Wednesday, August 24, 2011

I have to....

BRAG!!!

What a great day!!


First day of MDO was today.


Last year...

Today...


(notice how much taller he is, pic taken in same spot both years)

I talked it up like no other. We talked about how I was going to leave and come back later. We talked about all the fun things he was going to do and all his friends that were going to be there. Went over using the bathroom and telling the teacher when he needed to go. I was pretty confident!

Of course I was ready the night before


And the morning went great!


I asked him what he wanted to wear on his first day of school and he said "Cowboys!"

Sage and Colt ran in the room together and started playing right away! Colt has had some trouble being dropped off in the past, but he did GREAT! So proud of both of them!


No tears as we were leaving...


Sage didn't even say goodbye, too busy playing!


The teachers said he did a great job today! Did NOT have an accident once! She said he went to use the bathroom A ALOT all day long! HEHE! My fault but better than the alternative! They forgot to put a pull up on him while napping and he still didn't have an accident!


Of course, when I went to get him I was a little early and noticed that Sage, Colt, and Luke were not sleeping. Up playing. Happy though, so thats ok with me! They said he did sleep for a bit.


I am SO proud of him! What a big boy!!





Playing with his new toy for doing so well today!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

SO READY!!

MOTHER'S DAY OUT STARTS TOMORROW!


WE ARE READY!

(WELL AT LEAST I AM)

BATHED

CLEANED HOUSE


GOT A HAIR CUT


MET THE TEACHER AND SAW ALL HIS FRIENDS IN HIS CLASS!! SAGE AND COLT LOOK LIKE THEY ARE UP TO SOMETHING...GOOD LUCK TEACHERS!
SAGE HAS FOUR FRIENDS IN HIS CLASS- COLT, LIA, EMILY, AND LUKE. I KNOW HE WILL MAKE MANY MORE FRIENDS. WE WILL SEE HOW THE FIRST DAY GOES TOMORROW...

Sunday, August 21, 2011

A Weekend in pictures

Friday night


Saturday


Sunday


Hope you had a good weekend!

MDO starts on Wednesday for Sage!!!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Welcome Baby Lane!

Ryan, the kids, and I went to meet Lane McGraw today!


He is so tiny, and perfect in every way!


It is so fun to see Sage and Colt together. They are the best of friends. A little loud, but so cute!




the big kids!




And of course Avery just watches her brother the whole time. He loves to make her laugh!




boyfriend and girlfriend



Avery goes for younger boys...Lane goes for chunky girls (its cute when you're 5 months old!)

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Fun at Cal-e-vie and Conroe

Ryan and I had an AMAZING time in California with my brother and Suzanne. Cal-e-vie was exactly what I needed. I have never been so sore in my life, but it was worth it! Work outs all morning starting with a 4 mile hike and ending the day with spa treatments. Two of my favorite things to do! It was nice having time without the kiddos. I think time away makes me a better mother and wife.

The greatest thing about having to leave the kids behind is knowing that they are having TONS of fun with Nana and Grandpa. Ryans Dad took off all week to entertain Sage and Avery with Jean. They had activities planned everyday and the kids never asked about us! (Is that bad?) Of course because of I phones we never went a day without seeing the kids or hearing them! We were to busy to take pictures at Cal-e-vie, but Jean sent us pictures of the kids everyday!

The Aquarium!
Bouncing Bears!

Mini Photo shoot!



SWIMMING




Bowling with Uncle Jacob and Aunt Laurie too!


Avery, always happy with Nana and Grandpa






YUMMY


Decorating cookies!
I can't thank Ryans parents, Jean and Dave, (Nana and Grandpa) enough for taking care of Sage and Avery this past week.
I am so blessed to have the BEST in-laws in the world!!! Love ya'll!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The countdown is over

The kids are in Conroe with Nana and Grandpa,


our bags are packed, and


we are ready to head to the airport in an hour!


We are headed to California to a fitness Spa.


Cal-a-vie here I come!!!


To say Sage has been a handful lately is an understatement. I love both my kiddos so much but I need a vacation!!


This is my second trip to Cal-a-vie. Your day is spent going on hikes and to fitness classes all morning and then get pampered in the spa all afternoon! You tell them ahead of time what calorie diet you want to be on. They plan all your meals and snacks to add up to the correct callorie allotment.


NO THINKING! Just a healthy fun vacation!


I've been waiting to go to Cal-a-vie again since we left three years ago. I can't wait to see what Ryan thinks about it!


Here are the kids already having fun with Nana and Grandpa! Thanks guys! Love you!


Ready to go!
Bowling!




We are flying into LA to meet up with my brother, Brian, and sister in law, Suzanne. I'm excited I get to see my niece and nephew before we go too!


Desmond




and Charlie (Charlotte)




My mom is already there. She is taking care of Desmond and Charlie while we all go.


YAY for Grandparents!!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Bathing Buddies!

First time in the bath together!

She's thinking...I get to take a bath with Sage?!?!


Sage is thinking...WHAT?!? I can't splash?!


This is SO fun! I'm such a big girl!


Playing with their toys...probably wondering why there is paparazzi in the bathroom


This will cut down on bath time!