Wonderful Weekend

This was such a beautiful weekend. We began the weekend with a wonderful farewell party for the BruCrew. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of them or anyone else. I had my camera out and ready and just didn't get it done. So, here are some snapshots of Joe at the park to end our weekend.

Taking in some mist.

This was a huge slide and Jeff wanted to send him down all by himself. This was the only way I would let him do it.

Hallelujah

I am finished painting!!! This stressful journey began after Christmas when my parents gave us a gift to do this project. I have learned a lot about myself through this painting process. I am a control freak!! I realized I like things done certain ways and would almost rather do it myself than have the help. Kudos to Jeff for allowing my to make a mess, have furniture and painting supplies everywhere, and for putting up with my bossiness. Now that I think about it, maybe it's not being a control freak, but just wanting to do everything right the first time and not having to go and do extra steps and spend extra money. Either way, I have the best husband! And thanks to my mom and dad for allowing all this to be done!

Kitchen

In livingroom looking into kitchen.

Livingroom

This is the entry way.

Notice the crown moulding in the bedroom and livingroom? My husband did all of it. We had some help from the McGinns at first, but by the end, we were experts.

Bedroom

This isn't my favorite view, but it is the only one that came out good. Our next step is to get stuff to fill up the wall space. Oh, the t.v. ...a nice little christmas gift from my hubby.

Bathroom

Hey C

I couldn't add a message to your entry about you and Kyle, you guys have so much fun together!!! (I am pretty confident you won ;-) ) Oh, I did give credit to the right person on the 50 toes, right? If not, let me know.

Just thought...

Just thought I would let everyone know I am almost finished painting!! Hallelujah!! I will post pics at the end of this week. I just wanted to post this because I am so giddy about being almost done.

Cousin Pictures Take 2

Last week we attempted cousin pictures with our new addition, Tilly. We were getting pictures taken for Marnie's 50th birthday. It was a challenge and if you want the layout of the day, read McGinns web page. (The only thing she didn't mention was that Joe got really mad, so he scratched his mouth and started bleeding and bled on his white shirt....grrrr).

This is a picture I have been wanting for a long time...all the boys! Aren't they adorable?

This was a wonderful idea by Lindsay H. 50 toes for Marnie's 50th birthday.

No more babies jumping on the bed

I am one of those mom's. I left Joe on the bed for 5 seconds to get a tissue and he tried to stand up and lost his balance. He fell off and fractured his left arm. It is a small fracture on the radius ( bone aligned with the thumb). They didn't put a cast on it because of his age, the Doctor said he would heal really fast. However, we just have to watch him like a hawk and 'try' to keep him from falling on it. Try and keep a 15 month old from falling?!?! This is going to be a stressful two weeks. We go in Friday for his 15 month shots and he said if we think he needs a cast just to protect it, he will put one on... I have a feeling he is going to have a cast on his arm this weekend. Prayyyyy that he doesn't hurt it anymore or break his other arm because he can't use his left one.

Huntin' Eggs

Cleaning out the Easter basket so we can go Easter Egg huntin'

Have to taste the grass first.
Huntin'
Huntin'
Good Job Joe!

My little bunny

Getting the basket ready before we take pictures.

Me and my baby
Just walking around.

Hopppy Easter

I wish every holiday could be like this one. We arrived back in Dallas (from sking) Friday..well, 12am Saturday and spent the most wonderful day in Dallas with my family. Woke up and went to Easter service with Grammy and Papaw. It was wonderful. Joseph got some great thinks from G-n-P...some really cute books that he has fallen in love with and other great toys. After the service, we made our way back to Houston to spend Easter evening with Marnie and Poppy and co.

Here Joe is with G-n-P.

Marnie made this "Easter basket" for Mark's first Easter. Look how it has filled up. We had to take some of the big eggs out to fit all of them in there. Hopefully next year we will have another baby in there. Mark (in yellow), holding Tilly, Jack (in green), June in a beautiful bee dress, and Lil man, Joe.
Fading...
Fading...
Done!

Joe vs. Snow

Joe's inital reaction to the outdoors of Colorado. He didn't like putting his gloves on and DID NOT like the snow. Good thing we live here in Houston. I bought him a sled and Grammy and Papaw took him on it and he cried the entire time. Poor baby.

Here he has adjusted a little to the weather. We are taking in the sights and sounds at the base of Keystone Mountain.
Actually taking steps in the snow. When he would here the snow crunch, he would get off it.
Sharing the driving. Thanks Joe!

Skiing with Maw and Paw

This is another picture that doesn't give this view justice. On a clear day, you can see Breckenridge mountain from the Outback of Keystone....simply amazing!

I must say, my parents are in their 50's and are still going strong. I am so proud of them. My dad can still smoke me everytime down a run.. I thought this would be my year. What also amazes me, is that he doesn't take very many breaks on the black runs....I can't figure it out! Good job dad!
My dad and I on a run in the woods somewhere in Keystone. When I was a little girl, I would just follow my dad right into runs like this...you would think I would figure it out.
A welcomed challenge by my dad and I.