Let's Catch Up!

We moved to Dallas (Southlake, actually), Brady and Carson both started at new schools, our friends have visited, we celebrated Halloween, Carson and Brady have made some new friends, and Carson partied with new and old friends to mark the coming of his 4th birthday.  Has it been a busy few months?  Yes.  But the boys have been troopers, and have picked up right where we left off in Houston.  Brady's new teacher is amazing, and the best word to describe his year at school is "thriving".  He is learning so much, and so quickly.  I'm so impressed (AND HAPPY!) with his progress.  Carson loves school, and can't wait to go.   He is so creative and funny.

Well, that about sums it up.  Here come the holidays, so many more pictures to come!

Disney Trip Highlights

Our trip to Disney World was the first time that I have completely planned a vacation by myself (pretty much) from beginning to end, so I was nervous that, if we didn't have a great time, it would really be my fault.  Well, the kids had a blast, and I (humbly) label this vacation as a huge success.  We enjoyed several dinners with different characters, where the boys whipped out their autograph books to have signed (on a not unrelated note, Carson repeatedly commented on the fact that he liked to smell the signature after each character signed.  They signed with a Sharpie that I brought...Umm, should I be nervous yet?).  In addition, it was a "Star Wars Weekend" at Hollywood studios, so the boys got to see tons of their favorite SW characters.  We could not possibly have packed anymore into the 4 days in the parks, and we wouldn't change a thing.  I think all of us are going to remember this vacation!  We can't wait to go back...maybe in 3 or 4 years.

Disney Trip: Jedi Training Academy - Brady Fights the Dark Side

Brady will tell anyone who asks that this experience was his favorite of our trip.  What a cool thing for a Star-Wars-Loving boy to be able to do.  As you can hear at the end, I cheered super loud, just like I will when he plays lacrosse or stars in a play (or whatever).  I was quite proud!

Brady Gives it His All

In all fairness, it was pretty warm that day. Brady may have jogged, then ambled his way to first base, but he got tons of encouragement (what every man seems to need) going from third to home, and suddenly became super speedy! It makes me happy that he seems to be having a lot of fun this year.

Carson's First T-Ball Game!

I know I'm a little biased, but this kid has talent.

(Note the direction that the runner is coming from.)

Carson's Rodeo Parade!

My little cowboy sang and danced his little heart out this morning at his rodeo parade! It was so fun to watch, especially after each song, when he checked to make sure I was watching. I love him!

Sorry....... Just a Couple More

"I'm trying to be very serious"

"You can say it...... I'm cute!"

"Did anyone else catch that?"

Definite Tara face