Happy Mother's Day!!

What a great mother's day!! I hope all my fellow moms had a fabulous day as well. I know you all deserve it!! My day started off sleeping late. I don't think I've done that in a really, really long time! Then, my request of doughnuts for breakfast. I tried a new favorite-chocolate covered doughnut holes! Yummy to my tummy!! 

We then headed over to Grammy and Pops for a day of fun. Thank goodness the weather was beautiful! Evan was just running around in the back yard looking at the birds and squirrels, kicking the ball around, and, of course, his favorite bubbles! Evan enjoyed showing Matt and Lindsey his new tricks though he had to 'pretend' to be shy at first. Pops was nice enough to grill for us, so none of the ladies had to cook. Evan loved the bbq chicken and momma loved the grilled corn. We had a great afternoon filled with family fun.

Then, of course, a special shout out to my amazing mom. I would not be the woman I am today or the mom I am without you in my life. I love you so much! Thanks for everything! I love you to the moon and back!

Happy Mother's day!!

Just love this goofy face!

I'm so sweet!

Look there is a bird!

Grammy and Evan!

Evan loves his Pop!!

Go Rangers!!

We took Evan to his third Ranger game.I think the last one he was only 6, maybe 8 months old. He loved the game. Evan would clap for all the player. He loved to dance to the music. It was just amazing to see him so interactive and actually watching the game. We stayed until the 7th inning. Evan needed a nap (and mommy was a little tired too). The ballpark looked great. We went to look at the new kids club, Captain Morgan's club, and the new deck area. It was all really nice. Crazy how many changes they can make in such a short time. I can't wait to take Evan to his next game. We have to get to as many as we can before it gets too hot! Oh, by the way, the Rangers lost, but we did get to see Josh Hamilton hit ANOTHER home run. Boy that guys is on FIRE!

On a side note, we had out anatomy scan done this week. We still have a baby girl. She looks perfect. We saw her scratching her head and pointing at things. She is quite active. Her heart and brain looked great. It was such a relief to get in there, see her, and more importantly have her be healthy. Now, we just need to give her name.......

From the last day of our vacation. So pretty!

He is so proud he pulled his diaper off.....

Look at that grin!

We really are having a girl!

ANTLERS!!

I love my Daddy!!

Loves clapping for the players!

What a weird face....

Home, Sweet, Home!

Well, our nine hour car ride turned into about a ten hour car ride. Evan seriously slept for the first 3 hours. Mark and I could not believe it, but we got some good road time during that nap. Once he woke up it was lunch time, so we stopped for lunch and let Evan get some wiggles out. Surprisingly he went BACK to sleep for another 45 minutes or so. It was once we got to Louisiana that Evan had decided he had enough car riding. The last hour was pretty miserable, but we made it back to Texas in one piece.

We made a pit stop in Longview. My parents were nice enough to watch Lola while we were gone, so we picked her up and gave Evan a little grandparents time. Evan had a great time playing in the pool fountains and eating snow cones! I think we all wanted to spend a little more time there, but were also ready to get back to our house.

We made it home! Glad to be home, but definitely have some post vacation blues. I miss sleeping with the ocean breeze blowing in our door and the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. I loved having Mark around to help with Evan 24/7. We make a great team! I know Evan enjoyed getting to spend so much time with Daddy.

For anyone wondering we went to Destin on our family vacation last year and this year wanted a shorter car ride, so we opted for Gulf Shores. While the beaches were nice at Gulf Shores, Mark and I decided that we will opt for Destin in the future. We just felt like there was more to do and an all around better atmosphere in Destin. Though, we probably won't be taking a family vacation again for a few year because I am not sure I can handle two crying babies (or kids I should say) in the back seat for 9 plus hours. Time will tell!

Hooray for sunshine

We woke up to thunder and clouds again. Mark and I were both grumpy because it was our last day at the beach AND it did not look like we would get to spend any time there. We made some breakfast at the condo then went BACK to the outlet mall to shop for ourselves instead of babies. Of course, as soon as we get to the outlet mall the sun in out. We spend about an hour shopping and walking around. As we shop, we are both crossing our fingers that the sun stays out. We grab some lunch then head back so Evan can get in a quick nap. Once he is up from his nap, we rush to the beach to hit the sunshine while we can. Thankfully, it was sunny all day! Evan had some fun walking around in the sand and he actually enjoyed the waves. Mark walked out about ankle deep into the ocean and would let the waves hit Evan's feet. As the waves rolled back out Evan would yell at them, "More!" Quite a priceless moment. Of course, a few moment later he had his fill and was ready to get as far away from sand as possible.

We tried the kiddy pool again and low and behold Evan liked it. He played with the fountains for a while. Well, a while in Evan time. I don't think he played more than five minutes, but it was nice to see him enjoying something we thought he would love from the beginning.

After our beach and pool adventure it was time for Evan's afternoon nap. He napped for about 45 minutes and then we tried it all over again. Second time was not a hit AT all. I guess Evan only enjoys the beach on the first go round. So, we came up to the condo and let him play while we made dinner. 

Now, Evan is asleep and Mark is packing. So sad to leave. We had a great time!

Exploring

Mark getting battered by the HUGE waves!

Just relaxing!

Hi Birdies!

He is off....

Look Ma!

This is fun!

Rain, rain go away!

We figured why we had the chance we were going to head down to the beach. No one was really down there A) because it was 8 in the morning. B) because it was windy C) because it was cloudy or D) all of the above. The waves looked huge and the wind seemed to be a bit much for Evan. He did play in the sand a while and Daddy dug him a hole. Evan hated the hole, so after that we headed to the indoor pool where it was nice a warm. Evan still loves that pool. 

The rain started around noon. It still has not stopped and it is 10pm. We don't have much hope for nice weather tomorrow, but we are praying the sun is out when we wake up. During the rainy afternoon there wasn't much to do. We went to a few souvenir shops, out for lunch and ice cream, let Evan nap, and then out to dinner. Everything in Gulf Shores is an outside activity, so we were a little clueless as to how a occupy Evan. We might have to venture back to the outlet mall tomorrow (what a shame...haha) if it is still raining.

WINDY day!

My little digger!

Hating the hole Daddy built!

Splashing in sea water (in the bucket)

Kind of happy!

You want me to touch this??

Out for ice cream and someone couldn't wait....

Pirate Evan

His favorite place. The indoor pool!

Rain