ArtBeast!

This past Sunday, the twins and I met up with some friends at a place called ArtBeast in Midtown. It is an old house turned into a childs artistic delight! There were options from painting (yes, on the walls), making puppets, making necklaces, moonsand, dress-up, playing house, washing babys in little tubs outside, music and dancing, spaceships and so much more I can't even remember. We were there for four hours and if it wasn't for needing naps, we could of stayed even longer! Everytime we get in the car they ask if we are going back!! Soooooon!

Run Forrest, Run!

Jacksons school had its annual Fund Run a couple of weeks ago. He was a champ and finished 9 laps around the playground during the given time!

Weekend in Sonoma

As I write this, Craig is swimming laps at the pool and I am sitting on the hotel bed listening to the man play music on his guitar, poolside. I am also enjoying the peace. Craig and I are celebrating our 12 Year Wedding Anniversary this weekend in Sonoma! What an awesome place. We were greeted at the door with a 'sample' of wine(they know how to score points with us) and have been enjoying every minute since. Although it is tough being away from the kiddos, did I mention that I am sooo enjoying the peace. My wonderful mom is fulfilling her Grandma duties this weekend and volunteered to watch the kids. Between the pizza, ice cream, slumber parties, zoo and great grandma coming over for a visit, they are just fine. Craig and I slept in, had breakfast in bed, walked 'The Square' and shared a pizza at Marys Pizza Shack. It was the first time we have been there and will NOT be the last! So good! Did a little window shopping and now starting to get ready for dinner. It has been a great weekend, but I do need to say, I can't wait to give my babies a kiss and a squeeze! Thanks mom :)

It's official. Jackson is a Democrat.

This morning Jackson accidentally ate everyones vitamins. I said to him, "why did you eat all of those? " His reply, "Mom, did you NOT watch President Obamas speech yesterday? Everyone makes mistakes. It is OK to make mistakes. Now I know not to eat all the vitamins. See, I already learned from my mistake." I just sat there and drank my coffee. What else could I do?

Ouch!

You can only say, "Please stop before someone gets hurt." so many times before it happens. It happened. Jackson, Griffen and Avary were piling up on the Hotel ottoman and crash, Jackson hit his eye on the corner of the cabinet. Three stitches and some glue later, I think they finally translated what we were saying. Lets hope so at least.

Weekend in Berkeley and visiting with Bri!!

This past weekend was great! Texas A&M Womens Soccer was here playing Cal Berkeley so guess what that means?? Bri was here! Brian, Gia, Goose and Gumpy all came and stayed with us and then we all headed to Berkeley for the weekend and some awesome soccer! Lisa and Andrea even flew in for the game on Friday night. The weekend went by too fast as they always do, but we got in quite a few good laughs, some tears, and lots of memories. I have to say, although we LOVE watching Bri play, we did spend some nice 'family time' on Saturday just hanging out. Those are the best times. We love you Bri!

It has begun....PRESCHOOL!

So, today was the day Griffen and Avary started school. It began with the two of them waking up at 6:00 demanding we leave for school. They actually slept next to their school boxes (plastic totes full of their change of clothes and stuff). They were soooo excited. Everything was fine until it was time for me to leave. DUN, DUN, DUN!!! That did not go well. Avary cried quite a bit (if you listen quietly you can probably still hear her) and of course Griffen just sat there eating his pretzels and cheese. Thank goodness there is an easy-going one! I am sure that she was fine, but boy did she make it hard. Such drama! Here are some pictures for you to Enjoy!