And I just want to nap!!! Today was Adam's first full day at work this week. His allergies got the best of him, had him pretty out of it all week. I picked up Ryann late last night. By the time we made it home everyone was asleep. She was so out of it, when I asked her if she liked her new bed, she told me "I like it, but it's not new". Silly little girl! This morning she told me she loved it, and that it is really comfy. The kids and I went to a swimming play date this morning that was a lot of fun. I am so ready to start Aiden's swimming lessons next week. I think he is going to have a lot of fun!
The kids caught the ice cream man, for the first time since we moved her OVER a year ago! I had to stick them in the bath when they finished. Of course Aiden got the Spiderman pop, and Ryann picked the Power Puff girl. It was so cute; this was Aiden's first experience with the yummy goodness the ice cream truck brings.
We are pretty laid back this weekend, nothing planed till Sunday; when we'll watch Ashelynn at her first comp. I am SO EXCITED!!! She makes me cry, or at least tear up every time I watch her.
Monday is Ryann's first day of kindergarten! Her mommy is very impressed with the school and her teacher. More importantly, Ryann is super excited to start!!! I still can't believe she is this big already; it seemed to happen over night!!!
We hope you all have an amazing weekend!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
When the circus comes to town.....
Daddy's home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We missed him so much this past week!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aiden, Kay and I went to the circus for our third year. It was so much fun. Ringling has made so many changes. We were thrilled! It is no longer a three ring circus; I swear you couldn't have gotten a bad seat. Ours were perfect, second row. Aiden sat amazed, well except when he was dancing his little heart out. He had cotton candy for the first time. He wasn't sure what to think about it at first, but soon realized how wonderful that stuff is! I added the pictures to our albums.
It's a week into potty training boot camp, and Aiden is doing great! He has had a few accident free days. He has also kept his diaper dry the past two days during nap. And he woke up with a dry one this morning!!! We are so proud of our little man. He will start swimming lessons next week. We are really excited about that!
Ryann is at her mommy's. She'll be back home with us Friday. We are so excited!!! We miss our little girl too much! She'll return to a surprise in her bedroom. Since she is staring Kindergarten on the 27, we thought it was a good time for a new big girl bed. Isn't it crazy that she is big enough for all these changes??
I guess that's it for now, we hope you are all doing wonderfully. Check out the new pix when you get the chance.
Lots of love!!
Aiden, Kay and I went to the circus for our third year. It was so much fun. Ringling has made so many changes. We were thrilled! It is no longer a three ring circus; I swear you couldn't have gotten a bad seat. Ours were perfect, second row. Aiden sat amazed, well except when he was dancing his little heart out. He had cotton candy for the first time. He wasn't sure what to think about it at first, but soon realized how wonderful that stuff is! I added the pictures to our albums.
It's a week into potty training boot camp, and Aiden is doing great! He has had a few accident free days. He has also kept his diaper dry the past two days during nap. And he woke up with a dry one this morning!!! We are so proud of our little man. He will start swimming lessons next week. We are really excited about that!
Ryann is at her mommy's. She'll be back home with us Friday. We are so excited!!! We miss our little girl too much! She'll return to a surprise in her bedroom. Since she is staring Kindergarten on the 27, we thought it was a good time for a new big girl bed. Isn't it crazy that she is big enough for all these changes??
I guess that's it for now, we hope you are all doing wonderfully. Check out the new pix when you get the chance.
Lots of love!!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Ashelynn's Level Five Schedule
I just got word that Ashelynn’s first meet is actually going to be on Sunday, August 26th at 9:00 a.m. (instead of Saturday). Also, here is the rest of the schedule (specific date/times will be sent out closer to meet date):
Sep 15-16 Lone Star in Ft Worth L 4,5,6
Sep 29-30 TWU in Denton L 4,5,6
Oct 20-21 FEW in Hurst L 5 District Meet
Nov 10-11 Classic in Bedford L 5 District Meet
Dec 1-2 in Mesquite L 5 North State Meet (must qualify)
Sep 15-16 Lone Star in Ft Worth L 4,5,6
Sep 29-30 TWU in Denton L 4,5,6
Oct 20-21 FEW in Hurst L 5 District Meet
Nov 10-11 Classic in Bedford L 5 District Meet
Dec 1-2 in Mesquite L 5 North State Meet (must qualify)
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Ashelynn's FIRST Level FIVE meet!!!!!!
