2.28.2009

{nikki & gregg. pluckers patio. june 08}

happy birthday gregg!

may your day be filled with red wine, hot java

and busy jungles!

2.27.2009

todays project.

colins last day of kindergarten page.

from may 30, 2008.

love those smiles.

he has definitely changed his looks over the last 8 months.

loved those fun filled days.

guess who ms. blounts friend is?

ms. morgan!

heres to scrapbooking may 2008 in february 2009.

2.26.2009

look at what colin brought home from school last week.

ring in the new year with a resolution.

january 7, 2009
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"i will 1. be niec to my bruthers, 2. say thak you, hello, your welcome more off ten, 3. save my money, 4. write loger stories."

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love the spelling.

love whats important in his world now.

love his list.

heres to daily, weekly & annual resolutions everywhere.

2.26.2009

finished reading the secret life of bees today.

started reading december today.

picked up a pile of books at the library today &

renewed our annual dues.

picked up two paperbacks at the book sale for 50 cents each.

filling the bookshelf.

filling the word bank.

filling the mind.

reading at night.

reading in the morning.

reading while waiting in the car-pick-up line.

feels good just to read.

feels good to be an example for the boys.

feels good to climb into bed with the windows open with a good read.

2.25.2009

self portrait.

who is it?

justin? nathan? colin?

wow.

look at the resemblance.

nathans art work was on display at the

round rock isd elementary exhibit.

took us forever to find the performing arts center.

thank goodness justin was reading the map.

sonic for treats to celebrate.

makes me want to get out the paint brushes and create.

makes me want to dig up one of my masterpieces

from all those years of private art lessons.

wonder where they are now.

wonder what i actually painted back then.

wonder what my art partner melissa is up to.

wonder if there are any paintings in moms basement.

heres to your artist today.

heres to the masterpieces brought home from school now.

enjoy & celebrate.

2.24.2009

a pile of memories safely delivered to cvs right up the street.
a pile of memories from the last six months.
a pile of memories all confined to one envelope.
a pile of memories waiting to be shared.
a pile of memories each with its own story.
a pile of memories to journal away.
a pile of memories looking for adhesive and a 12x12 page.
a pile of memories.
a passing of time.
a history of us.
a priceless gift to cherish.
150 photos.
150 memories.
150 stories.
todays simple joy.

2.24.2009

on this...

i watched this...

which reminded me of this...

which made me think of this...

which reminded me of seeing this...

which made me think of this...

which reminded me of this...

which made me think of this...

which reminded me of this...

which made me think of this...

which reminded me to put

on this...

2.24.2009

happy birthday lisa!

may your day be filled with birthday wishes...

birthday surprises...

birthday candles...

birthday gifts...

and birthday memories!

enjoy!

2.23.2009

monday notes:

the puzzle is finished...nice job nathan...love your diligence.

my hair is all one color...not grey.

dads and donuts ran out of donuts tonight at school...sorry boys.

my laptop is working again...finally.

50 cent paperbacks at the library sale...how could i resist.

justin filling out his middle school class selection...yikes.

warmest february in years down here...sunglasses & shorts.

colins obsession with legos...love it.

season four greys anatomy...almost thru it.

finally watching the waitress...loved it.

finished reading 'the condition' today...love the search for a new book.

my ipod...simple extravagance i cant live without.

2.21.2009

two very busy first graders...

one indian tribe...

several trips to hobby lobby...

leads to one super science fair project

and one fun set up trip in downtown austin - thanks mike! -
and first place in the central texas science fair exhibit!
congrats to adyson & colin & 2 super dads!

2.20.2009

{tom & willa - crescent beach - july 2008}

happy birthday tom!

may your day be filled with sand in your shoes &

boxes filled with memories!

enJoy!

2.19.2009

happy birthday mike!

enjoy your special day!

may it be filled with golf & sunny skies!

2.18.2009

faith & nathan started this little 500 pience project

and now grandma is leaving us to finish it...

wonder if nathan has it in him?

we shall see.

heres to fun memories while poppa & grandma were here.

roadhouse dinners with blooming onions.

poppa saying "my seat is getting hot".

walking thru and around ikea.

the oasis and great views.

intense games of blokus.

new york times & coffee.

the tooth fairy.

the capital & free parking ramps.

thanks for visiting us!

2.17.2009

yesterday we toured the state capital.

nathan volunteered the answers.

lots of history & trivia for all.

today we hit ikea.

rained out golf dates.

joe dimaggios for dinner.

fun days with poppa & grandma.

2.16.2009

wii console 249.00

wii sport 49.00

wii recharger 35.00

watching poppa & nathan play wii golf - priceless!

2.16.2009

look who's playing wii....

bowling score 111...

great score for his first game...

we'll let ya know how the next game goes...

i think he's hooked....

he said this reminds him of his 'pin setting job'...

golf lessons are next...

more pics to follow!

