December 25, 2009
December 15, 2009
Santa Claus is coming to town....
....specifically, to Lost Creek! The boys (I love saying "the boys", by the way!) sat in Santa's lap today at the Lost Creek Mom's Club holiday party. The beauty of this event? There was NO LINE FOR SANTA pics! Plus, it's the same awesome Santa every year who donates all of his Santa earnings to local non-profit Lifeworks.
Wondering "what's up" with Jack's hat? Jack wanted to wear a hat like his little brother (thanks for the hand-me-down outfit, Gage!), so he went to his closet and dug out this tam from Scotland that was Mark's when he was a boy. Fashionable, no?
In other exciting news, Jack gave Will a bottle for the first time today (first time for Jack to give it, not the first time for Will to have a bottle!).
Thanks to cousin Meredith & family for Will's adorable monogrammed Christmas bib!
Wondering "what's up" with Jack's hat? Jack wanted to wear a hat like his little brother (thanks for the hand-me-down outfit, Gage!), so he went to his closet and dug out this tam from Scotland that was Mark's when he was a boy. Fashionable, no?In other exciting news, Jack gave Will a bottle for the first time today (first time for Jack to give it, not the first time for Will to have a bottle!).
Thanks to cousin Meredith & family for Will's adorable monogrammed Christmas bib!
December 14, 2009
November 26, 2009
Thankful
At school, when asked what he was most thankful for this Thanksgiving, Jack replied: "I'm thankful for tackle football with my dad!" This was then put on a sweet "thankful wreath" which he painted. Yes, he was the only kid in the class thankful for tackle football with his dad. What an original!
Jack is also thankful for his cousins! He had so much fun with Laurel & Landon this Thanksgiving.
Jack is also thankful for his cousins! He had so much fun with Laurel & Landon this Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2009
Jack's expanding vocabulary
In the car the other day, we were listening to one of the country stations on XM Radio. I didn't think anything of it - country is pretty innocuous and I didn't think Jack really heard or understood all of the words anyway. Here's yet another example of Jack proving me wrong. One of my fave new groups, Zac Brown Band, was on singing a song called "Life is Good." It starts out like this:
Got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today. Life is good today.
Jack: "Mommy, What does ass mean?"
Mommy: "(crap!) It's a very, very bad word, Jack. We don't say it in our family."
Jack: "OK. But what does it mean?"
Mommy: "Well, it's another word for bottom. A bad, bad word for bottom."
Jack: "Oh, so I can say it in the potty then."
Mommy: "Actually, no, you can't say it ever. It is a naughty word and Zac Brown's mommy should give him a spanking for saying it."
Next day at preschool, Jack asks for help wiping his ass.
(Not really, but that's my biggest fear now!)
So now, we're back to the kid's channels only on XM....
Got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today. Life is good today.
Jack: "Mommy, What does ass mean?"
Mommy: "(crap!) It's a very, very bad word, Jack. We don't say it in our family."
Jack: "OK. But what does it mean?"
Mommy: "Well, it's another word for bottom. A bad, bad word for bottom."
Jack: "Oh, so I can say it in the potty then."
Mommy: "Actually, no, you can't say it ever. It is a naughty word and Zac Brown's mommy should give him a spanking for saying it."
Next day at preschool, Jack asks for help wiping his ass.
(Not really, but that's my biggest fear now!)
So now, we're back to the kid's channels only on XM....
The prophet Jack
Jack:
"Mommy, did you knoooow, that God told me that today is dessert at breakfast day?"
Mommy:
"Really? God told you this?"
Jack:
"Yes, Mommy. I heard Him. In my head."
Mommy:
"Well, then, it must be. Grab the cookies!" (I'm open to others' religious beliefs!)
"Mommy, did you knoooow, that God told me that today is dessert at breakfast day?"
Mommy:
"Really? God told you this?"
Jack:
"Yes, Mommy. I heard Him. In my head."
Mommy:
"Well, then, it must be. Grab the cookies!" (I'm open to others' religious beliefs!)
November 15, 2009
Sip n' See for Will
My dear, sweet playgroup mommy friends threw a sip 'n see for Will and me. We spent a fun evening with Lost Creek friends eating fabulous food, sipping wine and adoring sweet Will. These gals have been such a blessing to me over the past 3 1/2 years since we moved to the neighborhood and I consider their friendships the best part of living in LC!
The Hostesses
Will & Me
Diaper Cake
The Hostesses
Will & Me
Diaper Cake
November 12, 2009
November 7, 2009
Game Day
Brothers on Game Day
Future Silver Spur
Also the day of Will's first real smile (it was at Mommy & Jack)!
November 1, 2009
October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
What a fun Halloween....a Lost Creek Mom's Club party followed by trick-or-treating with Abby, Forrest & Henry!
October 21, 2009
October 5, 2009
It's a BOY! Introducing.....Will Brady
William (Will) Patrick Brady
10 - 1 - 2009
8 lbs. 6 oz.
20 In.
(Click on any picture for the full size version)
8 lbs. 6 oz.
20 In.
(Click on any picture for the full size version)
Big Brother Jack holding baby Will for the 1st time. He's very proud of his little bro!
September 13, 2009
Rainy Day fun
Jack did not let the rain stop him from playing outside on Saturday (before the UT game). He was practically begging to go out in it and after catching a few drops in his hands from the porch, I gave him the green light to run out into it. Considering it was a total downpour at the time, it was basically walking into the shower. He loved it, running laps around the yard splashing in the puddles and mud.
