Five minute Friday

Two weeks of school down already. I just know this year is going to fly by. Everyone seems to be in a rhythm and really enjoying their classes. My little dare devil at home continues to keep me on my toes, she's fun and growing up and changing daily. We had a long overdue and great time with Vaughan family last weekend. The littlest sister are best buddies and such cuties.We are looking forward to a mellow three day weekend and fingers crossed, the last time we will be at the 100 degree mark for the year. Nanny and papa come this month to celebrate Rylan's eighth birthday with us, friends come next month, and we are spending Christmas in Las Vegas with the Pulliam side. Lots of special times ahead!

Five minute Friday

School started on Tuesday and what a busy week it has been. Fortunately we are early risers so getting to school at 7:15 had been an easy transition. They are all so exhausted at the end of the day and I imagine will be even more so tonight. Avila had her 18 month well check today and got her last shot she'll need until she is four, phew! Hard to believe September is just right around the corner, a little more heat until we can get our pants out again but the "fall" weather will be a welcome change. 

Five minute Friday

Our last week of summer! Lots of play dates this week and some last minute cramming in of fun!  Last night we met the teachers, saw the classrooms and dropped off supplies. It was a bust but great time. I am thrilled for the year. Fun friends, engaging and enthusiastic teachers, classrooms with real desks for the big kids. They are all excited and looking forward to Tuesday. We are especially stoked on Elle's teacher, she was out hope and prayer and had become a friend before we even had a child in her class. Today is our family fun day. Kenny took the day off and we are splitting up littles and bigs for the morning then having a fun afternoon all together. Tomorrow we have a birthday party in the afternoon, it'll be a great end of summer weekend. 

Five minute Friday

Last night we went to the new Blue Jay orientation for Blake and the kids excitement for the school years continues  to grow! The teachers may get their class lists tomorrow and start calling students. We had fun play dates this week, tried a new church, planned our last week of summer and tried to stay cool. This afternoon Kenny and the big kids are going to see Clark Little. Rylan has been talking about it since we told him about the event. Kenny starts training Saturday for a big ride he is doing in September and we are having some friends over for dinner, love those kinds of Saturday's! Last weekend we went to one of our favorite restaurants and Avila sat with is like a big girl until the food came and she sadly had to go back into the high chair, she loved it while it lasted!!!

Five minute Friday

It was an eventful week here. I had a couple appointments and some dental work-boo, we celebrated four years in Texas, we bought a big new car for mama, kids got their schools shoes, Blake had a few shots, new car seats purchased, we are pet sitting Dragon the beta, Rylan has about mastered shoe tying(Elle already has, shhhh), Avila is officially one and a half today,  Elle got her new glasses, and we are planning to explore a new place to play in the water tomorrow. Less than three weeks until the kids are back to school, we are all set and ready to go! 

Five minute Friday

This week we wrapped up Blake's summer dance class, finished school supply shopping, and had some back to school photos taken. Three full weeks of summer left before school starts. We have been on the hunt for a bigger car and we may have found one! We will be stoked to have more space, like an actual trunk and not have to take two cars to go camping. White, remote start, and more space will make this mama very happy ;) kids had dentist appointments and all did great. Avila has found her voice and is letting us all know though she be but little  she is fierce! 

Five minute Friday

Well it was another quick week. It's getting hotter and hotter as we enter our true Texas summer. Kenny took the kids to a driving range on Sunday and it sounds like they all got bit by the golf bug. Daddy is stoked! Tomorrow we are going to San Antonio to do a little playong, sight seeing and lunch with grandma Sugar. We ordered new frames for Elle and they are super cute. The lenses should be in by the end of next week and she will be rockin em! 

Five minute Friday

Started the week with a very strong theme of patience at bible study innthe morning and continued through the day and I believe it was prep for the rest of the week. Monday night I went to urgent care for a painful sinus infection. I have struggled with sinus issues for the last couple years. The next morning I woke up with that side of my face swollen and couldn't open my mouth much. Wednesday I decided to go back and from that appointment the doctor sent me straight to the ENT. She prescribed a steroid and that was the missing piece! Now here we are at Friday and almost all the swelling is gone and I am feeling better everyday. Wednesday I sucked it up to go see Kari Jobe and Christine Caine. It was encouraging, inspiring and just what my spirit was needing. Last night I went to see Sam Hunt, Hunter Hayes, and Lady Antebellum. First concert since moving to the live music capital city, so sad it took four years but worth the wait. Sam Hunt I could do without but Hunter Hayes rocked several instruments and seems like a humble appreciative artist. Lady A, perfection! Flawless, fun, and interactive. Lots of lucky people got videos and pics via the stars themselves!!! But lucky for me, my friend Lynnea's husband doesn't like country as the tickets were from his work, VIP status even fancy fancy! Best free concert ever, which may have included horribly good fair type food. 

Five minute Friday

Again a week that blew by! Fourth of July was full of fun, followed by backyard bible club, play dates, splash pad, treats, and Blake started dance class. More fun in store today and tonight! This weekend is our twelfth anniversary, 12 on 12 :) 

Five minute Friday

Another fun summer week in the books. I took the three big kids to see Inside Out and we all loved it. It was an extra special treat for the kids to go to a theater that serves food, though they were most excited about the mini tables at their seats. Kenny has today off, we are all excited about that. We are going to sign Rylan and Blake up for fall soccer today, uhhhhh wish me luck since I can hardly stand soccer eeek!