A few pictures...

We had some pictures done a few weeks ago of the kids. I am happy with how they turned out. Just posting a few of my favorites, trying to decide on one for our Christmas card. There's a cute one of the two of them I'll probably use, so I won't post just yet. :)

We are enjoying "fall," if you can call it that yet. I feel like fall doesn't officially start here until November. However, we have enjoyed getting out on some of the cooler days. We went to a local pumpkin patch, and the Dallas Arboretum where the kids had so much fun seeing and playing in all the pumpkins. We had Avery's Halloween party today, a friends costume party Saturday, and trick or treating with all our neighbors Sunday night. Avery is dressing up as Bell and Drew will be superman.

Happy Fall!

Sooo behind...

Since I am so behind, here is a quick run through of our last month.

** School started in September for the kids. Avery is going 2 days/week to Preschool, and Drew goes 1 day/week to Mother's Day Out. I am enjoying my 1 day/week to myself! Avery is loving school this year. 2 of her good friends are in her class so that helps a lot. Drew is still slowly adjusting to me leaving him. However, his teachers tell me he's doing good.
** Drew turned 18 months on September 26th! He was 27 lbs, 4 oz and 34 1/2 inches tall. I think they said around 90th percentile for weight and somewhere around that for height. Big boy! He's talking a little more, but not too much. He has had several ear infections the past few months. We've been told we're close to being referred to an ENT. :( Poor little guy.
** We just got back from a vacation to Florida with Philip's family. One of his cousins got married in Pensacola. We decided to fly with the kiddos, so happy we did! We stayed in a house on the beach with my in laws, and Philip's brothers family. It was beautiful and we had so much fun. I think Drew was the only one ready to come home. He was missing his toys and bed! I am waiting on my mother in law to send me pictures. Our camera apparently fell out of our bag in the car and never made it on the airplane with us, so I didn't get ANY pictures. :( Will post when I have some.
** Today we took the kids to the pumpkin patch at Owen's Farm here in Richardson. They had so much fun.

4 years ago...

Avery Catherine came into our lives and blessed us in more ways than we could have ever imagined.

4 weeks old... such a SWEET and EASY baby!


4 months, still such a sweet girl! Your active side started to shine as you began what Jojo liked to call your, "baby aerobics." You would lay on your mat and kick and kick. When you started rolling over you would roll all over the room. :)

4 years! Full of energy and emotion. You're sweet, sensitive, loving... and a few characteristics you inherited from your mommy we won't go into. ;)

You always make us laugh with your silly, playful nature. (something else you inherited from mommy :)

You are the most loving big sister to your brother. You have been telling us lately that you want 2 babies, Drew and a baby girl, and to name her Caroline and give her blue hair-- interesting.

You are daddy's little princess and the "light of my life."

We love you SOOO much sweet girl!

Avery's 4th Birthday Party

Happy 4th Birthday Avery!

We celebrated Avery's birthday this past Saturday with friends at Canyon Creek Gymnastics and Tumbling. They all had so much fun. Thank you friends for celebrating with us!!

8 years!

Yesterday Philip and I celebrated 8 years of marriage. I feel so blessed to have a husband who loves me so dearly, & who is my best friend. He's also the best daddy!

Although our plans for the afternoon (to relax at canyon creek country club poolside, drinking margaritas) fell through, we still enjoyed our time together over dinner. It's always nice to have a few hours alone to just sit and talk without the distraction of the kids or tv.

Philip gave me these beautiful flowers along with the sweetest card, which he made.

This is the most recent picture of the two of us from my friend Amanda's wedding.

July 4th... trying to catch up

I think I forgot to post some pictures from the 4th of July weekend. We got to spend some time with our families in Austin over the 4th. My sister just had another baby boy, so we got to meet him. Avery was thrilled to hold a baby. I think she held him more than I did.

July

July seemed to fly by. I'm kinda hoping August does too because it's just too hot!! Not much is new around here. We are feeling like much of our summer activities are over and we're getting a little bored. Drew is still taking 2 naps a day which makes it a little difficult to get out much. The best time for us being in the heat of the day, no fun! I'm just not ready to wean him off that morning nap. I feel he still needs it too. He has been our power napper baby, napping 1 1/2-2 hrs for each nap, with me occasionally waking him if it's been 2 hrs. I feel I need that time too! I have time to get things done around the house and do some art, puzzels, or pretend play with Avery.

The kids...

Avery will be 4 in a month! Bittersweet. I always feel that way with each birthday. I look back at pictures of her and get sad at how old she is now. I love that girl. I've always been told how fast the early years go, and am amazed at how fast they really do. She keeps us laughing and is her little brothers hero. He literally is always 2 steps behind her. She's great with him and has so much love for him.

Drew is 16 months, but thinks he's more like 2. He's constantly moving and keeping me on my toes. He's a sweet little guy, but oh so full of energy. He climbs on everything so right now we don't have kitchen chairs, a coffee table, or stools to the island. He still "needs" his bottle. I know I need to get rid of it, but it makes my life easier. :) He's beginning to say more words (like- go, hot, car, more, squirrel ("curl") ball, sissy (dissy) and Averys name- but he says- anay, it's really cute) If you say the word outside he runs to the backdoor, walk- he runs to the front door.
Love these 2!!

I have a few pictures to post from my good friend Amanda's wedding. It's rare that we get many pics of us dressed up. I was a bridesmaid and Avery was the flower girl.