Texas Visit

We had a wonderful trip to Texas. Maria was able to borrow just about everything we needed for the babies so it cut down on how much we had to pack. Dad and Mom came out at the same time and it was so nice to be altogether. Unfortunately Trenton was under the weather so things weren't quite as smooth as they could have been. :( Thank you so much for all your hard work, Maria! We had a fabulous time!

Papa, Grandma D, and all the grandkids! Alyssa, Amanda, Drew, Trenton, and Emma

Grandma D, Papa, Trenton and Emma

Auntie Maria and Emma

Auntie Maria and her awesome scrapbook room


Baking Cookies




Papa licking the spoon.

Emma wants it too!


Emma and Mommy

Trenton and Papa

Trenton and his adorable outfit, before getting sick

Emma's adorable outfit

Drew and Jack

Grandma D, Papa, and Alyssa

Grandma D, Papa and Amanda

Proud Emma




A visit from good friends!
The Graingers (from Kansas) were in Dallas at the same time as we were, visiting Debbie's twin sister and her family. They were all kind enough to visit us at the Hawkins as Trenton was sick and not up for going out. Unfortunately short but very special just the same.
Dave and Trenton

Dave, Debbie, and the twins

The gathering!


The Graingers - Dave, Debbie, and Emily and the Nielsons

Twins! Twins! Twins! - Debbie and Rebecca, Rebecca's twin boys, and our little ones.

Dave, Rebecca, and their twins




"Santa's Visit"
We don't celebrate Christmas but who can resist seeing a child opening presents. Auntie Ana even made it up for the night and following day.

Kids gone wild!

Papa and Amanda

Grandma D and Emma

Auntie Maria, Grandma D, and Emma

Uncle Phil and Trenton - not feeling so good

Emma and her present - she soon attempted a taste

Auntie Ana and Trenton




Matching PJ's
The boys (Drew and Trenton)... Trenton was completely fascinated by his cousin.

The girls (Amanda, Emma, and Alyssa)... Lovely's

The cousins (Amanda, Trenton, Drew, Alyssa, and Emma)



The new Wii at the Hawkins. Some fun family time, boxing, bowling, tennis, etc.












JACK!! Phil and Maria have an adorable mastiff named Jack. He is massive weighing in around 200lbs. Such a gentle giant, the babies fell in love at first site!