Sea World

We finally went to Sea World this past July. Yes, it was HOT but it was all worth it because the kids had so much fun. My parents went with us and were good sports as we stood in LONG hot lines and fought the crowds but again I would do it all over again because to the kids it was something they still continue to talk about. Shamu splashed Kenzie during the show and even 4 months later she loves telling us how he splashed her as she is laughing.

The first day we toured the park and saw all the shows and the next day was spent at the water park which was a much cooler day. We are excited to go back one day but it will not be in middle of summer. :)

Ryan's Chuck E Cheese B-day party

Ryan could not wait to celebrate his 5th birthday at one of his very favorite places....Chuck E Cheese. He was counting down the day to be the birthday boy and receive all 100 tokens. He had a blast and keeps saying that he wants EVERY birthday there. We will see what happens next year.

He and his dad got to go in the ticket stand and try to get the most tickets they could

Kenzie had as much fun as Ryan and yells out CHUCK E CHEESE every time we pass the place.

Even daddy had a great time celebrating

Happy 5th Birthday Ryan!!

On this day 5 years ago at 2:59 pm God blessed us with the most adorable little baby boy. I am in awe at the gift we were given and feel honored that God entrusted us with his precious creation. That day we were given someone to hold, someone to comfort, someone to love and someone to call our son.

Ryan we love you more than you will ever know. I look at you and am amazed at the big boy you have become. I am so excited to continue to watch you grow and become the man that God desires you to be. Have a wonderful birthday sweet boy!!

Let's play some FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!

The football season has begun and not just for the Cowboys, but for the 4 to 5 year old Texans!!! Ryan is playing flag football this season and he is loving it. He has learned a lot through the practices and scrimmages so he was ready for the big game this past weekend. The Texans won 21-20. It was so exacting for us all. He now ask me many days if he is going to have a football game that day. He enjoys playing and we love watching him.

They even have cheerleaders that are adorable. They make a sign each game for the boys to run through. So cute!!

Getting the last bit of coaching before the big game

Go #24!!!

I have to admit he is one good looking boy. :)

He does a great job blocking and helping his teammate.

The Best Show On Earth

About a month ago ( I know I am a little behind ) we went to the circus. I still get the same feeling as I did as a kid when I walk in and I love seeing m my kids with the same excitement. Ryan and Kenzie had a great time. Kenzie sat on Scott's lap for 2 hours and laughed, pointed, clapped and was amazed at all that she saw. They were able to pick out one thing and Ryan, of course, got a sword because that is his toy of choice everywhere we go. Kenzie got something with tigers that lights up. It was fun that we got to go and enjoy as a family. What a fun day!!

7 Year Anniversary

August 1st Scott and I celebrated 7 years of marriage. Time flies when you are having fun. This year I surprised Scott and took him to an indoor Rock Climbing place. We had SO much fun. He even commented about how impressed he was with me at how I climbed. This determined girl can climb some mountains. Hahaha well not real ones, but the fake ones were fun. After about an hour and a half we called it quits and headed to our favorite place of all.....Ruth Chris Steak House. We enjoyed a juicy steak and a nice glass of wine. It was a perfect celebration to our wonderful marriage!!!

Amazing Transformation

We have lived in our house for 3 1/2 years and for about that long we have been wanting to do something with the playroom. I never minded the kids getting in there and having fun, but when it was time to clean up it all still looked out of sort. I thought I knew a little bit about how I wanted it to look, but I am a very visual person. I have to see it first then decide whether I like it or not. When you decorating it makes it very hard to not have that "eye" to see how things will eventually come together. BUT I am blessed with WONDERFUL friends who are the opposite of me and have not only the creative gene, but also have this amazing love to "organize" whatever it may be. So this task was right where they love to be.

Misty, Stephanie and I took the kids to a fun place and off we were. The girls took me to Ikea and that is my kind of place. I can see it set out and displayed and then could fall in love with it. After several hours of looking at containers, rugs, fabric, chairs and more we were ready to transform. Another several hours was spent putting all of it together. YIKES we were already tired and the hard part was just beginning. Soon after Steph had to leave and Misty and I had to do "mom" things. Once the kids were in bed we were off to clean out. This is my favorite part. I am anything but a pack rat. I love to get ride of and clean house and that is exactly what we did. Goodwill is going to love it when we come. Finally after 9 hours from start to finish of laughing, frustrations and exhaustion we were DONE and I couldn't be more happy. It is fun and inviting!! It is exactly what I wanted and didn't even know it, but I am glad the girls did. :)

Today Ryan and I were in the kitchen and he runs to the playroom and stands at the door. I asked him what he was doing and he said " I just wanted to look at my new room again. I really like it." And I do too!!! Thanks Misty and Stephanie for working so hard to get us all fixed up!!

The Builders!!

And thanks to my mom who was also there helping us put this together.

Before:

After:

These hand prints are of the haynes and rogers kids and we will continue to fill it up as friends come play. I love that they will have a part in decorating as well.