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April 14th goes down as one of the best days of all time.

Mark and I finally met the adorable petite YaYa twins, Ainsley and Gage Loredo. Kelley and I played babies all day on Monday while Mark and Carl worked (both in the office and on the golf course - don't feel too sorry for them!). The Millers arrived in the afternoon and we had another sweet baby to hold. How fun!


In the evening, thanks to an Oprah-sized hook-up from Jenn, the YaYa's got great seats (See that platform in front of our seats? Jon Bon Jovi played 3 songs right in front of us!!!) and a backstage tour at Bon Jovi's Dallas show (Josh's uncle is the tour manager). Uncle Johnny gave a great tour during which we got to go onstage, try on one of Richie Sambora's guitars and see all the workings of what has been pegged as one of the most technologically advanced tours on the road today. The best part? Twenty years after receiving a life-sized Jon Bon Jovi poster for my 13th birthday, I, along with my best YaYa's were serenaded by JBJ! Oh, and Tony Romo and Jason Witten were across the aisle from us. Tony Romo's favorite song was clearly "Livin' on a Prayer" - he was dorking out like the rest of us! He's my fave QB now (and no, Jessica wasn't with him - he brought his parents to the show!).

Here are a few of my favorite pics. Sarah and Kelley have photo slideshows on their blogs if you want to see even more of our evening (links to their blogs in the left-hand column of our blog)!

(That's my hand below)

With one of Richie's guitars....

Jenn and Cowboys' Jason Witten

Our only regret was not leaving a video camera plugged in to tape the guys back at home with three 3-month old babies! Apparently, their coversations were priceless....

Jack's Fun Day

Today was filled with fun. Jack had his first ever boat ride on Lake Travis with his sweetheart Abby (and the rest of her family: Wes, Dawn and Forrest). It was a bit chilly this morning so we stayed in the boat but he still had a great time on the lake. Thanks again Wes & Dawn!

After the lake, we needed lunch. What could beat Ski Shores? We all had more fun eating burgers and playing in the grass....and tackling.... and running... more tackling... and climbing on the big tree stump.

After nap time and watching a few holes of The Masters, it was off to dinner with a new friend, Avery (Cuyler & Melissa Owens 3-year old daughter). Jack likes the older girls. We joined the madness at Waterloo where 4,000 other kids were running, screaming and climbing on everything outside. We, like the other parents sat on the sidelines with drink in hand to calm the nerves. Jack, unaffected by the chaos, showed his climbing skills and scaled the ladder on the playscape that's clearly meant for 7+ year olds. Thanks to a long wait and great weather, Jack got to play outside at Waterloo with Avery for 2 hours and they were great together.

what a cute couple.... (Amy says this is rehearsal video material)

Crocodile Run (1K)

Jack did his first 1K race today, the 3rd Annual Crocodile Run, benefiting Heart Gift. The "race" went from the Paramount Theater (7th St) down Congress and around the Capitol and back to the theater for a special Biscuit Brothers concert inside. His friends Abby, Forest and Paxton also "ran" the race. Jack was very proud that people clapped for him as he crossed the finish line. Daddy was glad that Jack finally decided to run, since a 1K seems easy enough until you try it w/ a 35-pound 2-year old on your shoulders 99% of the way.

And, we found another trait Jack picked up from his dad. The ability to get hurt. He awoke from his nap with a limp and is complaining about his foot hurting since. Hope he heals quickly (although we have found a way to slow him down temporarily) Oh wait, that was Mommy that broke her foot the last time she tried running.....

"The Bevo Football Game"

Jack went to his 3rd Texas Spring Football game on Saturday with Daddy and Grand Pat. He got to see his favorite things: Bevo, Hook Em, Colt McCoy, Cranes, football players and the big UT tower.
"Come on ref, that was pass interference"..... just like Daddy.

Waiting for the football team to come out of the smoke....


Texas Fight

Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend began with the Lost Creek Mom's Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. Jack surprised us all by being so brave around the Bunny. The Bunny was our friend Sam Boone, who did an egg-cellent job. Sam, all the other dads thank you for takin' one for the team!

Pop Turns 60!

Saturday evening we celebrated Pop's 60th Birthday at Saltlick. Waco friends (Doyce and his sweetie-pie granddaugter, Brynlee, and Doris & David) and Brady family (Mary, Pat, Jess, Laurel & Landon - we missed Cameron who was en route to Singapore for work) all helped Pop celebrate. The funny photo poster was from his 40th birthday. Dad looks great at 60, don't you think?

Easter Sunday

You mean I leave this basket out and the next morning it's filled with all of my favorite things?!? Unbelievable! But wait, you're going to make me take off my #12 jersey and put on that prissy bunny outfit again for church? Maybe this morning's not turning out so great after all.....

The day was redeemed for Jack the minute his beloved cousins arrived for Easter Brunch and egg-hunting. We had a great day and a visit from our San Antonio family (Mimi Carolyn, Kay and Jimmy - we missed you Cheryl!) made it complete.

Easter Egg Hunt, Part 1

Jack had a blast at our church Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday. His best girl Abby and buddy Forrest hit the lawn with him in search of eggs. Then we all went to Phil's afterward for burgers and some fun on the playscape.

Mommy felt a huge parental victory that she was able to wrangle Jack into the "prissy-boy Easter outifit" (Mark's words) instead of his usual attire (a football jersey and camos). It was a huge coup for Mommy! He needed some Hollywood Tape on his knee-highs though....

Daddy, let's go to the golfing course

Jack was such a good boy today he got to go to the golf course with daddy. We got in some time at the range before heading over to the "putting range" and then to the 18th tee box to see the ducks and the turtles by the pond. Jack then hit his tee shot into the water (just like Daddy).
Daddy learned one important lesson - don't stand directly in front of Jack as he swings. He's got a good swing and when he hits it pure - well, watch the video.

Daddy is quite proud of the little golfer he's becoming. While hitting balls on the range he said, "you are Phil and I am Tiger," and then he smacked one with his little driver (3-wood) that went a good 25 yards. He is so excited to be there and even mentioning going to the course gets him so wound up he runs to his room to pick out his golfing outfit. Today he insisted on wearing Daddy's "Bevo Golf" hat - yes he likes golf and the 'Horns. What a perfect child!

The Eyes....

Golf with Daddy

Mommy took me to the big golf course today to go see my daddy. I put on my "golf shirt and golf hat" and I looked super cool. We rode in the golf cart and went really fast. I even rode in daddy's cart and helped him play 5 holes. I got to hit my driver on the tee box and hit it really far. Daddy hit his far too, but then he had to go look for it in the trees (he said it was the wind). I got to ride with him and told Mr. Matt "Nice Shot!" when he hit it. Daddy told me to tell him "Nice shank" one time too, so I did. I also got to work on my short game skills at the range and putting green.

It was so much fun to go to the golf course. I like golf.
Jack

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Cabo Vacation

Finally, a much needed vacation for my Mommy & Daddy. Since I'm a wild 2-year old, I suggested they go get some rest in Cabo San Lucas. Apparently they really enjoyed the time away, but missed me terribly.