Scavenger Hunt

It is Columbus Day, and the kiddos are out of school.  They were bored, so I thought a scavenger hunt would be fun.  We made a list of things to find on our walk, and we were off.  We found lizards, flowers, acorns, and more.  It was great to see them work as a team, and we all had a blast.

St. Patrick's Day

We are so lucky to enjoy these three precious leprechauns.  They are an absolute joy!  

Thanksgiving 2010

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, but it was definitely different. We started with working on the house then a delicious lunch of turkey sandwiches. We then loaded up and headed to Cowboys stadium to watch the Saints and Cowboys. The Owens invited us to join their family in a private suite, and it was absolutely awesome.

Ryland loves football, and he liked to be close to the glass to see the action. It made me nervous, because I know how much he loves to climb. He did great and kept both feet on the floor most of the time.

What a view! This is the best way to watch a game. The game was action packed, and the fans really got into the game. It was funny to see the suites on both sides of us yelling for the Cowboys, and we were yelling for the Saints. Who dat!

A fun moment with my boy.

Ryland and Jackson played with the trucks when they took a break from the game.

When John Chris and I stopped to think about everything we are thankful for, we were overwhelmed with the numerous blessings in our lives. We are forever thankful for every moment.

Happy Mother's Day

We started Mother's Day at my brother's with my mom. We had a great visit, took a few pictures, and exchanged cards and gifts. We always buy my mom a rose bush every year, and this year was no different. Of course she loved them and just about started crying.

We packed up and headed back home for the evening. John Chris, Ryland, and myself enjoyed a take out sushi dinner. It was exactly what I was craving, and we knew better than trying to take a cranky child to the restaurant. It was perfect. The boys gave me the sweetest cards and a new Tiffany charm for my bracelet.

I absolutely love being a mom. It has brought huge challenges, increased patience,less sleep, and more stress. It also has been wonderful hugs and kisses, silly smiles and laughter, and a warm feeling in my heart. I just can't imagine my life before, and I don't want to. I am enjoying every precious moment.

Visit to Clint's fire station

Uncle Clint was on duty this Thanksgiving, so we stopped by the fire station to visit. It was really cute to see him and Ryland interact and play. Putting on the fireman's uniform
Ryland did not care for the helmet. This is the only picture I was able to snap before he slung it off.

Ryland loved the fire engine. He would talk, scream, and beat on the glass. He had a blast.

What is scarier than Uncle Clint driving a fire engine? Ryland driving one.

Great times and memories at the fire station. Uncle Clint is our hero.