a night at the horse races

We had a great time at the horse races. This was our first time to go to Retama Park. Landon, Mer, Owen and Jenna were staying with us so we were all able to go together. It was so fun to get out and do something different. It was 50 cent night, so the food was cheap and the face painting free. We also got a picture with Longshot (the mascot). Aaron and Dallon had fun betting on a few races. This last picture was taken right after Aaron realized he and Dallon had picked the first and second place horses for the last race we were watching. Those two tickets won $50.

Family comes to stay... Yay!

Uncle Landon, Aunt Mer, cousin Owen, and Aunt Jenna all came to stay with us. It was so fun to have them in our home and hang out together. We went to the pool a couple times. Dallon and Dawson loved swimming with their Uncle Landon. He is always the life of the party. "Fun Aaron" came to the pool and made our keep away game a blast.   Jenna, Mer and I had fun swimming with the two little babies and watching them splash and play in the water. Owen and Easton both love the pool. We went to the park and played frisbee, played basketball, and walked the riverwalk. We went to the horse races - keep checking back for a post on that. We played dance dance revolution - and boxed on the wii. I've been bragging to anyone who will listen that the last time Jaron was at my house I kicked his butt in boxing two times. So Landon wanted in the ring with me. I'm sad to say - he won. So Jaron... I guess Landon is a better boxer than you too! ha ha.

his favorite chair

Just sharing a few new photos of Easton. I'm having a ball shooting pictures of my sweet baby. He is just so much fun.

On Tour

Band of the Guitars came on tour to San Antonio and performed live. We were barely able to get tickets as the concert sold out. Rows 1, 2 & 3 were full. Tickets weren't cheap at $2 each. And there were no family discounts. Aunt Jenna is one of the bands biggest fans and she traveled from Idaho to be here for the show.

Port Aransas

We had so much fun with Jaron's family at the beach. We went there for a day a couple weeks ago and we had the best time. I really enjoyed watching all the little boys play in the ocean. They were having the time of their lives. Dallon, Dawson and Spencer spent almost the whole day boogie boarding. Mikey loved building castles, or better yet, dumping buckets of water on castles. (more into the destruction). We walked the beach and the boys collected shells. Easton was a gem. He really enjoyed the stroller ride along the beach. It was all us adults who were totally into building this castle though, not the kids. It's cool right?

It was just a great day and I am so glad we could make these memories together. It was bitter sweet though because we knew this was our last get together for a while. Jaron and Em moved to Iowa this week. It was so sad to see them go. We have lived by them for years. First in Utah and then in Texas. They made countless trips to stay in our home and we are so thankful for that time together. Jaron and Em, if you read this, we miss you already.

bye bye binky

I really wanted Easton to be a binky baby. But, he has idea's of his own and has been sucking his thumb. For months now, I've been pulling his thumb out of his mouth and sticking the binky in - but he pop's it right back out. I give up! I fought a good fight. But at last... I'm admitting defeat!

family of five

This is the most recent picture of the five of us. Marcie took this at Jaron's med school graduation. Yeah... you heard me right. My brother Jaron is a doctor now. And I am so proud of him!

spring baseball

The boys spring baseball season just came to an end. I'm excited to post my favorite pics from this season. This was my favorite season of any sport that my kids have played. It was fun to have them both playing. All of their games were at fields right next to each other and at the same times. Aaron and I walked back and forth between the two fields each saturday cheering for each boy and each week we were done in one hour. It was awesome! It was Dawson's first year to play baseball. He was so proud to be the catcher for his team. He loved wearing all that cool gear. He played in a coach pitch/tee league. The coach pitches 6 balls, after that they bring out the tee. It was perfect for him. Dallon has always been especially talented at baseball. I just love to watch him play. This season he played first base every game. And he was one of the teams big hitters.