The Alamo

You have not been to the Alamo until you have been to the Alamo with my husband. For those that do not know about Scott's love for Texas history let me share a little secret. Scott loooooves Texas history. We have been to the Alamo 6 times in our marriage of 9 years. He has read every plaque, marker and etched stone in the place. Every time we go he is soo passionate about the stories of the men that gave their lives. Watching him makes me want to learn and feel a fraction of what he is feeling. We took Jack and he walked across the line that William Barret Travis drew in the sand so he is an official Texan. Michael walked across the line when he was 6 months and then several times this visit so I think he is coverd. I hope one day the boys will share this love of learning about history with their father.

San Antonio

Scott and I took a long weekend and went to San Antonio. Jack was able to meet his great grandma for the first time. The pictures will tell the rest.

Lets Talk about Jack

I can not  beleive it has been 9 months Jack has been in our lives. His personality has really showed itself. Here are some of Jacks Likes:

Eating, pulling up on peoples legs, eating, taking baths with his big brother, eating, biting his mommy, eating, his glow seahorse, eating and trying to do everything big brother does. Oh and eating.

Jacks dislikes: Going to long with out eating, when mommy leaves the room, when mommy puts me down to nap and when big brother does not let me have full access to  his toys.

He is such a joy and soo layed back. He will cry until I walk in the room. As soon as I say his name he will smile and hold his arms up  to be held. I am truely blessed to have them both in my life.

Michael's Birthday with Family

Michael's birthday ended up being on a Sunday so we had a BBQ at our house with family. He loves his new train set and  his busy town playcenter. 

We had Michaels party @ Pump It Up. It is a large warehouse full of jumpers and this very large slide. Michael showed no fear what so ever and went down tummy first by himself. When we sang happy birthday to him he laughed and giggled. He really enjoyed himself and so did his friends. We had 15 of Michael's friends attend and they all made it very special for him.

Long time no blog.

Our family has been very busy. I will update you on the highlights.

Michael turned 2! I made his cake myself he was very pleased with my selection of decor. He looked at the cake and yelled ALL ABOARD WOOOH WOOOH! I did star cookies for party favors. They were a big hit with the parents and kids.

Day at the Oil Ranch Part one

There was soo much to do at this place we could have stayed longer but nap time was calling for everyone. The conversation with the goat to the left went like this...."Hi goat. How are you goat?

I still play with make-up

Sarah's husband has been away on business. When the husbands away the girls play........with make-up? We had fun here is a glamor shot we took. Its not so much glamorous as it is funny but I must share. We had fun. It was very difficult to get us all in the shot and making a so called sexy come hither look with out laughing.

Single Mother of Two under Two.

Okay, so every once in a while I take out the violins and start whining about my husbands long hours. I had a really tough day and I was on the edge with toys, Dr appointments, filling prescriptions, diapers, toddler fits, green beans being hurled across the dining room and strained carrots on the wall (Jack sneezed). So I brought the kids outside. I put Jack in his walker and Michael hopped on his tricycle and I called Scott. I was seconds away from saying look Scott your the boss just tell your guys to handle it and come home. Before I could say anything Scott answered the phone out of breath saying" hey babe is everybody okay? I cant talk. I had 3 guys call in and I'm working a skeleton crew. I got a 3 hour wait and 13 cars in line." I thought to myself there is no place in the world he would rather be than here with us. He works harder than anyone I know. He is up before the sun and home hours after dark. He never complains and comes home so excited to be with his family. He is so positive and a great example to me. He makes our time count and I know he has to be exhausted. So here is a shout out. I love you and Thanks for all you do.

We Got a Bigger Bed!

Okay so we didn't get a bigger bed. We just moved fat jack to his. We let him cry it out. Scott and I cried it out on the couch waiting for him to give in. He did and we did a little happy dance in the middle of our living room. He is also eating solids sooo much better. A friend of mine suggested giving him more solids would free up some of my time and so far so good. I have only had to nurse 4 times today! My sister in law took some cute pics. Must share.

The Avocado that Wasn't

So I am sitting on the couch nursing Jack and in walks Michael from the back porch holding something in his hand. He is coming at me saying" avocado! ". I set Jack down to meet him half way, all the while saying to myself why is there an avocado in my back yard? I take it from him and I must have made a yucky face because he immediately said "no touch poop" and shook his finger at me. That is right. I said poop.

For those that don't know I have a good friend on bed rest and she brought her dog over for the night. Bear is a very large golden retriever who evidently has a unique talent for making fruit like shapes with his poop.

Your Saturday is our Thursday

Scott works almost every Saturday. So we make a point to have a family day on his day off. We chose the zoo!
Note to future zoo goers..... this bird bites. I would not advise encouraging your toddler to touch it. Scott?

Lions were very lazy

so were the bears

Hi! I am Michael the zoo keeper.

Ike came to the zoo too!
I have never felt more like a giraffe in my life!
Well that concludes the tour. Thanks for coming to the Houston Zoo.

Rub a Dub in the R.V. .........Sink?

My parents are staying in Tomball until their power is back on at their house in Pearland. They brought the R.V. to save it from the jaws of Ike. This is Jack and Michael taking a bath in the sink of the R.V.They loved it!

Ike... erumba

This some how makes me feel better. Food /Water
Toys , Books and disinfectants.
First aid and toiletries. don't forget the mosquito spray!
Diapers and blankets. must go buy wiped!
72 hour kits and flashlights one for parent and one for the toddler. I hope I have covered everything and I hope all of you that I love are preparing too.