Go Thunder, Football and Thankful Turkey

Since we moved to Oklahoma we have talked about going to a Thunder Game. Well, I should say Anthony and Alex have talked about going to the Thunder game. I was lucky and got invited. We bought tickets and took the whole family. It was so much fun. It was not a big game for the thunder but every seat was sold out. Made the game that much more fun.

The view from our seats.

My beautiful baby and Me. Half way through the game she started shouting "Defense" along with the Crowd.

Anthony and Alex

Brendon was not a fan of all the noise. 

the gang minus alex. 

 Last Saturday was Brendon's last football game for the season. It was sad to see end. I am happy to have my Saturdays back for a short time. After the game the team went out for pizza. The boys has a blast sitting in their own booth. 

THE HOFFMAN FAMILY ANNUAL THANKFUL TURKEY

each year we make a thankful turkey. We write what we are thankful for on a feather and create a thankful turkey. Christ is in the center feather since he is the center of our life and the reason we have things to be thankful for.

Halloween

We got to celebrat eHalloween a few times this year. We  had our ward trunk or treat the weekend before Halloween. The kids dressed up and got a lot of candy. We also dressed up for Arianna's dance class and finally Halloween. I made Arianna's costume this year. I was proud of myself. I was crafty and I like my finished project. Arianna wanted to be a Kitty and Brendon wanted to be a T-rex again. Brendon got so many comments about his awesome costume. That  he asked me why everyone was talking to him. That kid hates a lot of attention. Neither Anthony or I really dressed up this year, but Alex did and he went out with us trick or treating. I think he almost got as many comments on his costume as Brendon did! It was a great Halloween this year. I will be sad when the day comes my kiddos no longer want to dress up for it.

Painting the Pumpkin

Adventures of Oklahoma

As usual we have had lots of fun these last couple of months. I do not love living in Oklahoma. With the many visitors and abundance of fun activities to do here, I am surviving.  We had our very good friends the Saumwebers come and stay with us for a weekend. Not only was it a blast for Anthony and I  but the kids loved it to. My dad  also  for a quick visit. We didn't tell the kids he was coming. That was a great surprise. When the time came for him to leave poor Brendon was in tears. In between time of visitors we have ventured out a few times to down town Oklahoma and Brick Town. We have found a few places that we really enjoy.

Thursday I went on Brendon's first school field trip with him. I love watching him interact with his friends. He also had his first friend from school birthday party. Zachary a boy in Brendon's class turned 5. They had his party at a bowling ally. Brendon thought he had gone to birthday party heaven!

Arianna is the comic relief and trouble maker at house. Example: Anthony was playing and kind of teasing her. She pointed her finger at him and says  "You are buggin me! ALL THE DAY!!!" I could not stop laughing. Good thing she is so cute. She continues to love swim and dance class. 

Weekend with the Saumwebers

A full and happy car.

How do you keep two boys busy? Mario brothers on nintendo. If I am being honest Joe and Anthony played it a lot more than these two boys.

the cute girls

The grand Pops!

Best Buds

GRANDPA CAME TO TOWN

first night with grandpa

cuddle time with grandpa

Preschool field trip.

Dance Class
It was dress up for Halloween week at dance. That is why everyone is in costume.

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES 

 The fair

I am  from a big city, but had never seen a fair cover as much ground as the one in Oklahoma. It was a blast.

Spaghetti Warehouse

kids favorite restraurant 

The Tulsa Aquarium 

Brendon was brave enough to touch a baby bull shark. He sat there for 5 minutes or more hoping to touch one.

The Bone Museum

Despite Brendon's face in this picture he was having fun.

 Lunch with Daddy!

Now that Anthony has an office close to where we live we can eat lunch with him. Okay maybe daddy never eats lunch, but the kids enjoy it.

Summer time

This summer has had many ups and downs. Despite some of the downs it was still a great summer filled with, baseball, dance, family and birthdays. First we had the kids birthday celebrations. Anthony's parents drove down to Oklahoma to celebrate the 4th of July and birthdays with us. As alway it was great to have visitors. Surprisingly this year I did not do a big party for either kid. We did have a fun family celebration for each one. Arianna's birthday we celebrated on the fourth while grandpa and grandma Hoffman were here. On her actual birthday we took her to her favorite restaurant Cheese Cake Factory. A week and a few days later we celebrated Brendon's birthday. He wanted a fish for his birthday. Anthony was thrilled with this idea!! Not!! We took Brendon to the pet shop and let him pick out a fish. He also wanted to have his birthday dinner at the Cheese Cake Factory. The morning of his birthday I had the whole living room decorated and filled with balloons to surprise him. Both the kids loved it.

Birthday Presents

Elmo Cake

watching fireworks

The new fish. Blue Tank is his name. No surprise if you notice everything is blue.

Birthday decorations

alligator cake

After all the birthday celebrations ended it was time for the T-ball season to start. Brendon loved learning and practicing t-ball. He is definitely his father's son. He was pretty good to. I loved sitting in the bleachers watching his little team play. Amazingly his team was really good and always got people out at each inning. Brendon also had his first dentist appointment. He had no cavities and did great.
Arianna had summer dance camp also known as Princess camp. She went for a few days from 9am-12pm. She  learned a lot and has really found a love for dance. I hope she keeps it.

First of many home runs!

 Brendon's first dentist appointment.

With summer coming to a close we had one more group of visitors come to our house. My sis Beckie and her hubby Marque made a move to Texas for school. On there way there they stopped in Oklahoma to say hi. We only had them for a few days, but it was great. They even brought there two pets and Grandma Mills! I am very excited to have a sibling within a day drive. Only took 6 Years for that to happen!

 Brendon loved the dog Rio. 

Arianna loved my sisters cat dusty. She loved him so much he began to hide from her.

The last part of summer wasn't so much fun. We found out we lost the baby we were expecting in March. I was 10 weeks along. I went in for my first doctor appointment and found out the baby had passed away at 8 weeks. It was hard sit there  and stare at the ultrasound seeing the little body of my baby and wishing that the little heart would start beating again. Having had a miscarriage before I was hoping it would be easier this time around. It was not. In fact it was much harder without the great support of friends I had in Arkansas. We did recieve a huge blessing inspite it all.  My mom was still in Texas when we received the news. She was able to change her flight plans and come to my aide. After trying to miscarry on my own without success. We had to go into surgery for a D and C. I am grateful for the knowledge of the gospel and my sweet family. I am blessed with two beautiful children who remind me that each day with them is a gift. My husband is still alive despite my  hormonal moments. I love him so much. I am one lucky girl. The Lord has a plan for all of us. I know this did not happen to hurt me, but to strength me. I am walking away from it a better person.