Callie's Big Day

Well, the first day is over. It started out grand for Callie, too! She actually popped out of bed, which is not usual for her. Daddy got her pink donuts (strawberry-iced) as is the usual tradition on a special day.

As you can see from the pictures, she was very excited about school! Her teacher, Ms. Fischhaber, was waiting for her. Callie did this day like she does everything else--no looking back, jumping right in. I barely got my hug in before we left! And yes, Mommy did ok, too, though I really do think I will be sad for quite a while!

Tomorrow is Kindergarten!

Well, I am officially sad! My "little" girl starts Kindergarten tomorrow. She is really excited, and actually wanted to go to bed tonight to make tomorrow come soon! Gran Gran called her to wish her good luck, and listening to her hold a regular little conversation, I just couldn't believe it's really that time. I know who will be ok tomorrow, and who won't!! I know she'll do well--we are so proud of her!

Beach Day

We had a fun day at the Galveston beach with Brad, Jenny, Zeke, Kaelyn, and our friends Valerie, Ty, and Reagan. After the beach, the "older" kids and I went to Moody Gardens to the Aquarium.

We wrapped up our vacation with some time spent with dear friends: Josh and Sheridan Leftwich, David Anderson, Stephen Grove, and Chris Kneip, Chris' girlfriend Candy, and Kathryn Jaks. The kids all had a blast together, as usual. Callie loved riding the tube behind the jetski, and Jack loved the jetski--as long as it was still and anchored! The deer came up and ate out of the kid's hands--that was neat. Uncle Chris doesn't get down here too often, so we enjoyed visiting with him.

Jack's favorite song is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", and I finally captured him singing it. Be sure and turn up your sound because he gets a little quieter towards the end.

More Cousin Fun

We are still having such a fun time with our cousins in Kerrville. Yesterday, we went to the river and went kayaking and swimming--we had a blast! Zeke and Kaelyn are here too while Mommy and Daddy are in Germany. It's really cute to watch all the little ones play together.

Sleeping Sportsman

Jack loves this Astros hat that used to be Zeke's. He even sleeps in it most nights! I just thought that was too cute.

Vacation with Cousins

While Bryan is in Germany, the kiddos and I are spending time around Texas, but the for the first several days we are in Kerrville with all the cousins. The kids are having a blast (and me, too!). Zeke and Kaelyn showed up today, so there will be more pics of them to follow. It's especially cute to watch Jack, because he thinks he is just as big as "the big boys"!

Cowgirl Callie

Callie received money towards horseback riding lessons for her birthday--and she had her first lesson last week. She loved it!! She did really well, too. Her horse's name was Poco.