What has been up?

I'm slowly catching up around here. My computer was all kinds of crazy, so it got me behind. 

Our lake nights are sadly coming to an end. 

Livi started PreK at a new school. 

Lunch dates with my boy. 

Grandparents blast with Mimi. 

Baby shower for my HS friend. I love we can go forever without seeing each other, but can catch right back up! 

These two cousins are so sweet. 

My handsome boy. 

Ryan turned 34!

Soccer practice in style. 

Picture day at school. 

Using daddy freebies for lunch!

Lunch date Thursday's. 

Keeping up with my fitness. 

Carson's school backed the blue Friday. Wrangler round up was dedicated to these officers. 

Last minute date night. 

Olivia played awesome today.

Photo shoot 

Carson slept over at Nonnies. Think it's so neat he gets to spend time with his great grandmother. She picked him up from school, then took him for DQ blizzards. He asked to stay the night, they had chicken Express, played bingo, and had a blast! 

That's our life lately! 

Pumpkins Texas Style

Yesterday my sil and I met up at the Arboretum to get a little sneak peek of the Texas themed pumpkin display. I had no idea that it was going to be Texas themed, I just happened to have put Olivia in the perfect outfit. The Dallas Arboretum always puts on a great pumpkin display, they had 75,000 pumpkins, and ghourds. I'm so glad Katy asked us to go. I'm going to just let the pictures speak for themselves. I can't choose a favorite.

Well we tried!

When we came out to Katy's car she realized she couldn't turn her key, and the steering wheel was completely locked. We tried everything we could, and just couldn't get it. This had to happen on a day Ryan was gone to East Texas for a job. Luckily, we had my car to sit in to wait for AAA in A/C.

Having a DVD player in my car really helped us out. It kept the kids entertained for about an hour. Of course the Tow man was able to get her car working again, and she was able to make it back home to Tyler. The way I look at it we got some extra time together.



Pre-K cutie

My sweet girl started Pre K a couple weeks ago.

(Side note: I had bought her a really cute first day of school outfit that was supposed to be delivered in time, but it wasn't. So, we are wearing one Lolly made from last year.)

I moved Olivia to a new preschool this year. Her other one was good, but for the money I just expected more from it. I have been so pleased already with the change.

 It was a little harder dropping her off this year. I think it was mostly, because I was dropping her off at a new school that was unfamiliar to both of us.

 She was ready to tackle the day and meet new friends.

 It wasn't the easiest morning for pictures. Next year I'm going to have to do pictures the weekend before school starts. I am going to be busy trying to get two kids ready for big kid school. EEK!

She has the best facial expressions. There is just so much sass and spunk in a little body.



Her routine at school is to go drop her backpack, lunchbox, and water bottle off, then go to Chapel.

In Chapel they have a little bible verse they go over, then sing a few songs, and off to class they go.

 First day of school comparison pics.

What's Up Wednesday- August

 

It's time for the What's up Wednesday Link up with Mel, Sheaffar, and Shay

Here's what we're doing

 

What we're eating

Monday- Country Burger

Tuesday- Italian sausage ravioli, Caesar salad, garlic bread, fruit

Wednesday- Chicken fajita quesadillas, homemade guacamole, and homemade pico de gallo

Thursday- Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, corn bread

Friday- Steaks, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls

Saturday- birthday party

Sunday-still deciding... Razzoos sounds good.

 

What I'm reminiscing about

 It's back to school around here, so I've been gong through the kids first day pics.

 Here is Carson Prek-2nd

K-2nd.

 

What I'm loving

 I know it's only day 3, but I'm really loving school being back in. I get so much more done during the day when I only have one kid tagging along. Also, I'm obsessed with fish tail braids. I'm still talking the bearded man into letting me do a fish tail braid on his beard.

 

What we've been up to

We took a quick trip to Austin

 We went to visit Aunt Katy and the boys in Tyler

 Carson learned to get up on his wakeboard

 First sleep over

 Sunbathing cutie

 Baked some cookies for the neighbors

 Swimming with friends

 Movies

 Lake sunsets

 Lazy nights with the hubs.

Tea parties

 The other day we had a legit cold front come through. The kids had to wear jackets to play outside.

 My sister will kill me for this picture, but I love how my nephew is eyeing that cake with pizza still in hand.

 Happy Birthday baby Cam!

 

 

What I'm dreading

All of the back to school paperwork, and meetings. #momprobs

Summer ending.

 

What I'm working on

Organizing my kitchen cabinets, and laundry cabinets.

 

What I'm excited about

 Labor Day weekend... I love long weekends. It will be nice getting to spend an extra day with the hubby. He's been working so much and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon.

 

What I'm watching

Bachelor in Paradise--OMG these people are not normal. I don't think Ashley I goes 5 minutes without breaking out in ugly cry, not sure how that chick makes it through life.

HGTV- I love some fixer upper. Jojo can come to my house anytime and remodel it. I love her style. Flip or Flop- I like their style, but the wifes voice on there drive me NUTS!

Property Brothers is another one of my favorites, too.

On the weekends I've been watching marathons of Lock Up once the kids are in bed.

 

What I'm listening to

I'm back to Josh Abbott band mostly. They are releasing a new album in November, I think. I can't wait! I also like that Marvin Gay song, Train- Marry me, Ah I love that song. And, I'm still digging Ed Sheerans Thinking out loud song.

 

What I'm wearing

Mostly white jeans, and work out clothes. I've been rotating through my black t shirt dress, and flowy maxi also.

 

 

What I'm doing this weekend

Saturday evening we have a birthday party to go to

Sunday hopefully getting in some boat time.

 

What I'm looking forward to

Olivia starting Pre-K on the 8th

 

What else is new

 

I recently discovered putting unstoppables in your scentsy warmer it will make your house smell amaze balls.

 Also, I took C shopping at Gap Outlet the other day, I forgot how much I love that store. I banned myself from it a couple years ago, because I couldn't control myself in there. The ban has been lifted!

 

***Bonus Question***

What are your back to school traditions

We keep it pretty simple around here. We give his teacher a back to school gift, and take pictures in the same spot every year for comparison. After school we go get ice cream somewhere.

This year we did our ice cream on the second day. Carson went with his Lolly to visit pops at the nursing home right after school.

 

 

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