Law, Medicine, and Child Psychology

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Research Park

While in College Station, I took the kids to Research Park, a large area close to the campus, to run some energy out. I managed to get some cute pictures in. Our day didn't end too great however, when Jack got stung by a yellow jacket. It could have been worse--there were hundreds of them!

College Station

We left Austin and went to College Station, waiting to go back to Baytown after Ike. Our electricity was still off, and traffic was bad--so much devastation. We stayed with Bobby--I think we took a toil on him! Bryan had to go back and start cleaning up the debris, and his school actually started the Wednesday after Ike. While in College Station, we caught up with Bari, who is a freshman at A&M. She is the daughter of our good friends from New Braunfels--the kids love her!

Hurrication

Well, we ran from Hurricane Ike, and first went to Austin to stay with Alli. While there, we drove to Kerrville one day to be with family, as the Wims had gone there. The cousins have so much fun together! I was also able to catch up with my long-time friend, Tani.

Wims Golf Tournament

Some really great friends of ours and the Wims put together a golf tournament benefitting the Wims. It went sooo well, raising $44,000!!! 2 former Aggie-turned-pro football players made an appearance, which was really neat. Please continue to pray for the Wims and Brad's treatments.

Little Conductor

Jack still loves trains, and this is his "conductor outfit", which unfortunately, closely resembles a dress!!!

Horses, horses, horses

Jay and Jamie are some good friends through school with Bryan, and his parents have 3 horses. They invited us out to their house for a day of horseback riding, swimming, and food--it was so fun! Callie especially enjoyed it, as she is really in to horses right now. We even got Bryan on one!

Caldwell

We spent the day out at Bill and Jane's land in Caldwell. Allison and her boyfriend, Scott, joined us. The kids love running around, getting dirty, and riding the gator.

Day at the Zoo

Even though I have missed Callie being with us, Jack and I have had the chance to have some fun together. He is a great kiddo, crazy, wild, sweet, and mischevious. We went to the Houston Zoo, which he loves! They have a great kid-zone, and we usually end up there after seeing the animals (at least the ones he wants to see!)

Bryan

Bryan graduated from law school in May 2009. He took his Bar Exam ...and passed!!! He has finally started putting all of that studying into practice, and is really enjoying where he works. True to his usual ways, he has succeeded in finding a workplace full of other sports fanatic guys, and is already plugging in to all sorts of fantasy teams, etc...However, I am also very happy to report that there is also a mens' Bible study conducted by his collegues every other week...isn't that incredible?! We are so proud of him and his accomplishments!

Callie

Callie is 8. She is smart, funny, stubborn, and VERY in love with stuffed animals, horses, art, and jokes. She is very meticulous--a definite perfectionist--must have got that from her dad! She likes to play outside, play softball, and collect rocks. She has already had a lot of orthodontic work, and has been very brave through it all, sporting her "Aggie colored" rubber banded braces with pride. She is a good big sister, though Jack doesn't take to her "mothering" very well! She has done super in school, and we are very proud of our firstborn!

Jack

Jack turned 6 in November. He is so adorable--funny, crazy, sweet, lovable, and quite possibly one of the most stubborn, competitive kiddos I've ever met! He is all boy--loves baseball, monster trucks, cars, super hero stuff, and trains. He runs super fast, but often falls, usually hitting his head in yet another place. He is a rule-follower, to a fault, and loves his structured routine. He is also loving, kind, and thoughtful. He loves attention from Callie, but usually goes about getting it by being the typical "pill" little brother. He is so sweet to Macie, and she adores him, and we do, too!

Macie

Macie is such a blessing. She is an odd combination of a fireball, extrememly stubborn, yet sweet, and almost always happy. She is constantly smiling and loves to cuddle. She definitely has Daddy (and Mommy!) wrapped around her sweet little finger. She is friendly to anyone she meets, and so far seems fearless--sometimes a scary combination! She insists on being a "big girl" and the very old age of 3. She loves baby dolls, Jack's cars, running everywhere, and being the center of attention. She runs the show with Callie and Jack--and she knows it! She is so fun, and we love her!