Papaw and Grammy Come to Town

Papaw and Grammy came for a visit and we are glad to have them here.  We hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we enjoyed them.  When Macie got off the bus on Monday, she had no idea they were going to be here.  She was excited and surprised; however, she wasn't feeling so hot.  The 2nd round of strep got a hold of that poor girl.  I do think she was glad to have a movie day and spend some time with Grammy and Papaw.  It was a little different having family here knowing that Macie had to go to school and she couldn't just skip(sometimes I still feel like I am getting used to her being gone all day).  And on the note of her being gone...I didn't take any pictures of her with Grammy and Papaw.  Anyway, I think Weston enjoyed all the extra attention.  We did take Grammy to one of our favorite parks one day and another day we hit golf balls and played a round of putt putt.  I think I might have won this round of putt putt since last time I got smoked.   After family leaves, we once again realize that we are pretty far away and it makes Zack and me homesick. However, Thanksgiving is pretty much around the corner and we are looking forward to breathing in the Texas air and seeing all the things that are just familiar to us. 

 How cute is this outfit???...and the girl wearing it!!!

 The bucket of balls went pretty fast and the golfers had a good time.

A Selfie on the Carousel...Kinsley's first time to ride

Apple Farm

On a beautiful fall day in September...

We headed to an apple farm about 40 minutes away which was well worth it because it was a beautiful drive. The kids were so excited to pick apples.  After a little hay ride, we picked and picked apples.  Then the kids played on the toys and walked through the maze.  After getting home and because of Macie's insistence that we make an apple pie, we got to work in the kitchen.  This was our first pie to ever make and I thought it was ok but the other three were not too impressed with it.  They don't like baked apples.  However, we have loved eating on our apples that we have picked.  Macie is asking to go back.

 We are not surprised that Weston found more sticks and that they wound up in his pants.

MAKING APPLE CRISP PIE

And because I just can't get enough of this sweet little one....

 HIS STICKS in his pants again!

Anything he finds goes in his pants or undies...guns, tools and sticks!  We now have sticks all over the house and they are by his bed at night. ALL BOY!

September is Off to a Great Start

Weston started Kids Day Out on Wednesday.  He will be going once a week from 9:15-3.  We thought this would be a great way because he can play with kids his age and he misses his best playmate, Macie.  So when I was getting him ready I told him it was his first day of school.  His response in his sweet Weston voice was "I don't want go to school.  I want to play by myself.  Play pretend."  That made me nervous; however, he had a great day. He did cry at nap time, I think, because he was confused as to why he was napping there.  He told me afterwards that he wanted to go to church with me.  So maybe he thought it was Sunday school.  I took him for a cupcake and he kept saying, "You're my pavorite(favorite) Mommy," and "I was sad.  I happy now."

So let me explain...he thinks that he eats enough dinner and grows enough he can go down the big water slides at The J and the Chesterfield pool.  They are very strict about being 48 inches.  Weston doesn't understand this rule since he was able to go down the slides at Splash Kingdom.

He is giving me his sad face...because he wants to stay home.  He did want his backpack buckled across his chest.

I love this little guy so much.  My house was super quiet today without him here.  I am glad that he is only going one day a week.  That's about all I can handle for now especially since Macie is at school 5 days.

 I was trying to show Weston where his cubby was and the bathroom was at and I turned around to find his stuff on the ground and him already playing.  That was easy.  He hardly noticed me kissing him good-bye.


My parents came in for Labor Day weekend which was super fun and relaxing.  We didn't do a whole lot except visit and watch/play with the kids; however, the time still went too fast.  It sure felt great having them here.  We sort of feel like we have to go through a detox after being with family because we realize we are here and they are there and it isn't that close.  However, we are glad we are living here and we ALWAYS look forward to the next time we are together again.

 Miss Kinsley loved pulling up on Nonnie.

Talking after golf

 We were able to watch Texas Tech which was a shock and a fun surprise.  It was great seeing our Raiders and commercials from Lubbock.

Macie was "driving the bus to school" with her dress in her panties so it wouldn't get caught.  Macie and Weston played for a good hour where he would go home to sleep, wake up, get on the bus, and go to school.  They had so much fun.

This can't be comfortable...

OR THIS!

This boy needs a gun holder and a tool belt.

Kinsley is 9 months old and about the happiest baby I know.  She is loving life, milk, food, putting things in her mouth, and PULLING UP!  Kinsley is one determined girl!  She started pulling up and the next thing I know she is at the stairs trying to get that knee on the first step.  Today she had her legs straight like when standing but still had her arms on the ground.  HOLD ON LITTLE LADY...you can not walk until you are one!

 YUMMY!

 When Kinsley is getting her diaper changed, she is turning over as quickly as possible to get back to playing.  She is a girl on the loose. Her mirror is one of her favorite toys.
 

 Because I put Kinsley in the box to push around, Weston insisted that he "was wittle" so he could be pushed around.  It is so funny because he is always telling us "I big," or "I big kid."

 Well if yo can pull up, you might as well start helping Weston and Macie with their dishwasher chores.

 Peek-a-Boo

This is Kinsley's favorite dinner game when she is full.  She starts covering her face and gets a big quick out of it.

 This picture says a lot.  First, Weston has tortillas in the bucket.  He loves tortillas and wants one daily.  He was carrying them around and giving them to the dogs.  He wasn't too impressed when Sebastian jumped up and got his finger.  Secondly, "the Pushions" (cushions) come off daily.  They become the bed or the tents. We play like we are asleep for about 5 seconds and then we are up to hunt, golf, or go to the Jump Place (what we called the trampoline park in Keller) which is our trampoline in the basement.  While we are playing we also celebrate everyone's birthday and he wraps presents in the blue cup here.  Third, he is in his undies.  Once we are home from The J, going to Wal-mart, or getting Macie on the bus, his clothes come off as fast as lightening.  This seems to be our daily routine while Kinsley is taking her morning nap.

 Macie started ballet this week and was pretty excited about it!  I hope she loves it.  She is in a class of only 5 girls so I am hoping they get lots of extra attention.