Aggie Weekend

Back on Labor Day we had a Aggie get together at our home. We had a reunion of our roommates from our days in College Station. It was wonderful to be together again. Although we were missing a few it was wonderful to be in the same place. We played games and just sat and talked. I do believe it has been over 8 years since we were all together. Wonderful, wonderful. We will do this again. We missed the Fry's (Steven and Jayla) and Mr. Donnie, we hope they will get to make the next one. Here are a few pictures from our weekend. In hindsight I should have taken a lot more, but this is what we have!

Brayson my little 42 player. Gig'Em

Kelton ready to go, and looking for trouble.

All smiles and cheesy ones at that. Excited to have a house full of people.

Dustin and Somer and sweet boy Ty, looking over some pictures and sharing their memories

The boys playing together, take a picture of this, no fighting!!!

Working together to get it all done.

Mitch and Robyn brought a water slide and the boys had a wonderful time. Braxton getting ready to go down.

Braxton and Dyllan at the bottom of the slide

Mitch and Dustin being a bit mischievous. I think the big kids had a great time as well.

Korbin ready to go.

Karson, ready set go~!

Kelton watching from the side lines.

The proud parents of the next generation of Aggies!!!

Go Brazos Go!

Wylie, Come on Down!!!

The next generation of Aggies

Showing our true colors

And yet another try!

Really, they are acting just like their parents!

Group pictures are always fun!

Maybe one of these will work.

Last time - it will work.

We had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for coming and making more memories. Looking forward to next year already. Gig 'Em Ags!

Cookie Making TIme

So, I am playing so major catch up on the blog. I will reveal my secrets at the end so stay tuned!!
Brazos, Brayson and I decided to make some cookies the other day. We though we could conquer Granny cookie recipe. We had a lot of fun baking and playing together. The boys really enjoying being a help to mom. I am so blessed to be able to stay at home with these busy boys. We miss having Braxton around, but try to make up for it on the weekends.

Brazos all smiles as he helps put the M & M's on the cookies. He wanted to do EVERYTHING!

Working hard and maybe sneaking a few M & M's along the way. He really was a big help. Brazos likes to talk when he is comfortable, and when he is comfortable is does not stop talking. This was one of those days. He was so super excited.

Brayson getting in on the cookie making action.

Sweet boys, hard at work.

Oh, I almost forgot my secret. Cindi told me about Picasa 3, it is wonderful. It cuts picture upload down by a LOT. Just hit the blog this button - WONDERFUL!!! Try it and see.

Cousin TIme

Brayson and Kelton were playing this summer and they found a snow hat. They proceeded to take it on and off of each other. They were having the best time. I think these two are going to be a lot of trouble as time goes on. They are so much fun to watch.

Brayson with the hat.

Look mom, I got it on "all by myself" He is getting so BIG. I wish some days I could slow down time and watch them grow all over again. And then other days I am thankful to be in the stage we are in now. Such blessings.

Here Kelton, let's put the hat on your head now. Good job Kelton for being such an active participant.

Okay my turn again. Kelton is still trying to figure it all out.
Sweet boys and sweet time.

Halloween Fun!

We had a great Halloween week. It was an adventure and I think at this point it will be an adventure for a few years to come. The boys were really into Trick-or-Treat this year. This year I asked the boys what they wanted to be and the chose Batman and Spiderman. Because Brayson was not able to voice his opinion the way I could understand he was a frog and a very cute frog if I do say so myself. Here are a few pictures from our adventure.

Spiderman chasing a frog. Trying to help I am sure, but I don't think the frog thought it was a lot of help.

Spiderman saved a wallet from a thief. He was so proud.

The Indian and Spiderman. The morning before school. Brayson was not impressed with my costume, he wanted me to take it off.

The best picture I could get of Brayson the frog. He wanted to do other things.

The two masked hero's of my house. Batman and Spiderman, our house is safe from evildoers.

We stopped to take some time to paint cookies. The boys really did enjoy this a lot more. I did this with my class at Superkids and they enjoyed it as well. There were some left over cookies and the boys were glad to hear it. They painted until they were all done. Then they enjoyed one or two. They really were good.

Brazos painting a bat.

Braxton painting a pumpkin .

Brazos and Mom showing off our glow in the dark green teeth! We were so cool!

My precious three. Halloween 2009.

