Octoberness

"Honey, where did the kids go?" "Oh, they're outside, jumping in the rain!"

On October 26th Clint ran his first marathon.  The months of training were long and hard (on all of us), but it turned out to be a fun weekend and a great experience for Clint.  The marathon was called Marathon 2 Marathon.  It started 26 miles outside of Marathon, Texas and they ran into the town. Marathon is about 7 miles west of our home town, so we made it an overnight trip. 

Hanging out in the hotel after a long day of driving.

It was a beautiful day for a marathon!  Clint said the weather started out a little chilly and ended too warm.

The kids hung out with me at the finish line to cheer on the runners.  

And here comes #80!!!  Looking like he's in a lot of pain!

Clint's official time was 3:52:29.  Not too bad for a first timer!  

Immediately after the race he kept saying "why do people put themselves through this kind of pain. I don't think I'll ever do this again". Well, guess who's already looking for his next marathon! Yeah, he's totally going to do it again!

After fueling up the truck and our tummies, we headed back home.  The poor kids were exhausted by the end of the trip, but they were real troopers and we had a fun little getaway weekend.

Grayson is 6 months

Stats: 16 lbs 9 oz, 27 inches long.
Grayson is rolling all over the floor now. He likes to push himself backwards. He tries to push up into a crawling position but he's not quite there. He is still the happiest baby and is sleeping well. He's completely transitioned into the crib and sleeping through the night there. He eats solid foods when I remember to give it to him :) He hates squash.


He is such a character sometimes. So sweet and loving. He especially loves his dad and sissy!





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September Happenings

On September 11th Morgan's school did their annual "Freedom Walk".  Jackson and I were able to watch her and her entire school parade around the block waving flags and shouting "U-S-A".  It was fun. 

Did I ever mention we got a dog?  Her name is Sophie.  Some of our friends moved and couldn't take her with them.  She a sweet dog and the kids love her so much.

Our big boy.  Trying to hold his bottle.  

We went to Zoomerang's for Jackson's fourth birthday.  Grayson had a blast...

I can't believe Jackson is already 4.  He is such a character and keeps us laughing (and clenching our teeth).  He didn't want anything for his birthday except to go to the bounce houses at Zoomerangs.  The kids had a blast as always.

Jackson's actually birthday was on Thursday.  We didn't celebrate until Saturday.  He never once asked for a present or a party or anything.  He can be a really good boy when he wants to be.  He was happy to finally be opening presents this afternoon.

Every little boy needs Doggy Doo in their game closet.

Morgan drew him an awesome picture and bought him a Batman cup and some Mario gummies.

Grandma got this for Jackson back in December (to save for his bday) and it's been under my bed ever since.  He's been asking to play with it all year, but I saved it for his bday and wrapped it up for him.  He still was so excited, even though he knew what it was.

Jackson got his first soccer ball and goal.  We can't wait to get a game of girls against boys going!

August

I hardly took any pictures this month. Actually, that is not true. I took several pictures on my phone, but it went for a swim in the pool when I had to jump in to save Jackson a few weeks ago. So these pictures from my camera are all we get.

Grayson turned 5 months old!  He still isn't rolling around very much.  He has found his toes and is becoming more vocal.  Has tried a few different baby foods.  Rice cereal was awful for him so we just skipped to the fruits and veggies.  He does okay with them.  But I feel like I don't have time to sit and feed him every meal, so he only gets baby food once or twice a week.

We got me an early birthday present.  I found this picture on my camera.  Morgan had done a photo session with Jackson and the new vacuum.

Clint made me the clothes line I've been wanting for months!  I love it.

Wow, that is probably the most boring post I have ever written. :)  Hope you enjoyed it anyway mom!

Morgan's First Day of Kindergarten!!!

I'm not going to lie, sending her to Kindergarten was a little emotional for me.  I know, I know, she went to Pre-K last year.  But I kind of felt like I was sending her to a glorified daycare (especially after being in the class with her and seeing how Pre-K works).  But this is REAL school, kind of.  I remember being in Kindergarten.  I remember the first day and learning to be a better reader and writer.  I remember the kissing tag games on the playground and beating up a few of the mean girls.  She is growing up too fast!  I can't wait for her to tell me all about her first day of Kindergarten.

Jackson wanted a picture of his first day of Morgan's first day of Kindergarten. 

Daddy got to take her to class today.  He said she talked his ear off the whole way there.  She was so excited.  

I just overheard Morgan playing church. She was saying "Heavenly Father is real, He lives in outer space. You have to do everything Heavenly Father tells you. You have to go to church because the church is real."

It's always comforting to know your child is listening snd gaining their own version of a  testimony, even if it is based off of your own.

These two cousins FINALLY decided to get along this time. Once they figured out that its more fun to play than fight, they had a great time!


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Grayson 4 months!

Grayson is 4 months old!  Time goes by way too fast.  He is developing quite the personality.  All sweet and sunggly still.  He is still sleeping through the night (most of the time).  He can reach for and grab objects.  He puts everything in his mouth.  He loves to talk to his dad and to his sissy.  He can roll from stomach to back.  He weighs 14.65 lbs and is 25.5 inches long.  He went from the 5th percentile to the 41st percentile!  He's got rolls on his thighs now, which makes me happy :)

He wanted to grab that Tigger so bad!

 I love these crazy kids!