15 MONTHS OLD!

Watch out for these little devil pups! If you get in their way you might be sorry!

This is a picture of the girls in their new Marine Corps outfits from Uncle Stuart and Aunt Cassandra.

Here's Catherine after breakfast. How does it feel to be 15 months old?

"I'm happy about it, but I won't let you know. I am very serious. Oh, did I mention that I LOVE to wear shoes? I do."

And Elizabeth...how does she feel about being another month older?

"I love it! Of course, I am one month AND one minute older than Catherine. Just in case you didn't know that. I love to talk on my play phone. That really keeps me busy!"

PARKER AND NOEL HAVE BEEN BUSY....

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

OUR FIRST

ADVENTURE RACE...

Ron and I thought it would be a great idea to do an adventure race with each other to celebrate our anniversary. I think it might have been my idea (what was I thinking?).

Here I am pre-race in the transition area. If I look a little nervous it's because I was!
Here's Ron - calm, cool, and collected as usual.
Here we are post-race holding up the clock: 1 hour 42 minutes 40 seconds.

Here's what we did in that time:

Run Bike Paddle Adventure Race #3

Ran 2.88 miles trail run, 3.5 mile bike-ride (trails), 2.88 mile bike/run (one of us running, one of us biking), 1.75 mile bike ride (trails), 1 mile paddle (in Lake Livingston). Oh yeah, did I mention we had to climb a 40 ft observation tower to retrieve our finishing medals? That was hard!

Not bad! Official postings are due next week. But, we think we did pretty well. Looks like we came in 6th place out of about 12 co-ed teams. There were about 30 teams total; male, female and co-ed.

Click here to see the official results - we're "Shock and Awe"

(next time, we're going to be Shock and Ahhhh Shucks!)

We had a blast and are looking forward to the next race - the Texas Dare. That will be in December. I think we have officially lost it.

Actually, our next race will be a "simple" 5k September. That will be the Reaching Overweight Children Fun Run in Kemah, Texas.

We're ready!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

So many wonderful things have happened in the four years we've been married.

Our life together is incredible.

Our love grows stronger every day.

MUSIC? WE LOVE IT!

What is a Marimba? I don't think Elizabeth knows... but it looks like she know how to play one.

We need to get a step stool!

Here is Catherine trying to show Elizabeth a new technique...Elizabeth appears intriquied.

PANCAKES.....

"Okay everyone....I love these things. I think my mom calls them 'pancakes'. All I know is she puts in the key ingredient - blueberries."

"People, have you tried these things? They are G-O-O-D! I can hardly get enough. You will have to pardon the mess on my face. It is really the last thing on my mind as I am trying to get all I can from the pancake...."

"Yes...I love the pancakes too. Can't you see the smile on my face? Mom makes these on the weekend, and used to be able to make enough to last us through the whole week....."

"Well, I think it's time to modify the recipe. We eat these things up quickly!"

IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOL!

School is back in session! Summer is over...

We have had a very busy summer:

Uncle Stuart got married, Vacation Bible School, Diving Camp, Trip to Amarillo, Trip to Lubbock, Creative Arts Camp, Swim Lessons, Trips to the Library, Surprise Trip to San Antonio with Grandpa and Grandma, Piano Lessons, Friday Adventures with Dad, Astro's Games, and more things - too many to name. We have had so much fun!

Fourth and third grade began today! We are looking forward to an exciting year!

Just Hanging Out!

Hey Everyone! We know, it's been a while since our last post...we've been busy now that we are one! Here I am in my rocking chair. I think I am a big girl because I can climb up in it all by myself AND I can make the chair rock!

Hey guys! I can also climb up in my rocking chair by myself too. I would like to point out that I actually was climbing into the chair by myself FIRST....but who is really keeping track of that kind of stuff? Did I mention that Aunt Jody bought us a really neat kitchen? The best part of the kitchen is that it has a phone! I love talking on it - but do not try to take it away from me.

Our cousin, Joshua came over to play and did a little cooking in the kitchen. He is a good cook. He also helped us fix the sink. Oh, and he showed us how to open the oven door - that is important!

Here I am cleaning up! A clean kitchen is very important. You all will have to come over and join us for a snack some time. We would love to have you!