Ok so I have the best Dad ~ HANDS DOWN!

I do these little focus group/study things for extra cash in my pocket and I had 2 calls last week for 2 different ones on the same night. Now if any of you have ever done these you know the money is good and it's quick..especially on an off pay week. Well since Kyle and I switched weeknights from Wednesday to Tuesday because of us getting involved at FBC, it was cool..right? The kids would be with Kyle..no prob..ofcourse I would love to sign up for both and I did. Well I get a call from Sunday saying he has to work late Tuesday and can't take the kiddos til Thursday...URGH! I call Aunt Tina cause she is the "bestest" aunt in the world...she can't watch'em she works til 8:30. Then I call my mom cause you know she would do anything for her Ash...Val forgets Mommy has school until 8:00 on Tuesdays. Lee Roy all of you know is at work at the hotel almost everyday so he was not able to watch'em. When I was on the phone with my mom she said..well I go to school but I can ask Dad for you if you want. OH MY GOODNESS!! Now I know he loves to prove that he is MR. INDEPENDENT and he has taken each of the kids to a Ranger game on his own...BUT this was going to be both of MY kids at the same time... OH-OH! For almost 4 hours. She calls me back and says.."Dad said he would LOVE to spend Papa Jake time with them" REALLY? I asked. I took the kids over to my parents house and dad was waiting for them in the living room. They come running in the door and are soo excited to see him like if they hadn't seen him in years. Jonathon can't start talking fast enough to tell dad about some Star Wars stuff and Ashleigh starts talking about her musical theater class at LifeSong Studio. Dad tells me, ok Val see you later :)...too funny. I finished my studies and came to pick them up..they had eaten Pizza Hut for dinner and had been playin Wii with dad.(yes my parents have a wii and the wii fit...and they're actually REALLY GOOD). The kids talked about it ALL the way home. THANKS DAD for making memories!

Happy Anniversary Nana Lizzy and Papa Jake(and Val)

My parents have been married 24 Years as of 9/01/2008. I always joke with them and tell them that it is OUR anniversary because I was 5 when my parents got married. Just like Ash was when Lee Roy and I got married. Every year I ask them... Where are WE going for OUR anniversary?? This year dad drove mom and I to Allen for some shopping and then to Salt Grass for an early dinner. I spent the entire day with them and it was so great. As a parent I love the time with my kids as they are young and growing up. Even though I will be 30 on the 24th I still love to hang out with my parents. They are fun to talk to and have grown up conversations with. I talk to my mom at least 3 to 4 times a day AND SOMETIMES MORE. Can you imagine not having your mother call you at least 1 time a day??? NO!! THEN...When dad cooks, he calls us over to dinner. Ashleigh loves her papa Jake's cooking! Now that we are in Euless it is 5 minutes to my parents house... LOVE IT!!!

Our weekend ~ Fun, sweet and even a little romantic~ DAY 2

SEA TURTLE W/ AMP'D FIN
UPSIDE DOWN JELLY FISH
WE FOUND NEMO!!!
MOMMY AND THE BABIES
SHARKS AND RAYS

Sunday Ash and I got up super early and made it to church by 8 am. I had to be there at 815 am for check in and rehearsal fo choir. I love it so much. I haven't posted about this yet but Lee Roy and I joined First Baptist Colleyville and could not be happier! I have plugged in with the adult choir and Ashleigh in the kids praise team and choir. Like mother like daughter. We are so blessed to have found a church home where everyone enjoys going... even Jonathon. They have a great group of 5th and 6th graders that have made J just really comfortable. So.... After church we came home and ate lunch and headed out for FAM DAY2. We took the kids to the Aquarium at Fair Park. It was ok, we got to see the shark feeding and the kids enjoyed it. We wanted to start at the smaller aquarium before we took them to the big one and find out they didn't like it. After the aquarium Ash splashed around the fountain @ fair park.

