Him.

Can count to 6.

Knows his letters.

Loves yogurt bites and Finding Nemo.

Made me a Mama!

Is 3 months from being 3!

What day is it?

First day of subbing at a high school

Teaching art at Hidden Lake

Lots of questions

Lots of prayers

Pros and Cons

Headache

Childcare options

Phone calls

Hugs & Kisses

Dear Austin

1. I love you.
2. Dad loves you.
3. Always brush your teeth.
4. Be confident.
5. Love Jesus.
6. Really love Jesus.
7. Help those who need help.
8. Read.
9. Go to the library.
10. Make sure the girl you like loves Jesus.
11. Make sure you know the girl all 4 seasons before you make a big decision.
12. Save your money.
13. Cook for the girl you like.
14. Bring the girl you like a surprise gift.
15. Meet her parents.
16. Be nice.
17. Take a deep breath and think before you say something.
18. Remember Lecee's birthday.
19. Keep it simple.
20. Exercise.
21. Visit the beach often.
22. Enjoy fruit & vegetables.
23. Drink more water than Dr. Pepper.
24. Enjoy sweets a little bit.
25. It's ok to be quiet.
26. Pull for the Longhorns
27. Always tell GDaddy -  Roll Tide
28. It's ok to feel sad, mad, hurt, frustrated, and cry.
29. Go to college & major in something practical.
30. Don't stay up too late.
31. Pray everywhere.
32. Have a few really close best friends.
33. Make sure those friends love Jesus.
34. It's ok if you don't get it the first time.
35. Always try.
36. Take pictures so you'll remember.
37. Take a snack with you so you won't be hungry.
38. Sometimes you have to do the things you don't want to do.
39. Ask if you don't know.
40. Take a nap if you're tired.
41. Remember we love you.

I got the idea here.  Love that blog.

Looking in our memory box

 My Dad's an artist and he sent this inside a card that said for us to come and visit, and it probably had some money in it to go get some ice cream. :)

 The eyes of TX are upon you - This is where it all started.

Lots of memories in that box

Some things in August

1. Austin's 2nd birthday
2. First trip to Chuck E. Cheese
3. K got sick with a cold
4. I got a migraine
5. I got a job and start in September
6. Survived 2 weeks of no MMO
7. Started 2 year old MMO
8. A moved up to a new Sunday School class.
9. Vacationed in ATL
10. Went to the rainy beach
11. Survived hurricane Isaac
12. Made the video announcements for church
13. We got a new music minister who came from my brother's former church

No Mother's Morning Out Today

Woke up to rain
Breakfast
Cartoons
Coloring
Letter A
Read a book
Pick up toys
Play independently
Go to Walmart
Share Subway with Mom
Cartoons
Naptime for A
Big Headache for Me
Play with A
Make dinner
A and K play outside
Big Brother recap
A plays us some music - watch and see!

Happy 1000 Posts to my blog!!

Just some words

I got my hair cut yesterday.  I went to Cost Cutters because I didn't want to pay $50 to get a half inch off my mop of hair.  I paid $27 and turns out I got more than a half inch off.

A is into a phase where he screams at the top of his lungs, but its not a happy scream.  He thinks it's ok, but we are DONE with it.  We are trying to be consistent as every time we hear it we let him know it's NOT ok and to use his words.

K's car needed a new fuel pump thing.  I am thankful we can pay for things like that and that we have another car and that I could take him to work this week, but sheesh. 

Sunday I wrote down places and things we could do this week so A & I won't get bored and start throwing things.  It's worked.  Yay!

I realize you need pictures and they will come soon.
**As I was typing this A hit me in the cheek with his plastic golf club.  This is my life and that boy has an arm.  Yikes.**

his name sake

on the way we passed
New Orleans
downtown Houston
lots of bridges
lots of water
lots of flat
some construction
Curious George on DVD
6 hours one day
6 hours the other
left our phone charger in Baton Rouge
6 hours on the road + rain in TX + K driving = white knuckles and pounding my head on the dashboard
purchased a huge bottle of Rudy's BBQ sauce
lots of TX flags
vegetable garden
Zilker Park train & playground
note to self: no jeans May-August - it's just too hot
walked with my hubby downtown

Weird Wednesday

what a weird day
we slept until 8 because A was at L&G's
didn't have to take him to MMO b/c L did that
went to Zumba, then Kmart, then back home
had lunch at home - hot ham & cheese with guac on it
A took a LONG nap - L&G and MMO wear him out!
made myself clean and straighten up our room! finally!
K is playing golf
no Bible study tonight
didn't want meatloaf at church
Panera it is...I think.

usually we're up eating breakfast and going to MMO & Zumba by 8:25
usually A is up and we're trying to find something to do in the afternoon
usually K has a long day and doesn't play golf
usually A and I eat dinner at church

but none of that happened today
hello beach weekend!

Birthday Tuesday

shower
breakfast for A
Super Why
play time in his room
laundry
snack time
check mail/play outside - it's already SO hot @ 11a.m.
sweep the floor
lunch at parents house
birthday cupcake
play with A
naptime for A
quick nap for me
Camp ROC
get ready for dinner
birthday dinner!
birthday cookie cake!
birthday presents!

