{Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks // Game 6 // A Huge SURPRISE for Mason}

We pulled off the ultimate surprise for Mason...

He knew we were going to the Stars game but he had no idea where we were sitting...

{Stars vs Blackhawks // Game 5}

Our nephew had been wanting to go to a Dallas Stars game with us so we made that happen! Mason was so excited to introduce him to the game he loves so much! We got there a bit early so that we could show Tanner around the AAC! 

{Dallas Mardi Gras Parade}

One of the families in our friend group invited everyone to the Dallas Mardi Gras parade! We all met at a restaurant nearby for lunch before the parade. Then we headed over to get a good spot for the parade! It was a ton of fun!! 

{Mason's first Rookie practice}

Mason had his first Rookie hockey practice on Saturday and he had a blast! It was so neat to see Mason get all suited up in his hockey gear for his first class. There is no greater joy than seeing your child so happy and excited about something. 

{Mason's Hockey Fittings // 2023}

Ever since our very first Star's game back in December, Mason has been obsessed with the game of Hockey! He'd been asking us to get him skating and hockey lessons. We knew that the ice skating rink at the mall offered lessons so we went there to gather information. We were all set to sign-up through them when we learned from a friend that the Dallas Stars centers offered a "Rookie" program ever so often to train kids in the sport. So, we quickly went to the site to check it out. We were 1 day late for online sign-ups so Nate called them. They still had spots open and we were able to secure one of those spots for Mase! He was ecstatic. We had our fittings for gear and were blown away by the scope of this program. 

  

{Superbowl Party // 2023}

 Some of our friends hosted a Superbowl party at their house! Most of our friend group was able to come. We all brought a dish and hung out for the majority of the day. It's always a great time when we all get together. 

 

{Stars vs Lightning // Game #4}

Nate and I were sitting on the couch on Saturday afternoon and one of us mentioned going to the Stars game! It was kid appreciation day and we really wanted Mason to be able to attend for all the activities! With less than an hour until the game, we secured some tickets and were on our way!!  

{Stars vs The Ducks // Game #3}

Some of our dear friends got tickets to the Stars vs Ducks game and offered us three of their extra tickets! We quickly (and gratefully obliged).  This would be our first game since we went back on December 8th.  Our December and January were jam-packed or we would have gone to more games during that time. Anyhow, we were so excited and we couldn't wait to get there!! 

{Ice Ice Baby // 2023}

We finally got an ice day!! I mean...days...this is Texas after all! Nate is part of the de-ice crew at work which means that he goes in before it gets bad and then sleeps over at work (working around the clock) until it's all cleared up. This storm was nothing like the Great Snowpocalpse of 2021!!! Mason and I hunkered down at home for a few days while Nate was gone.  I only got the Jeep out once for pictures and then we stayed nice and toasty inside! 

{This thing is Legendary // FWSSR 2023}

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ This thing is Legendary!! This year we planned a trip to the stock show with our friend group. Most of them have never been (two families are from California)! So, we made that happen and we had so much fun. 

{Jeep Girl Mafia // Ellis County Meet}

We had a Jeep meet planned at a local burger place but wouldn't you know it, the weather turned horrific! We were supposed to have the patio of the restaurant reserved for the club, but it was cold, windy, and rainy. We still had the meet and didn't expect many to show. Much to our surprise, we had a good turnout! We forgot to get pictures before everyone left!! So, this is only some of the girls that were there! 

{Framily Day}

One of my favorite things ever is doing life with our framily!  This friend group and our bond is one that I will cherish for always! We got together on a Sunday to grill, spend some time in the country, and do some target shooting! These days are so good for my soul! 

{Micro-Wrestling with the friend group}

Micro-Wrestling... 

I have to admit,  I was apprehensive at first. Something seemed so wrong about this to me! But then we went and had a blast! This is their job and their job is to entertain. So once that got through to me, it was a legit fun time! 

{JANUARY GOALS // 2023}

For the last two months, I have shared some goals here on the blog. I think I will keep this up in the new year.  Here's a look at both what I accomplished/didn't as well as new goals for the month of January. 

{Bridgeport Off-Road Park with Jeep Girl Mafia}

Wheeling is so good for the soul! The Jeep club where I am a Vice President for put on a 101/102 off-road class. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 102 part of the event! Which, was held at Bridgeport OHV! It was a day full of wheeling and hanging out with friends.  We had too much fun! 

{Broken Bow Trip // December 2022 // Day 6}

On Saturday our trip had come to an end and it was time to pack up and go home! It's always hard leaving Broken Bow and we always leave a part of our hearts when we do! Until next time Broken Bow, you were so good to us! 

Hall Family - December 2022

{Broken Bow Trip // December 2022 // Day 5}

 Friday was Nate's birthday!! We spent a lot of the day fishing and around Beaver's Bend State Park.  Then we ordered in our favorite pizza from Grateful Head Pizza . It's a must when in the area. We spent the evening hanging out in the cabin. 

{Broken Bow Trip // December 2022 // Day 4}

On Thursday, we had a slow and lazy morning around the cabin. Then we each kind of did our own thing for a while. Nate, Mason, and I went into town to ride some go-karts, check out a few shops, do some fishing, and visit the absolute cutest candy shop! 

{Broken Bow Trip // December 2022 // Day 3}

On Wednesday of our trip, we spent some time at Beaver's Bend State Park! We hiked, fished, played basketball, played on the playground, and rode the train. It was such a good, wholesome day with the family.

{Broken Bow Trip // December 2022 // Days 1 & 2}

Before going to the cabin Nate, Mason, and I took a stroll through Beaver's Bend State Park! This place is nostalgic and holds so many core memories for us! We wanted to see how much it had changed since we'd last been there!