One fish, two fish, three fish...more

We spent last weekend in the company of loved ones in Marlin, Texas....I don't think there has ever been a visit to Marlin that has gone "unfished..." therefore, we carried on the tradition, except this time... something very special occured...Brad cut the standard-issued plastic blue fish off of Maddy's pink Barbie fishing pole and let her fish full-on bobbin-style...the result: Madelyn's first catch...a little perch. Maddy was thrilled and was "hooked" from that moment forward. She went on to catch a bass and another perch...she would have caught more had she grasped the reel better and reeled 'em in faster before many "got away." It was all too cute and great fun, and we can't wait to go back for more! Maybe next time Madelyn won't gawk at the thought of actually touching the fish she brings in!!!

Another Pina Colada please...and make it a double!

Viva Mexico! Izzy and Maddy hamming it up in front of the camera! Letting the horse do all the work in downtown Cozumel....next stop...drive-by Corona's...Happy hour after and before more happy hours... The Mora Community Bucket...I'll take some "mora" the pina colada please... Meeting up with AB and Ashley in Playa Del Carmen Maddy and Abueltio braving the cold water Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Maddy and Uncle Edward time
Dancing the day away!Maddy and Uncle RolandOne of our favorite spots...the bar!
Mora Wedding Fun! > Aunt Anaaaaa Astrid, Liz, Erika and Ashley
Schroth Family Perks
Camera Shy???

Bowl game after bowl game....

We have had a lively couple of weeks watching college football around here...unfortunately for Brad, his Cowboys lost their bowl game against Oregon...but lucky for me, LSU dominated Georgia Tech at the Peach Bowl, and we were thrilled with Texas' awesome last minute win against Ohio State!!!!

Christmas in Houston

This was by far the best Christmas Season ever! Madelyn was so into Christmas, it was fabulous...whata great age! Madelyn was all about her 'Little People' Nativity Scene Set...she can name all the historical figures, and she LOVED celebrating Jesus' birthday (we even had a birthday party for him in her Sunday School class). Santa was good to Maddy...he brought her a red trike and some dolls (just what she freely told every one she wanted). We were able to see plenty of friends and family this Christmas Season too!

Christmas in Marlin

Ok, ok....I know it's been a while since I have updated the blog...this is a BUSY time of year...parties here and there leave you with barely enough time to manage the house! So, here are some pictures from our Christmas time in Marlin. We drove in on the 23rd and left late afternoon on Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful time catching up with family and just enjoying the cousins playing together.