soccer season

Saturday was the boys first game.  They did great!  Mason's team won 3-0. He played defensive and whenever the ball came in his area he kicked it back before the other team even made it down the field. 

 Carson's team also did great. But we lost 1-3.  Carson was in the middle of it all and occasionally he kicked the ball towards the goal.  :)

I was the only one that was able to be at the game.  Kinz and Geoff went rock climbing.  Karlee went to the airport with NJHS to greet troops coming home.  Brian attended a baptism.  And Bailee stayed home doing her chores.  I hope next week it can be a family affair. 

first choice

Out of 130 proofs this is their fav.  I agree, it's a keeper. :)

Today was suppose to be a terrible, no fun, unproductive day.  I had blocked out the entire day, after running of course, for dress shopping...for me.  I like to shop, but I also knew it would be a challenge to find something for the wedding.  I've spent many hours, since Sunday, online looking and looking and getting more and more discouraged.  I've looked at JcPenney, Sears, Macy's, Dillards, Nordstrom, Jones New York, and even ramdom sites that I found on Google. I gave in and went to David's Bridal.  I don't want matronly, or traditional.  I want to cordinate with the colors, and still look good.  I was feeling like that was too much to ask. 

Then I was on the last page of David's Bridal.  It was literally the last dress and I thought, "That's really cute."  I asked the two girls what they thought.  Then I asked Brian.  So far it was all good.  Yesterday morning I called the local store and the only stores that have that dress in my size are Houston, El Paso, and Mcallen.  Dang it!!  I decided to call Houston and make sure they really had it.  They did!  Online the price was already 50% off.  When I talked with the sales rep I found out it's another 50% off.  (I love sales!)  The price was so reasonable that I comtemplating ordering it without trying it on.  Non refundable mind you!  Long story short...really this is the short version.  I ordered the dress and it should be here in a week.  Hooray!!!

So, the Temple is reserved. The invitations are ordered, the wedding dress is ordered, the bridesmaids dresses are being made (We had a "fitting" for the girls yesterday.  The dresses are going to be great!  We can't wait.) with matching ties. The silk flowers have been purchased, hopefully we can start making those next week. Still working on where to have the family dinner after the wedding.  Then there's the open house.  That's my next focus. 

When I went to order the invitations it wouldn't take a horizontal picture.  So Kinz and Geoff quickly chose another and our amazing photographer, Three Hills Photography, doctored this up and sent it to me ASAP. 

It's turning out to be a great day!!

 

We did it!!!

Not many people share my excitement.  But it's a big deal.  We need to be recognized for the hot hot summer we have endured.  When we were one day short of tying for the consecutive days with triple digits I was disappointed.  When we were days away from tying the record for the most triple digits in a year I held my breath.  We were ONE day short of tying when it rained. We needed the rain desperately but it was such a disappointment.  Then I remembered that there have been many years that it's been super hot for the State Fair.  So I just had to sit back and wait.  Today is the lucky day.  70 days of triple digits!  I think tomorrow is supposed to be 102 so we've set a high standard.  Then rain is in the forecast.  I hope it comes.  My yard is crunchy, and brown.  We have three new trees that I water every few days, then I try and water a few beds. 

Now we can say, "Remember the summer of 2011?  It was the hottest, driest in the history of Texas."  Wahoo!!

Now I hope relief comes.

Soon. 

party

A new record!



birthday boy

Today is Carson's 6th birthday.  He has been counting down since Karlee's bday.  Because of schedules tonight we had to shake things up a little.  We went to Chuck E. Cheese on Saturday for dinner and fun.  Then we opened presents on Sunday.  Today I was able to have lunch with him at school.  Which was super fun.  Then I took in a treat for his class in the afternoon. 

Subway was his choice for lunch.  He actually wanted Chick-fil-a, but since his lunch is at 10:30 we are limited on what is available.   

I think class could get pretty crazy with these boys.  This is Dawson on bottom and Peyton. 

This was his favorite present.  He also got a batman wallet from Kinz, a General Grevious light saber from his Gma and Gpa Shuldberg, some money from Karlee and a stuffed animal from Bailee.  Brian and I also gave him a General Grevious costume to go with the light saber.  I don't know if he liked it.  He doesn't like being the bad guy.  I'm soo glad.  :) 

6 things about Carson:

1. GREAT imagination
2. shares with everyone
3. loves to be silly to make people laugh
4. loves to dress up to be anyone with a weapon
5. a tender heart
6. loves church and sharing his testimony

I love you Carson!!  I hope you've had a great day! Happy birthday!!!

I did it!!

About late July I decided to run a 5K.  I told a few people and the most common response was, why?  I don't have a reason other than I want to.  I've never ran in my life.  I played volleyball in Jr. High, and I was on the drill team in High School. I want to try something new, something hard but doable. 

My goal is to run 4 days a week.  This is the first week I've been able to do it.  Yay!!  Once all the kids are off to school Stella and I head out. The farthest I've ran is 2.1 miles. Not a lot, but I run the whole way and there are a few good hills.  I don't expect to be fast.  My goal is to run the entire 5K.  Anybody can walk it, right?  The race is in December and I'm a little concerned if I'll continue to run when we're on vacation.  We'll be gone a week for the wedding, then another 5 days for Thanksgiving.  I hope I stay strong.   

The wedding plans are coming along.  There have been a few times I've had to be firm and tell them I need a decision today.  They don't like it but they finally tell me what they want.  These next two months are going to be crazy.  In the middle of planning we have birthdays every couple of weeks.  By the time the wedding arrives I don't know if any of us will be up for cake.  Three birthdays in September, two in October and Bailee on November 1st.  It's insane. 

Also, with all my focus on the wedding (I'm even dreaming about planning), I have totally dropped the ball on blogging about our trip.  I've got to focus.  I only have Beijing and it's only four days.  I can do it!

On Saturday I ran again. Five times in one week...a record!

karlee's project

Can you tell what it is?

success

all better

Yesterday around 12 Kinz called to see if I could go pick up Adam from his sitter.  He had a fever or 102.  When I arrived I was shocked to see him all wrapped up.  He's swaddled better that a new born babe.  He was having chills so Rhonda wrapped him up and he fell asleep.  He's doing much better today.  He's busy playing and climbing and being his busy self. :)

another teenager ~ wahoo

When Karlee was 3 years old she loved to wear this white and pink dress.  She wanted to wear it everyday.  I would have to take it during the night and put it in my dirty clothes so it could get washed.  She really was the cutest thing wearing it too.  Well, a decade later and this girl is still pretty cute.  It's hard to believe that Karlee is 13, although she has been acting like a teenager lately. ;)

13 things about Karlee:

• she's very creative
• extremely organized
• loves making cookies, but not baking cookies
• a perfectionist
• an A student, although sometimes we need to explain jokes :P
• enjoys laughing
• enjoys learning
• she reaches her goals
• loves having her own cell phone
• loyal friend
• great singing voice
• talented pianist
• loving daughter

I hope you have a great and amazing day!  I love you Karlee!!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!