This is a copy of the email Jennifer sent out. If you would like Jenn's contact info please let me know. Also, if you would like to go; but don't want to drive let me know - we might be able to car pool.
Well, our little athlete has surpassed all the coaches' expectations and will be competing in the first level 5 gymnastics competition of the season after all! Originally, we didn't expect her to compete until the spring, because typically new level 5's take at least a semester just to master the skills and learn the routines. But then a few weeks ago, her coach said that Ashelynn was making such awesome progress that she would probably get to compete in maybe the last half of> the fall season. To my surprise, I received an e-mail from the coach today saying that she> is ready to compete in the first meet, which is August 25 in Plano. I don't have times yet, but will let you know as soon as I do.
I'm so proud of her because the coach said that very few girls make such progress so quickly and it's almost unheard of to be> ready for competition so soon after moving up levels. YAY ASHELYNN!!
Anyway - as usual, Ashelynn would love to see all her supporters in the stands, so let me know if you can make it. I'll send out the times as soon as I get them.
Well, our little athlete has surpassed all the coaches' expectations and will be competing in the first level 5 gymnastics competition of the season after all! Originally, we didn't expect her to compete until the spring, because typically new level 5's take at least a semester just to master the skills and learn the routines. But then a few weeks ago, her coach said that Ashelynn was making such awesome progress that she would probably get to compete in maybe the last half of> the fall season. To my surprise, I received an e-mail from the coach today saying that she> is ready to compete in the first meet, which is August 25 in Plano. I don't have times yet, but will let you know as soon as I do.
I'm so proud of her because the coach said that very few girls make such progress so quickly and it's almost unheard of to be> ready for competition so soon after moving up levels. YAY ASHELYNN!!
Anyway - as usual, Ashelynn would love to see all her supporters in the stands, so let me know if you can make it. I'll send out the times as soon as I get them.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Warp Speed
We haven't slowed down yet! I forgot to add to my last post; Adam finished up the summer session with that A average still intact. Are you surprised, 'cause I'm not!
This past week seemed to fly by. With Ryann soon to return to her mommy, we just tried to have as much fun as possible. We went to the zoo, the carnival, swimming, skating.... you name it - we probably did it.
Yesterday was Ryann's last soccer game. We were all sad to see the season end, and Ryann to return home. Before the game we all met up for lunch at Double Dave's, followed by a small get together at our house, then we all headed to the game. Ryann played really well! She seemed so much more focused then she was at her passed two games.
I'm hoping things will slow down this next week. Adam is leaving in a few hours for a week. He'll be in Atlanta for work. It'll just be Aiden and mommy; we plan on hitting that potty training stuff pretty hard. It's been a challenge, when Ryann is here Aiden refuses to use the potty - he cries if you ask him to. When she is gone, he asks to wear big boy underwear. Ryann won't be back for two weeks, I'm hoping that is enough time for him to get settled into a "potty routine".
Anyways, that's us in a nutshell for now. We hope you are all doing wonderful! Check out all the new pictures when you get a chance! If you do get the chance to look at them, please know that Ryann and Aiden had water poured on their heads at the zoo - that isn't all sweat!
This past week seemed to fly by. With Ryann soon to return to her mommy, we just tried to have as much fun as possible. We went to the zoo, the carnival, swimming, skating.... you name it - we probably did it.
Yesterday was Ryann's last soccer game. We were all sad to see the season end, and Ryann to return home. Before the game we all met up for lunch at Double Dave's, followed by a small get together at our house, then we all headed to the game. Ryann played really well! She seemed so much more focused then she was at her passed two games.
I'm hoping things will slow down this next week. Adam is leaving in a few hours for a week. He'll be in Atlanta for work. It'll just be Aiden and mommy; we plan on hitting that potty training stuff pretty hard. It's been a challenge, when Ryann is here Aiden refuses to use the potty - he cries if you ask him to. When she is gone, he asks to wear big boy underwear. Ryann won't be back for two weeks, I'm hoping that is enough time for him to get settled into a "potty routine".
Anyways, that's us in a nutshell for now. We hope you are all doing wonderful! Check out all the new pictures when you get a chance! If you do get the chance to look at them, please know that Ryann and Aiden had water poured on their heads at the zoo - that isn't all sweat!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Busy busy!
