Spring Break

Spring Break for the boys has come and gone. They spent 6 days at their mom's house. They came back to us on Thursday night, but ended up going to spend the night with their cousins that night. My brother Sam and his wife Annette came in town Friday to celebrate their anniversary and to hang out with the rest of us. Saturday we all got together at Bear and Haylee's house and cooked out. All of the guys played basketball and football. After dinner, all but a few of us girls, went and played sand volleyball. Mind you it was about 50 degrees outside and it was freezing. Needless to say, the boys had a blast. They loved playing with the adults and having a 'party' (as they would call it) with the adults. Jason and I both took off Monday to spend with the boys. They had an extra day added to their spring break for bad weather. We took them to the skateboard park in Grapevine Mills Mall. They had a blast.

Updates

I've been slacking in udpating this thing! I promise to do it soon! I don't have any excuses, yet! Life is about to get back to busy as ever! Both boys are back in baseball and Jason's softball (2 times/week) has started back. I've started a running program and hope to run a 5K by early summer. I've got some recent picutres that need to be posted too! I promise I will do it soon!

Colby's Birthday Party

Colby celebrated his birthday w/a skate party. His actual birthday is on the 13th, but we had his party early to accommodate everyone's hectic schedules. He received lots of great presents and said, 'This was the best birthday EVER!' Thank you to everyone who came. Here are a few pics from the party.

Colby & Zach

Colby & Garrett

The cake (no, i didn't make it!)

Colby's new skateboard

Colby in the machine trying to grab money and prizes.

...All the kids...

Aunt Haylee, Colby & Uncle Bear

Colby testing out his new board

Like Father, Like Son

Me....attempting to ride the skateboard!

Mardi Gras 2008

Although today is Fat Tuesday, we won't be celebrating! Perhaps we will celebrate at home! LOL! We went to Shreveport for our annual Mardi Gras trip this past weekend. We left town on Friday and returned on Sunday in time for the Super Bowl. The weather this year was great! Last year it was a bit on the chilly side. This year we had a 65 degree sunny day. We decided this year to donate most of our beads to Aunt Bonnie so she could take them to the elderly at nursing homes. We kept a few 'special' beads and we came home with lots of cups and other goodies. Can't wait until next year!

Tristen - about to eat a smores.

Colby, Meg and Tristen - patiently waiting for the parade to start.

Colby and Me - (love the port-a-potty background!)

Throw me some beads, Mister!

Graphic Designs

Notice my new blog header? It is courtesy of Delovely Designs. Charlotte created it for me, as well as a Bachelorette Party invitation (I'm throwing a B-Party for a friend). She has been so great and easy to work with! Definitely contact her for any graphic design needs you might have!

Busy..busy...busy

The year is already off to a busy, busy start! From birthday parties to baby showers to weddings to baseball tournaments, our calendar is filling up quickly.

Colby has 2 pre-season tournaments that his team is playing in. One is Feb 15- 17 and the other one is Feb 29 - March 2. His team from the fall season is staying together for the most part. They have 8 returning players and are starting practice back up this Saturday. Tristen will go back into the draft due to his team not staying together. Colby's coach called Jason and asked him to be the catcher's coach and will be attending a 2-day coach's clinic in the upcoming weeks.

My brother and his wife are moving here this weekend and so it will be nice to have them right around the corner from us. They'll get a taste of life with kiddos! :) I know Bear is super excited about watching the boys play baseball and practicing with them.

Abby's 4th B-day

Abby (our niece) turned 4 years old on Friday! She had a skating party today and here are a few pictures!