Summer Days...

I let Braden choose what he wanted to do on his last "official" summer day without school - he chose the zoo. It was HOT but we managed not to melt!

Truitt and Nemo.

Braden, Truitt and Jackson riding the train.

My sweet grown up boy....about to start kindergarten.

8 years

Kurt and I have been married for 8 years today. We've gone from a family of two...

to a family of 5 and I'm surrounded by boys! I love Kurt and our sweet family!

New Braunfels

We took a short trip - started out driving to New Braunfels. We had a cabin on the river, it was nice and we all had a good time. Here are a few photos I'll post more...I'm sure you just can't wait :)

Braden having fun in the river - it was VERY cold.

Cold water? Who cares...

Blake's taking it all in from the sidelines

Texas Wildlife Ranch - the boys are throwing food and got to pet a few animals. Barden had a close encounter with an Ostrich, he was pecked at a few time but survived!

The boys with their souvenirs. Braden picked a tiger and Truitt a giraffe.

Mana

Truitt has a little love affair with my youngest step sister Lara (Mana). Each day, sometimes every other day, we have this conversation:

Truitt: "Where's Mana?"
Mom: "She's in Virginia"
Truitt: "Jinya?"
Mom: "Yes". "Do you love Lara?"
Truitt: "Yes"

Up to Nothing

Well we've been stuck at home for the last few days. Blake has been sick - I think it's a virus as his only symptom is a fever. The boys have played in the pool, with trucks etc but I think they're going a little stir crazy. Sad huh? This morning Braden came up to me and asked me if his tooth was gone, I replied "Yes" then he says "I think I ate it with my bagel". So, we're 2 for 2. Maybe I'll get to see the next baby tooth that falls out!

He doesn't look sick does he? Cutie!

My Little Man

Truitt loves Spiderman...I found him sleeping with his slippers today, they're too small for him to wear. Ugh, so sweet....and quiet!

The Zoo

We ventured to the zoo this morning. It was warm but breezy so not too bad. Blake was just along for the ride, he was GREAT. I won't be able to take Braden to the zoo much once he starts school...it will be weird to go without him (but I'll get used to it!).

Rockstar

A friend of mine posted this article, it came from a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) magazine...thought it was cute.

I live the life of a rock star. It's true! I have wild hair and make-up with frequent costume changes.

Everywhere I go I have an entourage. People are constantly yelling my name. I look out into the crowd and they're actually crying for me, reaching for me.

I have no privacy. I'm watched when I shower, when I'm cooking, even when I use the restroom...for my own protection, I'm sure.

When I go places I must do so quickly before my fans get out of control and start a riot. Every night a different guy wants to sleep with me. Each of them seems genuinely hurt when I turn him away.

Occasionally I get dirty undergarments whirled at me with a whoop and a smile. It's even hard sometimes to walk through my own home without someone spotting me and trying to grab my legs or my clothing.

Oh and don't forget about the stalkers! You know those crazed fans that follow you everywhere? Why, I can't even talk on the phone in the pantry without an eye or two peeping in at me.

Yes it's true - I live the life of a rock star!"

Blake - 6 months

Blake had his 6 month checkup today. he is 17lbs and 27 inches long (I believe? It is hard to listen and retain when I have 2 other kids with me). Anyway, healthy and strong. Crawling and sitting up(still a little unsteady)...he's fun to watch.

Summer Fun

We went to the lake for a few days, it was nice and relaxing as usual. Braden lost his first tooth but handed it over to me in the lake and it is of course at the bottom of the lake somewhere! He said "Ugh, now I won't get any money" but we wrote a note and the tooth fairy still delivered :)