Ward Trunk-R-Treat

Our ward Halloween party was the week before Halloween this year. I actually am really glad it was. It keeps things not so busy the weekend of Halloween. The kids wore their homemade costumes. Keldon wanted to be a three musketeer and Katie was a fairy. I am proud of the costumes this year! I was worried they would not be so great. At the party, we ate some great chili, played lots of games and trick or treated. This year Halloween is on a Sunday. We have decided as a family that we will not trick or treat on Sunday. Keldon was a little worried until I told him of all the other things we would be doing. I figure I only have once every seven years to make this decision and be the example for my kids. We don't need more candy anyways. We will be spending the weekend with family. Michael and Keldon are taking a Saturday drive out the Hallettsville to visit Granny and Papa. On Sunday, we are heading out the Dripping Springs to visit with Grandpa, Grandma, Dan and Anna, and the Martins. I will post pictures of that event after it happens! For now, here are pictures from the trunk or treat.

Cubscout Keldon

Keldon is a proud Tiger Cub this year. He loves scouting so far. He got some awards at his first pack meeting. We also attending the annual ScoutJam in Austin. There were so many people. Keldon did as many activities as he could before we all wore out! I am so happy to share these memories with him. This weekend we got to spend the night at the Jumpy Place here in Kyle. Keldon was the envy of all his friends! This program is giving us some good opportunities that we would not otherwise have. I hope he continues on with the program and earns his Eagle Scout. I think it is so important to learn and grow into that honor and award.


Pictures to come soon.

Last Days of Summer. . . Almost

Summer lasts so long in Texas. My kids swam a few days ago. It is crazy! I really hope we get to live somewhere with four seasons sometime soon. We are living it up with our outside time though. It is finally not "Dying hot" as Keldon would say, so we spend most of our days outside riding bikes, eating popsicles, playing at the park, taking walks, etc. One thing I did learn this summer is generic popsicles really do stain their skin. Next year we will flip for the good ones. Here are are just a few pictures of my biker babe. She loves riding her scooter and insists on wearing a helmet.

Again, pictures to come in the next few days. I cannot upload for some reason right now.

Katie Turns Two

Katie turned two this year. I cannot believe how fast time has gone, yet she seems to have always been a part of our family. She is such a happy girl. She talks all the time. She can even dress herself already. She is also very particular about what she wears. Usually she says to us "Katie pick it, Katie pick it". It is so cute! Of course her favorite outfits are her Elmo pj's and the Princess outfit Grandma and Grandpa gave her for her birthday. She does not care where we are going, either of those outfits should work out, right!?! She can almost sing the ABC's and loves to sing first verses of songs. Today she sang "Row, Row, Row your boat. . . row, row, row your boat" pretty much over and over. She is very independant already and we hear alot during the day "Katie do it. Katie doe it." Okay, for some reason she has to tell us twice before we listen! We love you so much Katie Bug.

Oh, so we were going to have a party at home for her this year. There were only a handful of people that we would invite. It turns out though that Katie won a free party at the Jumpy Place here in Kyle. Also, Dan and Anna moved back just in time to come! We had a great party for her. Here are some pictures from the event.

Hat Day

Katie loves hats. She especially loves this hat Uncle Matt made for Keldon when he was a baby. She wears it around on really hot days (like 100 degrees) and is so happy! I don't have the heart to tell her it is a winter hat and it just is not going to be winter anytime soon.

Pioneer Day 2010 at Texas Old Town

We love celebrating Pioneer Day here in Texas. We all go out to this wonderful replica of an old town and celebrate with many long time friends that we don't get to see often. The kids always enjoy the horse rides and all you can eat cotton candy, snow cones, bbq and dancing. Keldon was such a little gentleman this year. He found a new friend on the dance floor and had some pretty great dance moves for a 6 year old. I was so proud!

July 23, 2010

Texas Cowgirl

Katie still loves wearing boots. Since we are in Texas, she had to get her first pair of cowgirl boots! I bought them 2 sizes too big to ensure she will get to enjoy them for awhile. I absolutely loved these. I wish they had them in my size.

