W I L D Party

Kit's 5th birthday party was a blast! Her friend, Faith, from school was able to come.


All the girls were acting silly and playing dress up while waiting for the guests to arrive.


We ate mini pizzas and made initial glass wafer necklaces (including the mommies and grandmas) that were a total HIT! Then on to cake and presents...


Woo-hoo! She had tons of fun and was pooped when it was all over. Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Happy Birthday Kitty!

Five years old, wow-wee!!! I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. You are a sweet girl and I thank God for all the time he has blessed me with you. I love you Kit!!!

Wow, where did the time go?

Sorry it's been such a long while since my last post. Since then, I have had a knee surgery, Carson has had his first birthday, another surgery, and another knee surgery... And tons of other things to keep this momma busy.
I am posting a few pictures from our little end of school get-a-way trip to Lake Brownwood with a stop on the way home to Abilene Zoo. For now, just pics and I will catch everyone up in following posts. Enjoy!

Kit swimming in Lake Brownwater, I mean, Brownwood.


If Carson ever becomes a famous surfer, we will be able to say he started surfing before he was two. I always wondered about those Tiger Woods out there that started "golfing" or whatever at such a young age, now I know!


Katlynn was so kind to give her brother a large marshmallow while we were loading the boat. And before I could take the picture, I had to get the huge chunk out of his eye before I won another mother of the year award.


Some very cute shots of the kids in Abilene at their park behind the Zoo. I have an old photo of me and my mother standing in a pasture of yellow wild flowers just like this and always wanted to get one of me and my kidos.

P.S. This post is 'specially for Julie! We love you, Yulie!

Happy 50th Birthday!

My sister and I orchestrated a surprise birthday party for my Dad, George and step-mom, Trish. We had tons of help putting it together, especially from our cousin, Jessica. Mwah! Thank you all so much.

We had the lights turned out and when they came in, we all jumped out and yelled "Surprise!". The look on both of their faces was priceless. They both had no clue it was a party for them. We had told them it was a party for Carson, who turned one the day before George's birthday. Can you see the surprise on their faces?

We had so much fun. Many family and friends were able to make it. Audrey was able to fly down and our Uncle Eric and family were able to drive here from Corsicana, TX.

I wish you both all the happiness in the world and are so blessed to have you both in my life.
Thank you and Happy Birthday!

Hope you guys are having fun in VEGAS!

Happy Valentine's Day!

On Friday, Kit had a Valentine's Day party at school. There was Burger King, cookies, cupcakes, and a ton of other stuff to eat. They got balloons, decorated their bags, drew on the paper covering their desk, and mostly had a wild time. I sure do thank my blessings everyday that I am a mother who gets to go to all of her parties and programs.

Then for Valentine's DAY, I sort of invited ourselves to Jason and Jennifer's dinner plans. I was told they were going to "market" and I was intrigued. Shopping on Valentine's day? I would love some more retail therapy! Turns out "market" is actually "The Market" restaurant. And they now have a tradition of eating there every Valentine's Day since many years back, Jason did not make reservations for dinner on that oh so busy night and after trying to get on a waiting list anywhere in town that was less than 2 hours, they found this little place and have been coming there for 6 or 7 years now. And with each year the couple group gets larger.

We all had a blast; laughing, telling stories, and eating! But the best thing was when we were all headed out, guess who forgot to take the tag off his shirt? Jason! Did you know that he wears a 32/33 large!?! We all had full belly roll laughs at that.

Thank you to my friends for inviting us and letting us have some very happy and quality adult time. God bless you guys!

Happy 1st Birthday, Carson!

Hey, little guy, hard to believe that one year ago you made your grand entrance into this world (and on your own schedule). You have taught me so much this past year. During some of the rough times, you've taught me that I have a lot more patience than I ever thought I had. I never imagined I had so much love in me to share. You are becoming such a sweet and happy boy. I hope that I can be a great mother to you and help you become a Man of God. I pray that God continues to bless you for many more years to come.

Brother, We love you!!!

Shake your booty, shake your booty!

Carson loves this thing! Watch both of them get down!

Christmas 2008

Wow, Christmas gets crazier every year. Deep breath in...

Okay. Christmas Eve we went to John's parents and had four kids opening their presents, our two and our niece Brooklyn and nephew Kyle. Not many pictures turned out from that, they were all blurry. ha. Here is one though, of Carson and his FAVORITE toy, a ball and cup. He loves putting the ball in his mouth, just the right size. And with a handy string to pull it out just in case. Crazy kid!


Then Christmas day was at our house. Katlynn had told our "Elf on the Shelf", that she named Jack from LOST, all the things that she wanted the night before and was telling him what a good job he did since Santa brought all the stuff she wanted.


Carson and dad spending some quality time together.


I wonder if he will have the height when he grows up to play basket ball because he sure likes to dunk on this little one.


more to come....