A treat for you!

Make a Smilebox recipe

Okay, It's been a while!

I don't have many new pics of anyone right now because I am on semi-bedrest and can't really get around like I used to. I am a big ol' gal now and still growing! The baby is scheduled to come via c-sec on the 22nd of January and then things will return to normal!! Stay tuned!

Here's a few of my sweet nieces:

Costume Party!!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Sweet family!

I got to take some pictures of this sweet family on Wednesday! We had so much fun trying to make Kate smile. And I think we all got a work out! Including Nana( I think that is what she is called)!! Thank you Nana for bring your dancing chicken!!Here are a few:

Our Little Buckaroo!

Yee-Haw!

It's Fall Y'all

We visited a pumpkin patch on Saturday with Jackson's friends. Much to my disappointment,
( 'cause I wanted some pictures!!) he was totally disinterested in the pumpkins. He wanted to color and play in the sandbox instead. BOO-hoo-hoo for me! He is definitely becoming more independent!! Here are the only shots I was able to get:(
Joey was great at posing with the pumpkins!! Way to go Joe!



A pumpkin seed!
We went to a pumpkin carving party and Jackson found these teeth. He calls them dinosaur teeth! RROARRR!

Lexie and little Tripp

I stopped by to take a few pictures of Lizzie and Randall's new little guy and his big sister yesterday. They are super adorable! I just love new babies and all the wrinkles, wiggly legs, and itty- bitty toes. Here are a few:)

Caden

This morning I got to take pictures of my little friend Caden. I cannot believe how tall and grown up he is getting. Thank you Caden for spending the morning with me!! I had so much fun!!

You can't keep this Jack in a box!!

Here's a peek:) We had a great time!!

Hello Dolly....

We took a trip down to South Padre in July. It was a quick trip because we had to evacuate the island due to a hurricane (Dolly) coming our way. BUMMMER!! I was really bummed that I did not get all the shots I wanted to take of Jackson's first beach experience:( We really only got about 1 1/2 days to enjoy it. Jackson loved the sand and liked to water in the pm when it was a bit warmer. Here are a few pics( I only took my camera down right before we had to skedaddle).

new happenings!

We have been going through many changes over the last couple of months and things have been pretty hectic around here (and there, and everywhere:) . Things have settled down and here is a little update:

We sold our Townhouse!! HOORAY!
We bought a new house and moved!! HOORAY!! HOORAY!!
We found out we are having another BABY!! HOORAY!! HOORAY!! HOORAY!!
Due in February so Jackson and the new baby will be almost exactly 2 years apart. I am about 15 weeks right now and finally getting through with "morning, noon, and night sickness." This is sickest I have ever been in my life!! Thank the GOOD LORD !!( I have been begging Him to end this part!!) We are super excited and will share news as we get it. We should find out what we are having in September. :) Pink or blue? What do you think?

a weekday visit

Jackson and I hopped in the car on Thursday to catch a couple of hours of quality time with my sweet friend Paige. We got to sit, talk, and have lunch while Jackson took a nap. It was so nice to catch up in person. We went to high school together and I have never known a more caring, talented, and genuine person than Paige. I am so glad we are friends:) I am also glad I got to see her! I feel privileged! She lives in San Diego now and my California girl is so busy when she comes to Texas (usually for business, but the girl has so many friends she is zooming all over the state to see them all)!! Thank you Paige for stopping by Panna Maria on your Texas tour this time! Here are some shots from our brief visit. Jackson was taking a nap most of the time so we only managed to get a few shots before she had to leave. And of course there are a ton of Jackson and his grandparents.
Jackson and Paige rollin' around... So sweet!

Splash...splash...splash!

Jackson wanted to drive Papa's GTO. He says 'ca' and sounds like he's from New England:)
Can you believe this??? This hot in early May. It's going to be a sizzlin' summer!


Papa took us to feed the cows after dinner . Jackson likes to look and moo back at them but is not really sure about getting too close yet.






They thought it was great when Jackson grabbed the keys and wanted to 'go, go, go!'

He sure loves riding and looking at tractors with Papa!!


Thanks Mom and Dad for spending time with us! We had a fantastic time with you!! And thank you Paige for going a little out of your way to see us!! We miss you! Move back to Texas soon!