Max got a gun

This has been a debate since we found out we were having a boy. Shawn has wanted to get him a gun. On our trip last weekend to Austin, we HAD to stop by Cabela's in Buda. I was missing my kids so much that I wanted to bring something home. It was actually my idea to get this "pop" style gun for Max. It took him a while to figure out exactly how to do it, but once he did, he loved it!

A reunion, a wedding and a great weekend away

11 years ago this summer I was blessed to have the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico City. It was one of the best times of my life. Not only did I get to live in the largest and one of the coolest cities in the world, I met 5 amazing women. We didn't bond immediately, but the bond has remained. In the past 1o years we have had several reunions, mostly at weddings. I was thrilled that Dianne had found her prince charming, Brina. Add to that I was even more excited that I'd see the girls again.

This was the first time I would leave both my babies overnight since they were born. The only time I had left Max was when I went to the hospital to deliver Madeline. The kids stayed with my parents at our house and they did a great job. They probably got spoiled a little bit, but I guess that's alright. Here are some pictures from our wonderful weekend in Austin.

The girls at Trudy's. The Mexican martinis are fabulous!!

The stunning bride and her handsome groom

I love weddings! They remind me of the vows we made almost 7 years ago, and I always get teary-eyed.

The girls and Dianne

The guys had fun too! (Shawn, Joey, Javier and Luis)

Silence isn't always good

I cherish the quiet times that I have during the day, but sometimes the quiet just means they are up to no good. Case in point:

Thanks for the laughs and the extra chores of sweeping the floors again. I can't wait until you are old enough to help!!

Family Night

Tonight we met up with our Moms group at The Backyard Grill. The food was good and the atmosphere was nice. There was even a cute clown with a real monkey. Max kept saying "monkey, monkey", but he didn't want to take a picture with it. Luckily there was a sandbox outside. I tried to take off Max's socks and shoes to limit the amount of sand in my new vehicle, but Max doesn't like the feel of sand on his feet. So we put them back on. He got sand everywhere. He even got a full bucket of it and poured it all over his jeans, nice!

Once, twice, third time is a charm!!

It was definitely that time again. My poor son's hair was starting to look a bit raggedy. He has not cooperated very well in the past at Cool Cuts, but he surprised me this time. He was so focused on Diego that he let her cut his hair!! And what a cute haircut he got.

Driving and watching Diego

Cheese!

Sleeping like a baby

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. ~Leo J. Burke

I'm sad that I don't have any pictures from the weekend, but it was a dreary and rainy weekend. The kids and I spent it in College Station with my parents while Shawn went to hunt for the last deer of the season. It was great to be at my parents, even though they spoil my babies. Max always has a blast listening and playing the guitar with his Abuelo. I think Maddie is even starting to like it. Mema loves to cook for Max, even though he usually doesn't eat much.

This weekend Max went to spend the day with Honey in the country. It was hard for me to let him go, but he had a blast and I got some shopping done. So, back to my title. I wish my kids slept "like babies". Every night feels like a battle. Maddie just wants to be held and Max is trying weasel his way into our bed or watching more t.v. at night. Something has got to give. I think its time for baby sleep bootcamp. Wish us luck!!

6 months and counting

My baby girl is 6 months, and boy what a change 6 months can make. I remember my sleepless nights dealing with her colic for the first 8 weeks of her life. Boy was that rough!! She is growing like a weed outgrowing all her 6 month clothing. She's in a size 3 diaper and has the cutest chunky legs and tushy!! I love to cuddle my little angel and she loves giving kisses too. No teeth yet, but lots of drool.

Lately she is laughing, sitting up, eating fruits and veggies, rolling both ways, reaching for things, blowing bubbles, etc. Her bumbo is not a safe place for her anymore. I have to hold her because she reaches for anything. I used to be able to sit her in it on the kitchen table, NOT anymore! I still feel like she is too small for her high chair, but I'm sure that will be soon. The sleeping situation, is....well....a situation! She usually wakes once or twice in her crib, that is to say, when I finally get her asleep in her crib. With me, she sleeps all night. I am so ready to have our bed back, but my sleep is precious!! I think she is going through some real separation anxiety. She went from sleeping all night and napping in her crib to crying as soon as I put her down. She likes being out and about. I like to put her in the carrier so I can chase her big brother around. She loves when her daddy gets home and dotes on her. They are so cute together. Here are a few of the million pictures I take on a daily basis. I will post her 6 month stats after our appointment on Thursday.

Weight - 17 lbs., 2 oz - 72%

Height - 26.75 inches - 83%

Head - 16.65 inches - 45 %

Sleeping soundly in my bed

Being a good girl at strollerfit

@ > 1 month

@ 6 months

Cotton Bowl

I was disappointed that we didn't have a Cotton Bowl party or even go to one. Nevertheless, we put on our Aggie gear and watched the game in the comfort of our living room. The Aggies had a great start and we got some great moment on video. Bath and bedtime coincided with half time. We all got sleepy and the Aggies lost their mojo. Either way, we had a fun night and some great memories. Cuteness overload, beware!