Fundraiser

Last night we went and supported the Royal Junior High Cheerleaders. The Cheerleaders were raising money for summer cheer camp, so we had a fun night of going out to eat and tattoos.
 Both Tyler and Georgia Kate were memorized by the cheerleaders. Tyler just wanted to hang out where they were, and Georgia Kate had 3 tattoos before the end of the night. Such a fun evening supporting our favorite district!

Houston Zoo

Yesterday we ventured in to Houston for a fun day at the Zoo. I have been wanting to take the kids there for a while, and yesterday worked out perfect as we met two other friends there. Georgia Kate loved being reunited with her sweet friend, Charlotte. It was so cute watching them be reunited. 

Despite the heat we had a lot of fun exploring the zoo and all the animals. At the end of our zoo visit I took the kids on a train ride around the zoo, and we got stuck in a down pour.... at least it cooled us of! 

Houston is so close and has so much to offer, that I really need to try and explore all the fun opportunities they have for kids and families.

That's What Big Girls Do

On top of moving and wrapping up a school year, Gk thought she wanted to start potty training. I will say that compared to Tyler, Georgia Kate has been a walk in the park. I think the key is start when they are ready.
Georgia Kate was with out a diaper one morning and she told me she needed another diaper on so she could go potty.... that was my cue to pull out the Dora potty! I made a sticker reward chart that worked wonders for our little sticker lover. When the chart was full GK got a prize. She asked for a real pony, but thankfully she settled for My Little Pony. Our big girl is so proud of herself and I love how excited she gets when she has to go.
 The first time she went poo poo on the potty she looked at me and said "That's what big girls do"!!
I will admit the past few weeks have been a little bitter sweet for me. This new house has turned our baby in to a little/big girl. No more crib and no more diapers!

Summer Fun

We are all loving our long summer days and nights by the pool. We are all truly loving this special addition to our new home. 

Tyler and Georgia Kate are little fishes and are in the pool at least twice a day. I think my favorite time of the day is our evening family swim. I might have just told Ty and GK yesterday that swimming was their bath... they asked again this evening,  but I promise they got a real bath. 

So thankful for summertime and some much needed family time. Ryan's work schedule is still fairly hectic this summer, but since it's summer our evenings are usually free so we can still soak up a lot of family time together. So thankful for our new house that is most certainly becoming one our favorite homes.

My Father

This special man will always have my heart. No matter how old I am, I will always be a Daddy's girl. My Dad loves me unconditionally and he will always be my biggest fan. Every time we are together he always tells me how beautiful I am, and how much he loves me. I am so blessed. 

My Dad is also a Father to a son in Heaven, and the love and pride he has for my brother, Justin is admiral and humbling. I know for a fact that we are both lucky to have this man as our Dad.

I also know for a fact that he loves his grandchildren well. My Dad takes his title as Poppy with absolute pride, and I have seen the absolute love and joy his three Grandchildren have brought to his heart. I love you, Dad! Thank you for being the best and funniest Poppy ever. We all love and miss you. 

Happy Father's Day

I am so thankful and blessed to have this special man in my life. This man is the Father to our 3.

We love you, Ryan! You work so hard, but know matter what is going on your family is first. Tyler and Georgia Kate always light up when you around, and think the world of you. 

Your pride and love for Landry is humbling. It takes a very a special Dad to have a son in Heaven. You simply are the best. Thank you for loving all of us. 

End Of Year Celebration

The last day of school was a big celebration day for the the 2013-2014 Royal Kindergarten class. It was filled with a special graduation and awards ceremony. It was such a special day and Tyler really shined. We loved having Ghee there to help us celebrate our biggest.

I was very anxious about Tyler starting Kindergarten at a new school in a  new city this year, but he truly soared this year. Tyler's teacher was truly one of kind, and I am trying to convince her teach first grade next school year.
I am so thankful for Royal ISD and all the amazing Administrators and Teachers that made our first year in the district one that I will always cherish.