Jackson's Football

The Eagles

These boys are working so well together and are just being so good to each other. Eric (on the left) is one of Jackson's best friends and has played with him the last 3 years.

This is the first time that Jackson has had a coach for football other than his own Dad. Boy did we luck out. Coach Tom is amazing. Not only does he run the best practices ever, he also demands respect from his players and cares about each of them.

The assistant coaches are just the same. They help each individual boy and then bring them together as a team. So thankful to all of them for the time that they have taken with Jackson and the others.

Logan on the sidelines

Tom is enjoying just being able to watch Jackson even if he is working the chains on the side.

Jackson after scoring.

We have had so much to cheer for: they are winning but more than that, Jackson is developing a true love for the game and we watch him become more determined each week. This has been the best season yet!!!

Larsons First Flag Football Season

Tom has stepped back to coaching the 4 & 5 year olds.

Larson was excited for it all to begin.

Larson listens to his Coach Dad well and takes practice serious. (with a little fun added in)

Reversible Jersey???!!!

Larson could not believe that it was two shirts in one. He kept on switching it back and forth the first day that he wore it.

His Ed Hardy shirts have competition now.

He loves wearing his jersey to school.

Larson takes the hand off.

Runs it down the field.

TOUCHDOWN!!!

As always, snack, the most important part of the game.

The Fresh Beat Band

This is what we do when the big kids are gone.

Go Eagles!

7th Grade Canyon Ridge Cheerleader

This time last year I took Jordan to her first middle school football game. I wanted her to see all the things that she could participate in for her 7th grade year.

Cheer is what she chose and she is really having fun with it. We all came to her first game to cheer her on. The next game was a buy, the next, rained out, the next she was sick so she was so happy to get back out there for this weeks game.

She hasn't been able to stunt at the games yet. Some kind of issues with her bases but I would rather her not than to see her head hit the track. She really likes that part of cheer so I hope she can do it soon!!!

For me, I find such great joy in participating and watching the kids in all of their activities.

Back To School 2009

Jordan- 7th Grade

Excited to go back and be with friends but very relaxed first day compared to last year!

Jackson- 4th grade

Jackson always enjoys his summers more than the school year but he is ready to get started.
Both Jackson and Larson are attending a brand new school in Steiner. We are very fortunate to have such beautiful schools here.

Larson- our kindergartner!!!

Very excited as you can imagine

Yes, that is the first project of many that had to be completed. Before the first day of school homework assignment??? Really???

Another Larson moment when everything is good in his universe. Starting the day with his first time on the school bus. WHAAA OHHHH!!!!!

I let him get on the bus and then followed in the car just so I could help him to his class room.

Well, apparently he did not need my help!! I was just like the paparazzi following behind.

One happy boy!

At his desk and ready to rock the first day.

Love his confidence!!!

For the record, this was the first summer ever that I think I was ready for them to be back at school. We have never been at home as much as we were this summer and it just got to be a little too much with the 4 of them at home some days.

Welcome Fall schedule!!!!!

(I will probably regret saying that after about the 3rd week of nonstop driving and schedules)

The Circus

At the Arboretum shopping with my sister and she sees an advertisement for the circus. Feeling bad that she has not been able to see the kids as much with moving Colby in she attempts to get tickets. It was sold out for that night but she got them for another day.


So here we are. I didnt plan the kids shirts looking like they were part of the circus.

The kids thought it was cool but wasnt exactly sure what they were going to see.


I have to say that this was the best circus that I have ever ever seen. It was an amazing show! A definite cross between the circus and a Cirque du Soleil show. Aunt Char is always such a good sport to go and do kid things!


Logan was super tired but the show captivated all of his attention.


He was just sitting and watching everything and clapping but I can not explain the excitement that came over him when the elephants came out. He was jumping out of his seat and waving at them frantically. It was unbelievable at how he reacted to the elephants. It was such a cool moment for all of us to see Logan. The kids could not even get over it! He must have this thing about elephants that goes much deeper than just the one he carries around. Make no mistake, he loves his elephant. Char said it was worth every penny spent on tickets to have that moment.
(she spent lots of pennies on these tickets)

Jackson loved the motorcycles in the ball. They ended up with 9 in there at one time. I have no idea how they do that! Very amazing!

We all loved the show so much. A huge thank you to Aunt Char!

Loving Downtown Austin

This does not surprise me at all but since Colby has moved to Austin, I have been downtown more than in the past 5 years all together. I really like it down there and fun is to be had. Char has been staying at the Hyatt on the Congress bridge so that gives us an easy home base to work with.

We went to Fogo De Chao which was my first time. It was the most incredible salad bar that I have ever had but the most expensive as I am not a big meat eater. Tom LOVED it! Then it was so cool just to walk around and then sit outside and talk and enjoy the atmosphere and weather that Austin has.

Colby Moves to UT Campus

Colby, Logan, and room mate Sarah

Yeah!!!! Colby has moved to Texas. However, I have never seen a college move in done quite the way that Char and Colby did it. The time that it took them to buy everything and get her actually moved in was about a week. Remember this is a dorm room and a small one at that.

Aunt Buddy was doing her part the best she could with running between kids and the dorm room. These are the make shift curtains that I put up for her made out of part of a bed ruffle and a sheet. A couple ribbons, some hot glue, and ta da- curtains, KIND OF! It has been crazy having her only 20 minutes away and seeing her far more than I thought we would. LOVING IT!!!

Jordan Goes to Cheer Camp

Allie and Jordan off to camp together.

Jordan had a bag of mixed emotions going to cheer camp for the first time. She wanted to like it but wasn't sure if she would and etc., etc,

She loved being there and was so glad that I had already started conditioning her. It was a work out for 8 hours each day. The most exciting part was her getting picked to be a flyer. Small size has its advantages. I went on Friday and saw them all perform.

There was only one thing said at the end of the camp, "Can't wait until next year!

Happy Birthday Tom & Chris

This was the birthday dinner for both Daddy and Uncle Chris.

Jordan was so sweet and made a banner for them. The funny part was that she made them older than what they were. She just marked it out and put a 4 there.

We celebrated Toms B-day in Port A. This night was a nice dinner and a made from scratch cake.

Corpus Christi Aquarium

Corpus Christi Aquarium

We love aquariums and this one was a good one. Very beautiful on the bay of Corpus Christi. This is about a 20 minute drive from Port A. We made this stop on our way back home to Austin.

Not sure why we brought a stroller becuase Logan would have no part of that. He needed to see everything.

You can see the USS Lexington in the background. We will do that tour the next time we visit. It was so beautiful with the city to one side and the beach on the other. This was a great way to end our vacation.