December 20th-24th

On our way to Texas (Saturday, 12/20)!

Upon arrival, we headed straight to a Christmas party hosted by some of Ben's oldest friends, Ryan and Tracey.

On Sunday (12/21), Mary and I took Lainey to visit TCU. 

She loves it there.

Lainey did a great job showing us around campus.

On Sunday evening, I joined Ben and friends at Katy Trail in Plano (a favorite spot).

On Monday, 12/22, I saw a bobcat. :)

After I stalked the bobcat for awhile, we met family members (and friends) at Country Burger - one of our favorite spots in Plano.

Morgan met us at Country Burger and the two of them went to get their nails done!

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Later that afternoon, it was time for Christmas at the Hagans.

Lainey and Vivian

best buddies

Paco had a moment with his bone. He wouldn't let it out of his sight!

Vivian and her doll in the outfit we got her for Christmas!

On Tuesday the 23rd, I joined the kids and painted some pottery. It was so fun!

Pictured: Lainey, Camryn Bader, her friend Landrie, and Kaitlyn Bader

Fun in the car with Kaitlyn, Lainey, Brayden, and Yiyia

On Christmas Eve, 12/24, we met the Baders for an early lunch. 

Love my Jessica!

Love these kids!

After brunch we walked around Legacy West. It was a beautiful (warm!) day!

We met up with the former mayor of Plano (Harry LaRosiliere); it was so good to see him!

Christmas Eve at Church!

part of the family :)

Ben, Kate, Collin, and Greg on the couch at Greg and Tisha's

Lainey and I with Brooke

:)