calling all shoppers...

Ok, so my sister's future sister-in-law (Kim) posted Abby and Chris's wedding colors on her blog because we need help finding something for the sisters/sisters-in-law to wear to the reception. I thought I'd do the same thing cause it can't hurt to have more people with their eyes open! :) So everyone, let me know if you come across something cute in a tiffany blue or lime green! Even just a shirt to match that all of us girls could wear with a black skirt or something... Thanks! :)

These dresses and ties are what all the nieces and nephews will be wearing.... I'm excited!

Stock Show and Rodeo! Valentines! Planes! Almost a Sitter! and Cookies.

Hmm... I should probably make each of these topics separate posts, but I'm just going to put it all on this one because it's easier! Jake had the day off of school Monday, so we headed out with Aaron, Kristen, Lily, and Gunnar to the Stock Show and Rodeo. It's tradition around here! I really thought before we moved to San Antonio that I'd run into cowboys everywhere, and rodeos were a weekly thing. Not so. This time of year is the only time I ever see cowboys... at the stock show and rodeo. EVERYONE wears their cowboy/cowgirl getup to the stock show and rodeo. The really cool people there have long mustaches too. We didn't wear any cowboy clothes, or grow out cool mustaches, but we still had fun :)
Luke, Lily, and Gunnar got some cotton candy and loved it. Luke wouldn't let go of his until the paper stick thing was all sogged out and his face and sweatshirt were blue. Here the kids are looking cute with their treat. Check out Lily's and Gunnar's hats... stylin little cuties!

Luke running through the fairgrounds...

Luke hated sitting in the stroller and complained that it smelled like poop in the barns.

Mark and Courtney, Aaron, and Jake... (Mark is a fellow dental student) Also, we ran into the Zimmerman and South families there. Everyone was hitting up the dollar day!

checking out the animals...

Jake and Aaron took the kids into the fun house. Kinda funny when the big guys came crashing down the slide at the end!

Rides!

Pig races!

On to Valentine's Day...

We had a pretty laid-back day. It was great. V-Day started early for me, because Jake brought flowers home from school on Friday. What a stud!

We both thought we had picked funny cards for each other. So I don't forget them...

Luke got to party hard at Jaylie's birthday party on Valentines. It was lots of fun! Here's Luke with his buddies, all the girls, and then all the guys there. By the way Mandee, I swiped these from your blog... thanks! haha :) I'm glad we got these because there probably won't be that many more get-togethers with everyone before we move.

Since we didn't get a babysitter, Jake went and picked up some food for us at HEB Central Market. We tried some of their lasagna, and some salads and desserts. So good!! He even made it for us while I chilled with the kids. So nice. Love him. Then we rented some movies. You should watch Man on Wire if you like documentaries. It's really good.

Last week we decided to take Luke to see the airplanes on base. He thought it was the greatest thing ever. This kid tells me every day that when he gets bigger he is going to be a pilot. and an astronaut. and a train driver. and a truck driver. I can't wait to see what he ends up driving.

This one was his favorite.

My two guys...

Ella and I liked the airplanes too... just not as much as the boys.

Ella has been trying to sit on her own, but ends up falling forward after a few seconds.

Luke has been into helping me make stuff in the kitchen lately, and had been wanting to make cookies for a long time. We finally got around to making some!

Now that I've spent way too long on this computer, I'm off to do some school work. Lets hope the kiddos nap a lot longer! :)

Random Quirks

I've been tagged. So girls, here ya go!
6 random/quirky things about me...

1. I love mornings. They are so peaceful.. and it's the only time some days that I get all to myself. I feel like I'm so much more productive in the morning (like between 5 and 9 or until the kiddos wake up) then any other time of the day. Sometimes it's hard (sometimes REALLY hard) to kick myself out of bed when the alarm goes off, but once I'm up I'm good to go!

2. Unless it's with family or close friends, I don't like potluck style get-togethers. The thought of so many people touching and preparing my food (and the thought of their kids, animals, etc. poking their fingers and paws in it) ruins my appetite.

3. I love a good card game. I think I get this from my Grandma Nan... she taught me pretty much all the card games I know. Grandma, I wish you were here right now so we could play!

4. I have little contests with myself to see how fast I can do things... everything from doing the dishes... to grocery shopping... getting the kids ready for the day... pretty much everything. Maybe one day I will be as fast at cleaning as my mom. I hope so.

5. I love being pregnant. I know that sounds weird, but I do. And no, that doesn't mean we're going to have a bus load of kids or that I want to be pregnant again really soon.

6. If I miss more then a day of working out, I feel grouchy! Seriously. I guess I need those extra endorphins or something, cause if I miss a day at the gym you better watch out. haha

So, i tag Abby, Karalee, Jess, Cyndi, Nichole R., and everyone else that hasn't done this one already!

Cute Ears

As of last night, Ella has new pretties. Well, you can just see one of them in this pic... but you get the idea. :)