Sweet Emotions

Halloween 2008

2008-11-02T14:38:00.001-08:00

Buddies

2008-11-02T14:31:00.001-08:00

Jaxon, Hayden, and Elijah

Grandpa Hayden

2008-11-02T14:29:00.001-08:00

This is Hayden's picture for Grandparent's Day. What a cute little old man!

Ode to Nusery Rhymes

2008-11-02T14:23:00.001-08:00

Quinn's Kindergarten class presented their favorite nursery rhymes. Quinn chose "Hey Diddle Diddle" and of course, he was the "Cat and the Fiddle". He remembered it like a champ!

"Hayden Has the Closing Prayer" twice!

2008-11-02T14:08:00.000-08:00

Hayden had the job of closing prayer during chapel one day. The PreK class even got to stay and conduct chapel for the highschool class, during which he said "Thank you God for the big kids". I know as a mother, we tend to think our kids are the cutest. But look at these pictures. They are just proof that Mr. Hayden is pretty darn cute, especially when he prays!!!

Hayden's trip to the Firestation

2008-11-02T14:05:00.001-08:00

Hayden's class took a trip to the firestation. They even let the kids "drive" the firetrucks. Look how big he looks!

Field trip to see the Dinosaurs

2008-10-03T17:32:00.001-07:00

Travis joined Hayden for his field trip to the Dino Land in Glen Rose. Looks like they had a good time!

Visiting baby Taylor

2008-10-03T17:27:00.000-07:00

On Labor Day, we went to visit baby Taylor. Quinn loves the little babies!

Puppy-Dog Sitting

2008-10-03T17:20:00.000-07:00

The boys loved doggie-sitting Miss Cloie. I'm glad we can borrow a cute little doggie to love on!

Look who's the newest member of the 66 club!

2008-09-18T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hayden became one of the two first new members to be initiated into the 66 club at school for saying all 66 books of the Bible. He is standing next to his buddy, Alexis. I'm thinking she may be his new girl friend before long!! Congrats Bubba!

Moudy Boys conquer the 1st Day of School at WCS!

2008-08-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

They were geared up and ready to go! Travis took them to eat at the donut shop and then brought them to school where he took these fab photos. Good job dad!

Hayden's first day of PreK with Mrs. Rachel

2008-08-27T20:27:00.001-07:00

Hayden has the legend, Mrs. Rachel this year. He is so excited to be so big!

Quinn's first day of Kindergarten with Laci (Mrs. Thomason)

2008-08-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

Quinn has been so excited to be in Laci's class. He is going to try his best to call her "Mrs. Thomason".

American Idols on Tour 08!!!!

2008-08-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

This was by far one of the most awesome experiences I've gotten to share with my boys. We rocked the concert with the Crawfords and the Greens. I cannot give enough praise for the talent. I sprayed Quinn and Hayden's hair red. They jammed to the music. I think I have some future rock stars!

And the winner- David Cook!!!

2008-08-27T16:48:00.000-07:00

HE WAS AWESOME!! What a performer! Picks were flying through the audience. Wish I had not been in the upper section.

Runners Up....

2008-08-27T16:44:00.000-07:00

The contestants in action.

Idols Doin' Their Thing

2008-08-27T16:37:00.000-07:00

The Grand Finale- they rocked it! It was definitely the best part.

Roller Disco!

2008-08-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

The boys and I had a blast at our church's skating party. I CANNOT believe how well my boys could skate. Quinn refused to skate with me and lapped us many times. Hayden liked to keep me close, but could roll right along with the big guys.

Wow- now that's not hot!

2008-08-26T15:29:00.000-07:00

This is what I would have looked like in my senior pic if I had graduated 7 years earlier.....scary. I did have the ratted wings, and yea, that is pretty much what I remember. This is too funny. My friend Susan turned me onto it. Be sure to check hers and Donald's out on her blog.

Spider Man vs. Venom

2008-08-13T15:29:00.001-07:00

Quinn and Hayden put on a show for Laci the other night- theme music and all! There is something about the music that really puts them into character (method acting). This duel was not as graphic as the one we previously caught on video.

A Girl and her Shoes

2008-08-13T15:25:00.001-07:00

It's never a good idea to try to take a girl's shoes away!

Summer Fun at Miss. Laurie's

2008-08-13T15:11:00.000-07:00

Our last pool party of the summer- We are sad to see summer go, but we had fun celebrating it's "coming to an end".

It's Showtime!

2008-08-07T17:04:00.000-07:00

Quinn and Hayden have been practicing/performing their puppet show routine for us. Together with Nini (aka Megan Freymuth), they constructed this fine stage and puppets for a world class show.

Welcome Sweet Baby Taylor!

2008-08-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

Sandy (mama-in-law) and I went and met the newest addition to our family- Baby Taylor Ann was born on August 2nd to our cousins Tim and Tami. She is absolutely beautiful! We are so glad to welcome her to our family!!

Hermit Crabs!

