New Home!!!

Last weekend we took a quick camping trip with some friends.  It was so nice, except for the never ending wind, but Mylee and the kids had a ball collecting seashells and flying kites.  It was just nice to be outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Texas scenery.  

After camping,  we took a road trip up to Indiana to look for a new home.  After looking at a few houses we just kept coming back to the same one.  As you can see, the kitchen is my favorite room. I've always wanted counter space and now I have it!! Mylee seems to like it too. I think it will just be nice to finally have our own rooms and real beds to sleep on.  After a year of hopping about the country, Stability here we come!!!  

SUMMER TIME IN TEXAS

I know it may not feel like summer time anywhere else  in the country,(except Phoenix), but it sure feels like summer here.  We just skipped spring all together and we are just bathing in beautiful sunshine and loving the heat.  Summer is definitely my favorite season.  I just have way too many wonderful memories about summer.  The sweet smell of freshly cut grass, waking up to the lovely song of a bird, and making waves in the nearest pool. Oh, and I can't forget watermelon, fruit of the Gods!! 

Yesterday Austin got home early, so we headed to Sea World and faced the Spring Break crowds. The splash park was open and Mylee had no trouble jumping right in and getting completely soaked, clothes and all.  It was so hot though she was dry in an hour.  It was just nice to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather.  My sentiments go out to all my poor friends not so fortunate to have as nice weather, but don't worry summer will be at your door before you know it.  

Birthday Girl

It’s is now official, I have a two year old, let the trouble begin. I’m really trying to think positive and just enjoy these next couple of years.  I know it might get a little frustrating at times, but I think it will be a lot of fun.  Well, Mylee had more of a Birthday week this year rather than just one day.  Last week we went to Sea World with daddy, swimming, yes swimming in March, at the pool, and then on Saturday we had lunch at Chucky Cheeses (Scary!). I think that was a pretty good birthday.  Oh, and she still got presents, who’s spoiled?!!!!  Mylee was much more into her birthday this year.  She’s been yelling “Birthday” every time she saw her presents up in our closet, and whenever she sees a cake she yells “Birthday Cake.”

Unfortunately it was just the three of us, but I don’t think Mylee even noticed.  She was way to busy opening presents and stuffing her face with cake.  Thank you grandparents and aunts and uncles for all the gifts.  You are all awesome!!!  Heres a video and some pictures to help you relive the moment and pretend you were there.  We love you all.  And a Happy Birthday to cousin Andrew tomorrow!!

Look at all those presents

We had to be a little inventive for a birthday cake

Yah, that's my daughter

I have to apologize for my annoying high pitched excited voice.  I find that I do that a lot. Sorry.

Hooray!!! Sea World is finally open again and we couldn't wait to see what was new.  Austin had to study so just Mylee and I went, but it was still fun.   The only set back was the cold weather and the wind.  It was a bit chilly but we still had fun.  

Mylee is the cutest little girl and I don't know anyone that exhibits more Christlike love for others than her.  Whenever she meets a new friend she immediately gives them the sweetest hug and warm smile. It's almost as if she already knows them.  She will also say hi to anyone, and I mean anyone, even those that you're not sure she should be talking to, but that's just it, she views everyone as someone special and she gives her love to them all.  Why can't I be like that, gosh.  As for my husband, I have never seen anyone so dedicated to his work and education. These last few days he's been getting up before 6am just to study and he doesn't get back until after 7pm. I don't know how anyone can stay motivated that long to study, but he does and it's something I very much admire.  I'm learning more and more from my family everyday and I'm so grateful to have them in my life.

Mylee's First "Potty"

So last night marked a major milestone in my daughter's life,  Mylee actually went "tinkle" in the potty!!!  For the last couple of weeks she's been nagging me to take her "potty" and nothing ever actually happens, she just wants to play with the toilet paper, but last night was different.  She actually did it and I was so so so proud of her.  This morning she did it again, however, since then I've changed at least 3 diapers, but still I'm way excited that she's starting to get it.  Well, cross your fingers and wish me luck.  

Other than that my life is pretty simple right now. Austin's been studying like crazy for boards so we never see him, and I haven't had a car, so poor Mylee and I are getting cabin fever. But hopefully by next week things will be better.  

I was checking out one of my other friend's blog and she decided to write something about each one of her family members that she is grateful for.  I think I really need to do this, because sometimes I get overwhelmed by the few things they do wrong and I forget the million things they do right.   So let's start with the #1 person in my life, Austin.  He works so hard everyday, and instead of coming home depressed and stressed he greets me with a charming "hello" and a sweet kiss, the kind that make you feel like time has stopped for just a few seconds.  It makes me rethink my attitude and immediately calms my nerves and the worries from the day just seem to disappear. Than there's Mylee, a very close second, who is full of so much life it's contagious and you can't help but be sucked in to her world of wild and craziness.  It makes me remember what it was like to be a kid and I forget about being a grumpy old grown up for a change.  I love these two very much and I can't wait to tell 

you more  thing  I love about them.

What trip to Texas would be complete without visiting a real Texas Rodeo and stock show.  We decided to see what all the fuss was about and boy were we in for a  treat.  It turns out that rodeos and stock shows are kind of a big deal around here.  I think Austin and I were the only ones there not wearing cowboy boots.  We found a really cute little pair of boots for Mylee.  We decided since she has a few cowboy Grandpas, and a Cowboy Uncle Brittan, she needed a pair of her own cowgirl boots.  I've never seen so many goats, cows, pigs or livestock in one place before.  We all got home with our fare share of manure on our shoes, but it was worth it.  We even witness a pig race.  

Mylee couldn't get enough of the petting zoo. This kid has absolutely no fear when it comes to animals.  She was so excited to be able to get close to them and feed them and pet them.  Her favorite animal was the pigs.  That's all she would talk about, "pig, pig, pig".  It was so nice to get out because Austin's schedule has been so demanding lately we all just needed a little fun. 

So if you ever come to Texas make sure you come during rodeo season, it's a Hoot!!!

Mylee trying to kiss a lama

Mylee feeding the cute baby piglets

Of coarse she  had to ride a pony

Freeze, this is the Mayberry Police Dep!

A little Valentine surprise from my sweety. I just love him!

A Real Texas BBQ

Last weekend we experienced an authentic, real life Texas BBQ cook off. It was a blast! You just paid an entrance fee and then you could eat as much food as you wanted.  We had BBQ brisket, BBQ chicken, BBQ sausages, and BBQ ribs and of coarse their famous slice of bread on the side.  I think you use it to mop up the extra BBQ sauce.  By the time we were done we all smelled of smoke and BBQ sauce.  I think Mylee was just relieved to finally get out of the house, but she seamed to have a  pretty fun time.  She finally fell asleep with exhaustion after  a few hours.

Austin's just working and studying hard for is second set of boards exam coming up in March.  One step closer to graduation, I can hardly wait. And I've been looking at homes in Indiana and getting super excited to be settled again.  This has been a crazy year and it will be so nice to finally have  a place to call home. 

My little cowgirl

I wouldn't want to be shot at with that

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!