Our trip to Texas

Started back on June 23 so it has been almost a month and I am just now getting around to getting a lot of these pictures posted. But, I guess it is better late than never. We started out in Lamesa after an over night hotel (mom and dad's) stay in Paris. The boys enjoyed playing with their cousins Karson and Korbin. We enjoyed spending time with MeMe and PaPaw. This will be part one of quite a few.

Here is most of the clan out at the farm getting ready to ride the horses

Dad with the boys watching
Dad with the boys and Karson getting ready to drive the tractor
PaPaw and Brazos riding the stick horse
Korbin on Rusty the dog
Grandma Beck talking to Andy and Brazos
Fun times with all the boys - we learned how to wrestle this time.
Here is proof
The boys playing farm
Vacation brings about all smiles

Okay Already

I know all four of you must be wondering why it is taking me so long to update and well . . . it just is! We are working our way back into a somewhat normal routine and adjusting back to being at home.

I am so far behind on sharing pictures I am going to do my best to get caught up in the next week or so. These pictures were all taken the week before we left to go to Texas.

We went to zoo night with some friends from church. The kids had a really good time and loved looking at the animals. The animals were a lot more active in the evening hours than they are usually during the day. Here is a picture of Braxton, Rosa, and Shane.

Braxton with Clifford after listening to a book about Clifford.
Hunter, Eli, Braxton, and Brazos
Rosa milking the cow at the zoo
Mama Z with Brazos checking out the donkey
Dad playing cowboy with Brazos
We have a wading pool at the park in our neighborhood and we love to go there as much during the week as we can. Braxton and Brazos both love the water. Here is a picture of Braxton playing with some of the kids at the pool.
Brazos watching everyone play.
Rosa and Braxton at the zoo
Dad with the boys looking at all the cool fish.
Well that will have to do for today. I will try and get more added soon.

On another note. Mom, Dad, Andrea, Karl, Amy, Jorge, and a bunch of others left today for Mexico. Dad was really excited and ready to go. I ask that you remember them in your prayers as they work and have a good time down there.

What is going on?

Well, we have been back in Iowa now for almost two days and I still do not have this blog up to date. I do have a lot of pictures and stories to post but I can not get it done today.

We had a wonderful time in Texas and really enjoyed seeing everyone. We missed not seeing some of you and look forward to meeting all of the cousins in November. I wish we could have done it before now.

Things have been really crazy around here. My wonderful husband and brother-in-law were busy while I was gone. They painted my living room and hall and refinished our wood floors. It all looks wonderful!!! They did an amazing job. I will post pictures as soon as I can. I still have a lot to get done. I need to get everything on the walls and my pictures downloaded.

Thank you Andrea for you not so nice comment on my last post. I was in a place where there was high speed Internet but the two times I tried to update it did not work. So sorry it has been so long, but we are back in business and I will try to get some updates in this week.

Whirlwind

Just wanted to let you all know that we are still alive and well. Thing have been very busy around here and we are just trying to keep up. We had a wonderful visit this past week from my mom, aunt Pam, cousin Ashley, and her two boys Hunter and Eli. I will post pictures real soon.

We are headed out today for Texas. I plan to update while I am there. The boys and I will be there until the 14th.

Sorry once again for the delay. More to come!!!

Pictures from the Lamesa visit

So it has taken me a year and a day but finally here are the pictures from our visit with MeMe and PaPaw

Fun times at the Omaha Zoo with dad

Playing inside at the mall due to a day of rain
MeMe reading to Braxton
Braxton and Brazos helping dad put together his B-day present
Papaw and Braxton checking out the fish at the zoo

Looking at the bears
Riding the train
fun times on the carousel
MeMe and Braxton on the carousel
Dad and Braxton playing in the sand

MeMe and Braxton in the sand
More playtime
Riding the rockets at the park
Brazos and MeMe looking at the birds
PaPaw and Braxton opening birthday presents
Playing with the birthday presents
Golf anyone?
Fun times at the park
More time in the sand
We had a great time with MeMe and PaPaw. Thanks for the memories and the fun. Sorry it took so long to get the pictures posted.

We interupt this program for a special announcement!

Happy Birthday to the Love of my Life.
Not just any birthday but - the big 30!!!
I am so glad that I have gotten to spend the last 8 years of my life with you. I look forward to the future.

Andy playing in the sand with the boys.

These three boys are just precious to me!

The people at work thought Andy needed a good card and they printed him one up. It was a Iowa State thing all the way. With a large picture of Cy to boot! I think he really enjoyed it - HA!

Here is Andy in his cube at work. I had some people decorate it for me on Monday night so it would be waiting for him on Tuesday morning. I really appreciate all the hard work and effort that the special people put into my surprise, I am just sad I did not get to see it in all of its glory. My loving husband decided to take it all down as soon as he got there. I was a little upset about it all but in the end it was a good day.

Here is a picture of Andy with all the goodies that we got to celebrate with all of his co-workers.

Happy Birthday Honey!! Sorry it has taken so long for me to get this post done. I promise there will be more pictures of our visit from the Lamesa clan coming soon.

Where Have You Been?

Well let me tell you. While we have not been out of town we have had a house full of visitors. The first bunch from Paris/Greenville and the second from Lamesa. This post is just about the first visit because I have too many pictures to put them all in one post. I will try and post the second half tomorrow.

We loved having all the company and the boys had a blast. Here are pictures from our visit.

Da and Braxton talking it over on the swing.

Mama Z, Amy, Jorge, and Karl playing the Wii - that was a good laugh - just look at Da's face
Da and Braxton going for a walk Sunday morning before church
Braxton and Brazos enjoying a good meal outside
Corn - Jorge requested corn on the cob so we honored that and it was a hit with everyone
Andy with his mouth full - What is Karl doing.
Mama Z and Braxton going for a ride
What is going on in this picture? So many different conservations.

The boys cheering Karl on at the softball game

The boys planting flowers from mom
Double trouble!!!
Words can not tell you enough. Just enjoy this one and laugh!!
The boys riding the horse. I wish I could have gotten a better picture.