July 18, 2010

Girly Girl

I am so happy that I have a little girl that loves dolls and purses, shoes and clothes. These are some of my favorite pictures from a trip to the New Braunfels Children's Museum on May 28, 2010.

Keldon's Kindergarten Field Day

Keldon had a very exciting field day this year. His kindergarten class got to participate in many outside, water games. He had so much fun. I am so glad I got to be there to snap a few pictures and watch him having fun with his classmates. I cannot believe kindergarten is almost over. I feel like it went by so quickly. I spent most of the year watching two little boys. It prevented me from being able to help out or spend much time at Keldon's school (a 3, almost 2 and almost 1 year old are just hard to handle in a school setting). I love that he had such a great year though. His teacher, Mrs. Delarosa, was amazing. She really connected with Keldon and that really helped him have a great year.

Fun in the Sun

Just some random pictures of our water play this past summer.

Well, only one random summer fun picture! Sorry. Since this is a short post let me tell you about my lack of posting this summer. First my big camera stopped working. Luckily it was still under warranty. We took it in and it took about two weeks to fix. During this time, I busted out my small camera. It also decided to stop working. Well, with no camera it was hard to get pictures. I soon got my camera back from the shop (with all the custom settings messed up) and my computer decided to not turn on one day. Long story not too much longer, I now have a camera and a laptop that has an adaptor for my larger than normal memory card. I am playing catch up from Easter. . . more to come like right now!

Snuggle Bug

Both my kids are (thankfully) such good sleepers. At night, Katie puts that finger in her mouth and snuggles down for sleep. It is a blessing for our family seeing how mommy needs 8 hours of sleep to function.

These Boots Were Made For Walking. . .

So, Katie decided that boots were just the neates thing last spring and into summer. She just could not give up her new love. Several times she would bring them to me and insist that i put them on her. She did not care that knee high boots really are not the in thing. I finally snapped a few pictures one day so I can remember my baby in her tall boots and shorts.

My new haircut

Here is a post specifically requested by Anna. So, I finally had money and time to go and get my hair done. I found a picture online and mentioned I like the color to my new stylist and she said "Let's do it!". I am SO happy with my hair now. Hopefully I will still love it when I have to fix it myself.

Katie's First Haircut

Katie got her first haircut tonight. We really did not want to cut it, but the poor baby walks around with her hair in her face half the day because she just will not leave clips or piggytails in. I just had them cut a few bangs to keep it out of her eyes. I threatened the lady anytime she tried to go near the back with scissors. While the cut is not what I wanted exactly, functionally it will be great for Katie. She will be able to see her whole world, not just slits of it!

Finally, an UPDATE

Okay, I just sifted through 550 pictures to bring you the next handful of postings. I had to go back almost three months! I really should clear off my memory card more often, but at least they are up now! Such wonderful memories of our Spring 2010. I hope you enjoy. My final warning, there are many postings with many pictures so take it slowly. Plus, it will be awhile before I get to post again (if history serves any indication!).

Sweet Moments

A rare glimps of my sleeping first born! He looks so peaceful when he sleeps and I am glad I got to snap a picture. I cannot believe he is already six! Life is going by so quickly. I know he is only going to get bigger and these pictures will be harder to capture. I love seeing him sleep and hearing about his dreams.

Biscuit Brother's Farm Concert

We took a trip up to the Biscuit Brother's farm for their annual family day. We walked around the farm and heard several really good bands, including The Biscuit Brothers! Keldon really liked it. It was so awesome to see his love of music. He looked so handsome in his hat.

Easter in Hallettsville

We enjoyed a weekend trip to Halletsville this year. It was a beautiful drive out there. The kids enjoyed dying eggs and seeing the farm again. We also went fishing. We all caught fish, except Katie who was unsure of the whole thing. Keldon loved having his own pole with an acutal hook on it this time. I got brave and wormed my own hook once or twice. Not that I would do it again. . . Here are some pictures from the weekend.