2008-08-03T16:31:00.000-07:00

The boys talked me into going to Petsmart to look for pet turtles (and snails). Fortunately, they do not sell turtles. On the other hand, they had hermit crabs. Hayden immediately fell in love with the "Batman" crab and Quinn chose the "Fire" crab in which he named Jake. I just love the care and attention they've been giving them. Quinn has carried them everywhere he's gone (with the exception of church, in which he said they went to their own church). Enjoy boys!

Happy 10th Anniversary to us!!

2008-08-01T19:40:00.000-07:00

Travis and I celebrated our 10th anniversary today! Aside from Travis being sick, we had a nice dinner and a trip to the mall. Travis bought me the most beautiful diamond ring for my right hand. I'm so proud of my bling! Thanks to him for a very wonderful 10 years of marrage. Luv you babe!

The way it goes!

2008-07-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

We went to Leah's wedding and I thought I would have my mom take a picture of us all dressed up.....but I was too late. Trav changed, but I think we still look good together- and yes, it's an alien t-shirt.

Oh girls, they want to have fun!

2008-07-24T19:49:00.000-07:00

This may be our last "Girls' Day" for the summer. It is always a treat to have adult conversations and shopping. Thanks, Donald, for taking our pic. Next time, remind me to reapply the lipstick. Luv ya beautiful girls!

"You Rock".....twice!!!

2008-07-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

Quinn has been practicing his Guitar Hero game on the Wii. We've notice both boys getting better and better. Tonight he came running to tell me that he "Rocked" the song "I Want To Rock and Roll All Night". I ran to the TV and witnessed this to be true. He then followed that victory by Rocking "Hit Me With Your Best Shot". I am so proud of my little game playing Rock star! Go Quinn!!! Mommy's proud of you!

Nighties for the Bride!

2008-07-16T18:58:00.000-07:00

Pictures from Leah's shower- She got the funniest Honeymoon kit, featured above. Best wishes to the bride!!!!!!

Thank You Mail Man!

2008-07-10T12:10:00.001-07:00

The boys were excited that the mailman brought them both packages today. FYI- I did not let him take all the credit!

They were so happy that their backpacks for school arrived. These backpacks will need to last a very, very long time. I ordered them from Pottery Barn Kids. Ouch on the checkbook!

The Game of War

2008-07-10T12:06:00.000-07:00

I taught the boys how to play my favorite child-hood card game, "War". They received a deck of "Cars" cards for their birthday one year, and thought it was about time they learned how to play. Didn't take em long to catch on!

Rock On Rock Stars

2008-07-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

Today I was getting ready in my room when I heard my two "rockstars" performing at their latest gig. Quinn was playing lead guitar and Hayden was following with the plastic clarinet. Both would jam out for a while and then Quinn would thank the crowd multiple times and follow with this statement: "Now remember, I'm Jake, and he's Ethan, and we thank you guys for coming out tonight!" Then they would continue the jam session. I think it may be the start of something!!!

Luau on the 4th of July

2008-07-05T11:30:00.001-07:00

Have you ever seen such a large collage? I did not want to leave out any of the pictures I took at Missy and Skeeter's 4th of July Luau. We had a great time swimming and setting off the "country-style" fireworks. Our friends, the Martins, came out to the country to enjoy legal firework setting. Poor Bill, though, was pushed into the pool with his all of his clothes on (he wore jeans....ouch!). When the night hit, the kids enjoyed sparklers and setting off fireworks in Papaw's field. This year, we managed not to set our neighbors Pompas grass on fire! As much as I dislike my camera, it does have a stellar night vision. Most of these were taken in complete darkness. Pretty cool!

Firework Extravaganza

2008-07-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

Last night, 18 of our family and close friends parked at the top of our new lot and watched the Canyon West Fireworks Extravaganza. The view was AWESOME! Maybe next year there will be an actual house (and driveway) to visit. We had quite an eventful night....

#1- I got our truck stuck on the incline. Yes, I'm well aware you

approach a steep grade at an angle. Ironically I told the boys

that same instruction on their 4-wheelers in the back yard. However, I was

trying to follow tracks that obviously did not belong to a truck

(obviously)! Luckily my brother-in-law had a bungy rope and

with all the men's help...we became unstuck- with minimal damage!

#2- Our new neighbors put on a show of self importance. You just had

to be there to fully understand!

#3- As we were leaving, the gates to exit would not open. We were stuck

waiting until our "important neighbor" came to open the gates.

#4- We got to sit in line on the access road out of the gates for quite a

while waiting on the firework traffic.

#5- We ended the night with some Guitar Hero at Bryan and Laci's.

My boys are quite good at the guitar......my future rock stars!

All in all, an outstanding night. Now we have at least 4 things to laugh about tonight at Missy's 4th of July party!

Cupcakes for Breakfast!

