NO KIDS!

One would think I could keep catch up on the blog since we have had NO KIDS in the house for the past week, but it seems that Joseph and I have been taking ourselves "back to the day" when we were childless 24/7. 

Madeline left last Saturday for a RV trip to Arkansas via Mississippi with Mimi and Poppy.  They headed out from LaGrange bound for Greenville, MS to pick up cousin Claire.  Madeline couldn't wait to go to Claire's house and see her room and toys.  We have not been there since Madeline's birth so it was going to be a whole new experience for her.  After Mississippi they were headed to Arkansas to spend a few days just Mimi, Poppy and the girls.  I have prayed the entire time for Madeline to be on her VERY BEST behavior for them and I guess it is working.  According to Mimi, Madeline has been perfect.  They will return to Texas tomorrow and I can't wait!

Roan has been in the big city of Moran, TX since Tuesday.  The original plans were to send Madeline off on her trip Saturday morning and then head to meet my parents that Saturday afternoon.  I needed a sitter for the week since Mimi was going to be out of commission and Dad was just so convenient now that he is retired.  Roan came down with an ear infection and fever Friday and he/we dealt with a yucky virus all weekend so Dad came in on Monday to stay with him and then take him back to West Texas.  He seems to be getting along just fine without us!  His new favorite thing is Slim Jim's. Yes, you read it....SLIM JIMS!  Apparently in Moran they don't have teethers for babies (and I packed a few) but instead they use Slim Jim Jerky for the babies to chew on.  According to Oma, Roan LOVES IT and can get a bit upset if he doesn't get his Slim Jim.  Thanks mom for a nice habit I will have to break at home.  He is coming home tomorrow as well...all my chicks will be in their nest tomorrow night!

A few Slim Jim pictures of Roan....how cute are they!

In the meantime, Joseph and I have had so much fun....just the 2 of us.  We have met friends on several occassions this week/weekend to have drinks, great conversations, and fun!  We even went fishing yesterday evening ..... it was nice to sit and chat with my hubby and not chase the kids around!  We needed this reconnection and it has been wonderful!

Mother's Day Weekend

Started off like this at the Houston Aquarium. Apparently they wanted nothing to do with each other at this point of the trip because I could not get them to pose for a picture for the life of me. Joseph and I decided that this will be one of MANY that they won't want to be next to each other.

We had so much fun at the aquarium. There were some wonderful tanks that we at ground level so Roan was able to stand and enjoy some of the entertainment.

Posing for a nice picture with Nemo and Dori.

Please note that Joseph has terrible photography skills.

And this is how we were most of the time....each wanting to go in different directions.

Although Joseph does lack skills he did do a pretty good job at making it look like Madeline was petting the white tiger through the glass.

The super fun Shart Tank train ride.....we were in a train that went through the tunnel of sharks

Some fun in the water at the Aquarium

This was Sunday before church.  Please notice the super cute boots Madeline has on.  She has worn these boots just about everyday, I told Mimi that they have been put to good use.  No matter the attire, we will wear the boots!

A game of croquet at Mimi and Poppy's house....note boots are still on Madeline!

Some fun catepillar catching with Aunt Melissa.  Roan was napping through this.  Madeline has a nice furry white catepillar on her thumb.  Aunt Melissa didn't just get one or two catepillars...we had to get a WHOLE BUCKET of them....oh fun!

Eat Sleep Party

What have we been up to lately???

SLEEPING

with our Roly-Poly Playground (bugs are in there).  This child is obsessed with the Roly Poly

EATING

what a good helper!

PARTYING!

Aaron and Keathley had an engagement party a few weeks ago and we enjoyed some time with family and friends!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE of my sweet Mother and Oma.....can't tell they are related can you?

My Aunt Tonja and Uncle Mike came in from Dallas to join in on the fun as well.  It was WONDERFUL to see all the family.