Buster and karens

The Sunday after school got out, we did our semi-usual Sunday night dinner out at Buster and Karen's. Once again, we all had a blast...especially the kids!





Thanks for always welcoming us to your house. We love yall!

Last Day of School

May 27th, 2010 was the last day of school for the kids. Rylee finished 2nd Grade and Cutter completed his 3 year old class!


Look how much they've grown since the first day of school! My babies are growing up so fast, right before my very eyes!

Happy 56 Years to My Mommy

June 4th, 2010 marked the seventh year my mom has been my angel! Seven years seems like an eternity, but then I can vividly recall moments like it was yesterday! To this moment, not a day goes by that I don't think about her. Oh how I wish she were here on earth with me. I know that is very selfish of me to say, but it's so hard raising kids without your mother's guidance.

This year like every other, the kids and I went out to visit Oma and bring her new flowers. The kids are not scared to go visit her. They sing and dance for her. They sit on her lap and show them all their new tricks. I love that enjoy sharing those things with her. She probably doesn't like me bringing them to her tombstone because she was never fond of them. I can remember doing genealogy work with my dad, and times that mom would sit in the car and wait for us to find what we were looking for at some random cemetery. However, I want my kids to know that she is there to listen if they ever need anything. If that's the quiet place they need, I want them to feel comfortable there.

Mom, I love you all the way around the world!

2nd Grade Field Day

May 20th, the 2nd Graders at Wylie Elementary had their field day competition. Rylee asked if I would go and cheer on her class. I really enjoyed it, and am so thankful that she invites me to her school events!



Tug of War
G-Force WON!

Paige and Rylee

Each child got to pick two individual events to represent their class. Rylee chose the relay and egg toss. Here she is about to start the first leg of the relay. Her team came in a very close
second place!

Look at the determination in her face! Way to run Roo!


Lane, Someone, Hannah, Rylee, Sadie and Paige

Rylee and Paige in the egg toss.

Paige, Cason and Rylee

Lane, Alex and Cason

The Dreaded Bulkhead

May 21st-23rd, the kids and I drove down to New Braunfels to help my aunt and uncle, Deborah and James, with their bulk head problem. The continual waves from the river, over time, erode the ground causing holes in the yard. My aunt always says, "It's feast or famine over here, either they all come, or no one does." We had a full house that weekend! Originally we were the only ones coming. Then my dad planned the trip into his schedule. Ryan and his girl friend Kristen came down. Damian and Laura thankfully brought the kids over from Cedar Park. We all worked our little tails off, and in the end, accomplished our goal!

Cutter and PaPaw

Cutter, Nonnie and Rosie

I forgot to pack my tennis shoes and these are the sexy shoes I borrowed!

Our make shift ladder since we had to detach the original one in order to fix the bulkhead.

Kristen, a woman from my own heart...she knows how to use a SAW!!!

I had met Kristen a few times before in Abilene, but never really had to opportunity to hang out and visit. Of all places to finally get the chance, she comes down with Ryan to help work! She jumped right in without skipping a beat! We could not have done what we did without her help! Thank you so much Kristen! I really appreciate all the help, and more importantly the time we got to spend together, family fun!

Rylee jumping in the river!

Rylee and Bella

Cutter, Colton and Ryder

Kristen, James, Ryan and I

The finished product!
Between the six of us, we hammered each of these 2x4s into the lake about 2 feet! Talk about a workout!

All the kids in the hot tub...that includes Ryan!

Cousins
?, Georgia, Rylee, Bella
Cutter, Ryder and Colton

PaPaw, Dad
Roo and Cut

James and Dad (brothers)

Here's the kids on home...the way conked out!

Precious Little Boy

A little less than a week after Payton was born, Brittney got a dreaded phone call that her dad had a heart attack. She quickly called me to see if we could come over and take care of her precious baby boy while she went to the emergency room. Of course, the kids and I jumped in the car and hurried over to their house.

Payton was such a good boy! This was the very first time that someone had watched him without his mommy or daddy being there! I was so honored to be the one! I just hate the circumstances that surrounded it! Steve had emergency surgery, and after several weeks of recovery is doing well!

The best 'buddies' ever!

Sweet Payton and Roo Roo

2nd Grade Awards Assembly

The second to last week of school, Rylee had her 2nd Grade Awards Assembly!

Walking across stage to meet Mrs. Lambert.


Yea! Rylee earned an "A" Honor Roll certificate!

I will say that this year was a lot tougher than last. Rylee worked very hard all year long trying to achieve this award!

Rylee and Hannah

Mommy and Roo!

Rylee, I am extremely proud of you! I love to watch you grow and excel in your life! I cannot believe that time is passing by so quickly. I truly treasure every minute I have with you! Congratulations, and always remember that I love you all the way around the world!