2008-06-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

Quinn and Hayden were so excited that we had the ingredients for cupcakes. They were even more excited I agreed that they could make them for breakfast. Why not? You're only a kid once! Notice the 1st and 10th picture in the collage. It went from "Yuck!! Eggs" to "We must concentrate". I love how pictures grasp the mood. They did all the work themselves, minus the oven work. Nice job gentlemen!

A Good Way to Waste a Little Time

2008-06-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

I've been using any of my spare time to look up people that Travis and I know on FaceBook. It is actually fun typing in people to see if they come up. And if they don't, to see what other people look like that share their name! Travis and I find great humor in that! The odd thing is the people that want to become my friend, and I have NO idea who they are! I choose the "Ignore" sign on those:)- funny stuff.

Team Ninjas: T-Ball Trophies!

2008-06-23T07:31:00.001-07:00

We had our t-ball trophy presentation and swim party Sunday night. The kids loved the "big" public pool and had a great time swimming with thier teammates. Afterward, they had hotdogs, cupcakes, and prizes!! Coach Ali always gives the kids the best prizes! I think aside from the trophies, the screaming rocket balloons were the fave!

Check out the new wheels!

2008-06-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Our sweet friends Mikayla and Matthew gave us their truck and 4-wheeler that they had outgrown. We were so excited! Thanks guys for the great wheels!

Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys!

2008-06-21T20:20:00.001-07:00

Ga Ga and Pappy took the kids to the Parker County Rodeo on Friday night. Quinn and Hayden got all "cowboyed-up" for the show!
Booty shots!!!

When the kids are away, the parents play!

2008-06-21T20:13:00.001-07:00

Trav and I went to eat at the Fire Oak Grill with our good friends Suz (Susan) and Donald. The place was lit by candlelight and was quite fancy. We had such a good time catching up on the adult world- their kids were with grandparents too! The food was good, the company was great, and dinner without kids....priceless! We do need to teach Donald some ettiquete when it comes to complementing the owner! (lol)!!!

The Biggest Fan(s)

2008-06-19T15:56:00.000-07:00

Hayden and his Mavs"tater heads"
Quinn just had to get in on the action once the camera was involved.
This morning I was cleaning up our room (incredibly messy since we got back in town) and Hayden came in and asked me to help him put his "Mavs Playoffs Headband" on. He had changed out of his pajama shirt and had put on his YMCA uniform. I helped him out and he scurried off into the living room. When I came into the room several minutes later, he was quietly sitting in the floor building his Mavs tater heads and singing an original song about his favorite b-ball team. He was so cute and in such concentration. I secretly grabbed the camera and snapped away. Once Quinn saw this "mamaratzi" he wanted to participate. FYI- Hayden does not need to know that the Celtics won the championship. He still thinks the Mavs are the "winners".

Dog-gone Fun!

2008-06-15T17:23:00.000-07:00

The boys (and girls) decided to play in the sprinklers Saturday night. It was so much fun to watch. Quinn and Katy had fun "biting" the water while Hayden tried to karate chop the water as it sprayed. Pretty humorous! I even set my camera to video mode and tried to upload the video to blogger. After 2 hours of "processing" I gave up on the video clip. The pictures will just have to do!

Disney 2008

2008-06-10T21:15:00.001-07:00

This year, we conquered Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando! We had a blast- Florida is beautiful! The landscaping was breathtaking! Quinn and Hayden made the transformation from kiddie rides to the large coasters. I can't believe my boys are growing up. The past 2 years, their favorite ride was Buzz Lightyear. This year, it was the fast moving, large scale rides that won their attention. They were just bummed that they were not yet tall enough to ride the coasters that went upside down. Maybe the next time! I took 150 pictures and I added many of them to my blog- so be sure to check all the posts in my blog! I don't want you to miss a thing!

Quinn's Picks

2008-06-10T21:08:00.001-07:00

Quinn's favorites were on the large-scale. At 45 inches, Quinn could ride just about anything. He enjoyed the Mission Space (with G-force that made many grown-ups dizzy), Spider Man 3 D Thrill Ride, Everest, Dudley Dooright Log Ride and Jurassic Park (water rides), and Tower of Terror. Yes, he chose them all! He said he really liked Mission Space because "it was like taking off in a rocket ship". Travis took him on the ride. If it had been me, I would have not attemped it. People have actually died because of the intensity. And to think it was my 5 year-old's favorite!

Hayden's Picks

2008-06-10T21:02:00.001-07:00

Hayden's favs were Spider Man 3-D Thrill Ride, E.T (too cool- you rode on bikes through the air in the forest- great effects!), Star Wars, and the Thunder Mountain Railroad Roller Coaster. We were so proud that Bubba measured in at 40 inches- just tall enough to ride many of the coasters! He rode the Tower of Terror, but said it was "too dark in there" for him!

Mom and Dad's Favorite Picks

2008-06-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

Travis and my favorite picks- Spider Man Thrill Ride, Everest, Aerosmith's Rockin' Roller Coaster, and Tower of Terror (best at night).

