August 3, 2016

We waited for Ben to get home outside today, which is always fun for the kids (and Ben, too I think).  They were all racing back and forth between the driveway and fire hydrant.  Really we should do this more often to burn off evening energy!

August 2, 2016

Betsy wanted to carry these for me at the grocery store.  I told her multiple times to be very careful not to squish them or drop them.  She did a great job!  After we’d checked out and while they were doing buddy bucks, guess who dropped them.  ME!  Thankfully they were undamaged for the most … [Read more…]

August 1, 2016

Tonight at dinner we talked about what the kids wanted to do when they grew up.  Betsy wants to take care of babies, take them on walks and give them bottles.  Carson said he wanted to be a sheriff and take care of people.  I sure do hope they continue to be so kind and … [Read more…]

July 30, 2016

This morning we took it easy, jumped on some beds, went to the park, had lunch, and then Sarah and Lane came over.  They stayed with the kids until Kate and Steve got home from their trip, so Ben and I got to spend the next 24 hours away.  We stayed at the hotel where … [Read more…]

July 29, 2016

To celebrate being married 10 years today Ben worked from home this morning, then we piled in the car and headed to Austin after lunch. We had a family dinner at HopDoddy where we met their nice manager, a guy originally from Houston who took a liking to Ben and his Astros hat.  He talked … [Read more…]

July 28, 2016

It sure is good to have a friend who brings her daughters to your house to watch your kids, then takes you away for a day of eating, shopping and pampering finished off with a double date.  Thanks, Carrie!  You’re the best :)