We visited Asher’s sweet cousin (and my adorable nephew!), Caden, yesterday. I love that we live so close to each other and look forward to the day when Asher and Caden can play together!
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| Caden Erickson, 6 weeks old |
When I think of family portraits at this stage in my life, I cringe. I mean, try to get a 16 month toddler BOY to cooperate! Ugh! So, sometimes, you get pictures like this:
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| Asher may not be looking but I think it makes the picture more ‘artsy’ |
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| Another sure-fire way to get a decent family shot-grab your toddler by both hands and swing!!!! |
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| The girls and their new cousin, Caden |
Thanks to Jami Sall for the photography!
And thanks to Shanna Wright for the darling dresses she made for the girls! Click here for her etsy shop!
It is hard to believe that today is Ella’s 3rd first day of preschool! Jen and I are starting traditions each year with Ella and Anna who are best friends. Last year we started the ‘dress alike and donut shop’ on the first day of preschool. This year, we added back-to-school manicures! She was so excited to go (as was I!), she kept saying in the car on the way there, “Mommy, hurry! I’m afraid I’m going to miss all the fun!” No tears were shed on either side, (you shouldn’t be surprised). In fact, Ella walked in the classroom and never looked back!
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| Red glitter nails with white flowers on the thumbs! |
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| the traditional pic |
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| twins! |
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| Ella’s 1st first day of preK-Jan. ’08 |
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| Ella’s 2nd first day-Sept. ’08 and matching bffs! |
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| From September 2009 |
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| Ella, Jake, and Anna-all Ms. Cathy’s Cats! |
Ella starts preschool on Tuesday so it was her turn for the ‘back to school’ date with daddy. She wanted to make sure that she got silly pictures with daddy like Rilyn did so enjoy!
(James took Ella ice skating,(that lasted 30 minutes) and bowling!)
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
We love our college football and are looking forward to it starting this weekend! Since 2001, my parents have had Aggie football season tickets and we enjoy going to the games. This year, I’m afraid the only thing I will have to look forward to is the fashion. (See previous blog post for our preseason ranking.)
Oh, you didn’t know the Ags have a fashion line? Well, let the modeling begin!
Rilyn on her BIRTH day
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| Rilyn at 13 months |
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| Rilyn at 17 months |
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| Ella April 2006 |
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| From September 2006 |
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| From September 2006 |
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| From September 2006 |
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| From September 2007 |
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| From September 2007 |
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| From September 2008 |
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| From September 2008 |
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| From August 2008 |
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| From September 2009 |
According to the preseason rankings, Texas A&M apparently is not. I saw one poll ranking us #71 out of 119 college football teams this season.
Geesh. Our first game is this Saturday at 6 p.m. against New Mexico.
I know A&M does not have cheerleaders (ahem, male YELL leaders thank you), but in an effort to appease little Aggie girls everywhere, the stores always come out with Aggie cheerleader outfits that grandmas love to buy for their granddaughters. 😉
Enjoy Ella’s Aggie cheers! (I’m not sure that she has a future career in cheerleading…now I wasn’t a cheerleader in high school but, aren’t you supposed to be smiling at all times?!?) She looks like she’s in pain half of the time!
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
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| From September 2009 |
Asher melts my heart every time we sing this to him!
I know there will be many ‘full circles’ in my life, and today is definitely one of them.
I left my Kindergarten teaching position in Fort Bend ISD after 2 years to have my first baby and stay at home with her.
Today, my first baby entered Kindergarten.
It was a joyful morning for both of us! No tears. Really, I’m just so excited for her because I know how she thrives in classroom settings and how much she will love kindergarten! (I mean I love kindergarten that’s why I taught it!)
Here are the classic first day of school pics:
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| so giddy about school |
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| 7 a.m. bright and early! |
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| Rilyn and Ms. Kerley, her teacher. |
My brother’s son, Caden, is too cute for words! We love him so much!
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| Ella and Caden |
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Our family had a busy weekend! On Friday, the kids and I headed to the neighborhood pool for 3 hours (mom record for me!) At the splash pad, Rilyn shot Ella in the head. Nice aim.
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Where was James this weekend? Oh he was golfing, playing paintball, and going to the movies with the guys for our friend, Carson’s, wedding! Tough life always going to bachelor parties! The kids and I headed to Temple to stay with my parents and we went to a local musical, Beauty and the Beast, which was excellent. Rilyn must of picked up Ella’s bad habits of posing and so poor Belle got a little more than a picture.
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The next day, Sunday, Asher, (in my care), took a tumble (rather a twirl) into my parents banister spindles that have corner edges around the bottom. You can guess where he landed.
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Fifteen minutes later, I was off to the wedding! (My dad is a doctor so I knew he was in good hands in case the goose egg became more…)
Carson’s wedding brought many dear Aggie friends together again. Fun times had by all!
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| me, Casey, Jen, and Kim |
the paquettes 