Magic Kingdom

2008-06-10T20:52:00.001-07:00

The Magic Kingdom is..well..magical! They had the most beautiful fireworks ever! One of my favorite attractions was seeing all the different colors of the castle. I tried to get a shot of the "stars" but as you can see, it is not the best shot. We got one shot with the "cow characters" in which we have no idea who they are. But, they were cute! We loved watching the boys in all the 3-D shows there. Hayden punched and kicked at all the effects in the shows. It was too funny.

Epcot

2008-06-10T20:48:00.001-07:00

We made Epcot our last stop on the Disney tour. They had it set up pretty smart. They had all the major characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, etc in one building all day long. You stood in line like for a ride to go through and have your picture taken with them all. That is a lot easier that trying to track them down. However, after standing in line for 5 minutes, both boys wanted to leave and go ride "roller coasters". Luckily, we have pictures with all the characters from last year at Disney Land. It is funny how they change their priorities the older they get!

Hollywood Studios- formerly known as MGM

2008-06-10T20:39:00.001-07:00

Hollywood Studios was my favorite Disney park. Maybe it is because of the Rockin' Roller coaster (Aerosmith's coaster)! The Star Wars attractions were great. Quinn laid down on the George Lucas feet and hand prints. He thinks that he is cool. The boys got to sit on a speedster from the movie and came close to being in the Jedi Training Show. They did get to fight each other and a digital Darth Vader. One of the workers teased and said she would let them in the show for my wedding ring (in which she commented on being pretty). They got restless and did not want to wait for the show, so we moved on. What great photos those would have been. The photographer there took pictures of them fighting Vader so as soon as I can download them from the Disney Internet Photos site, I'll add them to my blog.

Animal Kingdom

2008-06-10T20:25:00.001-07:00

We had the best experience on the safari in Animal Kingdom. The animals were coming up so close to the jeep. The giraffes and ostriches were actually in road and we had to wait to cross. We saw the cutest Nemo musical, and rode one of the best roller coasters (Mt. Everest). I just had to add the picture of the Jungle Book characters. GaGa (Sandy) had taken the last picture and left her finger print on the lens. We stood in a pretty long line to get a shot of the characters and after it was too late, we noticed the smudge. We all had a pretty good laugh about it. It was such a "GaGa" thing to do.

Universal Studios

2008-06-10T20:19:00.001-07:00

Universal is definately one of our all time favorite theme parks. We had been to the one in Hollywood, but the Orlando park has it beat! The Spider Man ride was great! Trav and I conquered "The Hulk" 2 times- both times I left the ride in pain. It shot you out at top speed, flipped, turned, flipped again, and had no sympathy on the brain. Painful, but thrilling. I love the characters that they had running around. We saw Shaggy and Scooby, Woody Woodpecker and the gang, and many others. We did not score the Marvel characters like we did in Hollywood, but none the less were pleased!

Marveling at all that Marvel

2008-06-10T20:12:00.000-07:00

The coolest thing about Universal Studios is that it is centered around a Marvel Comic theme. For those who know the boys, and I mean all 3, Marvel is an obsession. We attacked the Spider Man Ride 3 times at the request of both boys. It was an awesome 3-D thrill ride that rocked! The boys were in heaven. One of Quinn's favorite characters is Wolverine from X-Men. You may not be able to tell, but Quinn was sporting a t-shirt that had Woverine in the exact pose as the large cut-out in the picture. He was so proud.

Wastin' Away Again In Margaritaville

2008-06-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed an evening at one of my favorite restaurants- Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. Quinn and Hayden loved the music, the sailor's wheel attached to our booth, and most of all- the men on stilts that made hats and swords out of balloons. For me....the Havanas and Bananas!

Chasing Turkeys- In the city!

2008-06-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

Where's Turkey? Look closely and you can see the turkey running from the paparrazi on our neighbor's porch.
When we got closer, he took flight to the roof top. We've had deer, snakes, and birds take shelter in our neighborhood. But a wild turkey? That is a first. I'm glad I was home to see it!
Coming home from Target this morning, I noticed what looked like a large bird statue on my neighbor's porch. I watched for a moment and it moved! I called for our other neighbor and they said it was a wild turkey and that it had been on their back patio. I ran to get my camera. What a blogging oportunity!

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!

2008-05-31T18:30:00.001-07:00

We celebrated the end of school at Brooke, Courtney, and Haley's house. They had the whole pre-k class out for an swim party and was it fun! What an awesome pool!!! We felt like we were at a 5-star resort. The kids loved jumping from the waterfall. Quinn jumped once and belly flopped. He decided it was too painful. Hayden made it to the top 3 times, but opted not to jump. Coming back down the stairs was a lot easier and way less scary.

Thanks Coach Ali, for a great season!

2008-05-31T18:26:00.001-07:00

The Ninja's season has come to a close. We enjoyed it SO much! Quinn and Hayden both loved the sport and did very well. We are so proud of them. They loved their coach, and friend, Ali- she is pretty much the only person we play for. What team will she coach next? We're there what ever it may be! Way to go Ninjas!

