Aggie Rings

My brother got his Aggie Ring! For those of you who aren't part of an Aggie family, this is a very special day. I received mine 10 years ago and very rarely do you see it missing from my right hand. I'm a girl who adores jewelry, so I slip on other rings every now and then. We Aggies have trained eyes; we can spot another Aggie ring across a crowded room or sections over at a football game. Aggies have a life-long connection and we have infinite pride in our school. I love Aggieland and still get goosebumps when I enter Kyle Field or hear the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. There's just no place like it.
I'm forever part of the Aggie Class of 2000, and my brother is part of the Aggie Class of 2010. I'm so proud of him! I truly hope we've started a tradition. Maybe my Landon Cole will someday get his Aggie Ring. Gig 'Em!

Thanksgiving 2009

We've made a tradition of running the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. This year drew over 37,000 runners! I first ran this race in 1995, but it's even better to run it with my little family! Here are just a few pictures from the race, and one picture of The Cross Family.

What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas!

Bo turned 30 on November 15th, and rather than planning a big surprise party for him, I decided a trip to Vegas would suffice. Bo's parents, one of his brothers, and a friend all joined in the celebration. Landon stayed with my mom and dad and for that we are forever grateful. It was the first time we've left Landon for an extended stay. Although it was extremely difficult to leave my son behind, we did have a most fabulous time in Las Vegas. We gambled, walked the strip, paraded through lots of beautiful hotels, and even saw a show. His birthday dinner was at Hard Rock Cafe. Bo and I have been to Vegas 5 times now, and it never gets old. My 3 favorite hotels are Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore. They were building a new hotel, so we have something else to look forward to next time we go. And, next time, we will definitely take Landon with us!

Halloween #3 in the Books

The weather was perfect and the fitting full moon lit the way on our Halloween night. Landon got tons of candy and really enjoyed himself. Here are some pictures from his dress-up day at school and from trick-or-treating through our neighborhood.

A Field Trip

We went to the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science yesterday, a field trip I remember taking when I was younger. The upstairs is geared toward adults. Landon enjoyed pushing buttons, but needless to say, he didn't really take interest in the cellular breakdown of the human body or the microscopic level of our skin. The lower level, however, was fantastic for children. He could dress up like a fireman and drive the fire engine.....an event that's rather routine for our Landon. He planted seeds in a garden, milked a cow, pumped helium into a hot air ballon to make it rise, scoped out some creepy-crawlies, dined and cleaned dishes in a kitchen, floated boats in a water exhibit, played musical instruments, and much, much more.

Boots, Chaps, & Cowboy Hats

Several years back my friend, Kristi, bought these genuine leather chaps and vest for her little boy. He never wore them.....time just slipped by so fast or she forgot about them. She offered them to me in hopes that Landon was just the right size. He is and we love them! Needless to say, I thought they were just so darn cute. Why not wear them for Halloween? Landon has been a pumpkin, a farmer, and this year he'll trick-or-treat as a little cowpoke. Of course, I had to go buy him a gun holster and some cap guns to complete the outfit. Here are some pre-Halloween pictures we took in our front yard.