M-E-T-S, Mets, Mets, Mets

Most you know that my husband loves basesball. What you might not know is that his favorite baseball team is the New York Mets. Growing up in Arlington he will always be a Rangers fan despite how good or bad they are, but he likes the Mets. Both our kids had Mets outfits as infants. Jason still says that Jenna started crawling because one day I forgot to lay out the clothes for daycare and he put her in the Mets jersey.

Jason's parents went to New York to visit family for the first time in 8 years over the July 4th holiday. Jason's parents found these silly bands for Jackson. I thought they were pretty cool.



That's Mr. Met on the upper left for those who can't make it out.

One day we will get there for a visit to Citi Field. Until then the silly bands will have to do.

Super Hero Day

One day this summer Chick-fil-A had Super Hero Day. The kids all got capes (after signing a release form - no I am not kidding) and cupcakes. Then a special guest came. For those reading the blog over the last few years know that Jackson wasn't getting any where near a costume character. However, he did have these words to say, "That's not the real Spider-Man because he is a teen-ager and that Spider-Man is a grown up." He then went on to say, "Plus Peter Parker doesn't wear white sneakers."

Only Jackson!

Another Family Reunion

The kids and I headed to another family reunion at the end of June. This time in New Braunsfel. This reunion has been going on every two years since 1980. It all stems from my grandmother's grandparents down. Sometimes it is so huge we have to really have name tags to know how we are related. I hadn't been able to come since 2004 due to ballet recitals.

I went down on Friday morning to spend some time with my parents. Mom and I went to Gruene. We walked and window shopped and didn't purchase a thing.



On Saturday was the reunion. It was at least 100 degrees out but the kids had a good time on the playground, the climbing trees and on the train around the park.


Jackson, Rylee and Jenna




We were along the river which had flooded the park about two weeks prior to our reunion so we were lucky. Although the kids like to see how close to the river they could get.


Quinton, Cole, Hayden, Will holding Presley, Jenna, Rylee, Reese, Aunt Dee Dee, Jackson. These are all but one of my grandmother's great-grandkids.

At the end of the day we take the required family shots in front of the family quilt. We use to be able to all fit in one group shot, but with the kiddos growing we had to split into two shots. Here is my Mom's family shot:


Here is my Uncle Jack's family shot:

Shower Sleeping

After a long day at school apparently 5 minutes in the shower was too long for Jackson. He was sitting on the floor of the shower below the water flow sound asleep. We wondered why we didn't hear him splashing in the puddles.

Happy Birthday Dr. Pepper

On the way home from the family reunion we stopped in Dublin. It just happened to be the 119th birthday of Dr. Pepper! We got there about 20 minutes before the celebration ended. Just long enough for some pictures, free samples and a yummy frosted Dr. Pepper!






Maybe next year we can plan a little better and actually do some of the crafts and games. Happy birthday DP!

Family Reunion

The first weekend after school was out was our annual family reunion on my Dad's side. We traveled to Bangs and spent the day with the family. The kids had a great time playing on the playground. My sister and I played here as kids. Of course, they have changed the equipment but we still had fun while visiting our Granny.

Reese


Jenna, Jackson and Reese


At the end of the day we had our family pictures taken. At least this year Jackson was facing the camera.