Pumpkin Carving 2012

This past Sunday, our family got together to carve pumpkins in Anderson.  The girls were so excited, even though they actually didn't carve anything.  The moms took care of all the hard work, as usual, lol.  It was worth it, though...the pumkins turned out really cute.  The weather was so nice, even though it was pretty warm. Ok, enough talking, here are the pics :)

 

Sweet P

Ryan, Kaitlyn, & Katherine

Carving is hard work!

And poor Rachel, her pumpkin made a trip down the driveway, and mickey ended up smashed :)  I don't think P noticed though.

 

Grasshoppers!

and just to comment on my daughter's outfit, she picked it out..and yes, she is wearing pearls

my little pumpkin :)

I should have put this little guy in the pumpkin...

 

Halloween pjs!

The end result

Strutter Reunion!

This past Saturday, I had the chance to participate in the KOHS Strutter Reunion.  It has been on the calendar for months now, but I actually kind of crept up on me.  I was pretty excited to see all of the girls that I spent so much time with in highschool.  And just to clarify....the "strutters"  were a dance/drill team that I was on in highschool.  I loved it, and some of my best girlfriends were Strutters :)  Anyways, this year was their 30th anniversary, and all alumni were invited to a reunion, and performance at half-time.  It was so much fun learning a dance, and getting to see my family watch me perform it :)  I also had to bust out some old pics....

 

Senior Galveston trip

I think I was a junior here...

 

Best dance ever....I was the thimble, Jessica is the hat

Kristal and Kara

I think this was a pom routine as sophmores

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Seniors at Strutter Ball

 



And now, a few recent pics....

 

I should have stretched a bit more, lol.

 

KICK!

 

 

This picture makes me laugh...I'm not sure why Jessica and I am making these horrible faces!

 

 

  And here is a video of the performance.  I'm not sure who actually recorded it, but here it is anyways :)  

4 month stats

 

 

Tuesday, I took this little cutie for his 4 month pedi appt.  Here are his stats:

• Weight:  13lbs 0.6 oz  (13%)
• Height:  25.25"  (61%)
• Head Circ:  15.98"  (11%)

Of course he had his shots that were due, that he hated of course, but he did much better than last time.  We tried cereal for the first time last night, and he pretty much just played in it, but at least it was practice.  Big Sis, Avery loooved helping out.  She was very excited to feed him :)  Hope everyone is having a great week!

Celebrating 7 years

This past Monday, Brian and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary!  This past weekend, we took a small trip away from both kiddos for the weekend.  This was my first weekend away from Brady, but he did so good for his Meme.  He even slept all night both nights for her...hmm why doesn't he do that for mommy?!?  Avery stayed with my mom, and enjoyed the one-on-one time with Nana at the zoo and the aquarium.  Anyways, we stayed at the Hyatt Regency Hill County Resort in San Antonio.  It was nice and relaxing, and I got to sleep all night! lol. On Saturday, we drove into Fredricksburg, and browsed the shops and enjoyed the town.

 

Road trip!

I saw this posted outside one of the rooms in our hotel :)

 



I really slacked on the picture taking this weekend, I should have had someone get a good one of us, or took one of the hotel, oh well.  The mom-a-razzi was on a break this weekend.

 

 

And this pic cracks me up.  This was the cooler on the way home, full of beverages for my boys...

4 Months!

 

 Look who is 4 months!  My sweet little guy :)  He is such a happy baby, I can't believe he is already 4 months.  I apoligize for my 2 week absence, some weeks I have lots to post, and others, not so much.

Last week, I took Brady to Avery's school for 2 days.  I wanted him to begin getting used to his teachers and their routine for when I go back to work.  And speaking of work, I am job hunting, so if you know of any great ob/gyn offices that need a NP, let me know! Everyday, I pray that I will find that job that is perfect for me and my family.  I have had a few interviews...so we will see.  I know I need to be patient, and it will come :)

Anyhow, here is a few things that my boy has been up to:

• Frequently sleeps through the night
• Is in size 2 diapers
• Is really starting to drool
• wearing size 3-6 months
• has recently found his fingers, and loves to chew on them
• is still nursing well
• Sleeps and naps in his crib
• Is still being swaddled, but I plan to try to wean him of this soon

We go to the pedi on Tuesday, so I will update his stats then.

 

It is so easy to get him to smile, although whenever I hold the big camera up, he gives me this face, lol.

Chain-O 2012

This weekend, my family went on our annual Chain-o-lakes trip.  It is actually called Artesian Lakes now, but we still call it Chain-o.  The girls LOVED it like always, even though the weather was absolutely horrible.  We managed to catch a few fish as well as a few turtles while mostly feeding the alligators.  This was Brady's first trip, and he did so good for not being in his bed.  It was neat to think that next year he will be chasing all those little girls around! 

 

I'm so sad, that this pic turned out blurry :(

 

Posing with a worm

 

 My sweet, happy boy :)

 

Sweet P