Christmas Eve with the Haislers

It's a day we look forward to every year.  Celebrating Christmas with our family in Round Rock.  Kristy and John always host a wonderful afternoon of BBQ, snacks and more.  The kids love being around Chayse and Nana and Papa.  As usual, we laughed as we played several fun games and said our thanks as we opened gifts.  We are SO blessed to have an amazing family!

Cookies with K!

Kennedi and I may have started a new tradition of making homemade cookies for Christmas!  It was a first for me to roll out the dough and bake from scratch.  Kennedi had a great time decorating each cookie.  It was a great night for she and I!

Cade's first Deer

Oh..my..goodness!  I have never heard such a squeal!  This little boy has been dying to shoot a deer.  For months now, he has begged Papa to take him hunting.  Between football and school, there hasn't been many opportunities.  However, Papa made time a few weekends ago for Cade and Carson to practice their shooting at a ranch near Elgin.  The boys both did very well.  Finally, Cade got the chance to hunt "for real"!  Truthfully, I am not sure who was more excited, Cade or Papa!

It was the last day of school before the Christmas break.  The 3rd grade preformed their play for the school (another Santa showcase), then, I checked Cade out of school and headed to meet dad.  Both were completely giddy!  Cade was SOOOO excited!  Cade and Papa ran a few errands, had long talks about the possibility of not seeing a deer, and then got in a few practice shots.  Around 5:00, the pair headed to the deer stand.  It was only about an hour and a half, but per Cade, it seemed like an eternity!  A few deer emerged and then, this great looking buck walked out into the clearing.  Papa tells the story best, but apparently Cade was shaking like a leaf.  Excited, nervous, and scared all at once.  Papa finally gave the green light and Cade pulled the trigger.  He dropped the buck in his tracks.  Jason and I got the call about 5 minutes later.  Cade was ecstatic!!  I can't even describe the adrenaline I heard in his voice. Papa was overwhelmed with joy and pride!  I can't really put the emotions they described into words and certainly, Cade and Papa, can elaborate so much more, but I do know that it was a once in a lifetime experience for both! Thank you dad for making this little boys dream come true!

Cade plays Santa!

Cade played Santa in the 3rd grade play!  Elvis and the Sleighriders.  He rocked it!  Oh, my, goodness, we laughed until we cried!  It was a perfect role for our little ham! 

Ignite 121

Kennedi made the top 12U volleyball team for Ignite!  We are looking forward to a great season!  This is the first of 9 tournaments.  To say she stands out is an understatement.  Kennedi plays both front row and back row. She is hitting and serving lights out!  Go #15!

Pieper Ranch Basketball - 8th grade A Team

Carson made the 8th grade A Team at Pieper Ranch!  The new middle school is looking for a great season.  Lots of talented kids!  Go #30!

DARE graduation

DARE is taught to all 5th graders in Comal ISD.  They teach the kids to make good decisions regarding drugs.  They learn skills to stay safe in this world that poses many obstacles.  A police officer leads the program in a fun and interactive way that the kids really enjoy!  Kennedi and the 5th grade class graduated from the DARE program today!