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First day of preschool and a few more

Jaxon started preschool today. He was so excited this morning. He got right up, got dressed, brushed his teeth, got his shoes and backpack on...and was ready high tail it out of here. Here is the handsome little man.

After preschool we headed over to a friends house to play. He had this little four wheeler which the boys didn't even think twice about trying. Jaxon jumped on, pressed the pedal down all the way, and went hauling down their driveway right into the street as I am running after him yelling at him to stop. Crazy boys! Crew loved it too.

Here's a scary picture..Crew driving Jaxon! What a trusting brother!
This past weekend we were able to spend some time with Nic and Steff and their three girls. We took the kids to Bear World and it was a hit! Jaxon called Camryn and Brooklyn his girlfriends. He had so much fun with them.

I think I'll start drinking

I need something to take it down a notch...doesn't this drink look pretty?! Just kidding mom-don't panic! Why you ask am I feeling like this? Maybe it was the flooded bathroom that just happened-I should have taken pictures but I guess that wasn't my first thought when Jaxon decided to flush a half a roll of toilet paper down the toilet and its overflowing. It's leaking into my basement it was that bad. Or maybe its because my 2 year old looks like he got attacked by a cat...but really, it was his older brother. I think I'll stick to the cat story. Its less embarrassing. I almost posted a picture...but just take my word. I really feel like I could write a book about the last six months of my life, because this is just the icing on the cake. And it's finally starting to get funny.
I need a vacation.
The end.

Ta Da Da Daaaaaa

A Miracle

Jaxon just finished two weeks of swimming lessons. Before he started he was comfortable in the water but did not like to go under, couldn't swim on his own and would not jump in. By the last day of swim lessons he is now swimming a little on his own, he is running and jumping into the pool and we can barely keep his head above the water! He absolutely loves it. It is the best feeling to watch him and see him be so proud of himself! Video to come.

Family Reunion

After our visit in Oregon and Washington the boys and I flew down to Utah with my parents for a family reunion. The reunion was in Southern Utah at a ranch in the middle of nowhere (seriously...30 miles on a dirt road after you are already in the middle of nowhere.) I have mixed feelings about this trip...lets start with the not so good...rattlesnakes-we killed three while we were there! We started off with hot water. But after the carbon monoxide detector went off twice in our cabin, and some overwhelming propane smells we opted to NOT to die in our sleep and have cold showers... so we turned off the propane to our cabin. On the bright side, my boys had the absolute time of their life there. There were horseback rides, four wheeler rides,fishing, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, campfires, a playground, a slip n slide and plenty of dirt to play in. I think my kids need to live on a farm.

On our way to the ranch-this is the gas station that Crew had the craziest melt down at. I could NOT get him back in his car seat. There was a car full of people right next to ours just watching me struggle to get him in while he is screaming his head off. One of the guys turned to me and said "ah the sacred work of a mother..." mmmmhmmmmm. Just what I was thinking pal!

The Ranch:





Jaxon pretty much had a dog with him the whole time



Fishing with Uncle Alan and Grandpa




Bike rides from Uncle Cory and four wheeler rides with Grandpa


For Christmas last year my mom gave me a girls trip to go see Wicked, so after the family reunion in Utah my mom and I were able to get away for the weekend by ourselves and go see Wicked. It was amazing! I had so much fun, thanks mom!

This past month...

We flew from Dallas to Oregon for a wedding.
Drove from Oregon to Seattle.
Flew from Seattle to Salt Lake.
Flew from Salt Lake to St. Louis and back.
And FINALLY flew from Salt Lake back to Dallas.
My kids are confused and I'm exhausted.
Explanations and pictures to come...if I ever recover.