Slumber Parties

2 weekends ago we had a brother sister slumber party!!! Talk about FUN.... it is neat having both our kids right at the same age

Plus it is nice having double because it means less picking n the girls and vice versa although I must say these little ones love to include their sisters in the wars they were having... hahahah no worries the 2 girls can hole their own!!

The end of YMCA baseball

IT is funny how when one book closes another opens. I am seeing that happening frequently these days. Callen has grown an learned so much. The other night at the end of his last game at the YMCA I realized this upcoming year he will be in little league and before i know it highschool ball. WOW time is flying fast...

We had a wonderful season the best yet. What more could a boy ask for-- great friends, wonderful team-mates, loads of parents that love each and every player, and most importantly another year to grow and learn! As each memory closes another opens!!

One week.... and WHO is counting?

Well it is official as I sent a sweet friend a message last night... It was the last Sunday I would tuck Callen in kiss him goodnight before KINDER... hard to imagine this coming Sunday when he awakes he will awake to a whole new world. I am so anxoius and excited for him all wrapped into one ball of nerves. I too am saddened that Wednesday will be his last day at Aunt Susi's. He will leave her and start his next adventure. I am also saddened because he will be leaving behind his sister whom has already started saying " I think I am going to go to BIG school with Callen"...sweet girl if it was only that easy.

So Thursday morning when we awake I am turning off my phone and going to spend 2 days just me and my boy....what will we do? Whatever his heart desires (and it looks like he has our Thursday planned out or should I say momma has a little surprise up her sleeve!!

Ready or not the Kindergarten count down is beginning!!!

7 DAYS and COUNTING......

but who is counting right?

I lied....

I have a video of Paisley playing dance after dance class the other night!!! Hope you enjoy watching y tiny dancer ;)

Please excuse that she is in her undies

Happy 7th Birthday!!

 From a cute little guy to a witty big guy we want to wish you a happy 7th birthday!!! Hope you have the perfect day filled with love, laughter and lots of sweets!! Happy birthday Kayden!!



Tiny Dancer

Last night Paisley started dance for her second year let me tell you this year was a complete 360 from last year. Of course I am sure her asking ALL summer for dance was a hint at how the evening was going to go.

Last year we walked into the unbknown and she shed tears several times before being 100% comfortable well this year it was a different story. She went straight in sat down and was ready to go. Callen and I watched them stretch and then off she went. I must say it was a super proud mom moment. Of course we had to leave 10 minute early because brother had baseball and it was in Ganado. The entire way she told me "MOM I wanted to stay for ALL of it!!! and I mean all of it!!" Bless her little heart it wasnt long enough we have decided or should I say she has decided that she will be taking TUMBLE as well ;)

Shamefully mommy didnt get any pictures because the princess saw "no" and I wasnt going to push the envelope!!! hahahaha

We are excited to start the year lets just see how she does dancing and tumbling from 5:30 to 7:30

Lemonade & Popcorn 2012

 Hard to believe the 2012 Lemonade and Popcorn stand came and went it seems like just yesterday they were romping around at the one last year. A big thank you to Aunt Kim and Kayden and Pappy and Mimi for the support. I know while Pappy and Mimi missed the stand by a few minutes the kids were estatic to have you drop by. Of course they were super surprised to have Kim and Kayden come for a visit and some playtime!!! I think you can tell these 2 were super proud to serve there special friends and family that came for the fundraiser. This is my littles 1 time a year fundraiser (this will be changing as I know in Kinder Callen will have others) however they were so excited. We passed out our invites earlier that week sending via text and making hand deliveries to make sure everyone was invited!! That morning we dressed in our red shirt friday attire and were out the door.

Each one of the kids served lemonade and popcorn with a BIG grin on their face.... Miss Christy came from the office and even beat Mommy there. I brought Peyton and Reagan as well as their mommy for a surprise as they will be joining the kids and attending Aunt Susi's come this Thursday and I know Paisley is super excited as well as Callen who will still have a few weeks to share in on fun memories with them.

Thank you kiddos for the memories FUN and laughter as it was the perfect ending to the week..... I must say these kids all love eachother so much and it is so fun to see them all grow together!! Another GREAT Aunt Susi memory!!!

A beautiful wedding...

A few weeks ago we went to the most intimate beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. It was quaint and small but boy did it make a HUGE beautiful statement. I am so glad that my children and myself were able to attend.

CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS AND SHAYE!!!

Blink....

You know the old saying blink and you'll miss it... well I THINK I can see how easy that happens. My little sassy P is no longer a baby nor a toddler. She is a very outspoken 3 year old who most definately beats to her own drum. And where to start on my 5 year old... really 5 years flew by and we are knocking on the door to kinder. I will say he is my little nuturer cares for everyone, worries, thinks ahead and plans and can remember and keep a schedule in his head for days!!! I always say when cann is around I dont need a schedule because I tell it to him one time and he remembers it PERFECTLY. Prime example this weekend we pull into Austin (he wants to get school shoes ) I say ok lets make 2 stops then lunch then we will get shoes... at each store he gentle reminds us one one more then lunch.... trust me he can keep you in LINE.

