Cancun 2009

Finally!! Brian and I were Mexico bound along with our best friends, Craig and Erica. We flew out early Friday, August 22, 2009 and came home on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. It was hard to leave our kiddos but it was a much needed vacation for us. They were well taken care of but it's still sad to know that I wasn't going to get my 7:00 am wakeup call every morning. The kids never sleep in unless they are with Aunt Jennifer or Aunt Kiki. (that's another blog) Our room was amazing, you can tell by the pictures and the view well.....I'm speechless. Our hotel treated us like royalty. It was very relaxing and we met some great people from all over the world. One day we went snorkeling over a national reef, souvenir shopping on the island of the women (there was not beautiful women, sorry guys), and a spiniker. A spiniker is similar to parasailing but not as high. We didn't go on the spiniker; we swam in the middle of the ocean in the beautiful water instead. No, we weren't scared. The weather conditions weren't the best for spinikering. We went out one night on the town and spent the rest of the time at the hotel with our new friends. We are already attempting to plan a reunion next summer. It was amazing!!!

Aubrey's 5th Birthday Party

Aubrey turned five the first week of Kindergarten. We had her party Saturday. She told Kathy Petty that she wanted to have her party at her house. Aubrey and Kathy have been planning a Hannah Montana birthday party for a month. Aubrey said we need to have pizza, salad, and lots of water. We ordered pizza, had salad and lots of water. We got other drinks too. Aubrey wrote her invitations out and has been very instrumental in planning her party. The morning of her party at 11:00 Aubrey, Samantha, Whitney, Aunt Jennifer and I went to Libby Lou at Parks Mall in Arlington. The girls got to dress up, they got their hair, nails, and make up done. They made their own lotion, body scrub, and fragrance spray. They had so much fun. Aubrey and Whitney got to dance at the end. The video is of Whitney and Aubrey at Libby Lou dancing.


After Libby Lou we ate lunch at Chick Fil A so Aubrey could get fruit and sweet tea. We headed back to Red Oak to go to her party. A few of the girls and a boy from Aubrey's class came to her party. Craig, Erica, Noah, Jordan, Stephanie, Brandon, Miranda, Ashley, Layni, Brandy, Justin, Kaityly, Ashleigh, Abby, and more of our family and friends were there. One of Kathy's friend's daughter dressed up like Hannah Montana. Each of the girls got a boa when they came in the door. There was a karaoke machine that the girls danced and sang to. They played and then ate pizza. Aubrey got many great presents for all our friends and family. Aubrey had been asking for Baby Alive and a Hannah Montana guitar. Mimi got her Baby Alive and Grannie and Miranda got her the Hannah Montana guitars. The two guitars are different and Aubrey is playing with both of them all the time. She got Hannah Montana toys and clothes. Bo and Kathy gave her a hot pink go cart. She loved it, and so did Logan. Logan did not want to get out of the seat. Aubrey had a great birthday. Thank you to all our friends and family. You guys are the best!! We love ya'll.

Aubrey's First Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe it!! Aubrey started Kindergarten at Life School on August 18, 2008. She was four the first day but her birthday was Wednesday, August 20th. I got a promotion this year and I am now Special Programs Coordinator. I had to be at school really early. Brian dropped Logan off at daycare. Logan did good. Logan is good as long as he gets to eat right away. He likes his food. Then he took Aubrey to McDonalds for breakfast. They stopped at Starbucks for me and then they were headed to school. Aubrey looked so cute in her uniform. There were many kids and parents crying. Aubrey stood close to her Daddy, but was never upset. Brian did a great job. He even took 2 pictures for me before they left the house. Aubrey's teacher is Mrs. Adames. She is wonderful! I know that Aubrey will have a great year. I picked her up in her Kinder line at school and asked her how school went. She said, "I'm a little dippointed (disappointed) because she taught me how to sit with my legs (criss-cross), but she never taught me how to read." It was too funny. Aub must have high expectations.
She loves the P.E. coach. His name is Coach Burns, Aub says Coach Burms. Coach Burns said that Aubrey told him "My Daddy spits, says bad words, and won't wear his seat belt, but I'm working on that." I thought that was so funny. Kids say the funniest thing. I am kinda nervous about what she might say next week. I told Brian what Aubrey said. He asked her and she said, "Yeh, Daddy you do spit, say bad words, and why don't you wear your seat belt. It's true."

Best Friends and good times

Brian and I went out on the boat with Craig and Erica. We went to Joe Pool Lake without any kids. We went out on the town(well, out on the lake) for Brian's birthday. His birthday is today, Monday, July 28th. I can't say he is getting old because I am a few years older than he is. We had the best time. We cruised the lake and then hung out at the Oasis for a little bit. We cruised some more and then after several attemps of loading the boat we were headed home. It was so relaxing. It was even more wonderful because the kids slept in on Sunday. That is very rare in our house. I don't know what Aunt Jennifer and Grannie does to them, but it works. They are always worn out. I am ready for the lake again. We are so lucky to have friends like Craig and Erica. You guys rock!!