WE're back from Texas. We spent seven days in Austin for Thanksgiving holidays. Our holiday travels began with a two hour delay going out of Tulsa airport. The airline gave us vouchers for food and Mark was so good during the wait and the flight. Mark had a lot of trips going up the escalator and down the stairs before we left the Tulsa airport. We had a wonderful warm day playing in the park and having wheelbarrow rides outside and then the cool air came in and it was time for snuggling by a warm fire. It was lots of fun. Mark loved spending time with cousin Kylie and she often had him in giggles. It was wonderful to see Mom, Homer, Nicole, Kylie, and Brandon during our stay in Ausitn.

We had an early Christmas celebration and Mark enjoyed helping to decorate the Christmas tree. He also enjoyed all the gifts he received, especially the race car set from Auntie Nicole and Cousin Kylie and the riding toy from Grandma Mary and Grandpa Homer.

Redbud Valley Trail is one of our favorite places to visit in the Fall. This time Mark was able to walk the trail. It was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed this family outing.

Fall Colors

As part of our 4-year anniversary observance, today we took a short trip over to Arkansas to see some fall colors. We had originally planned to go to all the way to Eureka Springs, but we didn't get that far before we ran out of time.

However, we did make it to War Eagle Mill, where Mike had been several times when he was younger.

Here are some pictures taken of Mark in his cow costume yesterday. Mark had a Halloween party at school in the morning and then he went trick-or-treating at a few houses around the neighborhood. Mark was really interested in the trick-or-treaters who came to our door. At one point during the evening, he walked outside and waved at them as they left. We served candy outside for a little while since Mark enjoyed waving at the kids from the front door step. He also enjoyed taking his treats out of his pumpkin and putting them back in again.