San Antonio 2013

Our vacation(can you call it a vacation with a toddler?) started earlier than planned on Wednesday, which was great! We made it to our destination and had dinner on the riverwalk. Drew and I were ready for bed but Hen was hyper as hell. Thursday morning came soon, we had breakfast and headed to Sea World. It has changed, not near as many animals as one would expect. And of course it was HOT, like too hot for this woman. Miserable. We stayed there too long then headed back to the riverwalk for dinner. Thankfully we had an easier night of hitting the hay. Friday was our shopping day. Not successful as we got one thing on our list. No need to worry though the boys got an impromptu trip to Cabela's. Saturday we didn't have major plans so we made a long hike for breakfast and then hit up the Alamo. Then the boys won again with a trip to Bass Pro where Hen hit the jackpot. Lots of goodies for the baby!!!! Then dinner on the riverwalk one last time. Sunday bright and early we headed home. I was glad to be home, not vacationing again with toddler. Drew better be planning me a real vacay ASAP. Anyone want to join?

Now I am busy finishing the last details of Hens baptism. Can't wait to celebrate this special day with my 2 boys, and my family! So glad my brother is my son's Godfather. What a perfect man to look up to. 

Weekends

We went to Ruidoso 2 weekends ago. It was a good but fast trip. The big boys enjoyed a day of golf while the little ones enjoyed the cabin. I was too busy chasing my little outdoorsman around to take any pictures. #justlikehisdad #wouldliveoutdoors

This past weekend my mom came to town and again we worked our rears off. We are preparing for Hen's Baptism reception. You know Catholics go all out for these things. We painted the dining room and made a small dent in the yard area. Needless to say that is our never ending project. Can't wait to celebrate this special time in Hen's life. I am getting to go crazy with some things since he won't have an actual birthday celebration for a few years. 

Speaking of BIG events in Hen's life. He is officially going to a new daycare. He is definitely moving up in the world. This whole ordeal is a blessing. The first few days may be hard but I know it was the right move. September 3 is the official move date. 

We are jetting off tomorrow for a little vacay in San Antonio. Sea World, shopping, eating and a little sight seeing. It will probably be scolding hot but will be nice to get away! 

Last but not least today is Andrew Joseph's birthday!!!!!! Nothing big planned for today as he had gourmet meals all weekend and will get whatever he wants on vacay. He has had a big year with the whole job change but he said it was pretty good. I'm hoping his 31st year is the best yet. I am so proud to call him my husband and his little guy adores him! Happy Birthday, babe!!!!!

Reality Check

We all need one of these every now and again, Right? I had one this a.m.

I went to a funeral this morning. I didn't know the man that went to Heaven but I knew some of his family so I was there for support. It was a good service and really hit home. 

Our life here on earth is short. We don't know when our time will come. I realize I am very lucky to have many of those that are dear to me still here. And I realize that any time one of them can be taken, and this truly breaks my heart. More than you can imagine.  I want to make many, many more memories with those that I Love, take many more pictures and laugh lots more. 

I am going to stop freaking out about the thoughts of traveling with a toddler, add my camera as a daily accessory because I want better  pictures than my iPhone pictures, spend more one one time with my hubby(without freaking out about leaving Hen), be a better mom,daughter,sister,sister-in-law,aunt,friend, cousin and employee(since Drew still makes me work). Please everyone hold me to these things.  

I am also starting another challenge on Monday. Everyone please say a prayer for me! This is something I have never done! 

We are headed to Ruidoso shortly and I have my camera ready. Lots of fun and memories to be made!!!!! 

Thursday Thoughts

* Ready for the weekend and already ready for next weekend!!!!!

* I am busy planning Hen's baptism. Good Lord, drama! Now I know why I am waiting to throw him a big birthday party. #ifyoudontlikemyplansdontcome #keepyourmouthshut #learnedyourlessonyet

* Speaking of birthdays August starts the season of birthdays for my fam. Lots of fun times ahead.

* My cousin is officially within driving distance. This has not happened in years. How long will it take til I we her. #callingyououtash

* Painting my dining room next week. Yuck!!!!!

* Having friends over tonight for a much needed girls night. #daddysonduty

* I finally had a JL function this week and it went great. I am ready for it to really start up. 

* Still short handed at work, still sucks, looking at other options! 

Look at this kid! Could eat me out of money!!!!! Love him so much!!!! #jorts

It's Almost August

But before we get into August we have one more BIG weekend in Amarillo. We are headed there tidy when Andrew gets off. We're hanging with our friends the O'Rears so it will be a blast! I am busy preparing our food as we speak. #multitasking

Henry and I went to Dallas last weekend and had a blast. I posted lots of pics in Instagram. I love Instagram, what took me so long to join. 

This little guy stole my phone and thinks he's really funny. @coledykes2

Henry laughed all weekend. He has been worn out all week from all the fun. Sadly he will miss his cousins while they are at his house this weekend. I'm not telling him that they'll be playing with his toys. He loves those kids and they are so good with him.  

In August we head to Ruidoso with the O'Rears, home for a weekend, celebrate Andrews birthday, to San Antonio for 5 days, home for a weekend, then it's Labor Day/Coleman's bday/opening dove season. I am loving the idea of Andrew being able to hunt more!!!!! If he's happy, I'm happy! 

July update

We haven't been super busy, I guess I've just found other things to do but blog. 

We had a great July 4th. We took an early morning walk to the park and came home and popped some fireworks. Which Henry Loved!! He took a nap, we did some chores, went on walk and ate hotdogs.  

Saturday morning we headed to Ft Davis and Alpine. We made it just in time for the parade which Hen really liked. We had lunch around the square and did some exploring. Hen fell asleep as soon as we got in the car, so our 30 minute drive turned into staying in the car for 2 hours while he slept. 

Andrew and I have both been crazy busy at work. We are short handed so I am having extra people. I hate it!!!!!!  This weekend we are staying home and relaxing. As I type the boys have gone to dump some limbs and I am relaxing and doing laundry.

Hen and I are headed to Dallas next weekend,then Amarillo, Ruidoso, home for one and then headed to San Antonio, then a few Tech football games. Loving our life!!!!!

Weekend

We had an amazing weekend. 

Friday my mom came and we had lunch, ran a few errands and got Henry's room finished.  My mom is the best decorator. She then made us chicken wraps and we watched tv.

Saturday morning we had Chik Fil A for breakfast and then went a store grand opening while Henry napped and Andrew did some online auctioning. We did some chores around the house, I got to take a mini nap and my mom made us a delicious steak dinner.

Sunday Andrew went to the shooting range while me,mom and Hen had a Mexican breakfast and ran a few more errands then came home and organized some closets. Mom left pretty early and then we went swimming. Henry did the best he's ever done in the water. I hope he's getting use to it.  

It was a perfect weekend. 

I am excited to spend July 4th with my boys. We have plans for breakfast, park time and hopefully a nap!!!!! Saturday we are headed to Ft. Davis for there 4th celebration. 

 

Look at this adorable door hanger my mom made for my front door!!!! Love that its reversible!