Gettin Crafty

Mini Vacay

We took a mini vacation to Galveston. We took the kids to Schlitterbahn and the beach. It was short & sweet. The kids enjoyed it. I think that Ray enjoyed it the most because some how on the way home we bought a mustang. Still trying to figure out how that happened hum.......................

Random summer pics

Pictures include Rylee's cheer camp, piggin out on muy bueno Mexican food, loading up on pastries @ a Mexican bakery in Houston, facials, midnight showing of Eclipse, and Rylee's 1st achievement day activity. Enjoy.

Farewell 2 my Hummer

I gave up my Hummer for a more fuel efficient & cheaper car. I got an 07 Honda Accord. I really miss my hummer but I am enjoying my Honda.

It's Great to be Eight

Rylee turned eight on June 5. It seems like it was a celebration all weekend! She ended up with 3 birthday cakes. Her baptism was very special and we are so thankful for all the family that was there to share it with us!

End of School

Tray and Rylee received many awards and Triston graduated from pre-k. Triston has already told me that he doesn't want to do homework when he starts kindergarten-should be an interesting year! Tray starts middle school which freaks me out and Rylee will be in 3rd grade. I didn't take a close up picture of Rylee with all her awards but she totally rocked at field day in the hula hoop competition-1st place! Must run in the fam - that's one of my many talents-lol :)

Mardi Gras weekend in Galveston

Ray has worked Mardi Gras in Galveston for the past couple of years and this year we were able to accompany him. They call in motorcycle officers from nearby areas to work crowd control. He was able to land us a free condo for the weekend. We arrived Friday evening and after settling into the condo, the kids decided on the location for dinner which was of course, Rain Forest Cafe. Actually we were gonna eat at Landry's but of course the Rain Forest Cafe is right beside it,UGH! Although, we did enjoy our food.(Ray didn't enjoy the bill.) Saturday morning, Ray took us to his fav place for breakfast which is a little Mexican bakery on Broadway. We bought tamales, donuts, and cookies. We may have over did it! He left after breakfast to report to duty. The kids and I were left to navigate around Galveston by ourselves. I was nervous but I did a good job with the kids helping me. I feel like a pro getting around Galveston, now. We made it to the first parade. I learned not to get there early. My poor kids were tired and sunburned before the parade even started. It was so fun, seeing them get excited about catching beads. Tray and Triston were both hit in the head with beads. Did I mention that we have never been to Mardi Gras before?? They left the first parade with lots of beads! We picked up a pizza and headed back to the condo for lunch and a nap. The night parade was alot busier. We didn't show up until Ray called and said the parade had started. And we still had to wait for it to make its way down to where we were at. We enjoyed watching fireworks on our drove to the parade.The kids enjoyed enjoyed getting more beads and became pros at holding their hands up in the air and making lots of noise in order to get beads. After the parade, we went to kroger for groceries & movies. We enjoyed a homemade meal thanks to our kitchette in the condo and movies. Now, I am wondering what we are gonna do with all those mardi gras beads??????