birthday boy

What a great day, to get this precious boy safely into this world.  Brian was such a mellow baby.  He slept through the night after 10 days or so and was happy to be snuggled and held.  I could have rocked him all of the time if he didn't have a two year old brother who wasn't being so calm and co-operative.  The fall after Brian was born I worked in the potato harvest and his Grandma Shuldberg watched him.  When I got off work the second day, Grandma Shuldberg asked if I thought we should take him into the Doctor and have him checked out because he never cried. "It's been two days and he has never made a peep!" she said "It's just not normal1" She always had to stir him when she thought it was time for him to eat or be changed.  Our lovable baby Brian!      We love you Brian!     Eternally yours,   Mom & Dad                   

lets go mavs!!

For our anniversary we went to a Mavs game last night.  It was a great experience.  We rode the TRE from downtown Fort Worth and it worked out great.  No trouble finding parking, arrived early enough to enjoy the full experience of the AA Center, and a quick departure after the game...no traffic jams.  :) 

It was a close game all the way.  The excitement at a live professional game is amazing.  I loved every minute of it.  I hope we can go again.  I'm sure Brian won't mind.

spring break fun

This is the first year in many years that we stayed home for spring break.  Karlee told me that this was her favorite spring break ever...that shocked me.  With all the money we have spent on our trips and this is her favorite?!?  We could of saved thousands of dollars, especially last years spring break when Bailee had the accident, literally thousands!

I will admit it has been a great week.  Monday was Pi Day, so we had some yummy pie to start off the week.  (Some friends of ours started this last year on March 14th....pi=3.14.  Get it?

Tuesday Karlee and Bailee went painting for a friend from church to earn money for girls camp this year.  This was a surprise job.  It was great!  They also painted Thursday morning.  Tuesday afternoon we went to see Rango, kinda cute.  Then off to Main Event for Laser Tag.  All the kids had a blast.  They played a couple of games then Karlee helped the boys, mostly Carson, play some arcade games while Bailee and I visited and relaxed. 

 Wednesday I invited lots of friends to join us at a park in Azle.  The kids played for hours.  We were all tired and hot by the end. 

 Bailee needed to work on her research project this week.  We went to our local library branch and they didn't have one stitch of reference materials.  We were shocked.  We then went to our other regular library and found a little but not enough to complete her note cards.  She was beginning to panic.

Friday, while Karlee was at Six Flags with a friend, we went to the downtown library.  WOW!!! It is amazing!  We all loved it.  They all want to go back. 

 This rainbow is what greats you as you walk into the kids area.  So fun!

 Adam loved the little tables and chairs.

 Behind this there is a cabinet that had some dress up clothes...for boys!  Carson had put something on before I realized what he was doing.

Bailee has fallen in love...with the Fort Worth Central Library.  She found lots and lots of books on the French Revolution.  I think whenever she has a big assignment like this for school we will start here first.  Plus our parking was validated so it didn't cost a thing.  Plus we got lunch afterward.  The day kept getting better and better.  I picked up Subway for the boys and Bailee and I had Pei Wei, Bailee's first time.  Then Yogurtland!!!  Yum!

That about sums up our week.  I hope yours was a good one.  :0)

soccer pics

exhausted

I'm discouraged right now...my free space for pictures is full.  I wanted to share Carson's first soccer game.  I guess it will need to be without pictures for now.  I did go and delete 2008, it was harder than I thought it would be.  Don't worry, my blog through 2010 is all printed.  I love my books, but it's weird to delete something you love.  Hopefully, since I deleted some posts it will be updated soon so I can share the fun he had.

Anyway, back to our day.  It was great.  It started early.  Carson's game started at 9 and it was soo much fun to watch.  He really got into the game and ran and  ran.  When it was his turn to be goalie he didn't like it very much.  It doesn't keep his mind busy enough.  The other team scored 4 goals on him, but who's counting right.  ;0)  Only every parent there! 

After the game Bailee had a job interview.  The manager told her that she could have 1 or 2 interviews more.  Our fingers are crossed. She is really trying to earn money for Paris but it's not happening fast enough.  She had to dip into her savings to pay her installment for February. 

The rest of the day included, cleaning out the garage, replacing sprinklers, putting Christmas boxes in the attic (finally!),  making a run to the hazardous waste site, buying a pair of golf shoes so Brian can play in a tournament on Monday (he's not all that excited), buying paint for the upstairs bath, trimming trees, walking a dog, and trying to figure out how to upload pictures for this post.  (Can you tell I'm still irritated?!?)

I feel the best Saturday is when you drop into bed exhausted.  I think we did it today. :)

busy girl

This past week Karlee has been very busy.  On Saturday she attended a UIL competition where she competed in Oral Reading and Spelling.  I believe there are over 18 categories to compete.  She received 4th in reading and 3rd in spelling.  Overall her school placed 1st in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.  WOW!!  I love the school she attends.

Tuesday night was her school's open house.  I usually don't attend the mid year open house, but this year was different.  The kids involved in band, choir, drama, and academic team showed off their skills.  I really enjoyed it. 

Wednesday she had a UIL Choir Competition.  Her choir received a 2 on all three songs they preformed and a 1 on sight reading.   They did very well. 

Tonight is her first spring tennis match.  It will be a challenge for me to attend the whole match, Carson has soccer practice on Thursdays.  It's hard to be everywhere I want/need to be.  But I'm trying my best. 

21 years

To My Husband

still think you're hot.

still love your smile.

still laugh at the cute things you say.

still need your hugs.

still craving your kiss.

still love when you touch me that way.

still glad you call

to simply say "Hi"

or just 'cause you're thinking of me.

still like the way

I start out the day

with you as the first one I see.



park

This morning we received a text inviting us to the park.  The wind made it a little chilly, but the boys had fun.  So did I.  It was great to chat while they played.

I forgot my camera (that really needs to stop).  I hope you can see the fun they are having in these tiny pics.

I should have taken a picture of Adam on the slide.  It was a smaller slide but he was going down on his tummy.  He kept trying to climb up the slide and he would slip which made him giggle.  It was very cute.

guess what

I have a nephew (he's on the left) serving a mission in Hong Kong.  Last June I suggested to my sister, his mom, that maybe Brian and I should tag along when they go pick him up.  Well...we're going to Hong Kong!!!!

These past few weeks we've been talking a lot about flight dates and where to stay.  I was getting anxious and just wanted a decision to be made.  Yesterday we booked the flight.  Then today we decided on the hotel.  I can't believe that were actually going.  We'll also be spending another week between Xian and Beijing.  We really feel this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Thanks Brenda and Dave!!      

now mason

Last night we put up another quilt and Mason wanted to give it a try.  He really enjoyed it.  Both Karlee and Mason worked on it before bed, then this morning before school, then again after dinner tonight.  I need to roll it tonight so they have some place to work tomorrow. 

I may need to buy us a quilt frame.  Karlee thinks she would like to make a quilt for herself.  The idea is great.  I could help her with all except the binding.  But I know many ladies that would walk us through it, or perhaps do it for us. :0)
Something to think about.