Family night while Mama and Aunt Mimi were here.

Babysitting nieces and nephews.

 Mindy and Katie Belle (cousin) at James and Sammy's wedding.

We claim most of these guys as our amazing cousins! ;)

I graduated!!! (whoot-whoot!)

Can't you tell I'm ready to graduate? :)

Maddy and I

Some friends came in for the graduation reception at church (thanks girls!)

We were so surprised and happy when they showed up!

Florida!

Last week my friend Breanna and I were able to go down to Florida to look at a college as well as see Kaity and her family. We enjoyed the trip very much!

I think Mom was slightly jealous that I was able to see Lindsay first. :)

While we were down there Brent took us to the National Naval Aviation Museum. 

A-7 Corsair II  We personally thought it looked like it was singing. :)

By the end of our week there Abbie had a new favorite. :)

The engine cutaways were so cool!

Brent also took us to see Fort Barrancas. It was pretty amazing!

We stayed in the dorms a couple of the nights we were down there. We were able to attend classes as well as meet several students.

We also had the opportunity to attend the Fine Arts program.

We had so much fun and enjoyed the play very much!

 My amazing sister and her family took us to the beach... it was fantastic!

 I love these little goofs!

We both decided we already want to go back. ;) 

Thanks for putting up with us for the week.

We enjoyed every minute of it!

Here are a couple pictures of our darling little niece/granddaughter, Lindsay Gellos.

Announcement!

Around 9:30 p.m. last night Lindsay Ann Gellos was born.

6 lbs 15 oz      19 in. long

Can hardly wait to meet her!

Kaity and the baby are both doing well, we will be posting pictures soon! 

A few happenings...

 Dad, Mom, and Kaity went to Florida to see Rick perform in a play, while there they also saw Eli.

Spring concerts are finally over, I enjoyed them but it is definitely a relief to have them over with!

 These pictures are from two of the seven concerts.

 ~ Emily and Abbie Gellos~

~Story time with Papa~

Aunt Lizzie is a pretty good story reader too! ;)

In April we were able to meet up with the Sikma family and enjoy a day with them!

So much fun!

We went to Cantigny Park - There is a war museum and a historical mansion on the property that we went through.

 #thatawkwardmomentwhenyouretheonlyonesmilingatcamera  ;)

Mr. and Mrs. Sikma - Dad and Mom

Love spending time with these little girls!

 Mindy photo bombing our picture. ;)

Little Keegan is about 5 weeks now, but I just love this picture!

 Uncle Nathan - "Looking Startled" Addie - Uncle Connor  :)

 Alyssa Thacker graduated from college and we helped with a surprise party for her.

Congratulations Alyssa!

Have a wonderful week!

November!

 We have certainly had a lot going on lately, which is part of the reason I have been bad about posting.

Making cookies with the kids' "help" is always fun and challenging interesting! :)

Our church had their annual Craft and Bake sale...

 So many ladies put a lot of hard work into it.

 ~Setting up the Christmas tree!~

~Reid's birthday party~

The little kids did not lack for attention. :)

 Coffee and desserts were favorites of almost everyone. (who doesn't like cheesecake?)

 ~Thanksgiving~

Most of the married siblings were able to come over, and we had a good time.
Everyone wanted to hold the newborn Adelyn Nicole Thacker.

Born November 18th.

Kenny is a great example of all the expressions little kids make.

He had his first birthday at the very end of October.

 The new favorite game of the family is Settlers of Catan. (So much fun!)

Goofing off with Abbie! ;)

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We have had our first couple of snow flurries... I am hoping for a lot more before Christmas!

 Molly and Mindy

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  You will probably recognize this as the rather noisy, but fun game of Pit.

 Em and I

 Cowboy Sunday, and Texas Brisket meal at church. (a promotion of the Fire Hero Gear program we just finished)

 We have picked, sliced, peeled, juiced, canned, and frozen, tons of apples.

Well that's all for now, have a wonderful day!