Laredo Vacation

We headed 2.5 hours straight towards Mexico.  We were heading to Laredo, Tx for a CrossFit competition.  So maybe it wasn't a real "vacation", but I consider any night away from home a vacation.  We had so much fun watching Don compete, and throw around some pretty heavy weight.  We swam in the hotel pool a couple times, and went to the movies too.  View Album for more pictures.

Don & Damon to Indiana...Surprise!

(Don guest blogging this time)  To surprise my Dad for his birthday, I flew back to Indiana for a long weekend.  To make it especially interesting and since he still flys free, I took Damon with me.  Despite just a few hiccups on the flight home, it was such an awesome trip!  My mom, Jeff, and Julie helped ensure it was a great surprise for my dad - not easy to do!  And Damon and I really bonded - after all, he isn't used to me keeping him happy, busy, fed, and well...alive.  To remind me of this, Jackie set an incredibly high bar for my weekend when we left early Friday morning.  "Just don't lose him" she said (sigh).  Well, mission accomplished!!  We had an awesome trip, got to spend time with the whole family, made some memories, and I didn't lose Damon a single time.  Enjoy the photos!  

Swim Meet #2

Cadynce and Donnie completed their second swim meet, and they both did better than the last meet.  View Album for more pictures.

Happy Birthday Damon!

My baby is now a big baby.  I had a little photo shoot with him wandering around outside.  I love this kid.  View Album for more pictures.

Cadynce Last Day of Kinder

It was pajama and stuffed animal day on the last day of school.  Cadynce had a really great year, and we are so proud of her.

Swim Meet #1

We had our first swim meet of the season with our new swim team.  Cadynce and Donnie both did a great job and had a lot of fun.  View Album for more pictures.

Donnie & Damon Party

We had a little party to celebrate Donnie turning 5 and Damon turning 1 at our neighborhood pool.  It was nice to hang out in the water and watch the kids play and stay cool.  We did cake and gifts at home.  View Album for more pictures.

Donnie's School Celebration

Today was Donnie's school celebration.  We get to watch a slideshow of all the things the kids have done all year long.   They sang several bible verses they have learned throughout the year, and then each child got to stand on the stage and hear how marvelous they are.  We had a picnic after the celebration.  I can't believe he is almost done at Marvelously Made Preschool.  View Album for more pictures.

Kinder Town Meeting

Friday morning was the Kinder Town Meeting.  All the Kinder classes have been working for two weeks on their program.  Cadynce had a little speaking part too.  They did a great job.  View Album for more pictures.

Parade, Mother's Day & Swim

Each year we walk in the Helotes parade...it's a very big deal here.  Donnie rides on his preschool float and throws candy...there is nothing better than 20 three and four year olds throwing candy:)

Mother's Day was kind of a dud.  We started the day with a family hike, but I started to feel sick.  After stopping for lunch, we went home where I hopped into bed, and slept the next 5 hours.  We're passing around a bug and it is my turn...boo!

Today was the first day of swim practice.  We joined our neighborhood swim team this year.  Donnie's practice is first and then Cadynce is right after him.  I hang out in the baby pool with Colbie and Damon.  They did awesome.  View Album for more pictures.