Saturday, May 30, 2015

5.30.2015

got home from work tonight.
checked my number of steps after a 12 hour shift.
really?
one step short of my daily goal !!
off to take that last step of the day.....

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

5.27.2015





its that time of the year again!
high school award ceremony at stony point.
congratulations boys on your achievements.
we are so proud of all your hard work!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

5.26.2015

"no mom, we never have tornados in austin"
i said.
(guess i was wrong on that!)


Monday, May 25, 2015

5.25.2015


the top photo was taken yesterday 
because i had not seen the pond this full in years.
the bottom photo was taken tonight 
because i hadn't seen the pond overflow since we 
first moved here.
some years we call the pond a puddle because
there is barely any water in it -
not this spring -
we might have to call it a lake now!



5.25.2015



happy memorial day with a tornado watch !
we spent 35 minutes in our 'safe' room
for some serious family bonding time.
-
i love to see what each of us grabbed.
i brought the family bible, my purse and iphone.
colin chose his pillow, blanket & iphone.
justin and nathan brought their laptops.
and steve had his two phones & a chair for me!
-
all safe and sound for us today
but we are learning of many tragedies around the
central texas area due to the flooding.
our prayers and thoughts are with all of them
as the search begins.


5.25.2015



no rain in clarence this memorial day !
although luke looks like he's ready for some texas downpours!
happy memorial day !
-
a sand box - really?
you know where all the sand winds up don't you ??
get the dyson charged and enjoy!

Sunday, May 24, 2015

5.24.2015

just finished reading "atlas girl"
what a moving and memorable story
with a happy ending !

Saturday, May 23, 2015

5.23.2015


and our search for the best burger in austin continues.
wholly cow was wholly organic &
we decided we like a little fat with our burgers
after todays lunch!
unbelievable downpour today -
we actually had to pull over because
it was impossible to drive in it!
todays everyday memories in a blog post.

5.23.2015

ask and you will receive.
(see nfl draft post from april 30th here)
thanks lauren!
all those boxes of memories from mom & dads
basement come in handy sometimes!

Friday, May 22, 2015

5.22.2015


lego update:
still a popular choice for colin.
love the detail & creativity in building this!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

5.21.2015


the cookies were baked.
the cookies were frosted.
the severe weather decided to hit austin this weekend.
no memorial day partying with mom & dad this weekend.
hope the cookies will last till you get here!!

5.21.2015


because the top ten list will never be the same without letterman.
last night we said goodbye to an era of late night laughs!

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

5.20.2015

quote of the day:
"no mom, drop me off at the far side of school, 
i need to get my steps in for the day."
said colin.


Sunday, May 17, 2015

5.17.2015

ever notice that there are no words
with the IKEA instructions...
nice desk nate!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

5.13.2015

looks like we're not in kansas anymore....



Sunday, May 10, 2015

5.10.2015


happy mothers day to me!
best day ever -
how did you know i wanted this book?
how did you know i needed a replacement palm tree?
you all know me so well.
thank you guys - i wouldn't be a mom without you four dudes!


Saturday, May 9, 2015

5.9.2015




just like old times !
catching up with the hudsons this weekend at cover three.
lots of food, cocktails and laughs!
miss y'all already !
blue bowls and wingtips to add to our collection of memories!


Friday, May 8, 2015

5.8.2015


my new favorite commercial.
kleenex anyone?

Thursday, May 7, 2015

5.7.2015

just finished this book.
words can not describe kara's strength and love for God
through the easy days and the challenging days.
rip.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

5.6.2015

hopewell spring concert at the PAC center tonight.
bittersweet.
many wonderful music concerts here over the years
with all three dudes but 
tonight is colins last performance.
he is breaking up with the euphonium after
a two year relationship.
bittersweet.


Tuesday, May 5, 2015

5.5.2015

colin has mastered the art of using my credit card.
colin has mastered the art of the payback system.
not sure what he bought for a dollar ?
is there anything that really only costs a dollar?
i've got some questions to ask.

Monday, May 4, 2015

5.4.2015

no words needed.
9 years in texas &
1 baby rattlesnake.
(hopefully this was the one steve found in the garage last month-
otherwise, i have one mad mama snake out there!)



Saturday, May 2, 2015

5.2.2015

classic quote tonight.
the guys all invited friends over for the fight.
and nates buddy dex said,
"i was looking for a candybar, and you have a candy bar"
(had to be here to fully appreciate this quote)

Friday, May 1, 2015

5.1.2015

justin is supporting the company again!
nothing better then arriving home to see a dell box waiting for you!