Playing in Puddles

Words to Remember

I was in our bedroom and heard the following conversation take place in the living room:
Bryson: Daddy, look how many skateboards I bought! It's an upside down six! What number is that? Twelve?
Jason: No, that is a nine.
Bryson: Oh!
I walked into the living room and the conversation continued:
Me: Bryson, you know what number an upside down six is! Silly boy! Bryson: {sighed loudly and then paused for a moment} Oh yeah! Sometimes I forget that I know how to count. {gave me the cutest little sideways grin. melt. my. heart!}

On the way to school this morning:
Bryson: Mom, I think Daddy forgot his iPad at home today-- so I can play with it after school!
Me: Why do you think he forgot it?
Bryson: Because I hid it last night before I went to bed! {we are in TROUBLE!!!}

Bryson: Where is the baby going to sleep?
Me: In your  bed!
Bryson: No! {shaking his head with a huge smile}
Jason: How about-- in the bathroom!?
Bryson: No!
Me: Where do you think the baby should sleep?
Bryson: We should put the baby's bed right next to my bed!
{LOVE that he is so excited about this baby. sweetest thing ever!!!}

Saying our prayers before bed the other night:
Me: And Lord, we ask that you would help this baby in Mommy's tummy to grow to be big, and healthy, and strong...
Bryson: You forgot one Mommy!!!
Me: Ok, go ahead...
Bryson: And cute! Amen.

Stuff, stuff, stuff!

With us moving in to my parents house came the rearranging of rooms and the cleaning out of closets. In those closets were boxes and boxes of stuff. And more stuff. And more stuff.

I think my Mom kept every single piece of scrap paper I ever touched with a crayon. While I am so thankful for that sweet sentiment- it is now all MINE. So here I am, stuck with all this stuff, that I hate to throw away but absolutely cannot keep!

So, we had an interesting afternoon of sorting through and organizing. I took pictures of a few things I wanted to remember, and also of a few things that I have no idea why my Mom ever kept in the first place!

{Love ya, Mom!}

 HHS yard sign-- Really?!?

 A little bit scary...

 A porcelain egg, dated 1983. I was born in 1982 so I'm not sure if the person who made this didn't know that or if they just dated it with the year that they made it?? Regardless of that issue- my Mom has no idea who made it or where it came from! What exactly should one do with a porcelain egg with your name and a random year on it??

We had a great time going through all of the boxes and my Mom definitely had to close her eyes as some things went in the trash. I am just not one for clutter and stuff, so hopefully I can figure out a way to capture all of these same memories for Bryson without keeping all of the junk things that go along with them!

I'm thinking about scanning it all and putting it into a Shutterfly book. Any other thoughts out there?

Lazy Lane

This Fall we spent a TON of time outside enjoying my parents' neighborhood. It is really just a street, that is straight and flat, and half a mile long. Bryson rode his tractor up and down this street countless times, waving to all the neighbors and making friends along the way.

The front of the street is gated and there are speed bumps, so traffic is minimal and things seem to move at a different pace.

We made so many memories!

 Gypsy!

I'm looking forward to lots of long lazy walks down this street even after we move out. Thankful for these little pleasures!

A Farewell to Friends

Jakey

A new job in San Antonio and a mortgage in College Station left a lot of uncertainty. One thing was for sure- we would not be able to Jake with us. We were so sad but luckily we found a great home for him.

A man named Phillip {who knows my sister-in-law} was looking for a big dog. He lives on a ranch in Canton, TX, which is also were I got Jake when he was just a tiny puppy. He came to pick up Jake, and it was love at first site. :) Also a bittersweet day, as we knew Jake would be so happy running and playing, but we knew we would miss him so much.

Since that day Phillip has texted us several pictures of Jake and keeps us updated on his new adventures.

We could not have hoped for a better home for our sweet pup!

We miss you, Jakey!

August at a Glance

I can't believe it is December and I am posting about August! I am so far behind, but definitely want to make sure I document what went on with us {or at least some of the more memorable things} during that month. So, here goes...

On August 12th Heather put together a blood drive. She donates blood regularly and there is a huge shortage in Texas {and everywhere, I guess!}, so she decided to do something about it! It was a huge success. What a difference she made that day!

*****

 This picture was taken on August 24th. Near the end of the previous week Jason was offered and accepted a job in San Antonio. While we had been wanting to move closer to family, leaving our sweet friends and College Station family behind was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made.

Once the decision was made, things moved very quickly! We packed and moved that whole weekend. Granny even came on Saturday to take a load to storage in New Braunfels!

 As previously mentioned, we have the Best. Friends. Ever.

Ever!

They all came over on Sunday and helped as we spent 14+ hours repainting the house to get it ready to put on the market. The kids were there and were keeping things lively as usual! Here they had found a box of gloves {maybe in my nursing box?} and were putting on a show!

 Barbara- who might as well be a professional painter. She is amazing! She also claims that painting is therapeutic. Crazy? Maybe. I didn't question it...

 Jenny and Kristin

 Kristin

Kristin is wearing two different sets of clothing because we actually taped on Saturday and painted ALL day Sunday. Stacey was also a huge help! Troopers, I tell ya. Sweet precious friends.
*****

 One evening during the next week my home church friends took me to La Bodega for a farewell dinner! Bitter sweet times. :)

Love these ladies!

Coming soon...

September!