a night out with my boys

So Matt and I were totally blessed by a sweet friend of mine tonight.  A friend that I used to teach with called last week and asked if we would be interested in 2 Baylor tickets to the Men's Basketball game at the American Airlines Center and a free nights stay at the W Hotel in Dallas.  Her parents had won the package in a contest and weren't able to use it so they wanted to give it to someone who could really enjoy it.  If you know my husband at all you know he is  huge Baylor Sports fan so we jump on board immediately.  

We shopped around at Park Lane this afternoon, leisurely drove through Highland Park, then checked into the hotel around 4pm.  I got my camera out to start taking pictures and of course, my battery was dead.  I was so mad.....so iPhone pics for the weekend.  Thank goodness for phones that take decent pictures!!

P-Man was loving the big King Sized bed!!

 We got free WiFi for our stay!!

 And we have a nice view of the city. (behind these curtains)

 The bathroom is sooooo modern.  

 We literally walked right out of our hotel and right into the game!!

 We had no idea that our seats were on the floor.  Matt was super pumped about being so close to his Baylor Bears. 

 Me and my little buddy in his vintage BU gear watching the game.  I actually had a great time watching the game.  I can enjoy any sport when I'm right up in the action!!

 See how close we were!!

 We were so close that the refs could possibly hear all the stuff that Matt was yelling at them!!

 Pearson was absolutely perfect for the entire game.  The game started after his bedtime so I didn't really know how he was going to do.  He took a nap before we left so he was so happy to look around at the players and the big screen.  He was even being a little flirt with all the ladies around us.     

 The Bears won 54-52.  It was such a great game.  Matt was super excited for the win!!  The game was on ESPN2 so we had tons of friends facebooking/tweeting/texting us telling us that they saw us on TV.  One friend even said that Matt's reaction when the game was over was awesome!!

Such a fun night out with my boys. 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to the Collins family for thinking of us and blessing us with a fun night out!!

pearson's first christmas

Pearson actually slept later than normal on Christmas morning.  He didn't wake up until 8am, which was nice, but it kind of made us have to rush to make it to church by 10:30.  

Santa brought hand-me-downs this year.  Pearson's cousin that is 2 years old passed down a great table top toy and riding/walker toy.  We thought Santa could use the break and just give hand-me-downs this year!!

I was surprised that Pearson could sit on his toy so well.  

He really liked all the buttons on it.  I can't believe he's going to be scooting around on it soon!!

He can't stand on his own, but he loved playing with his table top toy while I was holding him.  

It won't be long before he can stand and play with it on his own!

Since we had already had two Christmas celebrations, Pearson knew just what to do with the presents.  

Isn't he just precious in his little Santa PJ's?

We probably could have saved our money and just given him paper and boxes because that's what he seemed to love best!!

Christmas was so much more fun this year with a little one around.  Matt and I had so much fun watching him open all of his presents.  

Pearson's favorite present was his little tool bench. He loves all the lights and songs its sings.  It is so cute to watch him play with it!!

We had such a great Christmas together as a family of three.  

Since Christmas was on a Sunday this year, I toned down my big Christmas breakfast and just made Monkey Bread.  Mmmmm....so good!!

We had to get ready quick for church but we made it.  Thankfully we didn't have to go far because we went to church with with my parents here in town.  

Merry Christmas from The Link Home!!

merry christmas

Merry Christmas from our little family to yours!!

twas the night before christmas

Pearson is ready for Santa to come!!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

christmas eve

We celebrated Christmas with my immediate family Christmas Eve afternoon.  

Last year it was just Carson.  This year there are three grandbabies!! 

Each Christmas is just going to get more and more fun!! 

Pearson knew just what to do with the presents.  Rip it open and eat the paper!!

Carson is not into taking pictures this year, so I tried to snap a few when I could, even if he wasn't smiling.  

We gave him a fun little mask and cape with a C on it, but he wouldn't look at me.  He was being shy.

Pearson got lots of fun things, but he really loved playing with his guitar from his cousins.  

Matt got an electric razor.

I got some TOMS and I love them!!

Matt and Pearson got a special present from my Mom and Dad.  My Mom was in the attic cleaning it out and came across an old Baylor sweatshirt that my Uncle had given me when I was little.  It is a little big, but it will be perfect for Pearson to wear to his first Baylor basketball game on Wednesday night!!

Thanks Lolly and Pops for all the fun goodies!!

After we celebrated with my family, my Dad's side of the family came over for dinner and gifts!!

Oma, Pearson, & Joe

Oma & Joe and the 3 great grandkids!!

All the celebrating wore Pearson out.  He NEVER falls asleep when he is around people, so I know he was tired.  

I went ahead and changed him into his Christmas PJ's while we were there.  Isn't his little bum so cute?

We usually go to the Christmas Eve service but it just didn't work out this year, so I'm looking forward to going to church with my family tomorrow since Christmas is on a Sunday this year!!