Houston 05/2011

On Friday we left to head to Houston after Talan finished soccer. We stopped at Dennys to have lunch.  We got back on the road about 2.  Randy decided to take this back road that would keep us out of traffic.  While on this road, we got stuck behind 2 double wides in pouring rain.  We finally got to Joanna and Billy's around 530.  We had an awesome dinner which consisted of queso, guacamole, bacon wrapped shrimp and fajitas. Jayme, Ashley, Jay, Billy, and Randy played PnA after dinner. Everyone but Randy had a few too many beers and was fun entertainment for Joanna, Kelly and me. Joanna had made mention earlier that evening about making cookies and Talan was not gonna let her forget.  She and Talan made some awesome oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
On Saturday, we were going to The Woodlands to support Randy's best friend Micah in his first Ironman. It started at 7am. We all got there at 2 to meet up with Alyssa.  He finished the bike part and passed us a little after we got there. We went and had pizza and yogurt in the meantime.  Kendall and Talan were so good allday.  I found out Talan likes wheaties during our down time.  He ate 2 boxes!   We then moved to where we could see him pass by us during his run.  We saw him finish this amazing feat at 930pm. It was truly amazing seeing all of these people working soo hard to finish. I was inspired, although not enough to ever want to do that.  We are soo proud of you Micah and are so glad we could be there to support you!
I am thankful to Joanna and Billy for letting us stay with them this weekend.  We had a great time and I am glad we got to see everyone.

Missing mimmie

Today we bury an amazing woman. I had the pleasure of meeting Randy's grandmother 8 years ago.  She instantly welcomed me into their family. Over this time she was a godsend to Randy and myself.  While Randy was in graduate school, she would watch Talan so Randy could go study and I could work.  She never had a problem meeting us or taking care of our little boy.  I don't know what we would have don't without her. She always managed to make it to Randy and Troy's sporting events.  Every Wednesday at soccer she would have quarters for Talan to play the candy game. Even after she got ill she would send them with Debbie.
Randy and I were blessed with our daughter Kendall on April 28th.  I am soo happy Mimmie was still alive to meet her.  I was lucky enough to get a few pictures of the two of them together before she passed. 
Randy always tells me that I have big shoes to fill between his Mom and grandma.  I feel like she is one of the greatest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.  I am glad she has been a part of my life. RIP MIMMIE. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Easter 2011

We went to my mom n dad's house for Easter. I had bought eggs and a coloring kit for Talan and me to color eggs. I couldn't decide how messy I wanted this to get so Mom n I did most of the coloring. This particular coloring kit had funny face stickers and that was the part that Talan got to do. He had a lot of fun looking for eggs at our house with Randy.  When we got to mom n dad's he couldn't wait for everyone to get there. So, he found them and then Jayme hid them again. Most of them were in the same spot, but he enjoyed it none the less.  The Easter Bunny sure was generous this year. Hopefully next year Talan will have Kendall, Parker, and Amira here to hunt with.

Soccer tots

So, Talan has been doing soccer tots since he was 18 months old. He is such a natural.  Randy and Troy do such a good job of practicing with him while we are at home. He is one of the youngest in his class but probably the best in terms of ability.