The McPherson's

Friday, February 24, 2012

Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico

We decided to take a quick cruise to Cozumel, Mexico since Daddy and John Thomas did not get to go to Hawaii. It was also a perfect way to celebrate Daddy making partner this year. So off we went from Galveston, Texas. The first day we did not have the best weather. It was rainy and a bit chilly.

As we left the port we began to relax and enjoy the ride.

John Thomas' favorite activity on the ship was mini golf!

View from the 11th deck of the ship

Enjoying the pool

Taking a short rest from all the fun

He loved playing with some new friends he met on board

Enjoying the elegant evening dinner

The on board arcade was a lot of fun

Our towel elephant wishing us a good night

Moon watching from our balcony

The port at Cozumel

Relaxing on the balcony before departing the ship

Leaving the ship for a day of fun on the beach

Quick stop a Three Amigos restaurant

Waiting to board the bus for the beach

The Beach!

Playing with some friends from the ship

Loved his Mexican lunch

Playing soccer at the beach resort after lunch

Waiting to start boarding the ship

View as we left Port

Another yummy dinner

It was a great trip!!

Mommy's Hawaiian Adventure

This year the American Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting was in Honalulu, Hawaii. We were all going wanting to go, however Cody had some hearings that he needed to attend so off I went to paradise with my coworkers, wishing my boys were with me the entire time. Hawaii truly is an amazing place to travel. The moment you arrive at the airport you feel the warm tropic air and smell the wonderful aroma of tropical flowers. I am so blessed to have a job that allows me to see so many great places. Here are a few pictures of the senery that I got to enjoy for a few days.

Sunrise behind Diamond Head

We stayed at the Royal Hawaiian. It was beautiful.

View from the Convention Center

At a Luau

On the way to Diamond Head

Veiw from a catamaran

Can't wait to go back with my boys!!!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Christmas Morning at Mimi's

Santa managed to fulfill almost all of John Thomas' requests and even added a few surprises of his own. This Christmas was especially fun now that John Thomas understands the magic of Santa and why he gets gifts on Jesus' Birthday. We are so thankful for all of our Christmas blessings and time with our family. Here are a few pics from our magical morning.

Spiderman Shoes were high on Santa's list

Santa's surprises were his new car and piano!

He loved his "Blue Car Airplane"

Out for a test drive

Merry Christmas to you all!!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

McPherson Christmas

We were so excited to host the McPherson Christmas this year.

It was a lot of fun!

Here are all the kids minus John Thomas.

I finally caught John Thomas for a quick pic :)

Our tree

Tearing into his gifts

The after shot.... quite a path of paper

Rowan found a great place to play!

Ian and John Thomas were so excited about the car tracks

They had to set it up right away.

John Thomas played until we made him go to bed.

He woke up at 5 am requesting to play with his new cars (that he slept with)!

Off to STL for some more Christmas Celebrations!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Twins First Birthday

Its hard to believe that a year ago we got the call that Shandy was going into labor to have the twins almost two months early! We were all so excited, yet leaned on prayer for their safe arrival. After seeing them now you would never guess that they were preemies. Rowan and Ryder have grown so fast and seem to learn something new every time we see them. It was a great time to celebrate both of them turning one this week!!!

All of the McPherson cousins get a chair on thier 1st Birthday.

Of course, John Thomas was offering to help unwrap gifts...

Disney themed cakes

They loved thier cakes!!

Happy 1st Birtday Rowan and Ryder!!!!

Turkey Day 2011

We are so Thankful for all of God's blessings.

Thanksgiving was a great day to reflect upon how thankful we truly are. Here are a few pics from Turkey Day 2011. Collin and John Thomas had a lot of fun together!