Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

So this past weekend we packed up on Saturday morning, and headed to the Houston livestock show and Rodeo. The kids loved seeing all of the animals and riding on the "Little Tracktor!" Reece was all set to even take a ride on a pony... But as I was putting her on the horse she decided that was not suck a good idea... She did like the bunnies though. 

Here is Avery practicing driving the tractor so that he can help Pappa A when he gets a little older. 

Reece decided that she wanted to practice  driving as well!  

Avery was a little upset that he didn't get to go into the petting Zoo, but we assured him that he would get to go in next year.

Finally, we had to end the day with a big hot dog for Reece. Both of the kids had a blast seeing all of the animals and Reece really liked the baby pigs. We told her she needed to tell Pappa A and Bibi to get one for the Lake House! 

Sleeping Babies

As a mommy I find that some of the greatest (and easiest) times to take pictures of my sweet little ones are when they are sleeping . So I decided to share some of my favorite sleeping pictures of my babies! You will notice I don't have many of Reece, because as they get older that don't stay still long enough to fall asleep! 

Weekend Fun

This past weekend we were able to have a play date with cousin Ella Faith. The kids had a great time dragging every toys out of all toy boxes and put them in a pile in the living room. 

After the play date we took a trip to the grocery store and for a about 3 minutes they loved sitting next to eachother... That didn't last very long! 

Finally, this past Friday we celebrated Texas Day. Reece looked so cute in her pink sparky leapard boots!!!  I hope everyone had as much fun as we did this weekend! 😃

8 Months-- 9 Months-- Updates--

I know that we have been super busy over the last two months... And the blog hasn't been updated for a while. I would love to update you all on everything, but I'm sure I will miss something...

1) Avery is now 9 1/2 months old

2) Avery has one tooth

3) Avery says Beaux-Beaux, mama, dada & ByeBye

4) Avery waves ByeBye while saying ByeBye 

5) Reece can count to 20

6) Reece's teacher has told us she is the most articulate kid in the class

7) Reece is now potty trained (almost at night as well)

8) Ryan has started a new job

9) Ryan has started his second semester at U of H Downtown

10) Avery crawls all over the place at a Very rapid pace

11) Avery likes to cruise along furniture and toys

12) Alisha's company sold her property, and she is now working for a new company at the same apartment complex

Christmas 2013

7 Months Old

I might be a few weeks late... But my big boy is 7 months old! Well actually he is 7 and a half months old! He is pushing 22lbs, and officially crawling. As you can see from the picture below Avery is the Happiest baby alive! 

Tis better to give than too Receive

As the Christmas season was approaching this year it was very important to Ryan and I to teach Reece and Avery the true meaning of Christmas... Which is selfless giving! Reece was able to collect toys and gifts from several of our friends and family for her teacher, whose husband passed away right before Thanksgiving. She is now a single mom of 3 small children. It was so amazing to see how excited Reece was to show love (and presents) with Mrs. Karess! We hope to be able to instill this value in both of children.