Avengers Assemble!

Our big boy is four years old! We had an awesome day celebrating his birthday with lots of family and friends! The party was at the Little Gym in McKinney- guests dined on cupcakes and ice cream! Jack had a wonderful time! Happy 4th Birthday Jack Ryan!

Happy Birthday Jack Ryan!

Dear Jack,

I can't believe you are turning four years old tomorrow! I was flooded with a wide range of emotions as we sat at Red Lobster with the family (Grammie, Poppy, Uncle Josh, Daddy, Ella, you and me)---a pre-celebration of sorts. Four years ago today, I too was sitting in Red Lobster with Daddy, Uncle Josh and Clint waiting to hear if the hospital would have room for me to begin the first phase of induction. That night nothing but excitement and anticipation filled the air. It's funny because watching you tonight, I felt the exact same thing!

Your are growing so big so fast. Your little mind is a sponge and you are truly coming into you own. The past few years have been a beautiful journey and I eagerly anticipate the years to come. You are sensitive, thoughtful, funny, smart, logical and clean (no messy hands for you)! Your soul is one of the kindest I know and I feel so very blessed to be your mom.When dinner was over we piled into the car. As I fastened your seatbelt you whispered "Mommy your beautiful and I love you". My heart melted. I can't wait too see what's next!


Love you Buddy!

Pumpkin Fun

For the past few years we've made the trip to the Dallas Arboretum to take pictures and search for the perfect pumpkin. In the past we've been able to dress up Jack in his Halloween costume to take pictures among the pumpkins, but this year and last it was just too warm. 

We headed out early on Saturday morning in hopes of beating the crowds....no such luck! It's a popular place! There were so many parents just like us trying to coax smiles out of their overly tired children. Ella didn't like the big pumpkins at all! She made horrible faces and cried out for "mama" every time I tried to put her on the pumpkin for the perfect picture! Maybe she'll do better next year!

Little E is 15 months old

At 15 months old Ella Grace clocks in at 18 lbs 14 ounces and is 30 1/2 inches long. She's a bean. She did great with her immunizations and flu shot this month. She's running all over the house, eating with a fork or a spoon and blowing sweet sweet kisses to me, Jon and Jack. She is so much busier than Jack was at this age. She's really started to play with her baby dolls- I must admit it's just the sweetest thing to watch.

Lazy Beach Days

What a wonderful vacation we had to the Gulf Coast of Florida! My family has been spending time in Venice and Sarasota since I was a baby. It is such a treat to share these beaches with my children. My mother graciously flew the family and my sister and niece to Florida for a week of family fun. The kids had a great time! Jack and Zoe were so cute together. It made me long for the days when my sister will be in Texas and our children can grow up together! Ella had a great time as well. She loved the sand and water much more than Jack did the first time he visited the beach.