Our weekend ~ Fun, sweet and even a little romantic

Ash and the Flamingos

Lee Roy and the kids
Mommy Ash and the new baby from B-a-B @ Zoo
This is "SAM"
Ok, so Lee Roy had the weekend off and it was the kids weekend at home. We were tired of the same old boring stay at home all weeknd so Lee Roy suggested we go and have a "FAMILY" DAY1 and DAY2. Day 1: we went to the FtWorth Zoo and had a blast. We saw all kinds of animals and Ashleigh was so excited. After the zoo we came home took showers and got ready to go to dinner in downtown. Ashleigh picked TGI Friday's and Lee Roy suprised us all with a carriage ride after dinner... so sweet and very fun!

MY GRANDMA is the best in the WORLD!

After work my grandma came to pick up my babies and they went to spend the night at her house. You know how great it was as a kid going to grandma's.... you remember!! Grandma picks them up, they go to dinner and hang out all evening. She such an awsome blessing to us and especially me. My grandma is 62 and has more energy than me...I think. She asked Ash where she would like to go for dinner and Ash said Crystals. My grandma said well I don't think you want to go there to eat, you just want to play and I don't think Jonathon wants to go there anyway....and what does my daughter reply???? We can go, bubba doesn't count... don't ask him just tell him.. Nice huh? That's my girl!

JUST ENJOYING THEM ~ A MOTHER'S LOVE

Ashleigh Being a sweetie ~ Playn w/ J and P.Rgrs





My advise on having kids..... You have to have them. At least one. School will be starting Monday. That just shows how fast this summer has gone by. My Jonathon is such a lovable, sweet boy. He is a hand full but my little man is growing up so fast. I was sitting on the couch tonight as Ashleigh and I sat to watch Annie and he caught my eye. He was just sitting on the chaise pulled up a TV tray and started playing with his power Rangers. He was so focused on these action figures I asked him what he was thinking about. He looks at me and smiles this awsome smile...."I am creating the next episode in my head. I don't want to bother you and Ashleigh" Such a lil gentleman. I looked at him and said buddy you are such a sweetie. Miss Ashleigh is such the mother hen...she is in the background reminding him that in about 15 minutes it's shower and bed. LOL!





How can people want to hurt children? I see these stories on the news about these idiots shaking, killing and abusing these precious babies.





Doesn't stop there, people who intentionally hurt kids with words or actions. If you don't want to deal with a child or children don't have any or stay away from them all together. These kids are smart and they see when someone is pretending or when someone is trying to hurt them.





This is why I pray for my kids all day everyday. I also thank God that they are always surrounded by people who actually love them. Just look at them, they are gifts from God. God doesn't play.





You're wondering what is wrong?? Why is she posting this?? She needs a shrink? No, I have Jesus he is all the help I need! Do you?

Cowboys watch party/ Back 2 to School Beach Bash

Cowboy watch Party/Hawaiin Back 2 School Beach Bash. This weekend was so fun we had such a great time with friends and family. Saturday two of my BFF's came over with their kiddos(and niece) to have some fun at our place. We made tons of food and just had a great time swimming and hangin out. Kyle and his family joined us too. Nana and Papa(Clark) suprised Jonathon with some birthday gifts, he was thrilled! Tina, Henry and my mom came over, my mom only stayed for a little bit she had to get back to tend to dad. Lee Roy was the grill "BOSS" and did such a great job with the fajitas and the riblets. The sausage, hot dogs and burgers were also "YUMMO". The kids had the best time which is what is really important. Ellie 1 of my BFF's has a Jonathan too who is also Autistic. He is so special, just to look at him brightens my day he loves swimming and I was so glad they came. Her other baby Lisette is the most adorable little punkin!! She just turned three and loves the pool. She swims better than mommy...sorry El but you know it true! Belinda my other BFF came and brought her niece Katie...smart and sweet Ashleigh and Katie got along so well. Ashleigh cried when she left but Katie promised they could have a "play date" again soon. She is too cute!