Thanksgiving Feast 2012

Tuesday (11/20) was Jackson's Thanksgiving feast at school, and all classes gathered in the Family Life Center to enjoy their 'Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.' Each class made their own individual place mat, and hat to wear to the party. This was such a fun way to begin the Thanksgiving holiday...

Jackson's class lining up for the party

(Asher, Narisha, Jackson, Landon, Rosco, Elle, and Perry)

J's place mat...

Enjoying the Feast!!

Parents and kids having fun at the feast...

Sweet boy...

What a fun party....can't wait to do it again next year!!

Our First Family 5K

Sunday night was Grand Prairie's Annual Sneak-A-Peek 5k through the lights in Lloyd Park. There was a large group of families and friends which made the night more fun! Matthew and I have known each other for 17 years, and this was our FIRST run of any kind together. I was so happy he was able to be a part of this tradition. Here are our memories...

Main Entrance...

The Milliorn's

Playing with friends before the run began...

More fun...

3-2-1....The Lights were turned ON, to kick off the season!

Part of the tour...

Horrible flash....BUT

This tunnel is the coolest part of the light display.

This was for Matthew....who knew there was a golf course. 

 

 

 

 

Longhorns, Pumpkins & Pancakes Oh My!!

Friday morning we joined our meet up group in the Stockyards to see the cattle drive, and have lunch. In all the years I've lived here, this was my first time to see this tradition. Here are a few of our memories...

Gus and Jackson....

Riley and Jackson found a great spot to see the steers.

Here they come!!!  What a fun time with friends. 

 

Saturday morning we were up early to enjoy a pancake breakfast, and access to the zoo before it opened to the public.  It was a perfect morning with special treats throughout the park...I think we've started a new tradition!

Yeah, he was this close...no camera zoom.  Jackson was scared, but how cool was it to see a turkey this close.

Checking for any sign of animal movement...

Here comes the train!!!

 

Love these two!!!

Good morning elephants....Jackson kept making his elephant sound to get there attention.

Feeding the fish and swan..

Relaxing with a full belly full of pumpkins....

 

 

Thank You Ft. Worth Zoo for putting this fun event together!! Can't wait to do it again next year!

 



Family Night Spaghetti Dinner at St. Barnabas

Thursday night Jackson made his 1st school performance debut! Each class sang a song to begin the family night spaghetti dinner. Jackson's class was combined with another 2yr old class and I happy to say there were no tears! Even though he only stood up there, we were so proud of him. Jackson loved the applause his class was given, and he loved watching the other classes perform.

 Here are the kids getting in place..

*not the best quality of pics*

Jackson standing next to his friends Landon, and Rosco

Looking at his music teacher Mrs. Bobbi

Watching the other classes perform with Gramps

 

Holding Grandpa's hand on our way to eat dinner...

The Milliorn Family table with centerpieces made by all of the classes!

 



Having some of daddy's dessert....

 

 

Thank You to Nana, Gramps, Mams, Gran, and Grandpa for coming to Family night! 

Happy Birthday Uncle Chris!

Last night we met the family at Uncle Julio's to celebrate Uncle Chris and Grandpa's birthdays. Jackson picked where we were eating, along with what he and Uncle Chris would eat.

Let's go back a week....

Jackson has wanted to see his Uncle Chris for a while now... he would list off what they would eat (chips/queso and a quesadilla), there would be a cake, and J would help open presents (which was a truck). All of Jackson's wishes were granted, and we had a very fun night...

Uncle Chris, Jackson, and Matthew opening gifts...

Here's the truck Jackson mentioned...

Having so much fun...

Hale and Jackson.....

Uncle Chris and his sweet nephews!

Looking for airplanes...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday was Dads and Granddads Day at school. Jackson was so happy Daddy and Papa could share in this special morning....

Three generations of Milliorn's

Ms. Kristina and Ms. Keri came by our table to give us Jackson's gift for daddy. 

I love this picture....Here is Jackson hand painted original frame!

 

We had a super fun morning celebrating our dads and Granddads...

Boo at the Zoo!

Friday afternoon we met up with our friends Nicki and Zakary for Boo at the Zoo. This was mine and J's first time to go, so we were pretty excited!!! Here's is our afternoon in pictures...

Heave ho here we go....Jackson as 'Jake and the Neverland Pirate!'

A quick stop on the zoo trucks...

Let the trick or treating begin...

Zakary, unlike Jackson was not afraid of the clowns...Love that curly hair underneath that police hat!

Love that sweet face!!!

Radio Disney was playing a "name that tune" game with Disney Jr. shows.  Jackson guessed the Little Einsteins theme correctly and won a prize.  He was so proud of himself...

I love this pic....not really sure what they are looking at.

Spinning the wheel for prizes...

Pumpkins, glorious Pumpkins!

Looking for the perfect one...

Got it!!

On our way out of the zoo we walked through the flamingos, and noticed mama's laying their eggs.  It was amazing to see the flamingos scooping up the dirt into mounds with their beaks, and getting all cozy on top!



Thanks Nicki and Zakary for a fun afternoon!!