Aggie game

We took Jorja to her 1st Aggie game last month. She LOVES the Aggie band, so halftime was a real treat for her.

Jorja turns 2 and Bradyn is 3 months

Back in July we documented Jorja turning 2 and Bradyn turning 3 months...here's proof!








From our talented photographer Sarah (see Butterfly Chaser Photography on side links)
Now I just need to get prints made for our walls. Bradyn is 7 months today and is still not represented! bad momma!

Finishing up August

August flew by and now we are already 1/2 way thru September!

The kids were out of school the whole month of August, and that was a challenge to say the least! My mom came down for a week to help out, and our neighbor's girl came over some days to play with the kids. I work mornings from 9-1, which is usually when they are in their school programs, so I am very proud of Geoff for hanging in this month and getting through it. We are very blessed that he can work from home.

We were very excited when school finally started back up - the kids love it and it gives them a great energy release outlet. Both girls are going to Christ United Methodist pre-school this year (Jerra's 3rd year there and Jorja's 1st). We LOVE it there - and this year I am the secretary on the school board (3 year term) so we plan on Bradyn starting next year.

the girls were ready to go! Jerra picked out their outfits! I don't usually dress them in matching clothes!


Jerra and Ms Whitney

Jorja and Ms Andrea (this is actually from "meet the teacher" day, hence the different dress)
Ms Andrea was Jerra's teacher her 1st year there and we love her!

Jerra and Ms Cathy

Jerra has learned how to play games on the computer, there are some educational ones that are actually really good!

Mr B. Just growing up! He is actually crawling now...what happened to the baby!?
More fun at the park

Our August so far...

This smiley face is some of the best parts of my days.

mmm.... avocados! We started Bradyn this past week on foods - Avocados were first and we've had sweet potatoes too.

Grandma came and spent a week with us, with the kids out of school for the month of August she was a big help! Thanks for everything, I know it was exhausting!
Stay tuned for more from August....the kids go back to pre-school next week - we can't wait!

swimming at grandma's

I took the kids up to my parents house 2 weekends ago for a quick trip. We spent most of the time in the pool! With the heat, its really the only thing worth doing! Uncle Case came over both days to swim and keep Jerra and Jorja entertained. They both love him so much, and he is so good with them.








We also visited the Disney store (Jerra about lost her mind!), rode the carousel at the mall, attempted the Grapevine Aquarium (line was TOO long), had a yummy lunch at Red Robin (one restaurant I wish College Station had), and I got tons of winter clothes for the kids at a local Kids Consignment Sale. Successful weekend!

The difference b/w Republicans and Democrats

Guess what!? It's that time again! Not sure I am ready for all the back and forth debating, but I am ready to see a CHANGE for sure! Since this is my blog and I can write whatever I want, I am posting this comparison of righties and lefties sent to me from my Father in Law....guess which side of the fence we are on! ;-)


If you ever wondered which side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!

If a Republican doesn't like guns, he doesn’t buy one.
If a Democrat doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.

If a Republican is a vegetarian, he doesn’t eat meat.
If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.

If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.

If a Republican is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A Democrat wonders who is going to take care of him.

If a Republican doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Democrat’s demand that those they don't like be shut down.

If a Republican is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.
A Democrat non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.

If a Republican decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it,
or may choose a job that provides it.
A Democrat demands that the rest of us pay for his.

If a Republican reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh.
A Democrat will delete it because he's "offended".
Well, I forwarded it.

5 months

Happy 5 months baby boy!
You are growing so fast!

Whats new?

Jerra is my little ballerina! She likes to dress up and especially loves her ballerina dresses. Grandma keeps her closet well stocked!

Jorja trying corn on the cob for the 1st time! of course, she like it!

Jerra has been asking me to straigten her hair all this week after baths...it makes her look a lot older.

Jorja likes to color and paint. She is very intent.

Jorja's 2nd birthday party!

We held Jorja's 2nd birthday party at our neighborhood park. The kids got to play for a while and then finsihed it off with some cake!

Jorja loves Dora! (which is strange, cause she doesn't watch the tv show, she just gets excited when she sees items with Dora on it)

Jorja has a little crush on our neighbor, Jake. She calls him "my Jake" and screams with excitement when she sees him. We think they have bonded cause they are both the middle child with an older sister and younger brother. Here she is pushing him on the swings


I'm two!


Candy favors





Jerra's Godfather, Case, came in town - both girls A.D.O.R.E. him. Jorja was asking to kiss 'uncle case' goodnight for days after he left.