Our family at Trunk-or-Treat (thanks Kristi)

PaPaw and MeMe were on their way through and were able to trick or treat with us for a little while. The boys were really excited to see them. The boys were showing off their goodies too.

Pa Dale had a treat for them as well. Braxton really likes to go over there.

The last stop of the night was Dad Dad and Mamme's (Leland and Susan's). Brazos took off his costume before the picture, and Brayson wanted nothing to do with it. Thanks for being troopers!

Brayson picked out his own costume of Sunday. He wanted to be a super hero too.

Halloween 2009 - Super!!

Soccer Man

Braxton has been playing soccer in Lamesa this fall with cousin Karson. We got off to a rocky start, but once he figured out that he could play and that it was fun he was all in. He did not play the first game, he literally just stood there. But, by the next week he was running and kicking. He did a great job. Here are some pictures of one of the games. He and Karson had a good time playing and their brothers had a good time at the pratices and at the games. Of course these two boys came with their own cheering section! Great job starting and finishing strong Braxton, we are proud of you.


The huddle before the game. Everybody was ready to go!

Braxton chasing a ball after he threw it in. Go Braxton Go.

Ready to throw it in. Brayson trying to do the same on the side line.

Braxton running in after the ball.

Coming out of the huddle with the ball. Way to Go! Now go score!

trying to turn the ball. Playing hard.

Chasing after the other team.

Cousin Karson kicking the ball.

Ready, or not!>?! for h next play.

MeMe holding down the side lines with Kelton and Brayson.

Karson and Braxton ready to go.

Good game team.

Our first season of soccer is over. We had a lot of fun. There is already a lot of talk between Braxton and Brazos of when soccer will start again. They are both ready. Look out - here come those Beck Boys!

Looks like a little planning going on out there.

Enjoying a snack after the game. Great job Braxton!!

Braxton's 5th Birthday Party - Round 2

We had a second birthday party for Braxton with his cousins. We were trying to make it so that he would better understand who was family. It is still very confusing for him (them) but we are making progress. He had a wonderful day and I think we all enjoying some time together and visiting. For now we are done with the birthday parties. Happy 5th birthday Mr man. I am so excited to watch you grow.

Larry Boy says Happy Birthday Braxton. Happy 5th birthday little man.

Braxton reaching for a hit.

All the kids ready for the pinata

Brazos is ready to swing, way to g Brazos

Korbin making things work for him

Kadee ready for her turn.

The Braxton the birthday boy making him fly

Jaxxon with a Swing and a hit/Miss? I don't remember.

Callie at Bat!

Karson ready for his turn, while everyone else waits.

Madoxx having a turn.

Averie giving it a good hit.

Give it your all Macy!

Go Karson, Go!

Kourtney taking a good wack!

BRayson having his way with the pinata.

Braxton all smiles and ready for some cake.

Braxton opening presents

Karson and Braxton checking out the goods.

Larry Boy, I mean Karson, riding the Diego bike around to save the world.

Brayson stopping to enjoy the view.

Kelton enjoying a little peace and quite all to himself

The Schmidt boys - just a swinging! They were all smiles and being so good.

Fun times at the State Fair!

While we were in Iowa in August we headed to the State Fair. Braxton is convinced that they have this fair for his birthday. It was August 23rd and it was 60 degrees outside. So we were in coats for most of the morning. We had a wonderful time and the highlight of the day was when Da and Mama Z arrived. Thanks Andrea for being a trooper and putting up with our chaos all week. We all had a good time being together.

The boys farming at a hands on farm.

Unloading, everyone here and accounted for. Strollers - check. Kids - check. We are good to go.

Braxton and Brayson ready to go, shorts and coats.

Andrea and Kaden ready to go.

Brazos ready to go.

Farm time fun.

Brayson was having a good time.

Brazos getting a carrot from his farm.

All the boys getting produce from their farm.

Braxton ready to go to the next point.

Brayson taking some peppers.

Kaden and Brazos comparing their goods.

Four good looking boys, ready to farm.

Brazos driving his tractor, he fueled with soy oil.

Kaden driving his environmentally friendly tractor.

Brayson ready to go.

Kaden enjoying a snack.

And now all smiles.

Now on to the things the boys really wanted to see. The tractors. Braxton and Brazos all smiles on this John Deere tractor.