My Space vs. Blogger

2008-05-28T16:20:00.001-07:00

Jakob has been visiting us a lot lately. I think it has a little something to do with his new myspace page and our computer. He is beginning to take over my Blogging time! So if you notice my updates are lagging, just check Jake's page. I'm sure it has been updated to the very minute! Love ya Jake!

What a way to spend a long weekend!

2008-05-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

We had a great Memorial Day weekend. We spent Saturday shopping at the mall (always fun). Then on Sunday, we went to Jump X-Treme for a birthday party. It was Cole Reynold's (my best friend from highschool's little boy) 4th b-day. I had the best time seeing people I had not seen in forever. I even got to hang out with my pal, Ali! Hey Ali! Afterwards, we went and saw the new Indiana Jones movie. My critic review- very weird. Entertaining, but weird. Never would I have imagined that plot! (but worth seeing)
Memorial Day at Issy's- Jakob coaxed Hayden into the pool. Not since leaving him in the middle of the pool last year, and hoping it would help him realize he could float, has he wanted to swim. Ten minutes later, we couldn't get him out. Thanks Jakob and Beyla!
I wish I had taken a picture of Quinn with the goggles on. He found a pair of goggles and we rarely saw his head above water again. I think we can pass on the swim lessons for now!
Jerry and Terrie enjoying the new deck. We had a good time!

DSs For Everyone!

2008-05-23T19:49:00.000-07:00

Our Dad Rocks!! Travis decided the boys had cared for their "used" gameboys (I think we payed like $30 for them at Gamestop last year) well enough that they could upgrade to DSs. They have been excited all day to go shop for their blue (Quinn) and black (Hayden) DSs with daddy. Quinn even shared his excitement with his teacher- he wanted to leave school early to go buy them! Great entertainment!

Zoo Trip 2008

2008-05-23T19:36:00.000-07:00

We had such a good time at our field trip to the zoo. Mrs. Rachel and Mrs. Becky's pre-k classes took the yearly trip to the zoo, and I took the day off to go! And of course, Hayden tagged along too! We went in the Suz's Mini-Van- Mega-Fun- Mobile and had a blast. Only with them could you break away a little early to go get a "chino" from Starbucks and browse Barnes and Noble (aka library). The kids were too much fun. We have to do it again soon!

And the winner is...David Cook

2008-05-23T19:31:00.000-07:00

YES! We were excited that David Cook was crowned the Idol champion for 2008! My friends, Linly and Laurie (and fams), and I (and boys) will be jammin' at the American Idol Dallas Tour in August (yes, we got tickets today)! I am so excited- be checking my blog for pics come August!

Battle of the 2 Davids

2008-05-20T15:31:00.000-07:00

It is down to the 2 finalist on AI- My favorite show! Our vote (mine and the boys) goes to David Cook, the resident rocker. Of course we're going to choose the rocker. Even though Quinn is sick, I'm sure he'll find a little groove in him tonight. On his mother's day questionaire that he did in class, the statement was "My mom is funniest when...". My boy put "when she watches American Idol". Is it the singing or the dancing that I do that is so funny? That is my question!?!?

Go Speed Racer, Go!

2008-05-19T20:12:00.000-07:00

Leslea and I took the kids to see Speed Racer Sunday afternoon. It was really entertaining. Definitely worth the trip to the theater! It is now the boys new obsession. We just had to go buy a Mach 5 Matchbox for each of them!

Wagons West

2008-05-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

Quinn's Pre-K class headed west on the wagon trail Friday. I just love how cute they all looked. Quinn cowboyed- up in all of his cowboy gear. My favorite shot is Lily Kate and Molly "sittin' purdy" in the wagon. They had it made!

Don't Need Nothing..But a Good Time!

2008-04-28T07:54:00.000-07:00

What else do you need for a good time? The House of Blues (AWESOME!), a Mavs playoff game (Rollercoaster), and the way to end the night, the Mav's Maniacs (a great way to get happy after defeat). The definition of a good time!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

2008-04-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

This is the Ninjas' first t-ball game of the season. It was so much fun! Both boys came home with dirty knees (from all the diving for balls, even when they were not in their direction). We are so proud of them. Go Ninjas!!!!

Now if I didn't laugh, I might just cry!

2008-04-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

After the storm last night, I grabbed my camera and got busy. I was running around our street snapping shots (all shown below) in the rain with my camera like a nerd. Most of our neighbors had me come snap shots of their houses and mounds of hail. It made me feel like a storm tracker...except after the storm. After the sun went down, I was left wet, cold, and eager to blog. Just call me Rebecca Miller! I'd like to dedicate this post to Susan who said it would not be nerdy but funny. At least I can laugh about the clean-up tomorrow... instead of cry.

More Pics From the Storm

2008-04-17T21:39:00.001-07:00

No that's not snow...it is the most hail I've ever seen! Be sure to click on the pics to see up close. They are amazing!!!!
My poor flower beds, not to mention my trees at the entry. They look like someone with a chainsaw has gotten a hold of them.

