30th Birthday

Yesterday was indeed my 30th birthday! Cory got me up with breakfast in bed and got the boys up to give me my cards! These were great and one especially provided hours of entertainment all day and still is. My mom and dad picked one that plays "Celebrate" and the kids open it and dance...too cute, trying to get it on video!

We did McDonald's and the Longhorns for the boys (see previous post) then came home to rest for a big night out...I know most of my blog readers were there, but the ones that won't surely will enjoy the few pics there are!

My friends and I at dinner

One of my funny friends got me these, but little does she know, being pregnant and all, I just ran and out actually needed more :) These were too funny as well, also matched some maternity underwear I already have, well maybe this pair is a little big?
Of course, being at a mexican food place, I had to put on the sombrero while they sang "Happy Birthday!"
They all thought this was too funny, the pregnant lady with a huge sombrero, holding a drink. ***NO MOM and MOM R it wasn't my drink!

After dinner we went back to Cee and Emily's for cake...only it wasn't your usual birthday cake, Cory ordered an entire turtle cheesecake...it was DELICIOUS!!!!

Thank you to those who planned and came! It was sweet of you all to think of me and I had a great time! God has truly blessed me with some great friends, love you girls!

Head 'em up, Move 'em out...

Tuesday was one of the big days of Rodeo Week here in town. They drive a herd of Longhorn Cattle through town and down Main Street. Of course, with two little cowboys in the house we had to load up and check it out!

While we were waiting, they were all excited. When we first saw the first few horses, Caden started screaming "Carter, look, they are coming." This really excited Carter as well. But once they saw the cattle, they were in a trance...almost in awe of the animals. Caden told me today while looking at the pictures, that the cows were "a little bit scary, because they are quicker than me." Whatever that means...they liked them either way, so it was fun had by all!

The crew just waiting...

Haley (standing), Emmy Kate (in the back), Carter, Caden, Avery, and Graydon

Here they come...psst Graydon other way...
Ooo I see horses!
Check out them horns.

My boys were in awe and sat quietly just staring at the cattle.My favorite shot...technology is everywhere now!
Carter had so much fun, he passed out instantly once the car started moving. We had him in Caden's seat so that Graydon could have his and the poor kid had to sleep sitting up, but he did it!

While the Parents are away...

My parents graciously kept the boys again while we were gone this weekend. They had such a great time and we appreciate it so much! Here is a quick recap of what they did.

They love to play out back in the side yard at Gigi and Pops' house. They dig and dig for hours. This time Gigi got smart and suggested we bring a dumptruck so they each could have one. I think it helped situations out there big time!

Caden has been wanting to build a "Handy Manny" tool box, but Pops discovered one that he had made back in high school. So of course, what Caden wants, Caden gets. He is so excited and couldn't wait to show us his "surprise"Next came the preparation for the fishing trip the next day. Dad decided to get brave and take both boys this time. So he had them practicing their casting and reeling skills the night before.
Carter seems to enjoy it!
Here is the Saturday AM trip. Caden was a little disappointed that he only caught perch and not any bass...what a true fisherman! But he did catch a few good perch! He is getting to be a pro! He was taught by the master though!
Even Gigi got in on the action with Carter...this is one that Carter caught! Way to go little man!
After all was said and done...apparently everyone was tired! Fishing sure is hard work!

Weekend Getaway

This weekend Cory and I went to Amarillo for a quick getaway. We had a friend getting married and my birthday is Tuesday, so just a quick weekend without the kiddos. We had a good, relaxing time and the wedding was interesting! So all in all fun times!

This was a huge rocking chair at the Big Texan where we ate lunch...Cory said it was a big chair for a Big Momma, but I refused to get in. So he got in instead!

The wedding we went to was at someone's home in their backyard...they actually got married on the pool...it was really pretty!

Here is the happy couple, check out that cake...it looked so pretty! It was red velvet, so I didn't have any, but Cory said it was good. I am also not sure what was in the punch, but Cory had 4 glasses of it atleast!
Here is a shot of us together...I don't have many of these, so I thought I would share!

Baby Cole - 7 months

Here is Cole's 7 month shot in utero...only 9 more weeks technically, hopefully sooner!

Caden's Future Career

If Caden doesn't want to become an engineer I think I have found his other calling. He is addicted to the FOOD NETWORK! I know that it is mainly my fault, but he is hooked. I have not been off the couch much this week, so I have had the TV on more than usual. It is clean, no questionable dialog or content...so what can it hurt right! Caden loves Rachel Ray and her 30 Minute Meals and is warming up to Giada of Everyday Italian. Caden is also quite the helper in the kitchen if we let him. So watch out Food Network...your next chef could be right in my living room!

See What I Found Mom!

Carter was being rather quiet the other day, of course I wasn't watching him 100%, but I thought he and Caden were playing in their rooms. Well much to my surprise this is what I find... He was sitting on the side of my bed on the floor next to the wall, with my lipstick pouch from my purse. He had the lipstick out and was trying his best to put it on. While you may think his face doesn't look all that bad, his hands were completely brown and now check out my lipstick tube.
Caden had some lip gloss on him, but not much. I asked Caden what he was doing and he said, "it was all Carter's fault mom, he found it and brought it to me." Needless to say I was not pleased with either boy!

Lack of Blogging

I am sorry to all my loyal readers ( I know there are oh so many of you...) that I have not been blogging much lately. We have been laying low lately and the camera battery isn't working anyway. I have also been busy reading and just trying to spend time with the boys. I will hopefully be back up and running later this week...don't give up on me and stop reading!