Santa and such...

Santa came to the Little Gym this weekend and it was such a treat! Edee was able to get a little extra play time in the gym while waiting for his arrival! She ran right up to him and climbed in his lap before telling him that she wants "a pink ribbon!" That is the one thing that she tells everyone she wants for Christimas! Reed didn't seem to mind a little time with Jolly Ol' Saint Nick!

I just love how they are checking each other out. They can just stare at each other and make the other giggle. It makes my heart smile!

Reed has discovered the incredible, edible...PUFF! He loves, loves, loves feeding himself with these little morels of goodness! He likes to play with a sippy cup, but I don't think any liquid has ever reached his tongue!

He is so much happier now that he can sit with the rest of us at the dinner table. He feels like a member of the family. It is like Edee's book, "Baby Brother Blues" claims...

"He'll be alot more fun when he's a brother, not a baby!"

I think we are getting close to that point! Boo-Hoo for Mommy, but lots of fun for Big Sister!

So...I know I have been HORRIBLE about blog posts lately! I'll try to do better! :-)

It's beginning to look alot like...

CHRISTMAS!!

Yes, it's true! We have our Christmas tree up! Edee loved having a tree up last year and since we will be busy over the Thanksgiving holiday, we decided to surprise her after Sunday's nap. She was completely thrilled, as you can see!
I haven't finished putting up the special ornaments, but she didn't seem to mind!

She liked the reaction we had, so she went in the bathroom and reenacted the scene at least 100 times! It was hilarious! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Happy Veteran's Day!

We are so thankful for the men and women who serve our country so that we can live this wonderful life! Happy Veteran's Day and may God bless the brave men and women in our armed forces!

Antlers UP! Go RANGERS!!!

My school has celebrated the Ranger's awesome season with a few spirit days. The whole family was excited to share in the fun! Edee and Mommy have a claw/antler hybrid-thing going on!

I love my little gal! She finds a reason to celebrate every day!

Reed with his trademark "What just happened?" look!

Go Rangers! Beat those Giants!!

THE END!! :-)

Life of the Party!

I woke Edee up from her nap on Thursday, so I wasn't sure how that would affect her mood for the afternoon. She was VERY happy when I showed her the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader uniform she would be wearing for the party! (Thank you Olivia and Elizabeth for the hand-me-down!) We even wore panty hose, ruffled bloomers and "fancy boots!" FYI...Everything is "fancy" these days! Even the new tires on my Jeep are "fancy tires!" Pronounced: Fay-n-see, with 3 syllables! A true TEXAS girl! Edee's teacher, Ms. Danielle, looked adorable in her golfing get-up!

Bella Sue, Edee Sue, and Brooke are ready for snacks! Owen Ray (as Yoda), is hanging out in the background!

I was amazed at how well-baved these little ones were! They just sat at the table eating their snacks and talking to one another. It is a hoot to listen to their conversations! Out of nowhere, Edee shouted, "Rah-Rah-Ree! Kick 'em in the knee!" She was really getting into her character!

Reed slept in his pouch during the party! He's got lots to learn if he wants to keep up with his big sister!

My BOO-tiful babes!

Edee plaing Peek-a-Boo on a recent camping trip! We have had several nights recently without Eric. He was working on an install a few nights last week and returned home late from a sales meeting Tuesday. Last night, he had a much deserved night out with some long-time friends. I took Edee to Little Gym while G-Ma stayed with Reed. By the time we got home, had dinner, took baths, etc., we were ALL pooped and missing Daddy! I found Edee entertaining Reed while I was cleaning up the bathroom. She was talking sweetly to him, and he was completely enthralled with her!!

Doesn't Reed look scary??

It's been TOO long!

I was recently reminded that it has been FAR too long since I posted! I know, I know! It's just that between loving on babies, working, camping, "State Fairing," and just loving life, I've been a tiny bit busy! Here's a brief recap, in no particular order!
Here is my little butterball! He is almost 6 months old!! Where has time gone?? Boo-Hoo!! He loved riding in the stroller with his big sister at the State Fair of Texas!
This weather has been PERFECT for camping! We went to Cedar Hill State Park the weekend of TX/OU. It is only about 40 minutes from the house, and we had a perfect weekend! Edee loved every minute of it, and even slept in a big girl bed with no trouble whatsoever!! Here is Big E getting ready to watch the football game. Flat screen TV...check! Propane powered crock pot filled with queso...check! A cooler filled with football worthy refreshments...check!! My man knows how to "rough it!"

We had so much fun at Cedar Hill, that we went to Lake Whitney the following weekend. It was also about 40 minutes from the house. Nice!! Reed is very interested in the world these days, so we dusted off Edee's Jeep walker and he was in hog heaven! He can't move it around yet, but he seems to enjoy just sitting in it watching Edee's shenanigans!

Call me an overprotective mother, but I don't like bugs on my babies! This little net is for car seats, but I found it to be just right for the bouncy! Reed took a few naps on the picnic table in his little cocoon!

Edee was able to ride several of the toddler rides at the fair ALL BY HERSELF!! Is it just me, or does she look a teenager in this picture! (Another Boo-Hoo!) My cheeks hurt from smiling while I was watching my little angel swing around! She was having the time of her life and it sure did make this mommy's day! She loves life and all the new experiences that each day holds! As we were sitting on a ride together, she looked at me and said, "This is the best fair EVER!"

This weekend, we are going to celebrate two happy occasions! Our friends, Rob and Audrey, are tying the knot in McKinney on Saturday evening. On Sunday, I am traveling to Austin to shower Baby Girl Flynn with love and goodies! Nonna is coming in town to help with the babies, and we are looking forward to lots of fun!