The Adventures of Thursday and Friday......

Over the past few months I have had the amazing privilege to watch my two nephews, Tyler and Parker. There have been times I wanted to pull my hair out but looking back on our time together I wouldn't trade it for anything........

I have learned so much not only about myself but also about mothers in general. I have a new appreciation of the title of MOM.....yall do soooo much! I thought I knew but I had NO idea. Also, another appreciation of the single mom. I cant get over how much my sister does day after day being the only person to fix the meals, comb hair, brush teeth, dress, change diapers, wipe runny noses, calm crying child, playmate, teacher, rule setter, book reader, doctor, laundry maiden...obviously I could go on and on....im sure to her the tasks are endless. I only did it for 8 hours two days a week and I was pooped.

Im sitting here writing this because tomorrow is probably my last day to watch them on a consistent basis. I have had soooo much fun and have formed a life long bond with both of them that I know will only continue to grow. As their Aunt I hope to be this close them the rest of their lives. Thank you Crystal for letting me be such a big part of Tyler and Parkers life, it is an honor to be their aunt!!

Here are just a few of the fun things we like to do together....

Playing at the "barn" aka potterybarn kids

Parker always slept soo good on the go

Playing in the sand box

Tree Climbing...please dont fall...

Tyler: RayRay I want to climb

Rayanne: I dont know buddy

t: please

r: okay, but Im going to hold you

t: okay RayRay

t: dont hold me, I big boy, i do it

r: hold on tight, dont let go!!!

.

Quality time with Parker while Tyler was napping.....

Playing arcade games....

Tomorrow I plan to take the boys to the Wiggly Play Center...one of our favorite hang outs....

I love you Tyler and Parker <3

Jan 6th. 2007

2009 makes two years!!

I remember how I felt the day of our wedding as if it was yesterday...I hope i never forget!

I knew without a doubt that I was marrying the man of my dreams...

John, you are the most amazing husband. I love you more everyday. It seems like the more we are challenged with the stronger our marriage gets. You are truly my partner and I cant imagine sharing my days with anyone but you. You know how to cheer me up when I am in a funk, you rub my feet even after YOU have worked 13 hours, i feel safe in your arms, i can tell you anything and know that you wont laugh at me (not unless I want you too), you know all my secrets, i know you love me, and i know you are going to make an amazing father one day not only because you are a wonderful unky but i see it in your eyes anytime we talk about our future family. I love you each and every day and forever!!

3...2...1....Happy New Year

John and I were shocked to actually share the countdown together. With him working in the restaurant industry and me working at a hospital that NEVER closes we haven't had New Years together in about 4 years. I left it up to him to plan something.....and he did an awesome job!! We went to a really fun restaurant in Addison called Hollihans. They serve this martini sampler, you get to choose 3 martinis and they are so yummy, I picked Key lime pie, chocolate, and apple...dinner was awesome and we even got dessert to go!

It was so great spending time together, just the two of us! We got home in time to watch the ball drop and play some Wii games.

At dinner hubby and i talked about out goals for 2009....it should be a GREAT year! I feel very optimistic about what this year might have in store for us!

Holiday in Houston

Since I worked Christmas Eve we werent able to head to houston until Chirstmas morning. I headed home from work packed the car, grabbed the Hubby and headed to Crystals house for some Santa time with Ty and Parker. We actually made it to her house before Ty was up so we got to experince his reaction to the Santa spread. My sis did an amazing job....biting into all the cookies and even had carrots out for the raindeer...TOO cute! It was so neat to see his little face light up when he saw ALL the present that Santa brought. It definitely brought back memories from my childhood. Between my parents and grandparents the presents were never ending!!!

Driving to houston went pretty smoothly...Crystal and the boys in the lead and john and i close behind. We headed straight to Papa's house and met up with some of my cousins, aunts, uncles, my mom and papa. We did the Christmas thing with them and ate yummy prime rib, mashed potatoes, and green bean bundles!! Oh, and pies...how could i forget the pies.....my mom is always on top of that making sure that everyone has the pie they want even if that means having 15 pies....so fun!!

Great pic of the girl cousins....just pretend Ty isnt smack dab in the middle diggin for gold =)...CLASSIC!!

This was my first time to meet Paisley...she is sooo sweet and her and ty had so much fun playing

....even banging on the piano...ENCORE!!!!

Sorry Papa =)

Even Parker was getting down to the jams =)

Later that night we headed to Johns mom and step dads house. As we pulled up this is what we saw......

Wow....talk about getting in the Christmas spirit....how could you not!!

I always feel so welcome at their house, they always have our favorite drinks waiting in the fridge and the guest room all made up for us. Its always so chill there...we have so much fun just hanging out and catching up!

The next day we headed over to Johns sister's house and had Christmas with them. This was our first time at her new house, it was so pretty! Our neices got Rock Band for Christmas, Hubby was in heaven!! He spend the good part of the time jammin with the girls. I have to say he had some mad skills =) We opened our presents from his parents. WE GOT A WII!!!! John and I are so excited....he was like a little kid on Christmas morning.








The next day we spent some more time with my family and then off to have Christmas with my dad, brother and his family. We dont get to see my brother and his family very often so it was great to catch up with them too....so much catching I didnt take but one picture and it didnt even turn out good!!

Sunday was my moms birthday so we had lunch with all the family to celebrate. As always it was great just sitting around visiting with everyone. After lunch it was time to head home. =(



It was a jam packed couple of days but soooo much fun....I wouldnt have had it ANY other way!