Saturday, September 29, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
The 4th 2007
We've had lots of fun celebrating the 4th of July, and the rain has actually cooperated with all the festivities. Last night, we went to the city park where Coppell had a big event with tents, food, activities for the kids, even a train (my personal favorite). We left before the fireworks so I could get my bath, and we had great view of the fireworks show from our house. I was actually really scared of the popping noises, so Dad took me inside. Maybe I'll like them next year . . .This morning, Mom and her friends left early to decorate the MOMS Club float. I joined them later just before the parade. The float looked great once again, but for the 2nd year in a row, we took the 2nd place ribbon. I've decided the whole thing is rigged, since the Catholic Church took 1st, and it's their parking lot that we use to set up and start the parade--hmmmmmm. Anyway, it was lots of fun and we received many cheers, especially for the bubbles coming out from the back of the float, and for the bottles, pacifiers, diaper and wipes boxes dragging from behind! I rode in Parker's double stroller with him. We just kicked back, enjoying our dum dum pops. This year, I let my friend Sophia wear my Uncle Sam hat, as it doesn't quite fit me anymore! Here are some pics from all the events. Notice the 2 new additions to our crew this year--2 dogs--Kelly maneuvered 2 kids + 2 dogs through the whole parade. She definitely wins the Super Mom award for the event!
Monday, July 02, 2007
June Trip to Missouri
I had tons of fun getting to see my cousins Sarah and Hannah (and Baby JG on the way). Aunt Jen looks great, and we even got to talk to Uncle Jas while we were there. We swam, ate, and played all weekend. Papa and Pat had even gotten a slip n slide that Mom and Dad showed us how to use--they have bruises to prove it! We can't wait until we see each other again--probably to see Baby Boy Arnold! Here are some pics from the weekend.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Busy Weekend
We had a very busy weekend playing and hanging with friends. Saturday was the 2nd annual Fish and Splash Bash in the park behind our house. We had a big pool, a sprinkler "snake", and a slip n slide! Everyone brought a contribution to the picnic, as well as a few fishing poles, and we all had a grand time. After the bash, we hopped in the car and headed to Austin. We got to see Aunt Laura and Uncle Reeve's house for the first time. The have a really nice big backyard, and they've built a cool horse shoe pit. We pitched some shoes and Uncle Reeve grilled some fish and corn for dinner outside Saturday night. Aunt Laura got out all their nice wedding gifts to serve our dinner on, and it was a really enjoyable evening. Sunday morning we headed to South Austin to meet up with Mom and Dad's best friends from their Austin days, the Merheges. We got to meet Ellie for the first time, and Abby and I had lots of fun playing on the playground together. They all seem to be very happy living in New Mexico, and it was great to see them all. Here are some pics of all the activities. I've also included a photo of our park flooding--we've had so much rain! We're sort of happy the park floods, however, because it provides security that it won't be developed any time soon. I'd hate for someone to take over my backyard!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Birthday Chad!
On Saturday the 16th, we went to a crawfish boil with some of Daddy's coworkers. We had lots of fun swimming and eating. Dad and his buddies cooked the crawfish, along with potatoes, corn, sausage, and onions in a huge pot outside. I had fun watching the live crawlers in the bucket before they were dropped into the boiling pot! What Dad didn't know was that Mom and I had a surprise birthday cake for him. We all sang Happy Birthday, and I blew out the candles. The cake had a golfcart on it, and Dad was driving the cart. We told him that was him playing in the US Open. Luckily, Dad's friends didn't throw him in the pool as they had promised. It was a fun day for all.
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