First trip to the beach...

The kids took their first plane ride this weekend. They were great on the way there and we were delayed on the way home, so that got a little interesting. They loved the plane and the bus we took from the car to the airport. It was easier than I thought it would be to travel with 2 toddlers. Of course, we sent all the luggage with Mimi and Papaw, so that helped out alot! :) On the bus to the airport.

Waiting for the plane.

We took the kids to South Padre this past weekend for a family reunion. It was our first vacation with the kids and the first time they got to see the ocean. We had been talking about the ocean for weeks and the kids were really excited about it. Tate is a natural beach bum. He loved everything about it. Emmy was not too sure about the whole thing. She just stood and stared at the water. I am not sure we ever got her toes wet! In all, we had a great time, no one got sunburned and we had a great time visiting with everyone. We look forward to next years reunion.

Mommy and Emmy

Tate playing in the sand.

(Banty the Hawaii swimsuit was too cute! Thank you!)



Papaw and the kids digging a hole.

Papaw and Emmy enjoying some sand time.

I do not think she knew how dirty she was!

Fun!

Mommy and Tater

This is just too much fun!

This is where Emmy was the happiest.

Searching for some shells

Mimi with Tate and Emmy

Building a sand castle with Mimi

A night-night story before bedtime.

Papaw and Tate headed out to the water.

Emmy enjoying the shade.

Emmy's first look at the ocean. She stood like this for at least 10 minutes.

Dada, Tate, Unc B and Brody

Dada and Tate enjoying the water

Papaw trying to convince Emmy the beach is fun. :)

Lunchtime with Brody B.

The Turtle Rescue

While we were in South Padre this weekend we went to a Sea Turtle Rescue Center to see the turtles. The kids loved being able to get so close to the turtles and see how big they were. It was interesting because each turtle had been injured in some way or another and was there to recover before being released.

Unc B, Auntie M, Mimi and the kids watching the turtles swim.

Mimi, Emmy, Dada and Tate

Mimi and Emmy

So, this is a turtle.

This was the friendliest turtle at the rescue. It would reach up and wave at you and then put his head over the edge to greet you.

Mommy and Emmy at the turtle rescue.

We were all hot and tired, but loved seeing the turtles.

No, don't feed me to the turtles!!!

Mommy, Tate, Mimi and Emmy

Missions Shirts

Here are some pictures of the kids in their San Antonio Missions t-shirts.

Thank you Aunt Julie! :)

Real Live Turtles!!!!

On Friday before we went to Oklahoma, Uncle Rooster and Aunt Courtney came to visit Tate and Emmy. They brought two little surprises...TURTLES!!!! They were leery at first, but warmed up fast. We were all so impressed that Emmy was holding the small turtle none of us noticed Tate had grabbed the large turtle and started shaking it!! :) Boys will be boys!! Emmy getting brave with the turtles.

Releasing them into the wild.

Uncle Rooster and Emmy with the smaller turtle.

This was after Tate grabbed Emmy to stop her from touching the turtles. He was very protective of her.

Aunt Courtney showing Emmy how to hold the turtle.

Emmy was very excited about the turtles.

What is that?

Aunt Courtney was showing the kids the turtles belly.

Thank you to Uncle Rooster and Aunt Courtney!

The kids loved the turtles and we had a great time with you guys!

Cheerio Tea Party

The other night, the kids decided to get creative with their Cheerios. Emmy got this tea set for Christmas and they love to take it by the fron tdoor and play with it. This time they wanted to have real food at the party. At least they did not ask for milk too!! :)

Double Trouble!

Tate trying to get just the right amount of Cheerios on the spoon.

Emmy looks like she knows she has made a mess.

I'll trade you a Cheerio for a Cheerio!

Daddy's Boots...

This morning, Tate woke up at 5 am!!!! So, we had plenty accomplished this morning before 8am (when we usually get up). Mommy had 2 cups of coffee and Tate had played with all his toys at leat twice before Emmy and Daddy got up. Tate went into Brad's closet this morning and drug out his boots. He insisted on putting them on.

Entertaining Each Other

Last night when I was in the kitchen making dinner the kids were in the living room playing. I heard some giggling from around the recliner and this is what I found when I went to check on them. They had both climbed up in the recliner with their legos and were rocking the chair together as fast as they could. Emmy has the sticker from the baked potato on her shirt. She loves stickers of any kind! :)

This is when Tate was getting irritated with her for taking his legos...although this picture does not show he had actually taken these away from her about 30 seconds earlier!

Mommy's Old Rocking Horse

This weekend Papaw got my old spring rocking horse down out of the attic for the kids to try out. They were so excited to try out the "new" toy! I also added a picture of it from the Christmas morning I got it when I was 3.

Hold on Sissy...this is a wild ride!

Emmy insisted on "pushing" the horse while Tate was riding.

"Yeee-Haw!!!"

And you don't even have to put quarters in it!!! :)

Mom and Dad said I rode until I fell asleep!!! Don't you love the red boots?!!!!!