Beauty and the Beast

Larson wasnt sure if he wanted to go to Mrs. Potts tea but I encouraged it, so he did.

Mrs. Potts and Chip

dressed for the occasion.

Dressed for the occasion???

Larson went home in between the tea and the show. He wanted a night attire on for the show. This is how he walked in. An underarmour white sport shirt (he wanted white and could not find polo) , sport jacket, pants that he has rolled up to his calves, black sport socks, and Jackson's old shoes that were 2 sizes too big for Larson and clopped as he walked. He said he was up in Jacksons closet when he heard Dad yelling, "We are going to be late". Larson said, "I just had to go with it". The finishing touch. A rose in his pocket.

Chip got to come out from the cupboard.

Pat Pat and Papa Visits

North Carolina to Texas is a long long drive. So thankful that they still can do it.

Still crazy to think that when they come to TX they get the extra bonus of being with Colby too!

The girls hanging out. Colby use to always perform for Jordan. Now it is Jordan performing for Colby.

We always do a lunch at the Oasis. Just a fun place to hang out for the afternoon.

Pat Pat and Papa make it just in time for Quest. This year the project were almost all done so they didnt have to labor on them just got to enjoy the show.

7 years in Austin and had never made it to the Salt Lick. We thought that we would give it a try. Its out far in the country and apparently we were not the only ones that thought of going there. It was packed but from what I heard that is typical.

It was really worth the wait for the food and the experience. We will have to go back and the coolest part is that you bring your own cooler. I had ice cold Diet. Dr. Peppers and I didnt have to pay 2 bucks for them.

Pat Pat thinks that Jordan looks like me here??

So my Mom has a hard time breathing just on her own. I come home and I hear Logan screaming laughing. Mom has him on the floor rolling around. I told her I wouldnt take her to the hospital when she couldnt breathe anymore. Logan loves loves loves to wrestle on the floor.

Jackson came to play football this weekend. We needed Mom and Dad around more often. Once again kudos to Mom and Dad. It was very hot out and only the metal bleachers to sit on.

Erik and Jackson

Jackson caused havoc for the other team. He messed up their entire offense as he continually rushed the quarterback. We have never seen him play like this. He was literally flying through the air to block the passes.

Larson got to show his soccer skills off. The kids loved having Pat Pat and Papa around to see all their activities.

We actually had Mom and Dad stay for almost 10 days. It was so great having them at our house. We had so many activities to go to but I just loved having them around. The next week when I was driving Logan far to speech all by myself, I just missed my Mom riding with me. They were such troopers to keep up with our schedule. I dont know how they did it. Sometimes I dont know how I do it. Each kid had major events and were so thankful to be able to share with their grandparents.
Love them so much and was so thankful for the great 10 days that we got to spend together. Sorry we about killed you both but now you can relax back at home and get ready for our invasion in July.

Quest X Two and a Little Art Too

Jackson picked the topic of stuntmen for his presentation. I didnt think this was the best topic but it is what he wanted. He was pretty far behind due to being in the DI competition at the same time.

He was able to pull it together and as always is really comfortable with the presentation part of it. Jackson's was a winner with his class mates. It was real exciting and he had 2 videos to go with it.

Jackson did a fight scene for a movie he was making. Poor Larson was his victim. Larson loved it and was quite the actor as he staggered around the room.

Jackson always gets one of his artwork pieces chosen for the Leander ISD art show.

This one was a pencil sketch of a light switch.

Larson had been living for this independent study for over a year when he saw Jacksons last year. It was an every day event in his life. He always had bigger and better ideas and 100% did this on his own. Jackson helped make a wooden rhino just for fun to add.

The boys support each other in Quest.

His product: He wants to go to Africa to plant more vegetation so the Rhinos which are endangered will have enough food.

Larsons presentation/acting skills are crazy good. He thrives on it. His entrance was the best. He had music and played the part. Not sure that the videos will work but proud of both boys. So glad each year when Quest Fair is over. Even better this year, both boys agreed to throw the projects away instead of trying to stash up in their rooms somewhere. Very thankful for the Quest program and what it offers Jackson and Larson.

Mother's Day 2011

I cant remember the last time that I actually spent Mother's Day with my Mom.

This was a very special day for me. It was so neat to have my Mom with me all day. I didnt have to send a card this year saying I wish we were together.

The boys crowned me princess for the day. Beautiful, I know!

The best we can do as far as all looking. Still love that they are with their Pat Pat and Pa Pa.

After allllll these years, I'm still the baby. I try to explain that to Logan all the time.

My four!

Mom and I got special Mother's Day cupcakes. The door was covered with all the special cards made for me.

Words can not explain how grateful I am to have this girl. My only girl. She is so wonderful and loves me even with some crazy attributes that I possess and try to impose on her.

I can honestly say that I try to take in all the moments I have with her.

Mamas boy??? Not exactly but pretty darn close. I will say that Im not sure how my baby Jackson has already become a young man. I cant take him down anymore so I dont try. I would get hurt. I can barely beat him in any sport now and Im not half bad for a girl. This kids got potential and Im always pushing him towards that. (whether he likes it or not).

Larson has PERSONALITY! Larson continues to keep me hopping as his Mom. Wants to know what is next and what new thing can he learn. He is what I call my easy kid but actually, in one regard maybe my hardest because I am a 24 hour cruise director for Larson. That job really makes you tired. If my cruise director role is slacking, then he has a great way of making me feel really guilty.

Larson's biggest question in life right now is: What will I be when I grow up?? Larson, we all wonder that.

Logan, our #4. Feel so blessed to have him. Never thought that it would happen but it did and with his arrival, I have been humbled many times as a mother. I thought I had it all figured out. The thing is, Logan is the one that has it figured out. He is the baby and he knows it. He has 3 older siblings that move to his every desire. I have to admit that I cant resist his cute and cuddly teddy bear attributes.

Being a Mom of four brings so much to my life. Its not all easy but it is ALL GOOD!

Buddy's Birthday

A very fun dinner out with just me and my man for my birthday. We went to a new restaurant on Lake Travis.

Felt like we were in Italy or Jamaica, maybe a little mix of both.

We had dinner outside overlooking the lake but the inside of the restaurant is really cool.

My birthday is usually low key and yes, one complaint because it gets mixed in with Mother's Day and that happens every year. Maybe I should start celebrating my half birthday. I got lots of fun presents from friends. After my lame complaint, the best part of my birthday was when we celebrated on Mother's Day. I just loved being surrounded by my family....

and seeing this stuff happen all day long.