Trying to Catch Up...Baby Steps

Can you set "New Year's Resolutions" in May??? Well, if you can then mine is to be better at posting more often. So...I have not posted anything in 3 months. I really have not mastered this blogging thing.

My theory is that when I have moments to myself it's usually late at night after other things are done and my kids are in bed. I admit that's when I just want to curl up under the covers and get ready for a new day.

Even if it's just a line or two. With 6 people in a family there are milestones and adventures happening every day. I don't want to miss a thing.

Louisiana Air Show

So our family loves Air Shows...thanks to Sean. I missed out on this one because Noelle was in town, but all of the kids got to go with Sean and Grammy. They loved staying at the hotel in Louisiana and spending time at the show the next day. I think the favorites were definitely taking a picture of the guards (even though they didn't want you to), the big guns, and Blue Angels. "Go get 'em boys"!

Kenny Chesney Concert

For Mother's Day Heather bought us tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert! The forecast for the night was a severe thunderstorm, but we decided to go anyway...along with thousands of other people.

The groups before were great and finally Kenny got on stage. The weather held out for awhile, but finally it was not giving up and we were wet. No, not just wet...soaked. No, not just soaked...completely drenched all the way through! We had jackets, panchos, plastic bags and still were soaked. We had a fantastic time, until the lightening got worse. At this point the band had all left and he was the only one on the stage in the pouring rain. In the middle of a song there was a huge lightening right above us and he said, "Folks, that lightening was right there...we'll take a break." He ran off the stage and 5 minutes later they announced that he'll come again with ticket discounts and everyone needed to leave.

After waiting sometime crowded in the ladies bathroom, we ran to the car and joked most of the way home. What a memorable night. Heather, I swear we have some of the best luck ever...especially with buses, rain, Black Friday shopping and high chairs:)

Gramz and Gramps Come for a WHOLE Week!

I don't know how we got so lucky to have my parents both come for a week at the end of April! It was a fun, laid back, and project-filled week. They flew into Austin, so we had plenty of time to visit on the road and Kristen was so kind to let us stay at her house. The week went by so fast and I'm so thankful to my parents for helping us clean out the garage, dad...change light bulbs and fix things. We got to spend lots of time just being together which was just what the doctor ordered. They are the easiest guests and we all wish they came more often!

One day we went to downtown Dallas while the kids were in school and visited Dealey Plaza where JFK was assassinated, the Old Red House Museum, and JFK Memorial. We had lunch outside at Corner Bakery. It was lovely to sit there while it misted and we enjoyed the birds, tram, and scenery. The outing was complete with 'Sprinkles' cupcakes. Thanks for supporting us in all we do mom and dad. We love you!















































Dad, Matthew and I in front of the JFK Memorial.

















Tiki and Grandpa watching the fountains in Downtown Dallas.





























We had an early Birthday/Mother's Day/Father's Day celebration! We love you Gramz and Gramps. Thanks sooooo much for coming!

Easter 2009

Yes the Easter Bunny visited our house this year. The kids opened everything before church and then we dyed Easter eggs. It was really fun this year to see all of the designs the kids came up with.

After church, the day was complete with a festive dinner at Grammy and Pappaw's. (I'm still kicking myself for not taking a picture when we were all dressed up). It was a blessing to reflect on the resurrection of our Savior.

Fort Worth Zoo

We had the 1st free Saturday in weeks, so we took off as a family and went to the Fort Worth Zoo. It is one of the nation's top zoos! Some highlights were the elephants, feeding the birds with seed sticks, flamingos, and watching the gorilla put the white rag on his head while sitting right in front of us. Great family fun!

Sean's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the greatest guy! Here is my list from our last anniversary, but it is still applicable. He is so unselfish...our little family is the luckiest.

His Likes: (things he is passionate about)
Aviation
His family
The solar system
The church (everything about it)
Travel
Sports (watching, playing, coaching)
Animal Planet
Comedies
Me!
Long showers
Maps
Good 80's songs
Talk radio
Missionary work
Boating
Sushi
Good basketball shoes
"Combos"
Hot tubs

His Dislikes:
Women driving while talking on cell phones
When the boys miss the toilet
Cutting nails over carpet-yuck
Bad drivers
Lots of shopping
Cheap trash bags
Sad movies
When he gets hit in the face/head :)

What I Love About Him:
Watching him be a great dad
His nicknames for me
The twinkle in his eyes when he talks about his family and about flying
The way he does his hair-it's an art
When he gets fired up about politics
When he gives me tickles
When I go out with friends, etc. and he says "have a great time or enjoy"
When we talk or play Uno

I think one of our most favorite moment's of Sean's birthday weekend was when we all went to Babe's chicken and they made him stand up and do the chicken dance. Sean, you were a great sport!


















The weekend of Sean's birthday his cousin Cathy was in town and it was filled with all kinds of fun stuff, so when his actual birthday came around on Monday he said "I just want to do something that you and the kids would enjoy." Hence, we went to our favorite family park..."the wooden park". It has a big play area, walking trails, a lake, and even a friendly donkey that Austin befriended. It was a great evening. Here's some of the good times.
































Rolling down the hill!





























Queen of the hill!












Mack Boys!