Pey Pey on the Plane

This year we headed to Iowa to spend Thanksgiving with the entire Keiser family (ok...my immediate Keiser family). We contemplated driving the 13 hours but when flight prices started going down we sought out the opportunity to fly. We knew that flying was much quicker than driving and were betting on good behavior out of our children. Tate was plugged into his portable tv or DS the entire time and we just brought along a "bag of tricks" in anticipation that we would be entertaining P the entire flight. As you can see in one of these pictures, we got a few minutes rest on the way home. Let me stress...few!

A basketball career begins for Tate

Enjoy! By the way - he's #00.

Let the Basketball Season Begin...

Tate decided he wanted to play basketball with some of his buddies from

school. So one of our baseball coaches (thank you Coach Jason) decided to take on the challenge. Let me give you some "food for thought" - none of these 6 year olds have ever played! Last night was our first game and, oh boy, was it an experience AND hilarious. The Mavericks (in red jerseys) fought a good fight but were defeated 20 -1. The highlight of the game (for us) was when Tate scored the 1 point at the free throw line. I was proud of all the boys though...they really hussled and seemed to enjoy themselves. And that enjoyment is all that really matters - right?

Trick or Treat..

This year Halloween was a little less exciting than usual around our house since Erik (the head Halloween decorator) was on a big hunt. Yes, we have way too much deer meat in our freezer if anyone would like to join for dinner (please - i'm not a big fan!).

Now, back to Halloween. Here are some pictures of our Ninja and Bumble Bee. The kids had a great time and as usual LOVED dressing up. We all missed Erik though. Here's to next year and the house being "tricked up".

The State Fair of Texas

After our outing at the Texas A&M Commerce game, all the Berry's stayed for an evening at the Fair. Landon, Katy Beth and Tate rode rides, played in fun houses and we all indulged in "fair food". You know - corny dogs and funnel cakes.

A game at the Cotton Bowl

Erik's college football - Texas A&M Commerce - team played at the Cotton Bowl this weekend so we got our Lions gear on and headed to the game. We had a great time...Tate even got some autographs at the end of the game.

Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch

Mrs. Anderson - Tate's First Grade Teacher - coordinated a family outing at the Pumpkin Patch. We had a snack (of course), picked out pumpkins, took a hay ride and the kids played in the mazes made of hay bales. Erik even stole a kiss from his "girl" - check it out! Can you say Priceless...

Hook 'em Horns

The Berry's are HUGE Texas Longhorn fans (Popi is an alumni) so the kids have no choice than to support the team as well. As yesterday was the big Texas vs. OU rivalry game (Congrats to the Longhorns on their big win!) Landon and Peyton were all decked out. Check out P cutting her eyes at her cousin Landon.

And yes, they do have token Baylor Bear attire that we bust out at some strategic moments. Lets just say that during football season it's a bit challenging to be a BU fan.

A Model in the Making....

I don't think that anyone can argue that this child knows how to work the camera. Must come from years of it being in his face. And I promise...that isn't a real train in the background. We're not into extreme sports - at least for our kids.

Peyton Turns 2!

The Family gathered to celebrate Peyton's second birthday. It was a pretty typical Saturday for our household and began with gymnastics, a Rockhound baseball game and then home for hamburgers and cupcakes. I think the highlight was the Mickey Mouse (aka "mouse") balloon her daddy bought her.