Matagorda Beach

Our Beach trip was a blast. The girls loved the water and loved playing in the sand. They loved playing with all of their friends especially Brooke she was attached to Ryan's hip. He was so great with her and he didn't mind his little shadow. Brooke kept getting sand in her bathing suit and would pull her bottoms down to try to get it out. It was too cute and of course I did get a picture but didn't feel right posting it. Presley loved hanging out with Amber and Hollie. She is a little beach bum she was not afraid of the water at all. She would run out and jump the waves with the big kids. It was absolutely adorable to watch her be so independent They all went crabbing and I think that was the best thing for all the kids. They talked about how much fun and explained what they did. I wasn't there so no pictures were taken. The men and boys shot off fireworks and the girls enjoyed those for a while and then was on to something else. The mosquitoes were horrible I think it was their land and they were claiming it. It was a fun time and great to spend some quality time with friends. I love the group picture and hopefully we can start a tradition. I knoew I have said this before but I love to see new experiences through a childs eyes the excitement and wonder is such a joy. I can't wait for next year because it will be exciting to watch how they have grown and what new experiences they will encounter.

Happy Independence Day!

We had a great July fourth. We started it out with the neighborhood parade. The kids decorate their bikes/wagons and ride around the block with patriotic music playing. Then they draw pieces of paper and if your paper has an X on it you are the lucky person to pull the string to the cannon. Four lucky kids get to have a chance to shoot off the cannon. The kids really enjoy this except for the  loud noise from the cannon is not a big hit with the little ones. Brooke and Presley didn't get a chance at the cannon this year. They also have a contest for the best decorated bike and give out monetary prizes. The girls both came home with a dollar and were so excited to put it in their piggy bank. It is such a sweet tradition and is over before you know it. It is also a chance to see neighbors we never see.

The girls took a nap and after their nap we went to The Woodruffs to swim in their awesome pool. The girls were especially excited about the slide and the diving board. They are like little fish since they have had their swim lessons. We are so sad because their house is on the market and we will miss their pool once the house sells but so glad we enjoyed it one last time on this special day. The food and company was great. All the girls stayed at home while the guys went on to the Ranger game. It was a fun day and the girls were so exhausted they fell asleep on the way home. They were especially excited when I told them Erin was going to spend the night. They really love their play time with Erin when she comes over.

We Can Swim!

The girls have been taking swim lessons and they are swimming like fish after one week. Presley was swimming under water after the first day and Brooke was by day three. Brooke didn't like putting her face in the water. It sure does make swimming easier when your face is in the water which she learned the hard way. Brooke can float the longest on her back than anyone in the class. She is doing awesome. They want to swim in our pool when we get home so we have been practicing every day after lessons. They will jump off the diving board and are not even afraid. I am so proud of them and so glad it has been an easy process. We have missed swim lessons this week because of rain and the girls have both been sick with the stomach virus and fever. It is a nasty virus going around. I have washed  and washed clothes, towels, blankets and anything else that has gotten in the path of the sickness. I am ready to be done with it so we can have some fun. I hope mommy and daddy can escape this virus. Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy your weekend.

Happy Birthday Hunter

We went to Hunter's 1st Birthday today and it was a fun and busy day. These were the only pictures  I got because I forgot to put my other charged battery in my camera bag so I had very little battery left.

They rented out the Recreation Center. The girls love to see Hunter. He loved all of his presents and wasn't that into the cupcake but I think it had a lot to do with all the people. There was too much going on. After the party we put our swim suits on and went swimming and of course the girls were like little fish. Four days of swim lessons and they are swimming so well. It's hard to believe that they have picked it up so fast. Then after swimming we went to Papaw and Mamaw's house and once again they had a blast. They helped Papaw feed the catfish. Man, he has a ton of catfish in his pond. They played outside for awhile while daddy worked on Papaw's tractor. We then went to see Jaime's new house and the girls got to play with Colt Alexya and Lillie again. After all of this we decided to go to Babe's to have some chicken. It was just the four of us. Brooke and Presely love to go to Babe's and do the Chicken Dance. Brooke got up and danced to the YMCA and did really well. We never made it to the Chicken Dance because they started to melt down during dinner and we had to leave. I didn't even get to finish my meal. Oh well, I didn't need the extra calories. The joys of motherhood. The girls fell asleep on the way home. It was such a fun filled day and it sure would be nice if they slept late but they never do. It's a shame I didn't get pictures of the rest of the day.

Popcorn Anyone!

I took the girls to their first movie. I know I should have done it sooner but I needed to have a buddy system because the girls go to the bathroom so much and never at the same time. We met Cari, Lauren, Grant, Brenda, AJ, and Ella at the movie theater to see Toy Story 3. The girls loved it but were a little sad at the end and Brooke got a little closer to me during parts of the movie. She was a little squirmy at times but really enjoyed the movie. We did make three trips to the restroom so thank goodness for friends so I didn't have to interrupt any movie watching for my sweet girls. I think Brooke's favorite part was the popcorn and Presley's favorite part was the M&M's. I can't believe it was a first movie for everyone that is why we decided to take the picture. Thank you Brenda for bringing your camera. I was originally going to take the girls to NRH2O but had lost my voice the night before and didn't feel it would be a safe bet since I couldn't talk. The movies were definitely a better choice.

Donuts with Poppy

The school had Donuts with Daddy for Father's Day. Daddy couldn't make it because he had a meeting that morning so Poppy went instead and the girls were so excited. They were shy at first but then warmed up and began to be themselves. They laughed and played and had a great time. Thank you Poppy for stepping in that morning the girls talked about it all day.

A Tim Holtz Weekend

The Great American Scrapbook Convention was last weekend. I was so excited to go because Tim Holtz was going to be in the Stampers Anonymous booth. I went on Thursday but didn't bring my camera so Brenda and  I went back on Saturday with camera in tow. Of course I had to get another picture with Tim and then some pictures of him hard at work creating. The picture with him digging in a small suitcase is his new container that holds his Ideaology that will be coming out in Jan. Pretty cool huh! The last photo is a tag he made while demonstrating and I asked for it. Oh, and he signed the back for me. I have two creations by Tim now.  I love the real shadows from the sun on the picture. I think it adds to the eery feeling of the art. Tim is so gracious and obviously loves what he does. I could watch him all day and on Thursday I did and loved every minute of it. It was great to see him. He talked about his 2011 cruise to Alaska. I came home and told Gary it would be the trip of a lifetime for me and he said, "what would I do?"

I told him he only does classes while at sea and the rest of the time, we do what we want while on land.  Alaska would be the only cruise I would want to go on and what could be better if Tim Holtz was on the same boat teaching classes. I heart Tim Holtz. Keep your fingers crossed Gary will want to cruise to Alaska.