Love You T

Tyler has headed home (well to Grandpa's house).  Brent put him on a plane this morning on his way to Little Rock.  I think Brent and Tyler had so much fun hanging out, I know Madison, Bella and I did.  Although, let me just say that my house and mind set are not ready for a 14 year old boy- it kind of looks like a bomb went off.  I now understand why my house growing up with 5 kids was not always the neatest!  By the time I picked up one thing and came back it was messy again... I just gave up.   I can't wait to go home tonight from work and clean, pickup and do some laundry.  But in all seriousness we are so glad he stayed longer, because we never get to spend this much time together!

Love you T!  We had so much fun and hope you come back for a week next summer!

Wordless Wednesday

Cousin Time

Cousin Nap

Mmmm Dinner

Toasted Marshmellow, Vanilla, Thin Mint Shake

Having the Beach Blues

As a family of two every year we have headed off to the beach.  However with a new baby that can't wear sunscreen and since I used up all but one week of my vacation during my maternity leave we will not be making it to the sandy shores this summer and I am feeling the beach blues kick in.  Maybe we can make a weekend trip to the Texas shores (not really the same though). 

Oh how I wish I was here...





 2010 Florida with Brent's Family- Got to love your sister in law living on the beach

  

2010 Florida Beach

Or here...



2009 Hawaii



Until summer 2012... I can't wait to take baby girl on her first trip to the beach!

Madison's First Swim

Sunday was Madison's first swim! She was so adorable in her little gap swimsuit! She loved every minute of it.  I figured she would as she LOVES bath time.  Now time to invest in her own beach towel and some swim floaties (with shade).


She is taking it all in.



Sucking on those fingers

Love love love my little family

Tyler doing flips

Football in June

What a weekend we have had.  Brent's dad and nephew came into town this weekend for the All Star game.  Tyler was the official "ball boy" and had a blast.  It was 100 degrees and not a cloud to be found.  Madison and I were late to the game, and by half time the hubby escorted us up to the Press Box because it was too hot for the baby girl even with the handheld fans and umbrella. :( I should have known it was not a good idea, but once we were back in the AC all was good.

Grandpa and Madison in the Press Box

Although it was great to be watching football again, with all the practices and long nights I got a glimpse of what this Fall will be like- bathing Madison and our bed time ritual by myself as well as going back to dinners alone.  I'm used to being a football widow, but being a football single momma will be a little harder.  August can wait a little longer.

This is the real life of a coach's wife: dinners with the compie

Tyler has had so much fun he decided to stay a bit longer and is now flying back on Thursday!  We are so excited because we normally don't get to see him more than twice a year.  So the boys will have a great time hanging out this week- Six flags, Transformers III and swims in the pool are all in the plan.

Cousin Time



New Obsession

I don't know where I have been but I just discovered the App Instagram and I LOVE it.  I don't even use the standard iPhone camera anymore.  Here is our week in Instagram photos.

 We could sit like this for hours.

 It just makes me smile.

 Love those tootsies.

 Sleeping baby.

 A new mobile for the crib.

 3-6 month jammies from Aunt Lesie.

 My lovee.

 Hanging with mommy, while I get ready for work.

After 2 weeks back at the office and a baby now waking up 3 times a night - a much needed treat.

Staying Cool

We have a big weekend planned- The Texas All Star Football Game.  Brent's coaching staff has been selected to coach the All Star Game! We are very excited and ready to go out and support the daddy.  He did however laugh when I asked him what color their team was so I could plan her outfit.  I mean really this is important to know!

The bigger issue- whoever decided to have the game at 2 pm in the Texas June heat is crazy!  Since Madison is only 15 weeks she is still to young for sunscreen meaning we are going to need a lot of stuff on Saturday to keep her out of the sun! 

• stroller
• umbrella
• hand held fan
• misters

People in the stadium and security are not going to be happy with me- but hey you do what you have to do!  We can not miss this important game! 

Maybe we can work our way into the press box... I am a coach's wife after all.