Kansas City - Ricky & Shae's Wedding

We spent last weekend in Kansas City to celebrate Ricky & Shae's wedding. We had so much fun and enjoyed being a part of the special day.

Jud went up on Monday night to hang out, help Ricky with last minute wedding details and of course play golf. On Tuesday, Ricky, Jud, Ricky's dad and Ricky's uncle drove to Prairie Dunes to play golf. Jud was so happy he finally got to play the course.

Miller and I flew up on Thursday so we could spend some time with my college roommate Sarah, who lives in KC. We went over to her house and spent all day playing. Miller had so much fun with Jackson and Riley. It was so good to see them!

Ricky set up golf on Friday for anyone who was in town for the wedding. Here are Jud and his dad Max on the course.

The Bride and Groom at the Rehearsal Dinner. We dressed in our western gear and had great KC BBQ.

Me, Carrie and Benjamin Storms with Ricky at the Rehearsal dinner.

The wedding. Jud was a co-best man.

The reception was in Shae's parents backyard and it was beautiful. Here is a picture of the tent.

Evan, Blake, me and Jud with the happy couple. Shae's mom made her dress and all nine different bridesmaids dresses. They were all gorgeous.

Miller running around at the reception. He had so much fun!

Miller with Shae and Ricky.

All the Horned Frogs - you will see this picture in the TCU magazine!

Where's Jud?

Miller was so tired he just kept watching everyone dance and saying "dancing".

We went to brunch in the Plaza on Sunday before we left with my parents and Jud's parents.

The boys stayed later on Sunday to catch a KC Royals game. They wanted to check it off the baseball tour list while we were there. From left: Jud, Jud's cousin Blake Martin, friend AJ, Blake Allen and my dad.

Miller & Lilly

We had Lilly over for a play date and baby David came also. The kiddos were just to cute we couldn't help but take some pictures of them. Too bad we didn't' get any with David.

This is what they both do when asked what Cookie Monster does.

Wedding Sprinkle for Allison

I don't think I've mentioned it before, but I have been in a Tuesday night girls Bible Study for two years. I LOVE these girls! One of the girls in our group is getting married in September and we surprised her with a wedding lingerie Sprinkle (mini shower...get it?). Here are all the girls minus me (I was taking the picture) and one other (Melissa) that couldn't make it that night. Best of luck to Allison and Spencer!

From left: Emily, Ruth, Katie, Carly, Laura, Allison and Georgia.

Carousel Ride

We had a nice relaxing family night on Friday. We went up to the mall and had dinner at Berry Hill. Then Jud and Miller rode the Carousel (I practically get sick just looking at it). Miller chose a horse to ride and had so much fun.

Miller singing the ABC's at 23 months. He misses a few letters and words at the end, but overall not bad.

Goodbye to the Stouts

Our good friends the Stouts are moving to London. Houston is going to miss them. We couldn't to go to their goodbye dinner so we had them over to play before they left. Miller had so much fun playing with Evan and Owen. We really should have had them over more often. Enjoy your London adventure!

FISH!

Jud is a fish guy. He grew up having fish tanks and had several in college including a 55 gallon saltwater tank. He hasn't had a tank since he moved to Houston and has been bugging me for years about wanting to get one. I have been resisting since we already have a zoo at our house (a dog and two cats). Well, now that Miller is at an age where he can really enjoy fish, I gave in and let Jud set up a small 10 gallon tank in the play room. Below are the pictures of us getting the fish.

Jud and Miller at Petsmart after picking out three fish.

Leaving Petsmart with the fish.

Putting the fish in the tank. What you can't see here is that Miller decided one of his stuffed monkey's needed to go in the tank with the fish - too funny!

Miller looking through the tank at the fish.

Feeding the fish for the first time. He still gets such a kick out of feeding the fish. He loves to help put the food in and watch them eat.

Play Group at the Roller Rink

I grew up going to the Dairy Ashford Roller Rink and now I'm bringing Miller there. They have Toddler play time on Friday mornings. You bring a push toy and just let the kids go. We had play group there on Friday and the kids had so much fun. We can't wait to go back. Here is Miller pushing Claire in his "fire truck" Cozy Coop.

Astros Black Ties and Baseball Caps Gala

Evan was offered two tickets to the Astros Black Tie and Baseball Caps Gala and she wasn't able to go. We were lucky to be able to go. The gala was on the floor of Minute Maid Park and most of the players/former players were there.

Walking into the event.

Craig Biggio

Jeff Bagwell

The Frog

Noni fished a frog (toad) out of their pool and saved it in a box for Miller. Miller loved touching and even holding it. Then they let it go and the "frog jumped away".

Lights, Camera, Action!

I took Miller to his first movie (Over the Hedge) today. Studio Movie Grill has a summer movie promotion Monday-Thursday at 11:00 where they show children's movies at a discounted price. We got a huge "bowl" of popcorn and had lunch while we were there. He did really well and would have lasted the whole movie if it weren't for a poopie diaper and a broken changing table in the bathroom.

Dinner with the Cagles

Friday night we went to have Mexican food with the Cagles. Miller and Claire have so much fun together.

Miller and Claire got balloon animals for the first time. They both chose to get a dog. Here they are using them as swords.

Miller walked the dog all the way out of the restaurant and to the car.

Holding hands - too cute!

Girls Weekend at the Lake

I had a much needed girls weekend with my girlfriends from college. We met at my parents lake house in Conroe and had a great time relaxing without all the kiddos.

Catching some rays (Kelly, Sarah, Cherie, Erin and Maggie)

Jud and Miller drove up for a quick trip to bring me some stuff. This is his "smile for the camera" look.

Me and Maggie getting some sun.

Sarah, Me and Cherie on the last night. We hit the big town of Willis by storm.