was playing an acoustic show down the street at The Belmont. Of course, I quickly left and headed straight for the show. We got in line and quickly made it up front to see Chris Cornell play live in all his glory. I snapped a few photos, here is one of the better ones.
Thank you for your consideration,
Matthew Comer
Such Good Photography
suchgoodphotography.com
Hello Fabrice and everybody at TalentHouse,
I am so excited about winning this contest!! So so excited and really couldn’t believe it when reading this email and online announcement.
As excited, overwhelmed, appreciative, and honored I am for wining this contest to the Chris Cornell show Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, November 26th; unfortunately I will be unable to represent TalentHouse and Such Good Photography at this event.
Shortly after my submission, I was informed by my employer of over 8 years that due to cost cutting measures I would be required to take off 5 mandatory unpaid days off between now and Dec 3. This combined with 2 unpaid holiday days off for Thanksgiving would put my family into a bind by additionally taking care of my own travel and accommodations from Austin to New Jersey.
Hopefully, the runner up will be as excited as me to have been bestowed this honor and would be more easily able attend the show and document this show with beautiful photography of the talented Chris Cornell. I hope that this can happen so that somebody else may enjoy this incredible opportunity.
Sincerely,
Matthew Comer
suchgoodphotography.com
Chris Cornell Powered Down by Nokia The Belmont
Read the account of the winner of the contest and see her wonderful photos and more about the photographer.
Daddy and Uncle Cary left Saturday to go to NASCAR with GJ in Dallas/Ft. Worth. It was a big weekend for the guys!
Jenny stayed home with the kids. They went and spent the night Saturday night at Comerosa with EE, Aunt B., and Cade. And even all went to church together Sunday morning!
"Trick or Treat!!" The kids would mostly say, followed by "Thank you" to the hosts of their yummy candy!
Papaw Harry, Ellen, Goo Goo, Papa, Aunt B., Uncle Cary, Cousin Cade, and EE all assembled at the house for pictures and treats before we were off to terrorize the neighborhood. Joining other neighbors we went all the way to Nanny and Pop's, trick or treating the whole way! After visiting with Nanny and Pop, munching on candy, and staying up a little later than usual, we all made it home and got tucked in for the night. Except for Daddy, who stayed up and watched horror movies!
