Summer Fun!

Last week we took Isabella swimming for the first time with Isaiah & Tori. It was so much fun seeing the little ones have such a good time. Both Isabella & Isaiah went completely under water & really enjoyed it. Looks like we're going to have a few little fishees to swim after. :)


Isabella & Anthony ready to hit the water...

Tori, Isaiah & Isabella just floating around

Isaiah & Vanessa heading under

Relaxin' in the shade

After the big dunk...she liked it!

Getting all cozy with Mommy

Ready to head home after a long day!

What a Doll!

Just thought we'd share some pictures of Isabella after church on Sunday. Hope you all enjoy...

Rosie's last Sunday at church :(

Happy 4th!

We had a bit of a rainy 4th of July this year, but it still ended up being quite a bit of fun. We spent the morning at the park with Anthony's family until we were forced to leave early because of the rain. This is typically where we spend our entire day every 4th & watch the awesome firework display at night. We ended up going over to Anthony's cousin's house and planned on watching the fireworks from there. Sadly, they ended up being cancelled because of all the rain. But, lucky for us we still got to see some fireworks. After the Round Rock Express game they did their usual firework show which we were able to see from their back porch. Isabella was truly amazed at all the bright lights. It was pretty cute seeing her reaction. So, even though it wasn't our traditional 4th of July this year I'd have to say we had a pretty good time. We hope everyone else did too!:)

relaxing at the park

hangin' out with Uncle Mark

Isabella & Vaida...what cute little (2nd) cousins!

I think they could pass for sisters:)

the highlight of the day...watching the fireworks with Daddy

I'm going to be an Auntie....again!

the proud parents-to-be

So the big news of the day for Father's Day was that Amy & Jamie are expecting a new little one sometime around Valentine's Day '07. I can't even explain how excited I am for them. They are going to be such wonderful parents to this new little bundle of joy. I'm going to predict that they're having a little girl. But, as most of you know, I'm pretty much always wrong when it comes to these things...so, we'll just have to see. Here's the poem that Amy, so cleverly, wrote for Dad in his Father's Day card...too cute!

We have a special gift to share,
but it's not quite yet here;
it's still growing and working very hard,
which is why we're giving you this card.
With ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes,
two baby eyes and a perfect button nose,
two little ears to hear what you say and
two tiny lips to give kisses every day
your new grandbaby will be here to play
in February on Valentine's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

Isabella & Anthony

Chris & Tori

Hangin' out in Houston

A couple of weekends ago we took a trip to Houston to go visit our great friends, the Brewers, for their house warming party. It ended up being quite the reunion. We got to meet up with several of our old friends from A&M and we all had a great time. We all agreed that we won't wait so long for our next visit. It was just too much fun!

Back to Texas from Seattle...Erin meets Isabella

...& Briley

Danners & Isabella

the next generation...

Isabella & Mike

Baby Bella with Mommy

What a weekend!

Rosie Graduates!

Last Friday night the youngest of the 8 kids in our family graduated from Georgetown High School. YEAH ROSE!!! Now, in just a few short months, she'll be off to Hawaii for college. So, what better way to send her off than having a Hawaiian themed graduation party out at Todd's house on the lake. We are all so proud of you Rosie. LOVE YOU!!!

resting up for dinner

Luke, Zoe, Lyndsey & Amar

Alyssa, Mariah & Zoe

Cassie, Allie, Rose & Amy

fun on the boat

our little Hawaiian

relaxing with Uncle Adam...

& Nana :)

Fun in San Antone!

Anthony, Isabella, Alice, James, Angela, Karen, Jake, Jeff, Christine & Emily

Last Saturday we took a trip down to San Antonio to go meet up with a group of our friends after their long day at Fiesta Texas. It was quite a drive just for dinner, but well worth it to see all of our friends. We even ran in to my friend, Jill, on the Riverwalk. I'm so glad that everyone finally got to meet Isabella. Although, we have never seen her so happy to be back home. Next time we'll just have to get everyone come to visit us.

Jill, Isabella, me & Anthony

ready to go home

mommy & Isabella after church on Sunday, in her new Mexican dress from The Market

Mother's Day

I think I can speak for all the moms in our family when I say it was a great Mother's Day. After church, we all went over to Mark & Cassie's for brunch & some much-needed, good quality family time. Adam & Lyndsey introduced us to our new favorite game...Full House trivia. We spent the day playing & laughing with the kids. It's so fun to see thier personalities change as they get a little older. (Yes, they're all under 2-1/2...but you know what I mean.) Amar is turning in to quite the character; Jamal is totally in love with his big brother & quite possibly the happiest baby I have ever known; Luke loves being the big cousin and Isabella just sits back & takes everything in.
The best news of the day...Todd saved a bunch of money on his car insurance by switching to Geico! No, really Todd asked Pene's family if he could marry her. FINALLY!!! Our family has been waiting for this announcement for what seems like a very long time. Even though Pene's family slipped the big news to her before Todd actually popped the question, we all new it was coming sooner or later. YAY for them! I'm going to have a new sister!!!

the happy couple

I don't know which one of them was having more fun.

Jamal & Isabella holding hands...aww!

playing with mommy

Daddy's little girl

one cool dude!