Shepard Family

We had a wonderful first Thanksgiving as a family of 4. We ran in the Turkey Trot and had lunch with my family and then headed to Mason, Texas to celebrate with Marshall's family. The 4 hour road trip went really well. No melt downs of any kind. In fact, while we were at the ranch Grant started sleeping for 4 and 5 hours at a time. AMEN!! I think we have finally turned a corner.

Marshall's Aunt Rhonda makes Martha Stewart look like an amateur. She made this chefs outfit for Jackson. He loves it and I do too!

This picture makes me laugh. Jack is all decked out in his manly hunting gear and is pushing a stroller. He pushed this stroller for most of the weekend. I think I know what to get him for Christmas.

Mommy and Baby G hanging out inside.

Well, Grant is almost 5 weeks old and I feel like I have gotten about 5 hours of sleep total since he was born. I know things will get better and I have SO much help to be thankful for......but I could handle him skipping out on at least one feeding at night. He is eating every 2 to 3 hours still. We call him Daddy's Little Fatty and The Tank. I am so glad he is a good eater and is putting on weight. Marshall is a huge help and Jackson has been a great big brother still. Both sets of Grandparents have been lifesavers too. I haven't been great about taking pictures but luckily I found a few on my phone and Pappy always takes pictures when we are their house.

This pic is a little blurry because I took it with my phone, but the boys had just woken up from a nap and were hanging out in Mommy's bed. So sweet.

Jackson and Neriah playing in the leaves. Yes, Jackson is eating a white powdered donut. Yum!

Marshall and Grant, both about to fall asleep.

Do you think Marshall and Grant look alike as babies?

Love,

Leah

Love,

Leah

This is Marshall and I Halloween 2004. Don't we look well rested??!

We look like hair models! hahaha.

Love,

Leah

We had a really fun Halloween. We went out to the Shepard's and took Jack trick-or-treating for the first time. He loved it. Marshall was gracious enough to dress up too. He acted like he wasn't enjoying himself but deep down I think he was just jealous that Jack was stealing some of the spotlight.

Here is Baby Grant doing what he does best....besides eating and pooping.

The rest of the family about to head out into the neighborhood.

My two dragons..or dinosaurs...or maybe Marshall is an Alligator.

The first house we went to no one was home. We were out by about 5:30 so we might have been a little early.

Our second attempt was a success.

My Little Treater

His little legs got tired after a while.

He kept pointing out the full moon.

Showing off his candy.

Granelly got into the spirit of things. This is the good picture.

This one is more realistic. Jackson with his finger up his nose. Marshall looking not so excited about heading out on the town again.

This is our Jack-o-Lantern.

Love,

Leah