Tuesday, May 26, 2009
photographer pictures
About a month ago, we had our first "real" pictures taken since Garrett was born--yes, he just turned 3. The pictures are awesome! Check some of them out:
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
THE BEACH!!!
We knew that this weekend was going to be tough. It is our first mother's day weekend without mom, and everywhere we looked we found reminders of mom. Kyle, the boys, and I drove down to Seabrook Friday night, and I must say that packing for a trip to my mom's house for mother's day weekend when I knew she wasn't going to be there was one of the hardest things I've had to do in a long time.
Fortunately, I have an awesome sister and brother-in-law who planned a great trip to the beach for us. All we had to do was wake up Saturday morning (I ran five miles first--go me!), throw the boys in the car, and head down to Galveston. Matt and Linsey had shopped and were setting up our beach camp for the day on The Seawall across from a bar called The Spot. Our spot across from The Spot was a great one: both the people and the seaweed were less crowded than further west. Linsey and Matt thought of everything. We had a giant umbrella; we had kites; we had sand toys and boogie boards; we had (lots of) beer; we had cheese and salami and crackers. Kyle and I brought the two best parts of the day, though: two super cute boys!
Garrett, meanwhile, was perfectly content to play in the sand and shallow water with the toys.
Tom and Linsey had taken the boys to the seawall a few weeks ago, and the highlight was feeding the seagulls. That proved to be a big draw this time, too. These birds weren't nearly as brave as the birds last time who ate a cracker off of Garrett's head.
My sister and Kyle's brother. Yes, they are dating. No, it isn't weird at all. It is a lot of fun!
Tom and Kyle spent most of the day (when they weren't driving around "looking at storm damage") firmly camped out under the umbrella. Kyle didn't even bring a bathing suit!
Sisters!!
1. 2. 3. Kiss!!
Fortunately, I have an awesome sister and brother-in-law who planned a great trip to the beach for us. All we had to do was wake up Saturday morning (I ran five miles first--go me!), throw the boys in the car, and head down to Galveston. Matt and Linsey had shopped and were setting up our beach camp for the day on The Seawall across from a bar called The Spot. Our spot across from The Spot was a great one: both the people and the seaweed were less crowded than further west. Linsey and Matt thought of everything. We had a giant umbrella; we had kites; we had sand toys and boogie boards; we had (lots of) beer; we had cheese and salami and crackers. Kyle and I brought the two best parts of the day, though: two super cute boys!
Braden loved playing on the boogie board. He wouldn't go far out, though.
Garrett, meanwhile, was perfectly content to play in the sand and shallow water with the toys.
Tom and Linsey had taken the boys to the seawall a few weeks ago, and the highlight was feeding the seagulls. That proved to be a big draw this time, too. These birds weren't nearly as brave as the birds last time who ate a cracker off of Garrett's head.
My sister and Kyle's brother. Yes, they are dating. No, it isn't weird at all. It is a lot of fun!Tom and Kyle spent most of the day (when they weren't driving around "looking at storm damage") firmly camped out under the umbrella. Kyle didn't even bring a bathing suit!
Sisters!!
1. 2. 3. Kiss!!Monday, April 27, 2009
Birthday party planning
For months now, Braden (now 5) has talked about wanting his birthday party at the ice skating rink. We booked it a month in advance, and had all the info posted on the fridge.
A few weeks before Garrett's big day, Kyle asked Garrett (now 3) where he wanted to have his birthday party. He thought for a minute and answered, "ummmmm....at the table."
Done!
A few weeks before Garrett's big day, Kyle asked Garrett (now 3) where he wanted to have his birthday party. He thought for a minute and answered, "ummmmm....at the table."
Done!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
My funny little dudes
The more Garrett talks, the funnier he is. Just now we were all sitting around the table enjoying some ice cream left from his birthday celebration last night. He put his spoon in his shirt, handle side down so that the "spoon" part was sticking out of the neckline. He then said, "look mom, I'm a teacher!"
(I don't get it either).
Then Braden told me a joke that he found quite hysterical: Why did the chicken cross the road?
(the answer is not, in fact, "to get to the other side," as I said).
You ready for the answer? Are you sure? Here goes: To get to the other playground!
(I don't get it either).
(I don't get it either).
Then Braden told me a joke that he found quite hysterical: Why did the chicken cross the road?
(the answer is not, in fact, "to get to the other side," as I said).
You ready for the answer? Are you sure? Here goes: To get to the other playground!
(I don't get it either).
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Happy 3rd Birthday, Garrett
Some of the best gatherings are those that are impromptu, with no expectations except for the company of really good friends. Garrett's birthday celebration tonight was one such occasion. We invited the Corley family over along with Tiffany and some of her nephews. The Corleys have been close friends since our oldest kids were born a few weeks apart, and Tiffany's family is close with Garrett--her mom kept him two days a week when we first moved back from Oklahoma, so the nephews got to know him well. We picked up 6 pizzas at Little Caesars, a cake at Wal-Mart, and some glow sticks to enjoy after dark.
Due to the torrential downpour in the last few days, playing outside wasn't much of an option, so I got out the "color and draw your own fort" kit that I had been saving for a rainy day. Geary and Sheri gave this cardboard fort to Garrett for Christmas. We got a pretty good start on coloring it, and I think it will make an excellent summer project.
Garrett was a little goofball at cake time, and we didn't get a proper cake-and-smiling kid picture.
He opened a few presents: a batman toy from Braden, a Little Einstein's Rocket toy from us, new flip flops, superhero undies, and Batman pjs from us, a motorcycle toy from the Corleys and a package of Matchbox cars from the Corleys.
After dark, we all went out on the back deck and played with glow sticks. What a nice night!
As I was typing this blog entry, the George Strait song from mom's funeral came on the radio. I've never heard that song on the radio before even though it came out in 2005. Kyle said, "Hey, it's like Grandma is telling Garrett happy birthday." What a comforting thought. I sure miss her and I know she would have loved celebrating Garrett's birthday with us today.
Due to the torrential downpour in the last few days, playing outside wasn't much of an option, so I got out the "color and draw your own fort" kit that I had been saving for a rainy day. Geary and Sheri gave this cardboard fort to Garrett for Christmas. We got a pretty good start on coloring it, and I think it will make an excellent summer project.
Garrett was a little goofball at cake time, and we didn't get a proper cake-and-smiling kid picture.
He opened a few presents: a batman toy from Braden, a Little Einstein's Rocket toy from us, new flip flops, superhero undies, and Batman pjs from us, a motorcycle toy from the Corleys and a package of Matchbox cars from the Corleys.After dark, we all went out on the back deck and played with glow sticks. What a nice night!
As I was typing this blog entry, the George Strait song from mom's funeral came on the radio. I've never heard that song on the radio before even though it came out in 2005. Kyle said, "Hey, it's like Grandma is telling Garrett happy birthday." What a comforting thought. I sure miss her and I know she would have loved celebrating Garrett's birthday with us today.
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