Jared's 9th birthday

Today is Jared's birthday and we went to an amusement park in Tyler (Firemountain). It was a great place for kids his age with lots of energy!!! We all know Jared has lots of energy and is the spark in our family! It is really hard to believe that my Baby Boy is 9 years old --but he still loves to kiss me and hug on me which is all that a mother hopes will never end! Here are a few pics to share of the party!

Busy Times

We have all been running in seperate ways and all together. We went last weekend to my parents house for a Baby shower for Hannah. Heather got lots of cute stuff. We were lucky enough to get to keep McKenzie on Saturday while poor Julee had to work. The puppies are so cute -- available if anyone would like one. And lastly the parade pics were the POW WOW here in town .. Meagan was Sylvester!!!

Cruise to Progresso and Cozumel

This past week Troy and I went on a cruise and left the kids with Mimi (the brave one). She and the kids did great and I believe she wore them out. Troy and I had a great time and are very greatful that the Oefingers' invited us to go with them.. Cozumel has such beautiful water that we got to go snorkling which Troy loved. Progresso wasn't so pretty -- we went to the beach and relaxed with our friends -- Troy and Mike played a 2 hour game of crocket while Angela and I swam in the ocean and got some sun.

Volleyball Season

Meagan has began her volleyball season and did well by making the "A" team. Today we had a tournament in Van and they lost but are much improved from their game in Athens on Thursday! As you can tell she has alot of fun with all her "Besties"!!

First Day of School 08-09

Well here we are and the summer is over!! We all have mixed emotions but for the most part we are ready to get in the routine of school or whatever that it may hold for us. Jared was up bright and early dressed and had his bed made! But Meagan in the other hand had to be awakened... but she was able to primp and get fashionably ready for her first day!!

They are getting so big and we are very proud of them. We wish them the best year ever and will pray everyday that they are learning all that they can to make them responsible, God following adults!

Last summer trip

For the past weekend we went to GranGran and Pops' house. Jared got to shoot his guns and Meagan and I got to go shopping. We bought school shoes and school clothes in Austin on Tax Free weekend.... are we crazy ??? But actually we got in and out on Friday morning before it became too crowded!!

Fast Summer

Meagan's friend from Abilene came to spend a long weekend ... they had fun making crazy videos ,singing songs, taking crazy pics and swimming. Then we went to NRH2O for two days -- the first day was with our cousin's( who have been in Guam for 2 years).
We also took pics of the "Cousins" for Mimi and at the end they got a 'lil CRAZY!
And the second day was with the Griffin's -- it was our 3rd annual trip together! We all had a blast and the crew sure was hungry and tired when it was all over!!
The summer has already gone way too fast -- now we are getting all the last minute Dr appts done and ready for Meagan to go to JR High and Jared to start the 3rd grade!!