So like I mentioned we got school shoes this weekend well I ALWAYS let Callen choose... of course I quickly noticed him mgoing back and forth. Little did I realize his brain was hard at work. He really wanted the tie shoes but he was worried he wouldnt be able to tie them and was insistant he would only get them for school if he could tie them.... at the end of the decision process he got the tie shoes and from Saturday on he has been tying and un tying and practicing and learning 2 different ways to tie.... He almost has it 100% and I couldnt be more proud because he sets a plan puts it into action and accomplished it. Of course durning the process Paisley quickly reminds us she will never need to know how to tie shoes because she will always wear TOMS.... ahhh that girl happy go lucky. Between you readers and myself I have noticed that she is starting to tell me she is going to BIG school I think reality of not having her Callen is setting in because lets face it these two are the best of buds... I assured her she will be just fine and that she too will be the BIG kid and will see Callen everyday after school.

Let me tell you these moments are precious to me and I can see how fast they slip away trust me when I say I dont want to miss a THING!!!!

7 on 7 FOOTBALL

We had the pleasure of going to watch my little brother play 7 on 7... it was GREAT. Of course I quickly learned that Callen was a bit bummed that Uncle Blaine didnt play with him the ENTIRE time ;)

 

Pretty cute kid if I must say so myself.... thanks for inviting us we had a GREAT time. Not to mention WOWZER College Station has changed!!! (shhh hope to see Uncle Blaine going there soon)

Loving the Dirt

and loving the special time with her daddy!!!! This girl couldnt be happier. That evening when she got home from her day with daddy she was covered head to toe in farm grease, when I asked what had happened her brother quickly let me know that she played with a stick in the grease and daddy didnt notice till she brought him some to play in. I LOVE that my sweet little girl knows how to get down and dirty with her daddy!!!

Corn Dog Celebration

To celebrate Pappy leaving for Africa we decided to have corn dogs.... and Mmmm Mmm my kids loved them. Pappy we hope you are having and incredible journey!

Sitting on the dock of the bay...

My little wanted to go fishing a few weeks back so daddy and I went to the boat ramp...

The catch of the night was when I caught a limb and had to break the line but no worries we are planning a real fisshing trip soon because there are 2 littles that really enjoyed sitting ont he dock of the bay

Rain, Rain...

Please go away...

While we needed you and we have wanted you. I think the over 9 inches has more then helped. I dont choose to complain but we have ears of corn now under water, cotton that is open that is under water and plenty of rain.

I hate seeing Chris's hard work and enthusiam fading--

Trust me we need it and we know that the Man upstairs had plans for us but at the same time if only for a little while please give the crops a repreve for the day so they can soak in to goodness that you are giving.

We will put this in your hands and in return please ease our worries about the crops, the families and the farmers who have so much heart and soul poured into what they do!

Happy Harvest and Happy 4th of July!

We want to wish you....

You and your families a Happy Harvest!!!

There is something about this time of year it is hard to explain but it is so fufilling to see my husbands work come full circle.

Sending Love, Hugs and Kisses across the miles of Texas

My little cheerleader

While we are busy playing baseball we do have one very CUTE cheerleader!!!

This girl is super proud of her brother and loves being his #1 supporter!!

Swing batter batter

My little superstar baseball player sure played a incredible game.... I played pitcher and he was a very stronger batter mommy was proud to watch him swing that last inning! I think he is really enjoying baseball

Special Time...

With my special girl...

It was so hard for Paisley to say good bye to her brother for the weekend because these 2 tend to be inseperable and love eachother so much. However the time came for Callen to go and enjoy himself.

And ohhh how the tears flooded. Paisley cried and sobbed for almost and hour and a half. It was the sweetest words... "I love my Callen, I want him to live with me!!"

Of course it was hard on her but it gave her some time to spend special for just her because lets face it when your the second child that one on one time isnt always there. Dont get me wrong I LOVE my girl but she is pretty accompanied to having to share and it being equal with her Callen.

So you ask what did we do... well we went to a birthday party, we went swimming (well Paisley did), we went to Aunt Glenda and Uncle Tooters farm to meet baby Claire, we snuggled, we painted toes, we baked cookies and we had a fabulous time.



Counsin Fun Day

2 weekends ago we had a cousin fun day. This was special because we hadnt seen Kayden in a while as he has been with his dad and lets face it we miss him! Plus Callen got to spend the entire weekend with him which is a BIG 1st in our house.

I think everyone had a great time although Aunt Kim and Uncle David never said either way if they were good and they would do it again hahahahahhaha. I am hoping Callen was behaved

Sunday we had a family lunch and it was so much F-U-N. The kids played in the backyard, upstairs, and then before it was time to go they had sprinklers and slip and slides out. Lets just say it was kiddie paradise

I think the pictures say they were quite excited to all be spending the day with each other. Thanks Aunt Kim and Uncle David for hosting!!