hanging out with MiMi & Aunt Candy

Just a few pictures (okay, maybe like 23 pictures) of MiMi & Aunt Candy's trip here to Houston.
MiMi & Aunt Candy planned a "gag gift" game for the kiddos and they absolutely loved it!
We had a fun afternoon grillin, chillin, swimming, & snoozing.

Mother's Day for MiMi

Today, as I was going through my picture file looking for pictures to post about Mother's Day, I ran across this. How stinking cute is this!!??!?!? Jake and Caroline were so little and precious! Geez, did my heart melt with gladness. Then I realized it was a video with a shout out to MiMi. How perfect when thinking about Mother's Day. So, MiMi...this one is for you. We enjoyed your visit here this past week and sorry if it was a little crazy. We all made some memories and I am sure Abbi will always remember you taking her driving!!! :) We love you and look forward to when we can vacation on a sunny island with waves crashing in the background sipping on some Diet Dr. Pepper. We love you and miss you greatly! Enjoy and make sure you pause the music on the side and turn up the volume on the video.

(our old house-Patriot Park. Cee Cee, 1, and Jake,4)

dream BiG

During Spring Break, we went out for lunch with some friends. During lunch, all the kids received balloons (Ugh! Balloons bug me...especially, when given before the meal arrives and then they become weapons). Well, before I could break the news to Caroline that we would have to pop it when we left,she surprised me by telling me she wanted to make a wish and send it off to her MiMi in Utah.
So, that's what we did. She went home and colored it, made a wish, and set it free.
What was her wish??? Of course, a 4 year old will tell you! Caroline wished that her MiMi would buy her a REAL HORSE!!!! (How's that MiMi?-Ha!)When Caroline wishes, she wishes BIG!!!

After school

Wow-I am so behind on my blog. I'm trying to catch up and I'm realizing I need an extra day in the week to get caught up on everyday life duties.
These pictures are from the first day of school-the afternoon adventures. MiMi was here visiting and made yummy Chicken & Dumplings for dinner. The kids enjoyed helping her in the kitchen and we had a great evening hanging out.











Ms. Abbi practicing for volleyball tryouts. She made the B team! Way to go Abbi!

1st & 3rd

First day of school for these 2 boys! We hope this year is a good one.

We were lucky enough to have MiMi here to see the boys go to school on their first day.

The end to a long day...