And the fun keeps coming......

So far, our summer has been pretty fun! We haven't done any of the "big" things yet, like the aquarium, the zoo, or Sea World...we have those planned for July. However, we have been having a lot of fun at home and around town visiting friends. We have even had a few friends over to our house for play dates outside in the pool. Speaking of being outside in the pool....Chris bought us a new 12 foot above ground pool.....its just the right size for us to play around in this summer. Everett can stand up in it which makes it nice, too. I will post pics of him playing around in the pool later...I havent taken any yet (oops)! Everett's vocabulary seems to get bigger each day...which has been lots of fun. It's nice to actually be able to (somewhat) communicate. Now, instead of me trying to guess what he wants for a snack, he runs into the pantry and actually picks it out. No more guessing - so much easier! He adores the movie "Cars"....I can't even begin to count how many times we have turned it on this summer! He loves it. Each day seems to bring something new with him...and Chris and I love it!

Anyway...here are just a few of the things that have kept us busy this summer so far....

Another favorite pastime of E's....he loves to play peek-a-boo with the pantry doors. He goes in, closes the doors, and waits for us to say, "Where did Everett go?"....then he runs out, pushes the doors open, and laughs sooooo hard! It's pretty hilarious! Here he is in the middle of running out to "surprise" us.

This year, Everett has been helping Mommy water all the plants. Everyday we go outside and get the watering can (which is another favorite) to water the potted plants. He loves to put his hand under the stream of water while I pour it over the plants. Another simple thing that just makes him so happy....honestly....he just loves to be outside...he would stay all day if it wasnt so hot! Here is our front patio area with our 4th of July decorations...

The other day, Everett and I had to run to WalMart for a few items...there was a 4th of July section at the front of the store with lots of neat stuff. Everett immediately pointed to this red, white, and blue glittery hat and said "hat"....so of course, I picked it up for him and let him try it on....he wore it the ENTIRE time we were there. I'm going to have to go back and get him one for the big day!


Our little munchkin on the back patio after having a popsicle...gotta love that face!

The next two are of Everett at my friend Terri's house. We spent the afternoon in her pool and had a great time! Everett was sporting his new sunglasses...and looked pretty cool! In the bottome picture he was taking a break and having a little snack...Yum...M&M's...this was his first time to have them...and he LOVED them!

Until next time!

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Kickin' Off SUMMER!

Today is our first "official" day of summer....and its already been a ton of fun! Everett and I have tons of plans for the next 10 weeks that we get to spend together. Some of our plans include, swimmming, playing in the sprinklers, going to the playground, visiting the animals at the zoo and the aquarium, making craft projects, spending time at the ranch in the hill country, going to SeaWorld for the first time, going on the lake with Daddy, learning lots of new things, spending time with both sets of grandparents, and so much more!

I can't wait to spend all this time with my little guy...who is quickly becoming a big guy! It is so hard to believe that at the end of summer he will be turning 2! Where has the time gone? He loves to be outside and is constantly exploring! He also loves to read his books...especially "Tails". It has been read so many times, we are in need of a new copy! He has also discovered a new favorite cartoon...Handy Manny. He loves it! He still loves to sing "Pat-a-Cake", but also loves to do the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" . Chris and I have recently figured out that Everett doesnt want you to cut his finger food up into tiny pieces anymore....only BIG ones, like BIG boys do. It seems like everyday he learns something new!

Here are a few pics we wanted to share from some recent events lately....


June 26-29, I will be headed to TCU Cheer Camp....this wil be my 4th year to coach cheerleading! I learned a lot over the last year in Midlothian...Cheerleading is a whole other being here. I am really looking forward to next year - now that I know the ropes of cheerleading in Midlothian. This is a picture of me with my returning cheerleaders for next year at our end of the year banquet. I love these girls!




Here are some of my favorite people from school! We went out to dinner to celebrate the end of the school year! Great friends and great co-workers...Terri, Blaine, Leanne, and me. Leane (next to me) will be coaching cheerleading with me next year! I am excited that I wont have to do it all alone anymore! Blaine (top left) is a great friend, with a sweet and giving heart! She has two sweet boys that Everett loves to play with! Terri (above me) is awesome! She is our Technology Media Specialist (new name for MISD librarians)...she is so much fun, and I have truly enjoyed becoming friends with her this year! She is going to be a (young) grandma at the end of the summer and is so excited!

This picture is actually from today! Everett and I decided to soak up some sunshine and play in the backyard! We both lounged in the baby pool! It was fun! There is a slide on it that he adores! He actually said "slide" today while we were playing! After we took a break on the patio for lunch, we both had popsicles! HE LOVED IT...of course!! He kept asking for more! I am sure we will be spending lots of fun pool time in the backyard this summer!

Going to the lake has quickly become a favorite of ours to do as a family! We bought a state park pass for the year and go to Cedar Hill State Park (Joe Pool Lake) almost every weekend! We have had a great time doing it! Everett loves it! Shelby and Aaron have beeing going with us too! That makes it fun! Here is a picture of us in the water and one of Everett in the tube!!

My school district, Midlothian ISD, has a really neat preschool program for teachers kids only. We enrolled Everett in it this year, and it has truly been amazing for all of us! They have curriculum that they teach all ages starting in Everett's class all the way up to the 4 year olds. He has learned so much there and has had 2 great teachers this year! The school plans all kinds of fun activities such as, pep rallies, petting zoo's, pajama day, costume parades at Halloween, firetruck visits, and splash day! This is a picture of Everett and some of his classmates at school on splash day!

We hope you guys have a great summer! We know we are looking forward to every day of ours!

Love you!