This was my Dwarf Magnolia tree. It had some really pretty buds andblooms. Not anymore!!!
Bad lighting, but you could not tell where the lawns ended and driveways began. All the leaves are now on the pavement!

Just a few more shots from Thursday night. Amazing that some one mile away did not see this kind of hail!

A Storm Like None I've Ever Seen!

2008-04-17T21:16:00.000-07:00

This is our front porch looking out of the door. You can't tell but the base of these flower pots are covered by water and hail. You can't see our steps at all!
This stump is about knee high, and you can see how much is covered.
This is one of the hailstones from outside our door. This is a nickel, but some were much larger!
Our neighbor Jim and Donna asked me to take this picture to show the mound of hail that had been blown on thier porch. Some mounds looked waist high.
Hard to tell, but the bottom 2 panes were busted out of our upstairs window; glad we have double pane!!!!

It's amazing what can happen in a short amount of time. I turned on the tv to watch Wheel of Fortune, and found the caption "Tornado Warning, Weatherford in the Path". And shortly after that we were watching clouds whirl and twirl. Our neighbors even climbed their roof to watch. We ended up in the bathroom during by far the"worst" hail storm I've ever witnessed. I snapped some pics of the aftermath.

Papaw and Uncle Jerry have a farm, E-I-E-I-O!

2008-04-14T15:51:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I had to include both dad and Jerry. The goats and horse are at Jerry's. The ducks and dog are dad's. Plus, the gator is dad's but Jerry was giving the rides.....I'm just trying to give credit where credit is due! We went to see the fam on Saturday and I decided to take my camera. The every-day-things are blog-worthy too!!! Uncle Jerry took the kids on a crash coarse in driving the "squash buggy". But when I'm behind the wheel, I like to keep it that way. Your a good sport uncle bubba!

2008-04-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

Go Rangers!!!!

A Night At the Ballpark

2008-04-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

Good friends, good food, perfect weather, free hats.....what more could you ask for? Actually, it would have been nice for the Rangers to have actually won, but who would have thought they ever would. Like Bryan says, "You never go with the expectation of a win. You go for the hotdogs, peanuts, and to just hang out". Boy was he right. We had great seats, but moved up a bit so that we could have more room to stretch out and visit. The Rangers actually rallied back at the bottom of the 9th, but they were no match. However, the boys had a blast. Hayden was overjoyed at counting airplanes that passed over the ballpark, and Quinn and Bryan sang a few rounds of "Bear Necessities". It was a blast!!!!

I'm in the "Sickly Mint" Club- AKA 66 Club

2008-04-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

Look at Bub! He did it! He is an official member of the 66 club! Check out his new Bible. It is not yellow, but nevertheless wonderful!!

That's My Doggies

2008-04-09T17:44:00.000-07:00

Look at my girls! Stinky, rotten, and all doggie! They've eaten drywall, siding, power cords, and wedding bands. But somehow, we love them. Ode to Katy and Roxy- Even though you drool and smell, you're our baby girls!

Love that modern photography!

2008-03-24T20:27:00.000-07:00

(He is singing)

I just love the things you can do on the computer with photography. I have to give Suz the credit for this idea. I like to call this masterpiece "The Shades of Easter". Sounds professional doesn't it!

On to GaGa and Pappy's for one more hunt!

2008-03-24T20:10:00.000-07:00

After a big meal and egg hunting at Nana's, we drove to GaGa and Pappy's for more food and more egg hunting fun! Twice is nice!

Easter Fun at Nana's and Papaws

2008-03-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

We began our Easter hunting fun at Nana and Papaw's house. It was a blast! Jakob and Bandy hid the eggs (notice how they are posing in action). Rowdy and Hayden, 2 peas in a pod, were out for blood. Hayden screamed on several occasions "Naughty Rowdy!" This was because they were after some of the same eggs, including the prize egg! Rowdy came out the big winner. Notice the green he is showing off! Gotta love the Easter Bunny!

U-G-L-Y- You aint got no alibi.....

2008-03-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

I'm just kidding Bub...
You're really not that bad...
sort of....

Not
really!

Love
ya!

Say...Build-A-Bear!

2008-03-20T17:26:00.000-07:00

For a spring break treat, we went to Build-A-Bear. Ironically, the boys both picked out tabby cats. When it came time for clothing, they both surprised me. Quinn picked out an "Army Man" outfit with dogtags. He named him Jake, the Army Cat. Hayden went with the exact same outfit that his dog already has, a Mav's warmup suit. When I tried to change his mind, he told me he wanted his doggy and kitty to be on the same good team. It is hard to argue that.

We've missed you Angie.....and Brad!

2008-03-20T17:21:00.000-07:00

We were so excited that Angie and Brad came to visit the big city of Dennis. Angie is Malissa's best childhood friend. We always love it when they come to town. Brad is a Lt. Colonel in the Army. My fondest memory is being 16 years old and Brad trying to recruit me into the army. Too much fun. My brother still laughs at the term army and me in the same sentence. Sorry Brad, I took all of these fun pictures of Angie and the fam, but did not snap one of you! Now you guys will have to drive another 12 hours back just so I can do that. Or better yet, move back!!!!