I don't think I've ever gone this "long" with out an update on here before. It hasn’t' been because there are no updates, but rather we've been far to busy to post. I don't even know where to start!
I guess biggest news first, Uncle Brent graduated!!!!!! It's a few days later, and we can officially call him Coach Nabors. How cool is that?!! Brent will be teaching ninth grade English and coaching soccer. Can you think of a better job for him? We are all so proud of Brent!
Aiden officially moved up to the level one class at gymnastics tonight. He did pretty well, better than I expected. This was his first class with his new coach(s) and Gamma and GG came to watch. I think he was a tiny bit preoccupied with that during parts of the class. Over all though he did very well.
As I said before, we've been busy. Ryann's had soccer games the past two Sundays. She is doing great. Still a little afraid of the bigger girls, but doing good; and most important having a wonderful time! We took the kids skating earlier this week. That was fun. Ryann got some inline skates for her birthday and couldn't wait to learn to use them. I don't have any pictures, but after a half hour or so she was doing it all by herself!!!! She and Aiden had so much fun; I think we'll try to go back later this week. Monday we went back to the water park. It was a blast! This time Carson and Cambree joined us. Adam was glade to have someone to ride all the big rides with, and Ryann was tickled pink to have a girl "her size" to ride with. Aiden was just happy to be in the sun and water! Adam and I are also in the middle of painting the house. I've decided I hate painting. I'll be so happy when we are finished! It looks great, but I'll be thrilled if I never see another gallon of paint, brushes, tape - you get my point!
Ryann's last soccer game is Saturday at three. We are still trying to get things worked out so we can have some type of celebration for her before/after the game. I'll email with details as soon as we get that figured out.
I FINALLY got all of July's pictures up. I really slacked off in the picture taking area the last few months. I'll try to do better! You'll also notice the link for Ryann's photos. Ryann got her first digital camera for her birthday, and this is where I'll store all of the pictures she takes. You can now see the world through Ryann's eyes. I don't think I like that camera much, I swear I look 15lbs heavier in the pictures. I should have some to add tomorrow. The kids are staying the night with Gamma and Papa, and they are going to the aquarium; Ryann was sure to grab her camera.
I guess that's it for now. We hope you are all doing great!
I guess biggest news first, Uncle Brent graduated!!!!!! It's a few days later, and we can officially call him Coach Nabors. How cool is that?!! Brent will be teaching ninth grade English and coaching soccer. Can you think of a better job for him? We are all so proud of Brent!
Aiden officially moved up to the level one class at gymnastics tonight. He did pretty well, better than I expected. This was his first class with his new coach(s) and Gamma and GG came to watch. I think he was a tiny bit preoccupied with that during parts of the class. Over all though he did very well.
As I said before, we've been busy. Ryann's had soccer games the past two Sundays. She is doing great. Still a little afraid of the bigger girls, but doing good; and most important having a wonderful time! We took the kids skating earlier this week. That was fun. Ryann got some inline skates for her birthday and couldn't wait to learn to use them. I don't have any pictures, but after a half hour or so she was doing it all by herself!!!! She and Aiden had so much fun; I think we'll try to go back later this week. Monday we went back to the water park. It was a blast! This time Carson and Cambree joined us. Adam was glade to have someone to ride all the big rides with, and Ryann was tickled pink to have a girl "her size" to ride with. Aiden was just happy to be in the sun and water! Adam and I are also in the middle of painting the house. I've decided I hate painting. I'll be so happy when we are finished! It looks great, but I'll be thrilled if I never see another gallon of paint, brushes, tape - you get my point!
Ryann's last soccer game is Saturday at three. We are still trying to get things worked out so we can have some type of celebration for her before/after the game. I'll email with details as soon as we get that figured out.
I FINALLY got all of July's pictures up. I really slacked off in the picture taking area the last few months. I'll try to do better! You'll also notice the link for Ryann's photos. Ryann got her first digital camera for her birthday, and this is where I'll store all of the pictures she takes. You can now see the world through Ryann's eyes. I don't think I like that camera much, I swear I look 15lbs heavier in the pictures. I should have some to add tomorrow. The kids are staying the night with Gamma and Papa, and they are going to the aquarium; Ryann was sure to grab her camera.
I guess that's it for now. We hope you are all doing great!
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