Brayson driving a tractor of a different color - don't tell dad.

Braxton driving and planting corn.

Brayson doing a little more driving.

Kaden helping Braxton drive.

Brayson all smiles.

Mama Z and Brayson, I think Brayson was ready to go.

The boys checking out the sheep.

Kaden all smiles - again. I tried to get a picture of him drinking, but he caught me and gave me this smile instead.

Playing pee-a-boo, and try to find me when I wonder off to the ring to see the sheep in the sale ring!

Braxton brought some tractors to play in the saw dust.

More playing.

Two brothers playing together.

Brazos making some roads.

Braxton and his farm

Da sitting on a Ford 8N?

Me sitting on the new Boomer tractor.

Brayson and Mama Z driving the other color tractor.

Braxton getting his turn.

Brazos having his turn for smiles and driving.

Da with the Ford again.

Two sweet cousins holding hands as they walked along.
We had a great time and always enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Night at home!

One night a couple of weeks ago we were able to have a quite night at home. It was nice and relaxing. I found the two older boys working a puzzle together. They were working so good together. This mom was so proud.

Working hard.

Braxton and Brazos are good puzzle workers.

I found dad and Brayson working hard in the office, Brayson was being a big help to dad.

Look what I can do mom.

So good, and we all had a wonderful evening.

Fun Times with Friends

While we were in Iowa we got to spend some good quatily time with some friends and family. While we would have loved to spend more time with them, we enjoyed what we did get. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

Braxton and Brayson playing with sticks under the tree.

Peyson looking all cute in his hat and overalls.

Sporting another look.

Kaden was sad that things weren't going his way.

Brazos taking time to smile for the camera.

Peyson taking time to sit with Reah, so sweet.

Comforting his little sister.

What, were you talking to me? Who are you any way?

Braxton trying to take out the tree.

Brayson on the move.

Andrea and Brayson taking it all in.

Lisa getting Peyson to perform.

The kids playing in the floor, yea Karl is included.

Kaden smiling for the camera.

My turn, my turn, my turn, who will be next?

Kaden climbing up to ring the bell. He almost got away with it!

Go kids go, and Karl too.

Karl holding up one of his prize possessions, his nephew.

Braxton and Rosa playing chase.

Brayson and Kaden found a puddle of water in the parking lot. They decided it would be a lot of fun to play. It was great.

More water fun.

Kaden (the ring leader) not taking time to slow down!!

Look at him go - he was literally covered in water from head to toe before he was done. All that from about an inch of water.

Going Strong.

What??? I was suppose to stay out of the water?

Brazos, taking a little time to sort of smile at the camera.

Kaden, Mr. Serious!

Look, I am smiling at you, can you please just take the picture.

Another picture of Brazos - I think there mom like to take pictures of her boys.

A mouth full of something.

Oh, that was so funny!!!

Mr. Serious. Ready to play.

What ever it was I know for sure that Kaden did not do it . . . I think.

Time to clean up, everyone in.

I am ready to get down, thanks for the sushi, it was wonderful!

Thanks everyone, we had a great time and look forward to seeing you all whenever we can.

Braxton's 5th Birthday Party - Round 1

My bug boy turned 5 last month. He is getting so big and most days I wish I could stop his growth. I am glad he is growing and learning, but that means that he is getting big, and it makes my heart hurt. We made another trip to Iowa and Braxton said he wanted to have his party there. So, we had a party at Incredible Pizza. We had a great time and he loved every minute of it. He did great. He wanted to see all of "his friends" so that is just what we did.

Making the big entry.

Getting a special package and a birthday sticker.

Special board with his name on it.

Party room. Look at that big boy.

Getting ready to sing happy birthday to the birthday boy.

Happy Birthday to you!!!!

Spinning the big wheel!

Ready to eat with all our friends.

Pizza time! Anyone hungry?

Blowing out the candles. 5 candles on the cake.

Time to open the presents.

What else did you get? I want to see!

Braynt giving Colby some sweet kisses.

Look a video!

Braxton saying thanks for all the presents.

Look at those smile. These sweet little ones were ready for a good time too.

Brayson riding the carousel.

Sweet little Cordy!

Braynt looking every where but the camera.

Peyson having fun.

Rosa avoiding the camera as well.

All smiles for the racers.

Colby and Logan ready to race.

