Weekend in the OB

We had a wonderful time hanging out with our family and friends back in MS this past weekend. The kids got completely spoiled (which was totally expected). We just wish we could have stayed longer.

with Nanny and Papaw

and Mimi and Pops

Coloring in their new bedroom/playroom

K and Aunt Melinda

Putting on a show for the family. 

Colby kept yelling, "Quiet!" while trying to sing his ABC's.... probably because he couldn't remember all his letters.

Hanging with Beau

My wonderful friend Leslie had a get together for all our friends at her house on Saturday. It was so nice to see all our friends and all their kids. Thanks Leslie for the party!

Me and JB before our get together at Leslie's.

The older kids with Lilly

Big kids in the bouncy thing

Sweet babies Caroline and Lilly

Little Campbell

All the little girls together

I took this last week at home of the kids dancing to Barney.

Kinsley asked me to straighten her hair before dance last week. She was totally feeling the look!

Pudding face 

Little man is so into "colonering" now

I cannot believe it is already the middle of September! Where has the time gone? Kinsley is finally getting settled into school after getting sick on the FIRST day and having to miss the rest of the week. She loves going to dance and is starting to make new friends. I'm loving my alone time with Colby. Now that he's talking more, I'm finding that he is as funny as his sister. 

Ironically two of the first people we met were MSU alumni and were able to watch MSU's 1st football game with other fans (Justin was beyond pumped!). We're getting ready for our first trip back to OB and everyone is crazy excited around here. Here's a few pics of my crazy kids from the past few days. 

I'm sure they're plotting a takeover.

They now dance if I ask to take their picture.

More dancing

Yes, he is STILL sucking his thumb (but he is getting better)

Two Peas

Playing in the rain

Colby works better topless

Labor Day, 1st day of school, and kids say the darnest things

We decided to spend Labor Day by the pool and relax before Kinsley had to gear up for school on Tuesday. We hung out lazily by the pool all day and then I cooked ribs (for the first time!) for dinner. It was a much need break from painting.

Sunday night watching The Bee Movie and eating popcorn

Lunch by the pool

Diva child had to have her sandwich in the shade.

We have several rosh bushes that are blooming. I think this color is the prettiest.

I was just waiting for him to fall in the float bin.

His future's so bright he has to wear shades!

Sassy

Yesterday was Kinsley's first day of 4 year pre-k. She was so excited that morning and did great when we got to school. When I picked her up I knew something was wrong. She was quiet and said she had a headache....well she had caught some kind of bug. She's feeling a little better today and I'm hoping by tomorrow she'll be ready to go back.

I was worried Colby would be lonely with Kinsley at school but I think he enjoyed getting all my attention!

So I have to post a couple of things the kids have said recently mainly so I will remember them.

The other day at the breakfast table (we always have funny conversations over breakfast) Kinsley says, "Tragically Colby was born without a brain." The child is hilarious.

This morning Colby had dumped a whole bowl of cereal on the floor and the dog (I told you something always happens at breakfast). As I was cleaning it up (very calmly I might add), Colby says, "Calm down Mommy. Calm down!" Seriously he's two!

Are You Ready for Some Football?

Austin, TX

This past weekend we took a trip to Austin. We had a great time checking out the city and the state capital. Here are a few pictures from our weekend.

 Spaceship at the Oasis. This place that Garth sings about in the song "I've got Friend in Low Places."

View of Lake Travis at The Oasis

Texas Stadium 

Hook 'em Horns!

With their loot from Toy Joy

Waiting for dinner

This place is crazy. Millions of bats live under this bridge and fly out at night to eat.

By the Congress Street bridge

Everyone waiting for the bats. 

Capital Building

Another Before and After

On of our (many) projects we've been working on is our front entryway. Ya'll know I bleed maroon, but our maroon front door was not working for me. We painted the door, replaced the lights, and added some big flower pots and I'm loving it!

Before

After

Colby Quote of the Day

"Luvin Mimi. Luvin Mimi."