Check out my new smile!

2008-03-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

Hayden is so proud of his "new teeth". My poor baby had to endure a grueling 2 and a half hours of laughing gas (that was good), shots to numb his mouth, and the sound of a drill wittling his front tooth and its neighbor down to nubs. Then, the dentist put on 2 shiny new white caps. It turns out that Hayden was born with a tooth condition that makes his enamel really soft. All of these "cavities" turned out to be places that had been chipped by food, cups, etc. He was such a brave boy! I am so proud of how him and his new smile!

Now that's a classic!

2008-03-13T18:54:00.000-07:00

I captured Quinn strummin' his guitar one day last weekend. I thought this was just the cutest candid. He seriously sits and strums like a pro. He is destined for musical greatness.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....in March!

2008-03-13T18:49:00.000-07:00

Where else but Texas could you experience winter, spring, and summer in one week? Yes, we made the most of it!

Oh yeah, it's spirit week!

2008-02-28T19:33:00.000-08:00

Quinn rockin' the mohawk!
Totally 80s rocker boy
The 80s meets the 50s
We are like so totally in!

Here are a few pics from spirit week! Our favorite days: crazy hair day and Blast from the Past! We had so much fun.......adults and all!

A little humor on a sick day!

2008-02-11T09:38:00.001-08:00

Quinn was home sick today from school. He decided he was hungry and wanted Chick-fil-a. So, we loaded into the truck and went through the drive through. While waiting in line, the boys had this "discussion" or "argument". It just depends on how you look at it. I hope I get the dialouge right; it was just too funny!

Hayden: "I like wasps. Wasps are nice."

Quinn: "No they're not! They will sting you."

Hayden: "I didn't say wasps, I said caterpillars."

Quinn: "They are not nice because they are worms!"

Hayden: "No they're not, they're baby butterflies!"

Quinn: "Yes they are worms and they leave slobber on your hands!"

Hayden: "No they don't! Doggies slobber! Not caterpillers."

Quinn: "Yes they do! Because snails do slobber!"

Hayden: "No they don't! Only Doggies and spiders slobber brother! Don't they Mommy!"

Quinn: "Whatever, you don't know, Bub!"

And I get this entertainment for free!!!!!!!! I am blessed!

Enjoy the Music

2008-02-08T21:25:00.001-08:00

Dude! I now have music for your listening entertainment. It pays to blog-stalk!

Yes, it is true; I've become a "screamer"!

2008-02-02T19:11:00.001-08:00

I never thought I would say this about myself, but I am a screamer. It started during soccer and is even more evident in basketball. I like to think of myself as layed back and patient. People have even complimented me on it. But when it comes to my children and sports, I am officially a screamer. I only do it because I think it makes them play better. Phrases such as "where's your man", "hands up on defense", and "call for the ball" are the things that I yell, not say, but yell during a game. I've even ended up on my knees in front of my chair. My parents tell me "it's ok, he's only 5" and "we never screamed during your games". But, like I said, there is nothing wrong with it, right? Travis says I'm only a little bit pshyco! Oh, the pains of being Mommy!

It's Me!

2008-01-28T19:24:00.000-08:00

It's Me!

2008-01-28T18:17:00.000-08:00

This was passed on to me from my dear friend Susan! I owe it to her. She is my blogger support and inspiration!

Two names I go by-
1. Mama
2. Sissy (my nephews gave me that one)
Two things I am wearing right now-
1. ACU long-sleeved T-shirt
2. black sweat pants (lovely, I know)
Two of my favorite things to do-
1. Watch my kids play
2. listen to my MP3
(I've become a junkie)
Two things I want badly at this moment-
1. A good nights sleep (I've had sick kids)
2. Spring Break (my next holiday off)
Two of my favorite pets I have ever had-
1. Chewy, my Pomeranian who has been exiled to mom and dad's
2. Katy and Roxy- our dogs who are destined to be my favs
Two things I ate today-
1. Thin Mints- It's Girl Scout cookie time!
2. Quesadillas (sp?)
Two people I last talked to-
1. My boys- "Please don't jump on the bed while Mommy is blogging."
2. Leslea- Last minute good luck for Kaily's procedure (tubes in ears).
Two people who will fill this out-
Donna- because she and the girls will have fun with it (so I think).
Laci- because she likes to forward these kinds of things!
Two things that I am doing tomorrow-
1. Take 16 3rd graders arrowhead hunting
2. To sonic for my weekly Tuesday date with the boys for drinks after school.
Two longest car rides
1. Does a Winnebago count? We drove through 7 states in 9 days when I was about 9. We traveled the Smoky Mountain/Nashville scene. Laci was with me!
2. Colorado for vacation three times. Once before babies, once with a baby, and then once with 2 babies!
Two favorite holidays-
1. I have to say Christmas- I love all the traditions!
2. Halloween- It is so much fun being a spook!
Two favorite beverages-
1. Sweet Tea
2. Fuzzy Navels
Two favorite T.V. Shows-
1. Mad Men
2. TMZ (and I'm not ashamed)

2008-01-24T15:46:00.000-08:00

Comical Relief

2008-01-24T15:28:00.000-08:00

Kids are just so funny. They say the greatest things. Hayden and Quinn have both enlightened me this week with some different versions of typical things. I hope you can find the brilliant humor in them as well!

