It has been a while

WOW....I can't believe how long it has been since my last post. Can you tell school is out and I am running around like crazy with the kids?  What have we been up to....well I'll give you a quick version.

1. Roan Family Reunion

We had a wonderful time in Moran for our annual Roan family reunion.  My Dad's family gets together every summer for some good ole family time.  This year it was at my parents house and we spent the weekend fishing, playing washers, and just hanging out.  I was so relaxed that I FORGOT to take pictures.  This was also our first reunion without my Grandmama and I think we all did really well, considering.  My Papa has been diagnosed with cancer (the ugly word) and had just had his port for chemo put in a few days before the reunion and was out pitching washers that Friday....you would never know by the looks of him that he was going through all of this....what a trooper. 

2. Abilene Zoo

The kids stayed at my parents the week after the reunion for some quality time with Oma and Opa.  They made their annual trip to the Abilene Zoo with Aaron and Keathley.  Madeline loves going to the zoo and this was Roan's first time and by the looks of it...I think he enjoyed himself.

3.  Swimming Lessons

Madeline took swimming lessons and is such a little fish now in the water.  We thought she was fearless before...good heavens, all the child wants to do now is jump in the water and swim to the side.  Needless to say, it has been quite an adventure at the pool this summer.  I don't have pictures because all I took was video for Joseph to see her progress.  One day I will get it all together.

4.  Part-Time School

Madeline is still going to preschool a few days a month in the summer.  I like to send her to "socialize" and keep herself in somewhat of the school routine. It also gives me some great one-on-one time with Roan, which I have completely enjoyed!

5.  TOILET PAPER

Roan has recently discovered how to UNROLL toilet paper.  I have spent many a day this summer cleaning up after his toilet paper fun.  Madeline thinks it's funny and encourages this silly behavior.  I think she enjoys seeing me in a tizzy about all the toilet paper on the floor.

6.  Fayette County Library

We have enjoyed going to the library several times a week to participate in the kids activities that they have(for free!) and reading books.  Madeline and Roan both LOVE to listen to someone read to them.  I have made it part of our daily routine to read in the afternoon.   We have also discovered books with a CD that Madeline can play while she reads along with the book. WONDERFUL!  Today they had the firetruck at the library for the kids to look at.  Madeline was not a big fan on the sirens but Roan enjoyed the hat that was given to the kids.

7.  Eating

Need I say more....proof from my little Buddha mans belly!

8.  WEDDING

I can't believe the wedding is next weekend.  WOW time has flown and I didn't lose as much weight as planned OR tone my arms like they need.  But the wedding is here none the less so they will have to take me as I am!  I did get a tan for it so I wouldn't be pasty white for the wedding...and I've heard that a tan makes you look a little thinner.....lets hope!

Joseph and I enjoyed the bachelor/bachelorette parties - on the same weekend....different locations.  The girls headed to Austin for a Little fun on 6th street and at the spa.  The guys spend a long weekend in Concan floating the Frio and enjoying some adult beverages.  Oh to be a fly on that wall all weekend! 

I hope this has caught you up a little on our lives at 255 E. Pearl.....we are loving the summer and can't wait for the long 4th of July weekend.  Joseph is home on Monday so that makes it even better!