2.15.2009

{mike, mandy & austin at pluckers - june 2008}

happy birthday wishes to mandy today!
get those cowboy hats and boots out for the big par-ty next weekend.
happy birthday wishes to jimbo!
wishing you a memorable day with your gang on a sled/mountain/horse.
special florida visitors arrived today.
bright and early at 10am.
lunch at the oasis.
homemade meatloaf & baked potatoes for dinner.
all before i arrived home.
thanks steve.
you are an amazing man. son. husband & host.
heres to us being on the same team always!

2.14.2009

happy {heart} day to my man!

love ya more with each day!

heres to tomorrow & the next day

and the next day....

2.12.2009

a silly toothless smile on your seventh birthday.

a fun filled day, afternoon and evening.

filled with special phone calls & wishes.

filled with visits & presents.

filled with shorts & street hockey.

filled with cheeseburgers & brownies.

happy memories.

2.12.2009

yo watch dog.

look whos on duty today.

special day for colin.

steves the watch DOG.

mcdonalds for lunch with mom & dad.

can't get any better than this.

colin was so excited he could barely sit thru lunch.

i kinda like the uniform.

what can brown do for you today?!
heres to the rest of today.

2.12.2009

seven years ago today.

six years ago.
five years ago.

four years ago.

three years ago.

two years ago.

one year ago.

today.

happy 7th birthday colin !!

heres to a day filled with watch DOGS, classroom parties,

a special mcdonalds lunch and dads world famous cheeseburgers

on the grill.

happy day dude!

2.11.2009

'life is change.

growth is optional.

choose wisely.'

- unknown

three years on fairway path

seems like it was just yesterday

seems like it was a lifetime ago

change

a winnie the pooh adventure

life is a journey together

embrace everyday

2.10.2009

"coming together is a beginning. keeping together is progress. working together is success."

- henry ford.

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nothing like a new box of legos to bring the brothers together.

i love watching them work together.

i love the different qualities each boy brings to the table.

justins 'leadership'

nathans 'big picture logic'

colins 'step-by-step persistence'

they worked all monday afternoon and tonight till they finished.

lego agent mission #5 with all 496 pieces is complete!

heres to creative lego adventures this week.

colin want to be a 'lego man' when he grows up.

happy day.

2.9.2009

monday night fun.

can you guess what we are doing?

clue #1.

clue #2.
clue #3.
clue #4.

clue #5.

clue #6.

our very own official ballot counting session at the hudsons.

counting the school wide votes for the theme of the spring dance.

hip-hop vs. rock star vs. hoedown.

guess who won?

can't tell yet.

wait for mrs. snow to make the announcement.

fun. educational. teamwork. all rolled into one event.

thanks for including us.

2.8.2009

sunday photo log.

4 handsome boys + 1 austin park & pizza.

waiting patiently for laser tag.
singing happy birthday.
a special birthday card.

early birthday presents after hunting for them.

thank goodness for birthday clues.

one in the garage. one in the dryer. one behind the chair.

its a lego filled day.

heres to a much needed sunday family day.

great to hang together on a sunday.

heres to a special day for colin.

heres to a busy week ahead.

enjoy.

2.8.2009

{todays creation with a couple extra sprinkles}

treat yourself

treat your valentine

this cake is worth the extra time on the treadmill tomorrow

an early birthday sweet for colin

nothing says happy 7th better than a homemade chocolate treat

get the recipe here also.

HERSHEY'S "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" Chocolate Cake
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
"PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bundt baking pan.

2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

Frost with "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING.

"PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa

3 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

2.7.2009

top five right now.

date night at joe dimaggios with cosmos & shrimp

having an 'R' on tomorrows schedule after my name

chick flick with sarah - he's just not that into you

watching snl and not knowing anyone

wearing a little black dress tonight with heels - no jacket needed - heres to winters in austin

2.6.2009

valentines day is just around the corner.

hannahs already in the spirit!
love all these great ideas in blogland.
valentines day wheel from martha.
valentines day treasures from erin.
valentine pins from purl.
valentine card from larissa.
valentine paper clips from orange.
valentine cucumber molds from here.
valentine cupcake pan from here.
valentine note cards from here.
valentine dinner recipes from here.

may your day be filled with the perfect saying on your

valentine conversation heart candy!

2.5.2009

todays snack time question.
'one happy thing that happened at school today'
colin: 'made an analog clock in math class'
nathan: 'made an interception at recess'
justin: 'helped revise 4th graders stories in library'
good stuff.
especially over homemade peanut butter cookies.
love this time of the day.
before the dinner rush
before the basketball practices.
before the homework questions.
just chilling.
just relaxing.
just listening.

2.4.2009

when you are bored or need a dose of inspiration....check out starbucks "the way i see it" section ...scroll foreword or backward & enjoy some thought provoking words...my cup today had a quote from tim russert...enjoy now. enjoy today.