September 6, 2009
Jack's 1st UT Football game
Saturday was "Gameday" for Jack - his very first Texas Football game with 101,000 other UT fans. To say he had fun would be a gross understatement. He soaked it all in, loving every minute of the game and making it all the way to the end (well past 10pm). In the past, at the spring game, he didn't like the loud canon, but last night he loved it. "Boom" Jack was treated to a 59-20 victory by the Horns, including an 80-yard pass from his idol Colt McCoy to #8 Jordan Shipley (his other favorite player). This kid definitely bleeds orange!
Determined to stay to the end of the game, Jack still had plenty of cheer left in him for the last "Texas Fight" of the night.
September 1, 2009
1st Day of School
Jack had an awesome first day of school yesterday. We'll let him tell you about it....
In the car in the drop-off line....
A couple of comparison shots - this year vs. last year:
In the car in the drop-off line....
A couple of comparison shots - this year vs. last year:
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2008
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August 30, 2009
Back Nine
Sunday, Jack met up with Daddy on the 9th green to play the entire back 9 with him and Henry's dad, Matt (aka "Mr. Matt" our next door neighbor). He started out by hitting the green on his first shot on the 10th, then made a 10 on the Par 5 11th hole starting on the front tees (255 yards). That included getting up & down in 2 from the greenside bunker. Yes, he got out of the bunker with his 7-iron and 1-putted the green.
He had an absolute blast, usually playing from the 150-yd marker in. He learned some ettiquete as it's hard to stay still and quiet when you're nearly 4. After the 18th, he told us he beat us both and wanted to go to the range to hit more balls (we went home, old guys were tired).
So happy he loves golf.
He had an absolute blast, usually playing from the 150-yd marker in. He learned some ettiquete as it's hard to stay still and quiet when you're nearly 4. After the 18th, he told us he beat us both and wanted to go to the range to hit more balls (we went home, old guys were tired).
So happy he loves golf.
August 25, 2009
August 23, 2009
Camp GrandMary & GrandPat
Jack's cousins, Laurel and Landon, spent 6 days in Austin last week. GrandMary and GrandPat planned lots of fun activities for the kids. From swimming to Putt-Putt, all had an excellent time. We especially loved visiting family friend Gavin at his firehouse!
GrandMary ordered a cookie cake for the firemen. In red and orange icing it said, "Firemen are Hot!" While this mortified her son, the rest of us thought it was pretty funny.
GrandMary ordered a cookie cake for the firemen. In red and orange icing it said, "Firemen are Hot!" While this mortified her son, the rest of us thought it was pretty funny.
August 14, 2009
A "Wicked" good time...
....was had by all on a recent couples night out. After dinner at Vivo, we headed to Bass Concert Hall to see the musical "Wicked". Thanks to our social coordinator, Laura, for organizing a fabulous evening!
"The Girls": Laura, Crystal, Dawn, Amy & Stacey
"The Boys": Guy, Daniel, Wes, Mark & Sam (and some of Vivo's notorious artwork)
"The Girls": Laura, Crystal, Dawn, Amy & Stacey
"The Boys": Guy, Daniel, Wes, Mark & Sam (and some of Vivo's notorious artwork)
August 7, 2009
Crispix
As Jack was eating breakfast this morning (1 bowl of Crispix + 1 bowl of Cheerios) he informed us with excitement as he read the box, "Did you know it's Crispy Rice on one side and Crunchy Corn on the other?!"
July 25, 2009
Landon is 7!
Landon's birthday celebration (a week after his actual birthday, which he spent vacationing in Colorado) was sportacular! Landon had Coach Jones from West U Elementary back for an encore sports games birthday party. All of the boys had a great, sweaty time.
No birthday cake here - just cold Blue Bell ice cream to help the young sports stars cool down....
I'm not sure that Jack could've had any more fun. He played baseball with his dad and cousins many times throughout the weekend. Here's a shot I got of him after one of his outdoor excursions. He looked and smelled like all boy here. I lost count of how many showers this kid had throughout the weekend.
But THIS took the cake! On Saturday evening, we went to The Chocolate Bar, otherwise known as Heaven. Check out the piece of Aunt Etta's cake that Mark and I split (not evenly - I am eating for 2 after all!). This $9.95 slice of yumminess chased by ice cold milk is truly one of the Top 10 desserts I've ever had. Jessica is under strict instructions to stop by The Chocolate Bar on her way to Austin when Baby #2 makes his/her debut. (Seriously, Jess. No cake, no baby.)
No birthday cake here - just cold Blue Bell ice cream to help the young sports stars cool down....
I'm not sure that Jack could've had any more fun. He played baseball with his dad and cousins many times throughout the weekend. Here's a shot I got of him after one of his outdoor excursions. He looked and smelled like all boy here. I lost count of how many showers this kid had throughout the weekend.
But THIS took the cake! On Saturday evening, we went to The Chocolate Bar, otherwise known as Heaven. Check out the piece of Aunt Etta's cake that Mark and I split (not evenly - I am eating for 2 after all!). This $9.95 slice of yumminess chased by ice cold milk is truly one of the Top 10 desserts I've ever had. Jessica is under strict instructions to stop by The Chocolate Bar on her way to Austin when Baby #2 makes his/her debut. (Seriously, Jess. No cake, no baby.)
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