Mike and Shane ready to Go!!

Dug and Cordy - the big winners!

Brazos and Andy off to the race.

Karl and Braxton - and the yellow car is coming around the bend.

Well, Braxton I hope you had a wonderful day. We all had a good time. Happy 5th Birthday big boy.

Flying High!

We made another trip to Iowa to see everyone and celebrate Braxton's birthday. The boys were super excited that they got to fly on an airplane. I was glad not to spend 4 days of our trip in a car with the boys. The trip went relatively smooth. The boys did well. We had fun while we were in Iowa and as always the boys were glad to see their friends and family. (more to come on that) Here are some pictures from our airport stay and airplane ride. Oh, and by the way . . . Braxton knows that Uncle Jorge builds airplanes and wants to tell everyone. He is so super impressed. He also like to tell everyone about the plane that crashed into the water (on the Hudson), how he remembers that is beyond me. We got some looks every time he brought that up!!

Andy and Brayson working hard before boarding.

Dad helping little man get a drink

Braxton playing with his toys.

Brazos driving tractors and farm equipment

More play time

Birthday boy - thinks transformers are pretty cool.

Brayson playing "catch me" with mom

Brayson and dad playing Diego game

NO, I can do it dad.

Boys working hard on Cars - go dad go.

Are you winning?

while we were in Dallas for a 3 hour lay over - yes that i right!! We found the play area for the kids. And bonus for Braxton it had a tv. The boys were great and played hard. Here is Brazos driving the car

Brayson sporting dads glasses and hat

And now just the hat

Braxton playing on the large suite cases.

Brayson - in the hat again.

Drive Brazos Drive - he thought the car was pretty cool

Dad catching a few zzzz's while the boys played.

Brazos all smiles.

Another picture - really mom - enough.

Dad, Brazos, and Brayson on the plane ready to go.

This boys was excited, but can't seem to look at he camera any more!

Yea, on the ground again.

First Day of School

This has been a very crazy week. It has also been an emotional one as well. My sweet little boy started school this week. He is in Pre-K in New Home and so far, he loves it. I can not believe how fast time goes. It just does not seem like he should be so big, but he is and here we go. We have officially entered a new phase of our life . . . here we go.

We were in Iowa for meet the teacher night so we went early. Ms Bundy was kind enough to come and meet with us so that the first day would be a lot easier.

All smiles . . . or what ever that is.

The sign out in front of the school.

Showing Ms Bundy our real side . . . the tiger has been released.

Taking only a few minutes to make ourselves right at home. This will be a great year.

Brazos of course was right behind, doing everything brother does. (that is another post)

My big boy

Braxton and Ms Bundy

First day of school . . . I am ready to go mom . . . please stop with the pictures

Really, he was so ready to go, he did not want to look.

This was the best one I got.

Even when we were inside, he wanted to see what was going on everywhere else. Can't say that I blame him, but one picture would have been nice.

Finding his locker and putting his things away - he shares a locker with Regan

Sitting at his table - ready to learn

After school, tried again to get a picture - this is what I got.

And, one more look back.

And yet one more try at home - he just did not want his mother to have a good picture of his first day of school, so I have a lot of not so good ones.

We love you Braxton . . . we are ready to see what this year holds, you are an awesome little boy and we know you will make us proud.

Kitchen and Hall

I will post the pictures of the kitchen and hall but first I have to show off my sweet boys. Somehow I managed not to get a picture of Braxton this time, but never fret I will have more soon. MeMe and PaPaw have Braxton and Brazos today and last night so Andy and I took advantage of only having one child and decided to get some things done here at the house.
We at supper at The Last Maverick and came home and got to work. After about a hour we had an empty box and a Brayson that was really interested in playing in that box. He played for a little while but was more interested in following daddy with the hammer. Trying to help!

Brayson with the box

Brayson in the box

Brazos playing with his toys before MeMe came to pick him up.

Okay, now on to the house. Here is the kitchen view from looking from the living room.

Another view - hall and laundry room by the fridge

Kitchen looking back to the back door.

Standing by the table looking to the kitchen window

In the kitchen looking at the back door. The back entry.

From the kitchen window looking back into the living area.

From the kitchen window looking back at the front of the house.

From the bar, looking down the hall

The hall - wow - i know

more hall

new decor added last night