Tuesday, September 23, 2008

August & September in a Nutshell

I would like to preface this blog with "I'm lazy." I uploaded a heck of a lot of pictures for a nice visual update, but if they're not in the right order (which they won't be) I guess its just because I didn't want to spend any longer on the computer than I had to. :) Sorry! But enjoy the pics anyway.

A & I in front of "Journey to Atlantis" at SeaWorld. A absolutely LOVED watching the marine life.
A nice little photo opp. Isn't my husband cute!?
Our very dear friends evacuated to San Antonio with us.
B climbing trees while Hubby & I rode the "Screaming Eel."
T wishing she was up in the tree too. (You can see part of the ride in the background. SOOO fun!!)
A fun shot of the kids in front of the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio.
J & I taking a great opportunity to pose like superstars. ;)
Gotta love ice cream when its in the 90s and 100% humidity!
I know the kids enjoyed it anyway.
Our evacuation destination. Thanks M & G!
The fast food we waiting 30 minutes for. (It seemed it was the only stop along the way that wasn't COMPLETELY crowded.)
Bumper to Bumper Evacuation Traffic
Remember The Alamo?
After the hurricane, we had a little roof work to do. Several sections of shingles blew off our home. My hero doing the dirty work so we didn't get any more water damage.
A Sunday afternoon stroll in San Antonio.
M saving the day (aka: playing Monopoly) while the parents took a break.
Our Home, prior to evacuating. We hadn't boarded the door yet obviously.
Pre-Hurricane Ike Galveston Beach during Labor Day weekend.
B's first day of 1st grade. He was SO excited.
T, my little supermodel.
Birthday Party #2 at Chuck-E-Cheese
Friends, Family, & Pizza - What a Party!
Playing in Denver at a park.
Climbing at the park. He was so proud of himself.
Here's A, cheering on Michael Phelps.
What a cutie boy! Give him food, and he's all smiles.
My crazy family eating B's b-day dinner. :)
"Put that camera away and give me some grub!"
Birthday Party #1 (Do you get twice the wishes as well as presents!?)
Loving those presents! Even T is excited.
A is STILL not walking. He must get his stubborness from Hubby. hehe (I can say that, he doesn't read this blog.)
My cute hubby & I, being lazy.
Hubby & the kids - what cheezies.
Playing in Galveston.
Waiting for the Dolphin 'cruise.' Sweating...
B & M waiting too! We had a blast.
Dolphins away.
Cousins enjoying the cruise too.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, some evacuation...hehe. It looks fun. I do want to say that you look great. Warm weather agrees with you or you have to e-mail me your secret. Glad you all are safe.
Love, Mags

Lyndsey said...

i love the updates! you have such a cute family! i am glad you are safe. i am also glad your house is safe

Wendy said...

Wow, what a couple of months. Bet there wasn't a dull moment. Loved seeing all the pictures.

Serendipity said...

Sea World is the greatest place on earth. . .to me anyway! Looks like you guys had a great time!
What could be better than having 2 birthday parties in the same year?!?

Nicole said...

Awh it is so great to see you so happy. I miss you guys. We have already decided that if Todd has to quit his job next summer we are coming to visit you guys. I am glad everything turned out okay. I have some questions for you so I will email you later

Jenny said...

i love your commentary. It definitely kept me laughing!

KatieC said...

That's alot of pictures. Seems like you guys have had enough big events for a whole year! Or two, or three...

We're glad you are safe, and that you are all still so good looking. :)

Anonymous said...

So many pictures doesn't spell "lazy" to me!! You sure have a cute family. You'll have to give Brandon & Melinda hard time for me the next time you see them - I didn't even recognize their kids!

Janelle said...

Some observations:
1. Your kids are ridiculously cute. Not fair to all the other kids in Texas. Seriously.
2. Brandt and Talia look like Matt, and Aeron looks like you! Wow (why am I just now having this newsflash??)!
3. You look HOT! Not that you didnt look hot before, haha! ;) Really, you look great!
I have to know - is there really not a basement at the Alamo?! ;)

The Wi Family said...

Great pictures! You look fabulous by the way! I'm glad that you were able to make the most of your evacuation time-glad that you're all okay.