Law, Medicine, and Child Psychology

Monday, June 20, 2011

Field Day

Callie's Field Day was so much fun!! Thanks to Grammy's Babysitting services, I was able to go and be with her for the whole day--relays, hula-hooping, basketball, tower-building, softball throwing--and so much more! I love to watch her have fun with her friends, and have fun with each activity. She LOVES stuff like that, and just basically giggles throughout everything. What a happy child. However, I'm not too sure about her hurdle form!!!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Sullivan Visit

Yea! Brady, Jenny, Zekie, Kae Kae and Chloe came to visit us recently, and it was so much fun!! While I am sooo happy for Jen (and Brady), I do miss my friend way over there in San Antonio! The kids were super excited to see each other, too. We are enjoying getting to know Brady and Chloe more and more!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Easter Sunday

Easter morning started off with a visit from the Easter bunny, then we went to church in Baytown for Easter, with Grammy and Papa, and Scott, Alli, and Leo. We haven't been back to church there in quite a while, since moving "so far away"! The kiddos, including Leo, all looked so sweet in their Easter attire. We got some photos before everyone scattered, then it was on to Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny cake! Papa got out the swing for the big tree, and even he took a turn! Mae does NOT like to swing, and Leo isn't quite ready for it, but Callie and Jack sure had fun!

Easter in Caldwell

We spent some of Easter weekend in Caldwell, a tradition several years running, now. The kids enjoyed fishing (although the water's so low the fishing wasn't productive!), riding the gator and 4-wheeler, watching the cows, eating yummy burgers, and just generally running free in the country! Scott, Alli, and Baby Yo (as Mae calls Leo) were all there, too. We ended the day with confetti eggs--fun!

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!