I know where she gets it....

When I was a little girl, there were 4 things I DID NOT leave my house without.

1- My pinafore dress. 2- Frilly and I mean FRILLY socks. 3- Patent leather shoes. 4- My AWESOME Las Vegas Belt.

I am sure I drove my mama batty with my unwillingness to deter from said ensemble... I had my style preferences then. They were ingrained. They were particular. They were embedded in my DNA. And this, my friends, is what happens when style is genetically transferred from mother to daughter....

Oh yeah... Be jealous...

Mo has her own "Las Vegas" belt. She wears it everywhere. Yes, even in the shower...

I love seeing a little piece of me wandering happily and confidently around the world. It makes me happy. It makes me proud. It makes me the luckiest mama in the world.

Summer Time

I have fallen way behind this summer. There has been so much going on, I haven't had time to update. Here is a little insight into the last few weeks... I'll update more later...

So far our summer has consisted of...

Morgan falling asleep at 12:45. Church starts at 1. Nice...

At least Bai and daddy have been able to go!

Had a graduation party for Brock. Bai and Logan had a slumber party the night before. Too cute!!
Had family over for BBQ's. Two of my favorite men.

Got a new kiddie pool. The girls are in love with it. We swim in it all the time.

Morgan has spent a lot of time experimenting and discovering. Here, oven mitts are used as footwear...

We have had a busy and adventurous summer so far. I think being too busy is a great reason for nonexistent updates. Wouldn't have it any other way! Until then... happy summer everyone!!

Gotta Tri

My mom and I did the Memorial Herman Triathlon last weekend. It was a lot of fun and something I would definitely do again. I underestimated the bike ride... and the need to eat... but other then that, it was a blast!! Crossing the finish line. 300 meter swim, 10 mile bike and 3 mile run.

Taking a breather before the run. Love how the camera adds 10 (thousand) pounds...

It was exausting, but worth it. There is another one in October... Anyone care to join me?!?

Brocks Graduation Trip!

It feels good to say we are done!! Brock got his Masters of Civil Engineering on June 11th! He graduated from Norwich University in Vermont, so we decided to go watch him walk and then visit the surrounding states. We stayed 2 nights in Vermont, 2 in Boothbay, Maine and one in Boston. It was an amazing trip! Congrats again to my babe!! So proud of you Brock!! Mom and Dad and the graduate.

Shepards.

Yea!! So excited to be done!!

My camera is JUNK, so this is the only shot that (kind of) shows him walking. And no, its not even across the stage... Ugh...

Before the graduates came in.

This is what we looked at the entire vacation. Gorgeous area!! This is in Vermont.

Bailey and Grandma on a neat bridge we passed.

Loved the sign on it!

Awesome bridge.

Mo and Grandpa walking around campus.

I promise we had a good time. I didn't get ANY good pictures...

Daddy and Mo.

Before the girls and I headed up, Brock went up to Vermont for a week. While he was gone, the girls and I got into a lot of trouble. This is Morgan with her spectacles.

We got to watch baby Evan! Love this little man!!

Ate out a lot while daddy was gone... Whataburger was our favorite!

These are just a few of the pictures. I will post more when I get a second. I am exhausted from the trip!! We had a great time and are SO glad to be done with school! Well, at least until I start my classes... :)

Mommy & Daughter Date!!

Bailey is one of my favorite people in the world. She is hilarious, kind and brilliant. Morgan has been sick lately (and is still a little young to enjoy mommy/daughter dates) so Bailey and I went to see Shrek 4. I love being able to spend one on one time with her. I am amazed by how much she knows and how willing she is to share her stories and time with me. Thank you for an awesome day Bai!! I love you!!! Before we left.

All the candy we snuck in. Saved me a bundle!!! :)

Right before it started. She loves popcorn!! Just like her grandma!!

Can't wait until Morgan can join us!! I love mommy& daughter dates!!!

10 Year Reunion

It's official. I'm old. I went to my 10 year High School reunion. It was fun. And weird... LOVED visiting with friends I hadn't been able to see in years!! Me, Rachael, Kristen, Jill and Melissa.

Me and my sexy hubby.

While the evening was fun, and positive, and I really enjoyed seeing old friends... I am left feeling mostly... OLD!! I need a nap... :)

Lone Star 5k

So my best friend (since 3rd grade )Kristen decided she wanted to start running. Since I was a newly independent runner, I jumped at the chance to have a running buddy again! She had never run before, but took to it and was, quite frankly, amazing at it. Our first 5k together was the UT Lone Star Stampede. It was a ton of fun and she rocked!! We did it in 33 minutes! Super proud of us!!


She is on the left. (#51) I say this because the next picture is PRICELESS!! Her super cute hubby was our cameraman. We wanted to document not only our success, but our attendance...

This is the money shot!! Kristen, I am so glad I got and still get to run with you! I'm glad you are still in my life! You on for a run Monday?!?! :)