Fall Fun & Changes

AFTER

BEFORE

Monkies scare me (At Rainforest Cafe)

Look at the pig snout he touched.

Mackenzie was there too!

With the cool breezes of fall come new happenings in our life. That's probably what I love the most about it. I would say that other than slightly cooler temperatures, I've noticed a noticable change in our family...and not just because Mackenzie is on her way soon. There is this new thing happening with Alex and Gabby. They just seem to act more like two siblings running around chasing one another, playing games together...just being kids together. It's what I cherished the most of my childhood with my 4 brother and sisters...and it warms my heart to see Alex growing up to be a little boy, not just a baby brother. Also, with the new changes we are rapidly preparing for another child in this house. Gabby will be moving rooms. Our once navy playroom is now bright pink and almost ready for her to move in. It kinda makes me sad b/c the room she has now has always been her bedroom since the first day we moved in, now it will be Mackenzie's--which I am racking my brain trying to decide on a color and theme for. Feel free to offer suggestions.

We also have some pics from our recent trip out to Dewberry Farms. It was a fun little fam trip which has now become an official tradition that I look forward to every year. This year was even more fun b/c Alex was much more aware of everything. He especially liked the farm animals. Then afterward we went to Rainforest Cafe, Gabby's favorite restuarant. We did this last year. The only different thing was that we didn't consider Alex's reaction to the grunting gorillas and flashing thunder lights. Let's just say he did not enjoy his meal. In fact, he snuggled up on Chad's lap and nuzzled into his neck and refused to move. If Chad tried to take a bite of his sandwich, he would grab his face to shelter his eyes. He eventually feel asleep. But woke up in the car on the drive home. Then the rest of the trip home he would say, "The Monkies scare me." or "Monkies gone?" He gets cuter everyday!!!!

Mister Sock by: Gabrielle Dick

One Day Mister Sock

"Mister Sock, you get in here right now!"

" Pick up this mess!"

Mister Sock ate his lunch. "Goodnight Mister Sock," said her mother (I love that Mister Sock is now a"she")




It was morning time. "Ohoh" (Yawning sound)

"I love you Mommy," said Mister Sock.

The End.

Gabby has really been getting into writing down stories. Today she made a book about Mister Sock. I thought it was too cute not to share. She did this all on her own with no help from me, so I had to translate.

Chad turns 30, Gabby turns 5

Gabby as a baby. This just a tribute to her five years with us. I still think she could have won a beautiful baby contest.

Chad turns 30, but just look how is still the same ol'Chad in monogramed overalls.

Birthday Breakfast.
Chad's 30th Birthday Bash. Look at this generation pic. Classic.

Finally a belly shot for those who requested.

The BIG 3-0!!!!!


Gabby's birthday breakfast.

As a tradition, we went to Chuck E Cheese for Gabby's birthday.
He loved that car!
Can you see Gabby's face?


Gabby ran up quite a ticket count on ski ball.

Alex finally gave up and just climbed up the ramp to throw them in.

Friday night, for Gabby's birthday, we took just Gabby to the Astros game with her Grandma and Gido.
The fireworks were just way too exciting for her. Seriously she squealed with delight every explosion.
All tuckered out. Even five year-olds need their beauty sleep. Besides, she had a party to get ready for the next day. This year we did something different. Gabby invited all girls for a tinker bell party where they did fairy crafts and got their nails painted. It was a very girly time.

You like the costume? I sewed it myself, don't look too closely.

Girls just wanna have fun!!!

Alex was frightened by the birthday song.

But the cake cheered him up.

Family pic.
Grandma and Grandmommy gave her a birthday kiss.
Here's my big five-year-old riding her new bike that Grandma and Gido gave her.
Gabby had her first sleepover with her cousin Cammie for her birthday. They enjoyed popcorn and watched the new Barbie movie on Gabby's other big present, a princess TV with DVD player.



Phew!!! It's been a long month. If two big milestone birthdays weren't enough, hurrican Ike had to come and destroy all our big plans. We originally planned to have fam trip to Galveston the weekend of Chad's 30th. Needless to say, we made other plans. Chad's parents were gracious enough to let us have the family celebration at their house, even after they had been out of power for several days and had a little bit of water damage. I can't thank them enough for helping us throw Chad a great birthday...even though it wasn't a beach house in Galveston, it was still loads of fun. Then came Gabby's big day. She knew it too. I heard the phrase, "It's my birthday, I can do what I want." about a thousand times. But somehow I couldn't resist spoiling her. Her celebration started with a special birthday breakfast with pink frosting. Then Chuck E Cheese for lunch, followed by the Astros Game. Then the next day, Gabby had her party. ( A party that I would have killed for as a little girl.) Tinkerbell was the theme. Only girls were invited and they had manicures and did girly things like decorated art projects with jewels and glitter. I am still sweeping up glitter and beads. But a fun time was had by all. Every time September rolls around, I am reminded of how very lucky I am to have two wonderful people in my life: Chad and Gabby. I love them dearly and I'm sooo happy their mine.