Bailey B Beagle

Last night, Sid, Zo and I went to the park to burn off some energy before we met Aaron for dinner. We got there and the kids began to play when this man came by and he was being closley followed by this little whiny beagle. He seemed almost annoyed by the puppy, who was not leashed, and immediatley a group of kids, mine included, surrounded the pup. The man kept walking, leaving the dog behind. Me and another mom there, hollored to the man, "Sir, your dog!!" "It's not mine, some lady just dropped it off"..................

Long story short, we waited around with this puppy for about 30 minutes, waitng for someone to come along, desperalty shearching for it, but nothing!! Nobody came. We did however meet several other dog owners who walk there dogs there at the park, and they told us horrible stories about how coyotes roam that wooded area at night and how if we don't rescue that little pup, she'll get eaten alive!! What was I to do? We had to take her home. She is adorable! The kids have named her "Bailey B Beagle". We think she is about 2 or 3 months old. Too Cute!

Weak in the knees.

Okay, so, Aaron's birthday isn't for another week, but we did a lil' celebrating this weekend!! Saturday night we went to Aaron's parents. They made this really yummy brisket. I brought the yummy cake!! Nicole's sweet little baby, Madison is growing so much! She is hilarious! She bounces up and down making all these adorable baby girgles!! Lots of 'Dadadadada'! When Nicole walks in the room she starts waving, like 'hey mom!' She's precious! Everyone says she looks just like Nicole did when she was a baby!!

Zoe and McKenzie swam and Sid and I jumped on the trampoline and played 'crack the egg'. While playing 'Crack the egg', this mama discovered she needs to start working out, cause I jumped on the trampoline for just a little bit, and collapsed almost crushing Sid, cause my legs suddenly became like jello!! I am assuming this is due to the lack of muscular endurance in my legs, because, as Aaron tells me, I have a "sedentary" job (definition: Characterized by or requiring much sitting.....how embarrassing) AND being just basically out of shape. Seriously, I collapsed, with rubber legs, unable to jump, and Sid the whole while just thought it was my turn to be the "egg", so he's bouncing me all over the place. All the 'real adults' are watching from the other side of the pool. Great times. But, now I am committed to start working out.

Sunday night, we had my family over to the house! Jennifer, Grandad and Aunt Sandy had not seen the house, so that was exciting for them. This mama grilled hot dogs on Aaron's brand new propane grill, only needing help 2 times. Pretty proud of that. We all visited, went for a walk and looked at wedding photos! It was so much fun having everybody over. One of the most satisfying parts was when everyone decided to have Thanksgiving and Christmas at our house!! (Have I proven myself as a hostess?) I have always wanted to host holidays at my house, and have never been able to with an apartment. (Actually I did Thanksgiving last year, when Jenn left- yikes!! Brave souls wanna go for round 2) No one is expecting a "Hoover Holiday" like we use to have when my sis, Martha Stewart, and her husband, Emril (LOL) lived in Texas, but I will do my best! (Maybe I should start schmoozing Kelly to bring the fam to Texas for at least one of those holidays! Then they can, you know, "hang out" while I cook and clean!.....miss them) Last year, I did a meager Thanksgiving and had the flu for like a week after!! I'm just saying!

Aaron and I got very little 'just me and you' time this weekend, but the few moments we got to slip off by ourselves were so perfect. He is so sweet, and wonderful! Aaron can look at me across a room full of people, with this look in his eyes that I know is just for me. I love him so much! And he LOVES me!! .....Rubber legs and all!!

Plant the seed, water the soil.......and wait

We planted a vegetable garden in the backyard today! This is something I have dreamed about doing with the kids since they were way itty bitty, and I am so excited!! It is just such a great way to get outside, get your hands dirty and accomplish so much!! Such a fast paced world these kids were born into, it is neat to have them involved in something that will take time and care to complete. Aaron took a small patch of our backyard, and worked really hard removing all the grass, putting down new soil and getting it trimmed off with this really interesting metal green edging (wink, just kidding honey, I love the edging). Then the kids and I each picked a vegetable, Sid chose Corn. He did a really good job of putting his seed in these little groups. I chose Garden Bean. I am not really sure if that is just a fancy name for a green bean, but they are suppose to do really well in the late summer. Zoe did Cucumbers. She carefully covered her seeds and was very concerned that we let her do it herself. "Hello, mom I'm 8 now!!" "Okay, Zoe, I know I know!!" Even Sid is like "Zoe! do it like this" Poor girl!! Aaron is probably the only one that leaves her alone, and lets her figure stuff out on her own. Which is what she wants....and I am sure she needs.

We can't wait to have some corn, beans and cucumbers!! We will pray that God will bless our little garden.

Psalm 104:14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth.

Star and Stripes!

The entire family was home and together for the 4th of July this year, which was very nice. We relaxed together, and played in our backyard. The rain was sort of hit or miss today, and we missed it!!!! We are on about day 19 I think for rainfall! CRAZY for Texas summer. Jarrod ended up coming over and taking the kids to Bedford Boys Ranch to see the fireworks. They had a great time with Christian and Chyna. Zoe said that when the fireworks would go off little Chyna would hide her face. When they came home we talked about there favorite fire works. Sid liked the ones that explode right on top of each other like they are getting closer to you with every KABOOM. This was our fist 4th of July that we haven't watched fireworks together in a long time, but they had fun with Jarrod, and Aaron and I went downtown to dinner and a movie. WE LOVE DATE NIGHT!

I love so much about Aaron. I love how we never run out of things to talk about, and we are always laughing together. I love how he looks after his beard has grown in for a couple of days. I love how small he makes me feel when he engulfs me in his big arms. I love how he calls me angel even when he is aggravated with me. I love how he loves the Lord, and usually solves every problem with a prayer. I love how smart he is, he can memorize more facts and information than any one I have ever met. I love how he encourages me and the kids to always do our best. I love his patience and his big heart. I love my husband so much!

honeymoon phase?.........maybe............and this is just the beginning.

The kids are back!

The kids arrived safely back from Kansas today! I think they have grown! Aaron thinks I am crazy! I'll let you be the judge:

Next to Kayla and Ash they look extremely grown up! They had an amazing time!! And I am not the least bit suprised! Jennifer makes people feel so at home and takes extra special care of the people that are in her home! She makes everyday exciting and is encouraging and loving! That is the kind of mom that we grew up with. Always the first to get up and start breakfast, or get you blanket and popcorn just as the movie was starting. Our mom was the kind of mom that when we were little outside playing with friends she would straighten our room, make our beds with our favorite toys positioned just so on top of the covers, and our slippers ready for us to climb into. Or when we came home from school she would have a surprise for us, all set up just waiting for us to notice. These women are gifted in the caring of others..........Wait, now I wanna go to Kansas!! tee hee. I am SUPER glad they are home!!