When Daddy is Away....

all heck breaks out.

Do you see my son flying??

Justin was out of town for 3 days last week. He used to travel like that all the time but now not so much. It really wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. Probably because we stayed busy.

We went to the library and got lots of books.

Hadley rocking another Nanny/Mimi creation.

She is such a happy baby!

A little mischevious too.

We had a crazy weekend. I mean chocked full of soccer games, choir practice, banquets, luncheons, a lot.

Friday night Justin took the big kids to movie night at church. I hung at home with Hadley so she could go to bed early.

On Sunday, Kinsley's choir performed the musical 100% Chance of Rain.

She loved every minute of it.

Sunday afternoon we had our last soccer game of the season.

Kinsley being fabulous at the fields.

He really looks like he's into it.

Whoa, wait he's back to digging up dirt.

Team huddle

They had a pinata for the afterparty.

Kinsley was the one who busted it.

Colby with his medal.

No idea what they are doing but they asked me to take a picture of it.

One tired little boy.

This is how we found him last night.

Totally random picture of our pink/purple hydranga.

A Fun Week

Last week we were able to do lots of fun things together. We started off on Monday with Kinsley's field trip to the zoo. I was so glad Justin was able to join us for the day.

Waiting to go in.

The baby monkey and its momma

My eldest monkey

The middle monkey

Since Colby's birthday is in the summer and won't be able to have a birthday "day" at school, we celebrated his school birthday last Tuesday. He got to wear the birthday hat and the kids sang to him. Colby said that it, "made me smile." Of course he had to have a cake and you guessed it. A Thomas cookie cake.

Sweet Hadley is always just along for the ride.

K with her visor ready for soccer.

Kinsley also had Super Kids day at school which is basically field day.

She was soooo excited!

So I wasn't expecting too much on Mother's Day. I had asked Justin if I could just go clothes shopping for my gift but they managed to make it extra special for me. I got to sleep in until 7 (which is unheard of in this house). They brought me a pancake breakfast in bed, flowers, lots of homemade cards and art projects, and even a "coupon book" from Kinsley good for kisses, chores, you name it.

Justin also made sure they knew that we would be taking lots of pictures before church, so no complaining.

In their coordinating dresses and headbands.

We couldn't forget about including Dad!

I got to watch Kinsley sing in church twice. Which by the way, she loves to do. She is my performer. Justin and the younger two left early and had lunch all ready for us. We finished up the day in the pool, one of my favorite things to do. It was a wonderful day!

Visitors, a Goal, and Dancing

Last weekend Mimi and Pops brought along Nanny and Papaw on their visit to see us. We had a packed house for a few days but we loved every minute of it.

Hadley showing off for the grandparents.

Somebody was all smiles when they got here.

Friday night we grilled out and hung by the pool.

Colby on his stage in the middle of a fascinating story.

Sisterly love

I wonder who could have taught her this?

Rocking her new headband Saturday morning.

Colby before his soccer game.

So I must confess, Colby is not always into playing soccer.

He loves going to the games and seeing his buddies. And he loves, loves, loves the snacks.

However the actual playing of soccer hasn't really interested him.

Usually during the game he looks like this.

Or is doing this.

But last week all that changed.

Somehow by some miracle, he actually was paying attention when the ball came his way.

And that little joker scored a goal!!! Parents on the other fields probably thought I had found a winning lottery ticket because I was screaming so loud.

Coach Ryan was as excited as Colby!

Hugging KK after the goal.

He was so proud of himself.

After the goal, he got to play goalie and he was all in to it.

Team Tunnel after the game.

After soccer, the girls ran home and made a quick change because it was recital time.

This child is always striking a pose.

Pre-recital pics with the family

We met up with the men folk at the high school.

The girls did such a great job.

I can't wait to get our DVD and watch it again.

Do I even need to say how much my child loved being front and center on the floor for the ending pose?

Saturday night Justin, Pops, and Colby went to watch the Astros game. The girls stayed home and had a girl's night "Kinsley style." We got massages, did our hair and makeup.

Nanny getting the Kinsley treatment.

Kinsley getting her massage.

I just can't get enough of this little face!

After church on Sunday, we had a swim day.

What I wouldn't do to look half as good as this one in a bathing suit.

Peek a boo

Check out the curls

Love this dress that Nanny made for her!

Bonus: KK has a coordinating one!

Not too many people can pull off this look.

Loving some bath time Sunday night.