Quick Trip

We made a quick trip up to Fort Worth this weekend to visit friends and attend "Boo at the Zoo." Unfortunately, my camera ran out of batteries halfway through the zoo (which was right when we drove into Fort Worth!).
Carter had so much seeing his best friend Carter L.! I really thought that when we moved he would kinda forget about him, but he still talks about him nonstop and even called him on his birthday! Those two boys have so much fun together, and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to get them together several times while we were there!


Ally was excited to hang out with Carter L. ,too! We still can't get her to smile without making her "cheesy" face!

We met up with another family, but I really didn't get any good pictures of all the kids together.

The kids had so much fun looking at the animals, playing the games and getting their treats! It was a perfect night...just chilly enough for them to have to wear their pajamas under their costumes and not crowded at all!

Carter loved playing the games, and I think he played almost all of them this year! He is getting so big!

Ally actually ate a hotdog (she never eats!) while watching the singing show.
The kids got so much candy that night that I don't know what to do with it all! Carter has become a "candy monster" so I have to hide it from him or else all he wants to do is eat it!

We have had a very busy month, and as Halloween get closer, the busier it gets! It is so fun to see the excitement in their eyes now that they are old enough (especially Carter) to understand what's going on! Look for more posts later this week!

Happy Birthday to...

the best uncle in the whole world! We love you, Uncle Bubba, and we hope you are having a fabulous day!

Love,
Carter & Ally

Happy October!

Thank you Uncle Bubba and Aunt Heather for the cool pumpkins! We love them and we love you!

Love,

Carter and Ally

Disney Playhouse Live

Sweet Praises

Carter and Ally joined the children's choir at our church, and after only 3 weeks of practice they had their first performance today during Children's Sunday! Carter did a great job singing, and he seemed to really enjoy it. Ally, on the other hand, just stood up there looking terrified! The first time she snuck her "mimi" (blanket) up there with her! The second service was a little better for her, but she still didn't utter a word! Although I was a proud mommy, I didn't get any great pictures.

Patience

To say that my patience has been tested this month would be an understatement. I am trying my best to make lemonade out of my lemons, but it is a daily challenge!

Remember when I said that we bought an older, smaller house so that I could still stay home while Sam finishes his PhD? After much prayer, we decided that our current house would help us accomplish those goals for two short years as long as we did a little remodeling. We hired a contractor and were told that it would take about 10 days to do the painting, replacing the doors, putting in new counter tops, etc....and tomorrow it will be one month! I finally had Sam call the contractor today and ask him when they think they might finish, and basically his reply was,"I'm not sure." You see, he can't get in contact with the painter and thinks he may be spending a little time in jail. They have touch-ups to do on their "first" job, and we they were supposed to start painting the kitchen cabinets and kitchen yesterday. Our garage is full of their stuff, and our front porch isn't much better! I'm so frustrated, and at this point, I just want this finished!!! UGH!

This Monday started off with a phone call from Sam at 6:45 am saying his truck was not starting (he was at the gym). An entire morning, and $1000 later, we got it fixed. UGH!

For some reason, Carter has decided that this is the week he is going to give up his nap! He has already come downstairs once, and I have him sitting on this bed reading and doing puzzles for 30 minutes. We'll see how long this lasts. So much for getting anything done today! UGH!

I have been at the doctor twice in the last week due to a sinus infection. Of course, every time I go in there they think I have the flu (I probably will after having to go in there two times), but so far we think it is just a really bad sinus infection or allergies (which I've never had). I told Sam I was allergic to this house, but he still doesn't seem to think that is a good reason to move! I never go to the doctor, so having to go twice in a week, get a shot, and having to take lots of medicine is wearing me out! UGH!

Now, I know that we are extremely blessed. Don't get me wrong, I thank God every day for what we have been given and I know it could be worse! I think he is just testing my patience right now! Sometimes I wonder if He thinks I'm doing a good job.

"Everyone much be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." (James 1:19)

Now for some quick pictures...and the reason most people read this!

Ally all dressed up for church with her "pretty"smile.

Carter and Ally on the night we went to see "Disney Playhouse Live." We had a blast, and I'm still waiting on my friend to send me some more pictures.

"Cheese!"

Ally's 2nd Birthday

I finally figured out how to load pictures onto my blog again! For some reason it hasn't been working, and I finally had the time to sit down and figure out why! It is still being slow, though...anyone know how to fix it??? I've lost a lot of the little computer skills I had while I was teaching, and now I find myself a little overwhelmed when there is a problem that I don't know how to fix instantly!

We celebrated Ally's 2nd birthday with an M&M party! This girl LOVES M&Ms!!! We were so blessed to have our families and close friends with us to celebrate, especially on the same day as the first Aggie game!

Yummy M&M cake!

Ally getting ready for her party! Notice how she had to wear her tutu and "princess" shoes!

She loved playing in the bounce house with all her friends, but I think she had the most fun playing with Bubbba!
I'm not sure who had more fun at the party! Carter was worn out by the time it was over!

I still cannot believe that my "baby" is two!!

Ally wearing her favorite present! I think she was worn this dress and her "high heels" every day!