Quinn: After their last Eagle Beat performance, Quinn was still in the dancing mood. Shaking his head and singing with all of his vocal ability: "We wear, We wear, Rock-ets! Rock-ets! Can you guess what famous Queen song these lyrics come from? I just didn't have the heart to correct him!

Hayden: Hayden loves to take a hairbrush and brush anything that is capable of being brushed. His stuffed animals, the boa around my living room pillows, mommy's hair, etc. He calls this playtime activity "Bootie Shot" rather than beauty shop. I'll let the beautician in our family correct that one!

Ordinary Miracles

2008-01-20T18:05:00.000-08:00

Isn't family the greatest? I just love spending the day with the family! Time goes by so fast and they grow so much in such a little amount of time. Quinn's favorite thing to do now is make his own dinner (nice choice of crackers, carrots, and pepperonis). These are the ordinary miricles that make life sweet!

Lordy, Lordy, Look who's 40!!

2008-01-20T17:52:00.000-08:00

Uncle Jerry is now officially an "Old Man"! Notice the Memory board game, for keeping the memory sharp! He also received a "Crap Slinger" (pardon the reference but that is what it is called). We enjoyed hearing his band, Clear River, practice during the party. Oh what fun it was! Happy 40th Bubba!

Just "BEAT" It! Our 1st Eagle Beat Performance

2008-01-20T17:46:00.000-08:00

This was our very first Eagle Beat performance. The kids were awesome. They performed at the Brock home game last Tuesday night and were so much fun to watch. My hats off to Kay and Ali Cole. Marvelous job ladies!!!! They performed again Saturday night at the Tarleton State basketball game. They did an even better job then! Too much fun!!!! They will be making 2 appearances at the TCU games next weekend. Go Eagle Beat!

Let's See How Far We've Come

2008-01-10T18:59:00.000-08:00

In the year 2007, so many "firsts" for our family. The boys met their greatest hero, Spider Man, at Universal Studios in the spring. The summer brought us "fun in the sun". Pool parties and time with mom, what more could we ask for? When the fall came, so did the 1st Day of School! Quinn began Pre-K at WCS and the backpack became daily attire. He also starred on the Strikers soccer team where he scored his first goal! We were so proud. Hayden went back to Buttons and Bows where he rekindled his school flame, Addison. We also adopted a new "baby girl" into our family. Roxy, short for Rock Star, is a golden mix and is such a joy for our boys. She longs to sleep on Hayden's bed, but she is "too stinky". As the leaves began to fall, we added a 66 club shirt to our closet and a "knight's tale" of Halloween fun. Hawaii was just a holiday away, where a roasted pig took the turkey's place at dinner. Birthdays came and showed just how much they have grown. Christmas lights sparkled, but not as bright as thier eyes when they saw that Santa had come. The number 13 was added to our family in the way of a basketball jersey (I was so proud he chose such a bold number). He even has 2 points in a game situation under his belt. So many blessings and memories have been experienced, and I've had the privalige to share these on this blog, also started in 2007. All I can say is, if 2008 is even half as good as this year has been, I CAN'T WAIT! Bring on the new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Santa Claus came to town!

2008-01-09T19:29:00.000-08:00

Santa brought us so many good surprises! Transformers, MP3s, a basketball goal, and yes...Ninja suits! How ever did he know?!?

Who wants to party?

2008-01-09T19:13:00.000-08:00

Quinn, Hayden, and Madison celebrated their birthdays with a jumping-good-time at Jump X-treme! What an awesome time; fun, friends, cake, and no mess for me! This, I could get used to. Happy 5th Quinn Bo! Happy 4th Bub!!!! Also, notice my fancy collage ability? Thanks Suz!!!! You're the best!

Send in the Geek Squad!

2008-01-07T19:43:00.001-08:00

It seems like forever since I've blogged (Thanksgiving to be exact). So many things have happened since; birthdays, Christmas, New Years, basketball games, and so much more! With much devistation I was locked out of my blog, but the Blogger Support has helped me find my way back in. Be looking for new blogs coming soon!!!!

DEDICATION

2007-11-30T20:30:00.000-08:00

When you know what you want, you go out and get it!! Bandy and Terrie camp out at Best Buy on Thanksgiving day/night. They wanted a lap-top and they got it!!! Rowdy and I just stopped by to bring cocoa. Bandy and Terrie........Good Job!!!!!!!