Soccer!

On Saturday, we began a new journey of this thing called parenthood.  We are now officially 'soccer parents'.  And love it.  It was such a blast to watch Coy & friends/cousins play their first ever game.  Of course it's through the YMCA and just for fun.  He did great and had an amazing time doing it  Here are a few pics of the first big game.  I guess we can officially kiss our weekends goodbye.  He he, just kidding.  I guess not just yet...:)

 Cydney was so proud of big brother...

 T, Coy, Ryder, and Chase

 He thought being goalie was "time out".  :)

End of Summer

So I know I was going to update more over the past few months.  And it didn't happen.  Oh well.  I'm back, again.

We had a fantastic summer and survived the scorching heat here in Texas.  It was beyond H-O-T.  I think we set a record for hottest few months ever.  Any who, we had fun while doing that.  We swam a bunch, shopped some, played most, and napped quite a bit. 

In July, Cydney turned TWO and me, THIRTY!  We had a backyard family barbecue and had a great time.  Chris and I flew the Las Vegas for a quick getaway the next day.  It was amazingly relaxing. 

Coy had a minor surgery done mid August and he recovered fantastically.  His speech is improving daily.  The Lord is so good.  My boy is so handsome. 

We decided back in July to take our house off the market.  I was praying for direction and overwhelmed with all the decisions.  The Lord placed it on our hearts that we were to stay put.  I think I secretly wanted that, but was trying to be obedient.  But then realized it wasn't suppose to happen.  Make sense?  Okay good.  :)  We are so happy we stayed.  I am so thankful for His direction during that stressful time. 

Both kiddos started MDO last week.  They both LOVE it beyond words.  I had such mixed emotions on the first couple days, but I have to admit the time to myself is nice.  Okay, it is REALLY nice. Nothing better than babies loving their time at school and momma getting all my errands run kid free.  The consumers at H-E-B and Target can all thank me later.  :)

Here are some pics from the past few months.  I haven't picked the camera up much this summer nor have I edited those that I did take.  My computer got low on disc space and I just let it sit for awhile.  But I'm excited to get back to snapping.  :)  Hope it was a blessed summer for all!  Happy Fall & Football! 

Yes, he has on a pink life jacket.  It was one of two we had.  Cousin Colby got the blue one.  :)
First fish at Nana & Papa's beach house!

 

These aren't good photos of the first day of school...ugh.  But whatever, you get the picture.  :)

 

 Me being silly. I've always wanted to do that. 

March for Babies 2011

This is being written and posted almost two months late, but I wanted to share about our successful March for Babies 2011.  For the 3rd year in a row, we were one of the top Houston Family teams!  We raised over $15,000...simply amazing.  We are ever so grateful and humbled by this. 

 Coy with one of his favorite (okay, our favorite) NICU Primary nurses, Mariama.  We love her!

 Coy with Kyle, another amazing micropreemie 23 week survivor!

Thanks to the hard work of my in-laws, they hosted a very successful BBQ chicken fundraiser.  I don't have pictures of this day since I forgot my camera, but it was lots of fun.  We are so appreciative of all their hard work and dedication to this special cause.  We hope that one day every baby is born healthy!  :)

Hello again!

Sorry to keep y'all waiting (if anyone still checks this)!  I did not intend to take such a long break from blogging.  It just sort of happened with all the commotion and stuff that goes along with a 2 and 3 year old.  :)

We are doing very well.  School is out for summer and it is quite nice.  Coy LOVED his
MDO (Mothers Day Out) program this past year.  His speech has improved and his vocabulary has grown by leaps and bounds.  We are so very thankful for his ongoing progression and development.  We are always reminded what an absolute miracle we have walking among us. 

Cydney has transitioned from my sweet little baby girl to a crazy (but still sweet), very energetic almost two year old.  She is always on the go and very talkative.  It's amazing to us how quickly her speech has developed.  She is still my cuddle bug and we laugh so much together. 

Chris and I are doing great and enjoying our babies so much.  Don't get me wrong, they are exhausting and we do have our moments, but overall, we are doing amazing.  We have our house on the market and have decided to downsize.  It's only been a year since we moved into our beautiful home, but we have decided after many talks and prayers, that a smaller house would be best for our family at this time.  We are excited and praying that God's will be done with this transition. 

Here are some favorite photos over the past few months.  Enjoy!  Hope to be back more often than not! 

Coy with MDO teachers

Just another day at the beach...in January.

Jenny & Eli

 Miss Cydney Marie

 Big boy Coy

 Eli loves to smile!

 ahem..

 Cousin Ryder