The Texas Tuis

Friday, February 4, 2011

Eli's 8th Birthday Bash and a lovely Fall day

I did something I never do - left my family for 5 whole days and got outta dodge. My sister, Dori, was at the birth of each of my kids. I missed seeing her firstborn, Bryce, until he was a toddler. Well, I didn't want to miss seeing her new baby girl, so I took off for the weekend and saw beautiful Aubrey.

Just a little camera shy.
Too sweet! I just love sunsets/rises on a plane. They are so vibrant. Sorry the wing was in the way. See the moon in the corner? Awesome.
October 10, 2010

Love is in the air

I noticed the first week of school that Eli was taking his job as big brother and protecter pretty seriously. As he and Eva would walk home, Eli would hold Eva's hand. It brought tears to my eyes when I first saw it. (sappy, I can't help it) Then I noticed they would let go of each others hands as soon as they saw me watching them. So I had to be sneaky one day and get some shots w/out them noticing.

They had dropped each other's hand just before I could get another shot, so I made them pose for me in this one or I wouldn't give them a ride home.

Eva decorated this birthday card for a friend and took such a long time. She was so proud of it. We had to get a photo.

September 2010

Football fan

I must say I don't love football, but I sure enjoy it a whole lot when my Eli Boy is playing.

He's #38, by the way.

Go Eli!

September 18th, 2010 - yes, the same day he ran a race he played some football.

Race for the Children

This was the 3rd year someone in our family has run this race over in Lewsville, TX.

I wasn't going to run, but Komi registered and then ended up working that morning. So after I ran the 1 miler with Eli and Eva, I ran the 5k. Check out Eva covering her ears for when the gun goes off.

Eli placed 3rd overall and 1st boy this year. Last year, he placed 4th overall. He wasn't as happy as I thought he'd be because 2 girls beat him, he said. Boy, the male ego starts young.

Showing off his newest medal.

Eva was devastated she didn't get a medal like Eli. She wouldn't let me take a picture of her with her participation ribbon.

SO - being the great mom that I am, I went to the prize booth and asked if by chance they had any extra medals. I was lucky they did. She was sooooo much happier when they put this around her neck!

September 18th, 2010

Thursday, February 3, 2011

The new school year begins Aug. 2010

Time for Meet the Teacher Aug. '10

The kids were in a silly mood and this was the result.

I still can't figure out how she falls asleep in any position.

Eva has the BEST Kindy teacher ever - Mrs. Redden.

Ms. Loyd is Eli's 2nd grade teacher.

Time for treats, which may be the most important reason to go to Meet the Teacher. :)

Arizona Summer Trip 2010 - part 3

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Arizona Summer Trip 2010 - part 2

Arizona Summer Trip 2010 - part 1

Call me crazy, but we LOVE to get outta dodge during the hot summers. So where should we go for fun - HOTTER Arizona. We love it, though. There's definitely something to be said about humidity making things feel hotter. Texas-humid, Arizona-dry! We had a great time with our family! Hope to do it again soon.