Beaver's Bend Trip

A few weeks ago, we took a trip with most of our family to Beaver's Bend, Oklahoma. We had about 14 from East Texas and 6 of us from here. Ryan and Jen didn't make it this year....Miles was still a little small to make it this year....We really missed you guys!!

We had 2 super nice cabins with the adults (6 people) in one and us kids (14 people) in another. Our parents were nice enough to give us kids the bigger cabin which was AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Paul and I lucked out (and by lucked out I mean we pick for ourselves) with the King Suite downstairs. It had a bathroom that looked like it came from Extreme Home Makeover. The shower itself was truly amazing....I was offering date nights for spouses in our bathroom, but I didn't have any takers.

The rain held off long enough for us to get out on the lake Sunday. Lesa was wonderful to work her magic to get us on a really nice, new boat for the day. Once out on the lake, we met up with our cousins on the wave runners. Hudson's favorite part was definitely the wave runners...I think he would have driven one by himself if we would have let him!! Well, enough of me, here are the pics (in random order) from our weekend!!

Hudson & Buckin' Bronco Mitch
Ella with Buckin' Bronco Mitch


Thad's enjoying the evening!!

Papaw

Mallory & Madison- they have grown up so much in our wedding

Hudson playing around outside.

Mitch teaching Ella things little girls shouldn't say.

Mommy & Hudson on the waver runner

Nana, Ella, & Mallory

Nana, Hudson, & Mommy- Huddy's first time in the lake

Callie's first time in the lake.

Ella enjoying the water with mommy!!

Mamaw, Papaw, & Ella

Mamaw, Papaw, & Hudson

Ella's first time in the lake.

My little Ella Bella!!
Sweet Callie!!

Nana & Ella

Dad & Paul

Aunt Leann, Ella & Nana

Papa & Ella playing around!!

Hudson & Nana reading a bedtime story!!

Hanging out on the porch....playing LCR.

Ryan & Lindsey hanging out with Hudson

Hudson playing with the rocks...isn't that what little boys do best.

Play Time

Last week before leaving for the lake in Oklahoma, we had friends over to play. We had so much fun playing with everyone and us mommies enjoyed some girl talk.

Some of the kids eating lunch!!

JD hiding under the table- he wasn't too sure about taking a picture!! Emory & Lincoln enjoying their food- Dixie wasn't there to steal it from them.
Sadie Beth was having a good time!!

Derek is walking already!!

The little ones wanting to play upstairs. Upstairs to playing!! It is a mess, but they have fun- no injuries!!Hudson and Bailey have become good friends!!
The 'big' boys!!
5 mommies = 6 boys & 3 girls...oh how they have grown!!

Girls, I have so much fun with you and I can't wait to do it again. I know with school starting back up soon, it will be hard, but I want to make it a point to get in our play time so we can have our girl time!! Thank you all for your friendships, I truly cherish you!!

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!!