Sunday, September 21, 2008

Showing Off!!








Blake likes to go out back on the trampoline about once a week to see if he still has it. When this happens, all of the girls have to go out and show us their "tricks." Obviously, Blake can still do his back flip. He thinks it is funny that " a fat and out of shape man can still do it!"
Hailee has been in tumbling since our days in Utah with Jill. She finally got her round off back-handspring. We are so excited that she got over her mental block and can now move on. She is also playing soccer and is on an awesome team. She is a good defender. Hailee also started piano two weeks ago. Emily is still taking piano lessons and is in the school band. She plays the flute. Emily is in middle school and LOVES the social life. She has some great friends. She is also in young women now and can't be more excited. It is fun to have a daughter in there with me. Sydni takes dance and wants to be a prima ballerina right now. I told her that she has to start at the beginning like everybody else and then work up. She wasn't too happy about that. She does love ballet. We'll see if she sticks with it. And, as I said before, she is in pre school. I can't believe that she will be in all day kindergarten next year. Time has really flown by.
I am staying really busy with my church calling, the PTA and being a mom. Some of the things that I love to do have gone to the back burner like running, swimming etc. I try to fit it in when I can but right now it is few and far between. I will do better this week. (I always say that) Good thing for Sundays and being able to start over every seven days!


Sunday, September 14, 2008

Sunday at the park




We have a neighborhod park by our house so we rode our bikes over there. After yesterday's storm (Hurricane Ike) we needed to get out of the house. It really did not hit us hard like it did in Houston. We only saw some wind about 20 mph and some rain. I am grateful for the rain. It has really helped to cool it down here. We are now in the 80's. It sure doesn't feel like football weather here. But, let me assure you that I know it is football season every saturday. Thank heavens BYU keeps winning. ( I think you all know what I mean).


Life in Texas





































Megan asked me to post some pictures of our home in Texas so, these are for you....
Now you can visualize where we live when you think of us.
This is obviously the front of our house.
Try not to be jealous of our GIANT back yard. It only takes 10 minutes to mow!
The only rooms that I have painted and tried to decorate are Emily's room and Hailee and Syd's room.







Saturday, September 13, 2008

Trying to stay connected

Hi Ya'll! This is my attempt at staying connected to my great family and friends. This has taken me a long time to figure out. Luckily I have a great husband who helped me. I hope you will enjoy taking a small peek into our lives. Thanks for indulging me.

Summer Fun

We had a great summer. We were able to go to California with Blake's family and do Disneyland, an Angels baseball game, San Diego, the beach and a lot of playing with cousins. We then went to Utah for two weeks and had more fun with my family. We hated leaving all of our family to come home to Texas but at least we can always go back.

Sydni LOVES preschool!

Sydni started preschool. She loves it! That is saying a lot for her. We tried last year and it did not go over too well. I think being a year older has really helped.