Spring Break 2010

I cannot believe this is the last day of our spring break! We had a great time and were lucky enough to have great weather so that we could be outside most of the time. The beginning of the week Mimi and Pops were here and we took them to do lots of fun stuff. We went to watch Kinsley cheer, tried out the rodeo, went to Galveston Island, the park, and the Rainforest Cafe'. After they left, we've been working on the nursery and met some friends at the park for a picnic and playtime. Tomorrow we have a birthday party at some place called Cowboy City. We've never been there but something tells me the kids are going to love it.

Our time with Mimi (and Pops)

Kinsley insisted on a Girls' Night

Here she is with her up do and makeup

Posing for Mimi outside

The kids even managed to get Pops to dig in the dirt with them.

At the Park

Photo shoots with Mimi

Rocking her new shirt from Mrs. Nacy

Mimi captured these while playing Veterinarian

Meet Dr. Fox

Hanging by the pool

Ahoy Matey!

A St. Patrick's Day parade on Galveston.

We actually think they were just bar hopping.

Kinsley's one request while the grandparents were here was to go to Rainforest Cafe'.

Of course we had to have a VOLCANO!

Her "scared" face while checking out a snake.

Opening early Easter gifts from Beau and Jenna.

Wagon Races at the Rodeo.

We found the John Deere exhibit.

Colby didn't want to leave.

"Farming"

Kinsley wanted to ride the mechanical bull. Justin stood in line with her forever. This joker (who is 75 years old) was in front of her. I think she got intimidated, because she quickly decided that she was not going to go.

At the petting zoo. The llama was crazy!!

Cheering at the game. Check out the jump my kid is doing!

My kids are totally obsessed with Pops and his Fishville.

Crazy Colby

We ended up with Chocolate, the preschool pet, over Spring break.

Playing the fishing game.

Baby Bedding and Fabulous Weather

I guess because this is most likely ( I've learned to never say never) my last child, I had a really hard time deciding on baby bedding. I had an idea in my head what I wanted but I was having a hard time finding exactly what I wanted. After a week at Mimi's, in which she forced me to look at hundreds of crib collections, I finally found what I wanted. We ordered it while I was there and yesterday it came! I'm really happy with it and I can't wait for Justin to get to painting.

Here's a picture of the bedding. Sorry it's so small!

As far as the pregnancy goes, this one has definitely been my most challenging. I'm sure part of it has to do with the fact that I have two little ones to take care of this time. Also, I've had some "potential" for problems that may come later. I have another ultrasound scheduled for 2 weeks and I'm praying they won't put me on bed rest.

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous here this week. I think the high today is 78 woo hoo! I am so ready to get planting some flowers. We had our first picnic by the pool this season and hit up the neighborhood park yesterday. It has been so nice for the kids to be outside and burn off some excess energy...especially Colby. We are getting ready for Spring Break and are so glad that Mimi and Pops will be here. We are planning on hitting up the famous rodeo and showing them the zoo!

We have a cheerleader in the house!!!

Kinsley cheered in her first game early Saturday morning. The kid was pumped, pumped up for it. It was hilarious to watch 4 & 5 years cheer, but also so adorable. Kinsley had a great time and has already asked to sign up next year.

Getting ready for the game

Those little girls loved the pom poms.

Too cool, little bro ready for the game.

Kinsley asked me and Justin to wear purple for the game.

Shocker: Justin had no purple!

Running out of the tunnel

Cheering for the football players running out.

Halftime routine

Ready Position

Ear Piercing, Birthdays, and the Rodeo

We just got back from a long vacation to Mimi's house and I have tons of pictures to post later. Before we left we had Kinsley a mini birthday celebration. For her birthday, she wanted her ears pierced. She was super excited but a little nervous.

Ready for the Piercing

Getting "the dot"

She was a little upset but got over it pretty quickly (by Kinsley standards).

Probably because we took the kids to Chuck E Cheese.

The Biggest Rocking Horse I have ever seen

The train wasn't working but that didn't stop him from staring.

Like mother, like daughter.

Afterwards the celebration continued at home.

A rare moment of looking at the camera.

On her actual birthday morning. Check out the hair. That's what I have to work with every morning!

Birthday Pancakes. A tradition in our house.

So the rodeo is a REALLY big deal here. This entire week at Kinsley's pre-school is dedicated to the rodeo.

He even wore his boots to drop her off.

At the festivities.

Getting ready for the wagon race.

Off like a flash. She lost her hat in the mad dash.

Lassoing to "Deep in the Heart of Texas."

A career, maybe?