Monthly Archives for May 2008

Here comes summer

Summer it here, and it is HOT! Audrey and I loaded up the Family Truckster * and went to San Antonio to visit our good friend Vanessa. Her husband, Marty is actually stationed over seas right now, so we missed him.

While we were in San Antonio, we took the kids to Sea World, and man, what a disapoointment. It was so hot the day we went, and there were lines for the water park all day long. Did you get that? There were long lines just to get in the water park. Anyway, we stayed close to the kids section and allowed Alex to play in the water. We saw some shows, and left very hot and miserable. The good news is that Alex got to see dolphines, whales and sharks, so he was perfectly happy with the trip.

The first thing we did when we got home is went to the pool. This was the first time I had a chance to get Andrew in the pool, and he loved it. This is also the first time I had a chance to pick Alex up and throw him around in the pool. He doesn’t like to go under the water, so he was a little apprehensive at first. After a couple tosses, he decided he really enjoyed it.

We have a couple more vacations planned this summer. We have a three night stay at a resort in Branson sans the kids. Yay! Finally, we’re spending a week in Tennessee with my brother and sister. We’re really looking forward to that.

There are lots of things to talk about with the kids, but I have to get back to work, so I will save the stories for another time. I will, however, leave you with some photos from our adventure. Enjoy!

Andrew and I enjoy an evening at the pool   Andrew and I enjoy an evening at the pool   Alex and I being silly   We really do feed him.   Who is that masked man?   Sometimes I have to just take a kiss.   He finally decided he was hot enough to come out of the sling.

Feeling Ill

I feel horrible. I took a day off from work, because I have been congested with a sore throat and throbbing head. It all started when we went to a Frisco Rough Riders * baseball game on Monday evening. I guess sitting outside in the wind all evening must have gotten me sick. I didn’t feel well yesterday at work, but I have gotten progressively worse. I slept in until 11:00 a.m. this morning, which I never get to do anymore with 2 children. Daycare called at noon, and Andrew was running a fever. Audrey was in a Ft. Worth at a teachers conference, so she had to come rescue us. I have a good wife.

In other news, Andrew is getting big. This weekend, I will post some photos of him. Big brother Alex is still enjoying being a big brother. In fact, Alex enjoys helping people. He has a huge heart like his mother. Recently, we have some friends stay the night with us. They came in town from Tulsa and went out for dinner. As we put their small son to bed, he began to cry — missing his mother. Alex went in to his room, laid down next to him and while patting him on the leg began to say, “It’s okay.” It was precious. I am so proud of Alex.

I have checked my mail and posted to my blog, so it’s time to lay down again. I hope you all are doing well.

Taryn and Alex enjoy a night at the Frisco Rough Riders game   Taryn and Alex being goofy at the game