Florida 2015 - Part II

     I've pretty much filled my phone and my Instagram feed with pictures from this trip and today is only day three of eight! But seriously, who could blame me? I have two precious babies, one of them is visiting their great grandparents and great aunt for the first time, and we're on a gorgeous beach. If there was ever a time for lots of photo taking it's now!

Father's Day 2015

   This year for Father's Day we had a lot of fun. We celebrated a day early this year, and at the family ranch with both sides of the family. It was a lot of work on my part but it was worth it.

Summer is Here

    It's a little more challenging finding the time to blog with two kids! Especially when one of them doesn't like to take daytime naps. So not only am I finding it hard to get to sit down to type out a blog update, I'm also finding it hard to come up with the brain power to write something! 

It Finally Stopped Raining

   For those of you that didn't know. Texas has been being FLOODED. Literally. While those of us with property on the lake are extremely happy to have our water front property back, a lot of people have lost everything from the flooding. There's even been tornadoes. 

A Whole New World

     The first couple months since he's been home have been a huge adjustment. Bringing home a new baby changes everything. Life comes to a screeching halt and your whole world revolves around one tiny little human all the sudden. It's like trying to learn to ride a bike all over again. Sometimes I seem to get it all right and I go merrily along the pathway, until I hit a bump and go tumbling head first off this bike and have to start all over again. Thankfully I have an amazing support team in my Husband and immediate family. 

We've Gone Camping

   I have to honestly say that I didn't think we would ever be the type of family to own a camper. I don't know why we wouldn't. I just didn't picture it really. It's cute though! And I think we will have lots of family adventures and memories made with this little camper.

He's Here ; The Big Day

     I know I already told Landon's birth story, but I didn't share any photos or personal details from the day. Of course we took a bunch of photos! Who doesn't have a little personal camera (their smart phones) to capture those precious moments these days? 

He's Here!

      With any birth, there is always quite the story to tell. As the years have gone by since Ashlyn's birth I realize how grateful I am to my "past self" for taking the time to document her birth. So here I am again, writing down the story of our son's arrival into this world.

To Florida and Back

   I really can't imagine a more perfect trip away from home. I have never enjoyed vacations. Stressful, lots of work, and the unkown. But I find myself wishing I was back in Florida at least weekly... I can't express how happy I was there. The beach, the waves, the sun... therapeutic.

Adventures at Nameless

  My whole family, my husband's family, plus a bunch of other family friends all went out camping this past weekend at my family's land in Leander. "Our Nameless Ranch". It had been a really long time since our little family had been out there so of course we wanted to join! Ashlyn and Roque were ecstatic, as was I.

Park Trails

 Yesterday our little family hit the park trails and enjoyed a beautiful day outside. Fresh air, green grass, running water, cool temperatures, bluebonnets by the millions.... a little slice of heaven!

Pancakes

  This morning Ashlyn got her first taste of an American tradition.. or at least I think it's American. It's probably not. But whatever, I just know I used to LOVE when my dad would make pancakes with us in the mornings.

A Carnival Party

   Kids parties are always a lot of fun. Noise, chaos, sweets, energy, gifts, and tons of really happy kids. Even for the adults it's a lot of fun. I'm not very good at throwing kids parties, I'm learning. To be fair I've only hosted three parties for a child.. and the first party doesn't count because she had no idea what was going on at one year.

Ashlyn's 3rd Birthday Party

     I really need to stop planning Ashlyn's winter birthday parties at the park. It has happened every year. The day before it will be about 80 degrees and beautiful, then party day arrives and BAM it's freezing! Thankfully this year it was better than her second birthday. Less wind, but still chilly for sure. Ashlyn didn't seem to mind though, she had a blast.

Christmas Part II

I think one of the best parts to Christmas was towards the end of the day. My sister and I got to take my aunt out on a trail ride on our beautiful property in Spicewood, TX.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and More

   Well, time for some updates again. Christmas has come and gone this year. So many things have changed in just the short month and a half since my last blog post. So many pictures to share it's not even funny!

Time Marches On

It recently has occurred to me (or rather slapped me in the face) that I have moved on to another phase in my life. Not just being a mom, or having a house... But having almost entirely given up something that has been a part of my life since I was just 8 years old.

A New Adventure

  It's official. A new adventure has begun in my life, as a freelance makeup artist. I've never done anything like this before, but I'm really looking forward to trying something new. Makeup has always been a passion of mine. It's my art, my self expression. Now I'll get to share my art with the world. 

4th of July 2013

    This year Ashlyn was finally old enough to enjoy fireworks! And boy did she! At first she was a little scared, she kept covering her ears and telling us "scared..." In her tiny little voice. But after a few minutes she never wanted them to stop!

It has really been awhile...

   I'm not sure where I've been! Well, I do know.. but no excuses. I really want to keep up with this blog. It acts as a journal for me, one day I can share it with my family and kids when they are old enough to understand. But until then, I'm sharing with you!