Get Well Soon, Teta!!

Our Teta had surgery this week and since we couldn't be there with her, we wanted to wish her a...

GET WELL SOON!!! We are praying for a speedy recovery and we can't wait to come visit you next weekend!!

GET WELL SOON!!

WE LOVE YOU TETA!!

Happy Anniversary!!

Sunday, July 19th, my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. All mom wanted for their anniversary was for her whole family to come to church with them and have lunch at their house. That was an easy request to fill!! Despite the air and sounds issues at church, it was fun visiting the place where I have so many good memories of growing up. My parents were seated in their normal seats in the balcony with their friends scattered around in their usual spots. It did feel a little bit like walking down memory lane (especially our wedding day). Well, now on to the part you like best, the pictures!!

Mom & Dad- Happy Anniversary!!

Ella, Nana, Hudson, Miles, & Papa
Ella, Nana, Hudson, Papa


Our family!!

Aunite Jen, Uncle Ron, & precious baby Miles!!

Ella & Hudson watching cartoons in Nana and Papa's room (in their matching shirts from Hawaii)

Swim Lessons!!

The past 2 weeks Hudson has been taking swim lessons with Emler and we LOVE it. Well, I LOVE it, Hudson just likes it!! He is 'swimming' underwater for 10 seconds....we use the term swimming very loosely. It is more of Hudson freaking out and kicking his arms and legs underwater for 10 seconds....but hey he is doing it!! We really do love Emler and would recommend it is anyone!!

Here are our pictures from today!!

Kicking our feet!!
Ella playing around while waiting for Bubba!!

Swimming underwater for 10 seconds.

THANKS EMLER!!!

New Adventures

This summer I have been playing around making crafts. I have used different ideas from friends- yes, I didn't come up with these adorable things- but I have decided to sell them to see what kind of business I could get. So, here is the link to my new website with fun things to buy:
http://www.serendipitysigns.blogspot.com/

Also, my friend Amanda and her mom Linda (yes, I know, my mom is Linda too, but I am not talking about us) make beautiful custom baby bedding and curtains. She is getting her business up and running, so here is her link:
http://www.thecustomcreations.blogspot.com/

Check them out and tell me what you think.....I take constructive criticism very well!!

Picture Update

We have had a whirl-wind of things going on, so I thought I would do a picture update with little captions instead of a lot of writing. I know most people just look at the pictures anyways!!

Enjoy!!

Teta & Gueddo visiting our house for a belated Father's Day.

Playing with JD at the Lasiter's House!!Ella enjoying the playground.The kids played in the sandbox, so we decided to give them a big bath.

JD, Ella, Lincoln, & Hudson Monday, we went to Gilmer and played with Callie.Cousins- Hudson, Ella & CallieMamaw & EllaWe had a small get together with friends for the 4th of July on Friday (the 3rd).

The kids enjoying dinner.

Our attempt at a group picture of the kids with their flags!!
Watching fireworks
Ella playing with her glow sticks.

The boys waiting for the fireworks!!

On Saturday, my parents came over for lunch and a day of shopping and swimming!!

They also bought us matching shirts for wear for the 4th....blue for the boys and red for the girls!!

Papa, Dad, & Hudson (who didn't want to take a pic)

Nana & Ella

Papa & Ella

My patriotic baby girl!!

Patriotic Papa

Sweet Little Ella

Swimming at one of our pools!! Ella playing around.

Hudson playing in the water!!

Little Miles on the Fourth!! Isn't he adorable?!?!
HAPPY 1st FOURTH BABY MILES!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday!! Hudson started swim lessons today, hopefully we will have some pics of it soon!!

Father's Day 2009

We celebrated Father's Day with my family on Saturday night. I (yes, me.) cooked a big meal for the family. Paul helped a little, but overall, I prepared the meal. For those of you who don't know me, I am not a great cook- well, I don't cook enough to know if I am a good cook- Paul is an amazing cook, so I usually leave the cooking up to him. But since it was Father's Day, I really wanted to make a meal for him and our family!! So, Ryan, Jen, and Miles & Mom and Dad came over and we enjoyed a quiet evening at the house- by quiet I mean we had a 3 year old, a 1 year old and a newborn....so you can imagine.

Dad, Ryan, & Baby Miles Auntie Jen & Baby Miles- this was their first big outing with the family.

Ella enjoying her book.

My precious nephew!!

Mom got the boys matching shirts....too cute!!

Happy Father's Day!!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Saturday night we had my roommates from Baylor over for a little cookout!! It was tons of fun to get together and just hang out!! Our kids got to know each other pretty well. Ella was her usual bossy self and brought Carter to tears (then put on the most pitiful I'm sorry face to apologize) and decided to keep pulling Hudson's hair. Ella was definitely in a mood....but she finally decided to warm up. We had a great time together....it is so nice to have that connection with friends that you can always pick up right where you left off the last time you saw them. We are all spread out, Lauren's in Austin, Whitney's in Richardson, and Tif's in Oklahoma....so it is nice when we can spend time together!!

Kendall and Ella first meeting. Ella showing Aunt Tiffy where her nose is!!

Ella's reaction when told to stop pulling Hudson's hair.

Carter, Ella, & Kendall playing with Dixie in the kitchen.

Carter is a hit with the ladies, "Hey, Baby" was his quote of the night.

This is the only picture I got of Hudson all night, although I wish I could have caught a picture of his dance moves.

Lauren, Amanda, Whitney, Tifani

Thanks girls (and your families) for a fun evening!!! And Jess we missed you and your little family!! Hopefully we can catch you next time!!