Monday

It's so hot today!
Looking for a pool to jump into - none to be found :(
Working up the courage to do water activities outside with A.
Courage found! Its wonderful what water hose fun we can find for an hour.
It's hubby's last late night!
Don't even get me started about the Wiggles on Sprout - MUTE

Questions

1. Where is your cell phone? on the couch
2. Your significant other? in front of the TV playing MLB 2010
3. Your hair? ponytail
4. Your mother? in AL
5. Your father? in AL
6. Your favorite thing? being with K& A
7. Your dream last night? I dreamed after a short break I was teaching at Winnetka again. It felt good.
8. Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
9. Your dream goal? got it
10. The room your in? living room
11. Your fear? being alone
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? with K with A at his Tball game
13. Where were you last night? at a fashion show
14. What your not? loud
15. Muffins/donuts? donuts
16. One of your wish list items? maid
17. Where you grew up? Dothan
18. The last thing you did? read my blog
19. What are you wearing? jeans, my new TX shirt from Etsy, zebra flip flops
20. Your TV? on K's playing MLB 2010
21. Your pet? chewing on a bone
22. Your computer? laptop
23. Your life? different leading to awesome
24. Your mood? sleepy

25. Missing someone? K's family in TX

26. Favorite pasttime? scrapbooking
27. Something your not wearing? watch

28. Favorite store? Altar'd State

29. Your summer? looking forward to pool time
30. Your favorite color? dark purple
31. When is the last time you laughed? at boomer when Eric said "Squirrel!"
32. Last time you cried? 2 weeks ago thinking about TX
33. Who will/would read this? my Aunt Darlyne, Lindsey, Lydia
34. Four places I go over and over again? home, grocery store, church, parents house
35. Four people who email me? K, mom, Aunt Darlyne, Lindsey
36. Four of my favorite foods? dr. pepper, granola bars, Mom's cooking, pnut butter
37. Four places I would like to be right now? Austin, WInnetka, Zumba and Hawaii

Veggies and Boredom

Yesterday I thought my brain was going to turn into mush.

It's in those times I really miss teaching.

A played really well this morning.  I showed him how to play with a new toy and he can play with it on his own now.  Thanks Grandma Mac!

We are counting down the weeks until K has summer schedule. No more long days or Fridays!!

While A is sleeping today I am going to plant my veggies and more seeds.

Pictures to come...

Golf

Hubby's playing golf today and tomorrow so Little One and I are on our own for entertainment.  Here's our list.

Westgate - this morning!
Library
Art Museum
Mall
Lecee & G's House
The ROC
Botanical Gardens - yesterday!
The Park - this morning!
Buy & Plant Veggies

Lots of pictures for you.

 We got this 3 wheeler at Goodwill for $9.99.  They are both so cute!!

 A and Welly have become good friends.

 We went to the Bass Pro Shop in Destin and really enjoyed the big fish tank.

 Playing outside in the backyard with his ball.

 Snuggling with Dad and his horse Festus before bed.

 Oh yeah, sometimes he doesn't like going out to eat.  That whole sit down and enjoy yourself...it's not for him.

He looks so big here - he's growing up so fast.

Eating at the Beach

Our favorite places to eat at the beach in no particular order

Mellow Mushroom - pizza & salad
McDonald's - coffee, biscuits, ice cream
Finn's - fish tacos
The Egg & I - really big & yummy raspberry granola pancake
Schooner's - french fries, a band & a view
Aunt Darlyne & David's house - everything
Panera - bacon turkey bravo, bagels, smoothies, dr. pepper
Dunkin' Donuts - a quick sweet donut

Tuesday.

Breakfast
Playtime
Deliver coffee to K
Ball time at the ROC
Panera Bagel for me!
Sweet Potatoes for A
Nap time
Laundry
Snack
Play
Camp ROCK & A to Lecee's
Dinner

Monday night at Lecee & G's

Can you see him? This is from Friday morning playgroup.

Monday

This time last year Mr. A was a happy chubby little baby enjoying Spring Break!


Here's what we've done so far:

Breakfast
MMO
Zumba
Laundry
Take Khoe for a walk

Make Banana Nut muffins
1 cup applesauce
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons each vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon
pinch of salt
1.5 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup oats
2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal


350 degrees 25 minutes - smelling good!!  Tastes good!!

Pick up A - when I got to his school he was playing with bubbles and squealing!!
Deliver K's TaeKwonDo uniform
Feed A
A takes a nap
Up from a nap
Snack
Ball time at the ROC
Dinner with my parents
Playtime
Bedtime

Just an 8 hour day

Breakfast eaten - yogurt & banana for him; little bit of banana & small banana nut crunch & coffee for me
Cartoons watched - Jack's Big Music Show
Toys played with
Utility bill paid
Old Navy Shoes taken back
Pet Smart visited
short ROC visit
backyard time with tennis ball and bubbles
snack time - carrots/apples, crackers (he liked to crush them), cheese, juice
nap time!

About Sunday

We got home from the beach about 11is this morning.  Since then...

A played hard then took a nap
I have done laundry, dishes, unloaded the car, made brownies, thought about dinner this week, put waters in the fridge, looked on the internet...

and there is still more to be done.