Picture overload...May, June and some of July.

Well, I didn't quite getting around to this yesterday with my doc appointment and then I also got my teeth cleaned...LOVE going to the dentist!!  I am sure I am about one in a million who actually enjoy getting my teeth cleaned.  Being pregnant tends to make your gums bleed a little more than usual,but other than that...teeth looked great!!  No cavities!  I have had 3 I think....small ones.  I inherited really good teeth from my dad.  I have my own issues with that man, but am thankful I got his teeth, and most of the time, glad I got his curly hair.

Anyway, the first few pics are from end of May pre-k celebrations for Zadie.  Garrison has a cameo from KidFirst, but it's mainly all Zadie.  The first ones are from Mrs. Debbie's.  Zadie learned so much there and really had a great time.  Garrison will be going there this fall and he's looking forward to it as well. They were always doing art projects, and had a science center that Zadie loved.  They also spent a lot of time outside talking about nature.  LOVED Mrs. Debbie, and so did Zadie.

getting ready for program with Jack and Abby



performing a song



Our first pre-k graduate...round one

The same weekend, Zadie and Garrison had their end of year program at KidFirst in MP.  Zadie started going at about 18 months, and Garrison has gone since he was a baby.  They have such a great group of ladies who teach our children so many things, especially about God and the Bible.  Zadie's class did have a pre-k graduation as well and sang some songs.  I somehow only managed to tear up at both.  I could have really cried a lot being so pregnant and hormonal, and the fact that Zadie is growing up so quickly....sniff, sniff.

singing one of the songs

they got to dress up as what they wanted to be....she's an "artist"



a little blurry, but look at that sweet, excited girl!



Pre-k graduate 2011 with flowers from Nanny

Garrison singing with his class

Garrison had told me before we left, he was NOT going to sing...well, he did.  He stole the show!  He's a funny guy sometimes.  Definitely has a lot of his mommas personality.


The first week school was out we ventured to Glen Rose, Texas to check out all things dinosaur. We have family that lives there and have been there many times, but haven't really taken the kids places we knew they would love.  On our stop, we went to Dinoworld, Fossil Rim, Dinosaur State Park, and of course, the hotel swimming pool.  It was a great time to go, because a lot of the schools in Texas were still in school, so we basically had every place to our selves, even the hotel.  My mom's cousin and her parents live there, and she owns a pie shop downtown, so we got to have some pie and visit with family too.  Of course no trip in our family is complete without a trip to the golf course, or Bass Pro Shops!!  My kids love that place, which is good because it's air conditioned.  This summer has started off hot, and it has stayed hot.  I will be welcoming fall like temps in my arms like a long, lost friend!



Alex is TRex's head at Dinoworld




Zadie and Garrison




my 2 monkeys with TREX



getting to do a "fossil dig"

Zadie and her finds

@Fossil Rim...

This guy stuck his head right into our truck...and ate right out of my hand...

You could feed the giraffes too, but this one just stood there like "we" were the crazy people!

Sis enjoying the Paluxy River at the State Park (kids under 12 FREE!!)

Garrison's turn

his face says it all

oh to hear their little conversation

this little girl loved the water...it was clear and cool!

I took a "cool" spill in the water...more worried about my camera...although being preggers, it scared me a bit

help from Daddy swimming

swimming at the lake for 4th of July





4th of July weekend

at Bass Pro in Grapevine...

such posers

night swimming at Sandy's

jumping off for the first time

after saying he WASN'T going under, he decided to jump in too!

We had a great time on our vacation, even though it was sooo hot.  Thank goodness for the swimming pool at hotel, we swam every night. 

The 2nd week of June the kiddos took swimming lessons from the same lady I took swimming lessons from 30 years ago...they did great.  The first day they both were a little apprehensive, and this fat preggers had to get in the pool with Garrison.  If there was ever a trade mark on a death grip, he def had one.  Poor guy, he cried the first 3 days.  But he did so well, and would go under water and was such a good listener...he was always glad it was over, but would always say, "Mom, I did great didn't I?" He was so proud of himself and he's definitely a different person in the water.  Zadie couldn't contain herself by the second day, she was always wanting to show her teachers how she could hold her breath under water...and she does it without holding her nose.  I am so very proud of her....now, if we only had a pool!

4th of July weekend we went out to the lake where some friends were camping and had a boat...I didn't get very many pictures because I am always afraid of getting it wet and ruining it!  Garrison stayed in the muddy water forever.  Our friends have a boat and took the kids on their first boat ride.  They loved it.  Then we all went out to watch the fireworks.  Something I enjoyed as well.  Other than it being extremely hot, we all had a great time and of course the talk of wanting a boat and camper always happens after we leave...personally, I would love to live on the lake, but most of the houses I like are way out of my price range.  Maybe if I won the lottery....but I hardly ever play.

Mom and I took the kids to Grapevine to our close family friends Sandy's house.  They have a pool and the kids literally swam every day and night...which I did too.  Nothing feels better for a fat pregnant lady than to float in the water...it almost made me forget how fat I am!!! lol!  We also took them to Bass Pro Shop.  Again, I swear they could spend hours in there...we were so glad to get to spend some time with Sandy and her girls.  They are all grown up and it makes me feel old, but I am so glad we have stayed friends with them for so long.  Sandy also introduced Zadie to the Wii, and Dance Party 2, or whatever it's called...um, she LOVED it...not to mention I had to jump in and show off my moves.  I kinda got a little competitive and kept playing to get more points...pretty good workout for this gal!  Santa, maybe he can bring us one for Christmas.

I got my prescription filled for Ambien yesterday after I saw my doctor....OH MY WORD.  Best sleep ever in a long time.  I am going to try and not take it too much, because I could get used to sleeping so heavily, but I will have a newborn baby in less than 4 months...so, I will have to slowly wean myself off of them.  Thank you Dr. S for hooking me up!