Mother's Day

For Mother's Day we took a little weekend trip to San Antonio. I felt Blake was at a good age to visit Sea World. Since, his favorite thing to do is stay in a hotel he could not have been more excited. We left Saturday afternoon around nap time (noonish). It's nice living in College Station because we are only 3 hours from Dallas, San Antonio and Nederland...a nice central location. After taking a picture at the Alamo we headed to the River walk for some dinner at Landry's. Now Landry's is some good food, but not like Floyd's in Beaumont!
At Sea world early morning Sunday! We were some of the first visitors to arrive. We got to see alot before the crowd arrived. Blake enjoyed feeding the dolphins.
There is a an aquarium behind us!
If you go to Sea world you have to sit in the splash zone at Shamoo! Yes, you do get splashed and yes, it's very cold!
Blake enjoying another show! We wrapped our day up around 2 p.m. I was really impressed with Sea world. Everything was super fun and very clean.

My mother's day could not have been better. Spending it with the two most important men in my life!

The first pick...

If you don't know we have 2 gardens this year. This is the first pick of our garden!A little broccoli and one little cherry tomato!
My little tomato boy! Had to have the first bite!

Everyday is a new day...

to say the least! We have been in between babysitters for about a month now. Billy would take off half a day and then I would take off the other half. My mom and maw maw came up and watched him on Monday and Tuesday. I was worried about what I was going to do the rest of the week and our friend Lori came through for us. Lori is a stay at home with four kids - one being in kindergarten and two of them being twins. Then there is little Reid-poor little boy 3 sisters. I have always called her supermom! If there is someone who can do it all--that's Lori.

I though it was going to be a hard adjustment for Blake. He has been staying with his mammy since he was six month old. Then with me in the summer. I started planning on the stay with Lori (Reid) the week before. Right away he was excited! So, we woke up Wednesday morning and he jumped up ready to go! He had a wonderful day with Reid! He did a lot better than I would have ever expected! Well, this morning was a different story! Remember, usually Donna comes to the house and waits on Blake to wake up. So, the Graff family is not on a schedule. Blake is usually up till 10 or later. I know--not a good mom--but a working mom! I want to see my son! He cried a little and with some bribing from mom and dad he went to stay with Reid. Remember we are staying with Reid not Lori!

So thanks to all our family and friends who are going above and beyond for our family of three! We are extremely lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives.

Nothing like a father and son bond!

After a long day with BB and Maw Maw!

Little Miss Reghan! Still can't believe she is 6 years old!

Blake riding Reid's bike! His legs need to grow a little longer!

Blake and Reid watching -- well can you guess? The Backyardigans

Last Day of Soccer!

Getting ready to scrimmage!

Accepting his certificate of completion of Pee Wee soccer!
What a cutie! Gotta love him!
Checking out his certificate right before bedtime!

Jack Jumped Over the Candle Stick...

This weekend my parents were in town. Dad and a couple of his buddies, Hunter and Jack, went to the maroon and white game. About a week ago I started preparing Blake for extra company. Blake kept telling me that it was okay for Hunter to visit, but not for Jack. He kept going on and on about Jack coming over. I was worried because I didn't want Jack to feel like he wasn't welcome. So, finally I asked Blake why Jack couldn't come over and he said, "Mom, Jack jumped over the candle stick." Where in the world did that come from? Anyway Jack did come and the visit was pleasant! Saturday afternoon Blake and I went to our little friend, Halle, first birthday! Blake had a great time playing with kids his own age. Something he is not use to doing! Halle is Tara and Harry's little girl! Tara and I were college buddies and now work together at the high school! We have remained the best of friends!

Blake and James (Tara's nephew)

Tara and Blake

Birthday Girl -- Halle! Looks like Tara and I could be related one day!!!