2nd Annual Mazi Ball - November 6th 2010

Alissa and Becca

my girls - close-up

full-length

part of the group before the head over to the party

What a lovely time they all had at the Masquerade Ball!! I think dressing up was at least half the fun! But having dinner served and playing games was also awesome! They all looked so lovely! Now it is time to reciprocate and treat the guys to a special time.......wonder what that will be?

Flashback Friday

Alissa went outside to enjoy the GORGEOUS sunny weather last November by taking her school work outside. I'm sure she got some school work done - but she also enjoyed the beautiful day - how can you blame her. Maybe we will have some gorgeous sunny days to enjoy in December. :)
Shelly

Flashback Friday

the girls, my how time flies!

My not-boring family

all of us - we set up the timer ;)

TERROR on the slide!

This is from October 2008. We were camping at Caddo Lake in North Texas. It was a total blast! Enjoy the blast from the past. :))
Shelly

Flashback Friday

10 - 20 - 2009
baby Cream

Flashback Friday

10-20-2009

Today is a beautiful day to ride also!

Heath & Chloe

This past Saturday, Bret, Kayla & I were able to watch Bret's brother, Heath, and his bird dog, Chloe, go through a master hunt competition. It was really interesting (and entertaining) to watch him and the other dogs. It was an even bigger blessing to have him come spend the night with us! Neva, Bret's sister, also came over to visit. So we had a full house of family. It was a wonderful evening! Enjoy a few pics of the hunt. :)

A man and his dog....

WOW! Chloe is paying attention!

She can run!!

Heath is giving Chloe signals where to go

Obviously good signals cuz she found the bird.....

Waiting patiently

Flashback Friday

10 - 4 - 2006

Erica & Cleo

Kayla on Cleo

We have now had Cleo for 4 years.....my how time flies!

Aggie is growing up so fast!

She is soooo big! *sniff * sniff. She is 11 weeks old now and lots of fun still. Kayla has put a halter on her a few times to "lead" her around. It is pretty interesting! She is eating ....gasp......grass, feed and hay now; although her favorite is still nursing. It has been amazing (and sniff, sniff, sad) to see her grow so fast.
Shelly

Discipleship - NOW 2010

This past weekend was DNOW. We were a host home for 9 - 9th & 10th grade boys, plus 2 leaders. What a change from normal things around here! They are a GREAT bunch of boys and we enjoyed having them at our house. Erica spent her time in the apartment - plotting evil ways to try to scare the boys.......but she didn't follow through with anything. :)) We are so blessed to be able to share our home with others and pray they feel blessed having been here.
I wish I had some cool pics of all the sleeping arrangements - but alas I do not. Maybe next time.
We finished the day attending the Lamar football game as a family (sitting in different sections) while they played Sam Houston. We didn't win, but it was fun. BTW - LSU won......YAY!
Shelly

Soccer

The Barracudas with the coaches

Well, Saturdays are now dedicated to watching Kayla play on her Division 2 team - The Barracudas. Saturday, October 3rd was the best game yet. Her team didn't have any subs and it was neck and neck the whole time. They were passing well and defending well. It was really, really good game. Can't wait until they play that team again! :) We will have games through mid-November. The cooler weather (46 at night!) is a nice perk. :)
Shelly

Labor Day Vacation - Day 2 at Enchanted Rock State Park

the family! :))

classic!

this is a GREAT one!

we did it!

flying?

fire power! :)

I wonder what is so funny?

my 3 girls :)

set on timer - different - I like it

I can't believe they climbed up there!!

the girls climbed (conquered) down that.....

Well, the second day of our labor day vacation near Friedericksburg we went to Enchanted Rock. The 3 girls have all been there (at different times), but Bret and I had not. It was really awesome to go on a Sunday morning and witness God's creation and beauty. We had a fun time just being together. I think we took a nap in the afternoon and enjoyed the river some more! It was a fabulous weekend. On our way home Monday, we stopped in San Antonio to shop at the Mexican Market - it is always fun to look around there!
Shelly

New Chicks!

Well, today Alydar Stables has expanded by 20 baby chicks. We got the call from the post office at 7:10 this morning and drove right over to pick them up. They are so adorable! In addition to our usual Buff Orpingtons, we bought 2 new kinds this time, - Black Giants and White Rocks. So, we will see how we like the new ones. Around the clock feedings have begun!
Shelly

Labor Day Vacation - Day 1 at River

coffee on the front porch - what more could you ask for?

donuts - traditional camping breakfast

we played pool - kinda :)

rope swing!

something was funny!

Erica caught me watching everyone!

cool pose....

canoe wars!

she is a Texas fan!!

another mysterious pose....

dinner - YUM!

Our pretty much only family vacation this year was during Labor Day weekend. We rented a house on the Guadaloupe River near Friedericksburg. It was lots of fun to be together as a family and to just relax. Hope you enjoy some of our pictures!
Shelly