Varsity Choir at the San Antonio Missions

Jordan with Mr. Feris and her varsity choir.

These kids have been so good to Jordan this year with her being a freshman and really not suppose to be with their group.

This was my first time at the missions. I loved seeing them and learning about their history.

The entire reason for this trip was for the kids to be able to sing in a building that has natural acoustics. So they were not really performing for people but more like rehearsing. However, many people were in the missions and they were thrilled to get a free concert.

So happy to be able to spend all day Saturday with Jordan!

Mr. Feris loves food so he always includes great restaurants. This was actually the 2nd restaurant of the day since we ate down on the River walk for lunch. Dinner was in Gruene, TX at the Gristmill. Love this small Texas town and the Gruene dance hall is a famous one.

Gruene will be a new stop for any visitors that come our way!

Jordan's favorite part of the meal. A huge chocolate fudge brownie with ice cream.

Really enjoyed this day with Jordan and friends. The kids were all so nice and fun to be around.

Goodbye to Aunt Char

Dinner at Perlas.

Loved the location and restaurant but I only ate a salad. Just dont like seafood.

Fogo is one of my favorite restaurants!

Logan matches his Aunt Char.

Austin Marathon 2012

This was #8 for me and standing right beside me is my biggest supporter!

The entire family stayed downtown so we were able to get to the start line easily. That was a fun night in its self. This was the first marathon that Charlene was able to be at so that was an extra bonus.

A bigger bonus is having your daughter and sister run beside you for some of the marathon.

Charlene helped me do a complete costume change as I was not dealing with the warm clothes that I started with. Yes, we were laughing so hard as I was getting naked behind a trailer on Congress.

Jordan was able to run about 7 miles of the run with me and of course Tom knows the course so well that he was always there for back up. Then I get my take me to the finish line girl, Colby. She has ran me in the last 2 marathons. Can not explain how much that helps you in a mental game at that point.

The weather could not have been more perfect, this training season went without any problems, but each year I seem to cross the finish line just a little slower. I must be getting older but never the less, I still love crossing that finish line. I had a great run!

Thanks to Uncle Chris and Tina, the boys were all waiting for me. I had not had the boys at any of my marathons but thought they might really like being down there with everyone.

Yea, for Colby!

a perfect day for me. Perfect run and surrounded by all my peoples that I love!

I hope that some of these little bodies will learn to love running like I do.

Jordan is already on her way.

Tina, thank for a group shot!

We all went and had a great brunch right after this.

I have the best supporters in the world!

Mystery Reader

Aunt Char made Larsons day by coming into his classroom and being the Mystery reader.

Right when he heard that Aunt Char was coming he asked if she could come in. I told him that she has a very busy schedule while she is here and that we shouldnt ask. It ends up that someone canceled that week and Aunt Char wanted to step in.

Aunt Char didnt realize that mystery meant it was suppose to be a surprise. She told Larson that she was coming in. Never the less he was very excited.

Thanks Aunt Char!

Shopping with Aunt Char and Colby

Logan saw Build A Bear commercial and decided that was something that he wanted to do. He kept asking and I told him that he could go with Aunt Char for his birthday. He waited for almost a month to be able to go.

He liked picking out his new puppy and making it.

Colby made a Beevo for herself.

They were taking very good care of their new pets!

Logan picked out Lighting Mcqueen jammies for his puppy.

Logan felt very special to be with Aunt Char, Colby, and his new puppy that he named puppy.

Logan went straight to the hats and Aunt Char helped accessorize.

A day of shopping can make for one tired boy.

Valentines Day 2012

I think that my kids were trying to punk me this year. Leading up to Valentines Day the 3 older ones were talking about how amazing I make Valentines Day for them and went on and on. I thought that was weird because I really dont do that much. As it continued on, I thought I bet that got together and said if we tell Mom how special she makes us feel on Valentines Day then maybe she will have to go overboard.

It didnt work, they got the usual.

Heart pancakes for breakfast, a little chocolate, and a bunch of I love you's.

This creation was born on February 1st. Larson knows its February and he just starts freaking out that he has to get his Valentine box ready or it may not be done in time and then he wouldn't get any Valentines for his friends. I had a couple of cute ideas that I was going to share with him but he just couldn't wait. He got a box out and started to paint it. This is so Larson. He was sad when he took it to school because he thought his was the best ever but a girl brought in a box that actually lit up and hers was the talk of the class. It's Ok Larson, you still got Valentine's from all of your class mates.

Tom did the candy and cards for the kids.

I hosted one party for Larson's class this year and it was the Valentines party. He asked everyone if they knew that his mom was hosting for about a month before it happened. You would think that I was given this kid a million bucks for just doing his party.

Andrew, Aiden, Larson, and Jack.

Larson has so many nice friends her in Steiner Ranch. They are all a bit competitive so I cant wait to see how all of these friendships turn out around 5th and 6th grade.

Larson I love you and was so glad that I could host your Valentines Day party. I love the spunk you have!

Tom and I gave each other cards and called it good.

We know we love each other and we have a Vegas trip coming up very soon!

Logans New Accessory

Logan has quite a strong and independent personality. He does what he wants and that includes wearing what he wants.

This is how Logan came down ready for school this morning.

I seriously do not know why as a mother I would let my child go to school like this.

He likes his new accessory and stays with him through out the day.

Aunt Char and I are starting to call him Levi Mcconaughey. He reminds us of Matthews son.

UT Basketball

Here's another first for me!

It was scouting day at the UT game.

Erik was able to come with Jackson.

Larson got to sit down close with Uncle Chris, Tina, and Tristen.

Logan slept the entire game.

We call that a $12 nap.

It was a great game to watch. UT was losing until the last 10 mins and they made a comeback.

Somehow Jackson left with a popcorn bucket on his head.

Hook'em!

Fun Fridays With Sam

I love our "Fun Fridays with Sam"

I get to be with Logan.

I get to be with Tracey and Sam.

It makes me stop what I am usually up to and relax with some fun.

After some time at a bouncy house, I feel like I need the massage chair!