vacation top ten

We are back after our family vacation! What a great two weeks of being together.
Here's our top ten:
1. Flying to San Antonio was exciting for all. Jack and Josie have flown as babies but don't remember it. Kate looked so big sitting in her own seat with a seatbelt. We got lots of stares in the airports, especially going through security! Lots of shoes to take on and off, stroller to fold, backpacks, etc. It wore me out but the kids loved every minute of it. Thanks to Sam and Shannon for doing this for us - we are now spoiled and will dread the 5 hour drive!

2. Time at the lake house with all the Davis cousins was amazing. Jack and Josie were giddy to be around their big cousins. They swam in the pool, rode on jet skis, and played games. Here are all eleven cousins!

3. It was great introducing Sam to our Davis family. He was so sweet during the trip and had lots of smiles and coos for everyone.

4. We tried out the Sea World water park to cool off one afternoon with Connor!

5. We love Sea World and this was no exception. I especially enjoyed this visit because we were able to let Sam and Kate play with a sitter and just take the "big kids." Jack's favorite thing was the Shamu roller coaster and Josie was happy to see the dolphins even though we didn't get to feed them this time.

6. This trip was huge for J and J's swimming! They turned into fish right before our eyes. They swam at Uncle Josh's house, the Spectrum pool with all the cousins, and at the lake house. We are so proud of them and how confident they are becoming in the water.

7. We threw a party for my parent's 60th birthdays in Clifton. What a special time! I hope I look this good at 60.

8. This was a sweet moment between Doc and Kate. The cake was delicious!

9. So many friends and family came to the party to honor my parents. Over 70 people were there to wish them a happy 60th.

10. Will, Jack and Josie drove to Alexandria to visit Pops and Mimi. They had a blast swimming, going to the zoo and children's museum, and eating Mimi's cooking. They came home with lots of stories and fun memories. The littles and I stayed at the farm for a few days, relaxing and being with Doc and Mam.

three months for bubba boy

Dear Sam,
At three months you are my little buddy. You smile and coo, especially in the early morning. We all adore you and your content disposition. You are flexible which is helpful as we are trying to get out more and more on playdates and adventures. You sleep at the end of each eating/waketime cycle. You have stretched your nighttime sleeping to 7 hours. I can function on that, so thank you. You smile with your whole face - including those big blue eyes and handsome dimples!
You don't mind tummy time, and have begun rolling to your back. It surprises and scares you every time! You still have little hair but what you have is blonde. You nurse 6 times a day and are eating very well. You can fall asleep on your own but I like to rock you until you get a little sleepy. You enjoy this cuddle time and I want to hold onto it...my last baby.
You smile when I swaddle you because you know it's time to sleep. You are cute beyond words, and bring me more joy than you'll ever know. You are everyone's bubba boy, and we can't imagine life without you.
Love,
Mama

espn junkie

When Jack was a baby, Will would watch ESPN SportsCenter with him daily...you know, during the middle-of-the-night burping parties and such. It became a sort of ritual..the two of them watching the latest and greatest sports updates. Fast forward five years, and my son is now asking to watch SportsCenter daily. I even heard myself say yesterday, "If you obey, you may watch some extra sports news on ESPN!"
He has really become quite the Texas Rangers fan, but a lot of their games are on late at night, past his bedtime. So, we tape the games, and when he wakes in the morning, he watches the whole game. I am amazed honestly. While his sisters watch Playhouse Disney or PBS, he chooses to watch sports. And he doesn't just watch it. He acts out almost every play. He wears his cap, glove, and has his bat and ball close at hand. He sets up bases and runs when the players do. He runs into the kitchen where I am preparing or cleaning up breakfast to give me score reports. Basically, he is a walking, talking SportsCenter!

free fun

We have been having lots of fun in the water this summer. One of our fave places so far has been the splash park at the Cedar Hill shopping center. We had a picnic and splashed around with friends yesterday evening. The kids were squealing, chasing each other and getting us wet! Free summer fun - can't beat it.

wordless wednesday

LIFE IS GOOD.