Saturday - Trip to The Woodlands

Yesterday, Christy, Kendall, Mom, Allison, Alex and I all loaded up in Christy's Suburban and went to The Woodlands to do a little shopping, carousel riding and just spend time out of College Station. Bill and Chris were at the first game, it was just too hot to take the kids to the game, so instead of sitting around the house all day, we had a day of shopping. We went to Sammoon and then to The Woodlands Mall. The kids had a blast riding the carousel! After riding the carousel, Alex got a haircut and then we went shopping for Allison, she was in real need for new dress shoes and dresses. We had so much fun until all the kids and Mom got tired. I think Christy and I could have gone a couple of more hours, no biggie when it comes to shopping.

Kendall and Allison at Sammoon.
Alex, Kendall and Allison looking at the water fountain outside The Woodlands Mall. I thought this was a cute picture.

Alex after his haircut. He's so handsome.

Our Newest Baby - Belle

We are so excited about our new addition! We adopted a 2 month old kitten yesterday from the animal shelter. We surprised the kids after school with a trip to the animal shelter to "see" if we could find a perfect kitty for our family. As you can see we did. This was the first kitty Allison saw and immediately said, "this is the one." As parents we weren't so sure, but this kitty laid on Allison and all of us when we held her, very sweet, perfect for us. She is a white calico tabby. We get to bring her home on Tuesday after our vet does her little girl surgery. Apparently, the animal shelter is really strict about that and will not let anyone take a pet home unless they cannot make babies. We were very fortunate our vet was on their list to do the procedure, we have a wonderful vet here. Her bed is ready, Allison just informed me.

Allison and Belle at the animal shelter.

Allison, Belle and Alex.

F-16's Fully Loaded

Bill was reading on a website today, we were going to have F-16's fly over tomorrow for the game and they were going to be parked at the airport. He loves airplanes, so after lunch we headed out to the airport looking for the planes but could not find them.....we did see Arkansas State getting off their plane. Not a show stopper. After we picked the kids up from school, we went back by to the airport looking again, obvisouly not satisfied the first time, we drove around to the backside of the airport by the fire school and there they were parked in the very back corner. Bill flew out of the car with the camera in hand and here's the proof.....
I guess we will be going to the airport the day before each home game.

Swim Team Practice - It's begun

This year we gave Allison a choice to do an activity or just come home after school. She liked swim team so much, she wanted to continue into the fall. She is swimming for Aggie Swim Club and tonight was the first night to swim. The pool she is supposed to be swimming at had pump issues, so they moved the practice to A&M Natatorium. This place was so cool, I just had to take a few pictures. By the way, Allison thought it was cool at first, then....she got into the cold water, she changed her mind. Apparently, A&M does not heat the pool like the pool she's been swimming in. Who knows how long this will actually last but at least she's getting some great coaching.

The First Day Of School - August 25, 2008

Wow, we are now big 1st and 3rd graders. I can't express how we feel in our house. It's going by way too fast, I guess that means, we are having fun and enjoying life. :-) Alex did wonderful this morning, he feel asleep around 7:30p.m. last night and I still had trouble waking him up at 6:40a.m. this morning. Allison got up, got dressed and was ready. They both looked so cute. When we got to school, Alex went right into his classroom, sat down and started playing play-doh (the fun of 1st grade). Allison also went right in, looked through her desk and took an inventory, inspecting everything, don't want anyone taking our stuff. They were awesome.
Allison's teacher is Mrs. Jones and she is beyond wonderful, we just adore her, she's perfect with Allison's personality. Alex's teacher is Mrs. Schmitt and she is also wonderful. I already knew Alex's teacher and know he's going to have a great year with her.
Bill and I still cannot believe we have one in 1st and one in 3rd. Taking Alex to 1st grade was really weird, we had just been in that hall for the first time 2 years ago with Allison and now taking Alex to the same hall was mind boggling. Allison moving to the opposite side of the school building and being one of the older kids in the school was also mind boggling. The only word I can use to express our feelings are, wow, oh my gosh....they are growing up way to fast.

Allison and Alex on the 1st Day of School.

Alex standing outside of his 1st Grade Classroom.

Alex sitting at his table in his classroom.

Allison standing outside her 3rd Grade Classroom.

Allison sitting at her desk in her classroom.

Our Big Weekend

Dad came into town on Thursday night, but we didn't get together until Friday at lunch. We all went to Johnny Carino's and the kids couldn't get enough of the their PaPa. They crawled and played all over him. They really miss him when he's not here. Allison and Alex have figured out what retirement is and spent pretty much the entire time asking him when it would be. Never know.

Eating at Johnny Carino's.

On Friday night, Dad came over and played Wii with Allison. Check out the bunny slippers.

Saturday night we got together again and went to Chuck E Cheese's for dinner and games.

Dad and Allison riding the rollercoaster game.

Mom and Alex riding the rollercoaster game.

Alex and Mom playing another game.

After spending Friday and Saturday night playing with Dad and Mom, we all went to church Sunday morning then grabbed a bite to eat and then said our Good-Bye's to Dad.

Saturday Afternoon

On Saturday afternoon, we all piled back in the car and headed back to Houston. We went to see Allison's best friend Morgan in a program. After we saw Morgan perform, we ate lunch then hit the new outlet mall on 290. We did a little last minute shopping before school begins tomorrow. Boys are so easy, shirt, shorts, socks, and new tennies: Girls - wow that's all I can say, 4 pairs of shoes and multiple outfits with hair everything to match. Love it!!!!!!

Allison and Morgan posing for a picture with their new outfits at Limited Too.

Another Lost Tooth

On Wednesday Allison lost another tooth. She was so excited. We now have been visited by the Tooth Fairy 3 times this summer. Alex lost 2 teeth and Allison lost 1. Wow, the Tooth Fairy's been busy at our house!

The tooth she lost was the bottom left corner, it's a big tooth.