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08
Oct
09

pumpkin patches of past

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Asher, Ella and Rilyn
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My kids aren’t being funny, I have no deep thoughts(or good ideas), and I haven’t been taking any pictures lately, so I have nothing really to blog about. But, James is gone, and I’m bored, so I’m going to humor myself. So, here you go…pumpkin patches from the past! (I’m trying to get myself psyched up for the big pumpkin patch photo shoot on Monday. It’s not going to be fun, but I will succeed!!!!!!!!)

Rilyn 2004, 5 months old
Rilyn 2005, 17 months
2005
Rilyn (2) and Ella(10 months)-2006
Ella(22 months) and Rilyn(3)-2007.  This is when Rilyn fell head first onto our

driveway a couple days before!
Ella(2), Rilyn(4), Asher(6 months)-2008
26
Sep
09

if you’re ever in the UK

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You know those free ‘fun things for your kids to do in your city’ magazines that you can pick up at libraries or dentist offices around town? Well, if you’re ever in the UK this fall, (or more specifically Sunderland), and you wander into a library, you might just see a picture of Ella in the Raring2go! magazine.

A couple of months ago, I got a comment from my blog about a picture of Ella getting her first haircut. They asked if they could use the picture in their ad in a magazine. I decided it would be okay and just asked that they mail me a copy of the magazine. Well, it came this week! And sure enough, on the back pages where all the ads are in those type of magazines, there is an ad for Satchi hairdressing. The ad claims “cutting edge hair design” and shows Ella’s picture underneath where she is at Cool Cuts in Toys R Us in Austin, TX. 😉  This place sounds like a pretty good hair salon if you ask me.  I mean, not only do they have Ella’s picture on their ad, but they boast ‘free parking’!  Who doesn’t love a free parking spot when your about to get your hair done?  🙂

Hurry in!  This special expires Nov. 30th!
12
Sep
09

family portraits

By Julie P. 2 Comments
Categories: Asher, Ella, James, Julie and Rilyn
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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:

Asher may not be looking but I think it makes the picture more ‘artsy’
Another sure-fire way to get a decent family shot-grab your toddler by both hands and swing!!!!
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!

08
Sep
09

Ella’s 3rd first

By Julie P. 1 Comment
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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!

Red glitter nails with white flowers on the thumbs!
the traditional pic
twins!
Ella’s 1st first day of preK-Jan. ’08
Ella’s 2nd first day-Sept. ’08 and matching bffs!
From September 2009
Ella, Jake, and Anna-all Ms. Cathy’s Cats!
06
Sep
09

ella’s turn

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Ella and James

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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04
Sep
09

college football fashion

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Asher, Ella, Family Pics, Gig'em and Rilyn
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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

Rilyn at 13 months
Rilyn at 17 months
Ella April 2006

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02
Sep
09

are you ready for some football?

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Asher and Ella
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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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21
Aug
09

cousin lovin’

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Categories: Asher, Ella, Julie and Rilyn

My brother’s son, Caden, is too cute for words! We love him so much!

Ella and Caden
18
Aug
09

the weekend

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Asher, Ella, James, Julie and Rilyn

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.

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.

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.

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!
me, Casey, Jen, and Kim
06
Aug
09

ella’s first word!

By Julie P. 1 Comment
Categories: Ella

Ella is practicing writing letters.  Today she wrote her first word by herself (other than her name)!  She doesn’t know it yet because in better judgement I decided I should tell her about this when she is older…

What do you think?  I’m such a proud mama!!!

Some may remember when Ella practiced her ‘creative words’ earlier this year…click here for a refresher.

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