I'm in 1st grade now!

Nicholas started 1st grade at Pine Forest Elem. on monday. He has a wonderful teacher named Mrs. Paulhus. He came home the first day saying it was the "coolest" day ever! He loves his teacher, his classroom, friends and has even made a new best friend. He has been reading each night and really enjoying it!! Mom is proud and so happy with his new transition back to school! Our summer was a blast, but now it is GO time!!

Another lost tooth!

Nicholas has had a wiggly tooth for about 2 months now...and after some minor rough play with his brother, the tooth fell out today!!

Yeah! This is a GREAT way to start his 1st grade year!!

Bring it on Tooth Fairy!

Time w/ Gigi & Papa D & Papaw

Special times with our grandparents- Gigi & Papa D. These were taken at Natalie Jo's baptism in Austin! Thank you grandparents for all the help you have given us this summer! We love you! xoxox

Gabriel's swim lessons

Gabriel had two swim lessons with Ms. Deb. He learned how to blow bubbles, practice his kicking and stick his face in the water! He has been practicing this all summer!!

Visit w/ cousins in AUSTIN

For Father's Day, we took a trip to Austin to meet our new niece/cousin, Natalie Jo. We spent the day with Mackenzie & Uncle Bo at a waterpark with a splashpad, lazy river and two waterslides!

Papa was there to enjoy the action (and the shade) and the kids had a wonderful time!

Then on Sunday, we celebrated Natalie Jo's baptism. She was so beautiful and did a wonderful job during the ceremony. Aunt Maggie joined in the festivities and then we went back to the Davenports for a fun family gathering. The weekend was fun & we enjoyed our time with the Beemans!

Our DAY-cation to Blue Bell Creamery

Jaime had the day off, so we decided to take the boys on a day-cation to the Blue Bell cremery in Brenham, TX. This was their first visit and they had so much fun! The tour was great and we learned all about how to make the ice cream and how it was packaged. Of course the best part, was the free scoop of ice cream at the end! After the tour , we ate at a cute little sandwich shoppe, called Must Be Heaven! Nicholas bragged about his turkey sandwich all day!! Yum!

Next off to the Blue Bell Aquatic Center where we slide down a huge waterslide and splashed around for a few hours.

Trip back home was a quiet one, as the boys were tuckered out!! It was a great day!!

Gabriel's 3rd bday

Gabriel had a great Buzz Lightyear bday! He had been talking about this birthday for a loooonnngg time!! We had pizza, juice, a moonwalk and of course cupcakes!! He had many friends & family come and celebrate this wonderful day! We love you big boy!