We really have loved living in Texas. We love being in a big city with lots of things to do and places to eat. We love the friends we've made and the pride our state has. We've loved the winters and enjoying the parks and pools throughout the year, however; with all that being said.. Fall in Texas is just sad. Every September and October I get depressed over the humidity and heat and just want to put a sweatshirt and jeans on. Every Halloween sneaks up on us because it literally feels like it should be the 4th of July outside. It was my absolute favorite time of year through college and living in Logan and so it's always is a little depressing to see peoples pictures at football games or hiking through the fall leaves while I'm packing two water bottles for Jax to go to the park because I'm worried about him getting dehydrated. After 3 years you'd think we'd be more used to it, but for now Fall is still our least favorite season here in TX.
Here are some pictures and updates from the last few months.
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Thursday walking group...Love my mom friends! |
Date nights with Craig and Kelsey. Lisa gave us some free coupons for Melting Pot dessert so we enjoyed ourselves. Craig insisted on being in on of our pictures lol
Warm October night popsicles!


I love lazy mornings when Jaxon comes in bed with me. Sometimes he wants to cuddle but most of the time he just wants to jump on me and be tickled ;). The second picture cracks Brad up.. I sent it to him in class one day. So, I love to take baths! Every once in awhile I set up the ipad and watch a show and soak in the tub while Jax is napping, and when I'm feeling extra special I bring a snack up lol.
Watching our favorite Sea World show, Pets Ahoy! Also it's inside so it's a nice air conditioned break when you're walking around in the heat.
I started babysitting two girls, Nova and Avalon, a day or two a week while their mom works. It has been really good for Jaxon and we have really enjoyed having them around.


We had a rough month or so coming out of constant shows and treats while I was sick the first trimester. I had a meltdown after church one week wondering where my happy boy was and who was this terrible toddler that replaced him. Part of it is just growing up and being an independent little boy, and part of it was that we needed to get back into a routine. We made cookies to go and apologize to his nursery leaders, and had to start leaving play dates as soon as he would act out. We even took a fast from TV shows for a while, but after a month, he started to act better and to listen and obey. Sometimes this mothering thing is hard work, with long unrewarded days, but then I look at pictures like this and I don't want to wish away this age. He is a sweet boy with a wild personality, but that is exactly what makes him our perfect little Jaxon.


Fall means Tot-School is back on. The class is a little older this year, which has made it easier and more time consuming at the same time. I love thinking of fun activities to do and Jaxon absolutely loves it and looks forward to his friends coming each week.
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Quilts I made for baby Vivian and Clark |
Kelsey and I threw a shower for Emily before her twins came in October. Emily and Richard waited a long time for these sweet babies and it was fun to celebrate her with all our friends.
Last girl's night out before the twins arrived!
Jaxon proud of his cucumber that grew in the garden, and working on his chore chart. I've said it before but Jaxon and his dad are both a little OCD haha and he seriously loves this kind of thing and really does do his jobs and enjoys moving them down each day.
Our friend went into labor late on a Saturday night and I had offered to take their toddler when that happened. You can tell Jaxon was really excited to see his friend Nora at our house Sunday morning when he woke up! ;)
Last two pictures are fun with Dad. One day, Brad text me he was on his way home so we sat in the front yard and waited for him. When he got back he let Jaxon jump on the motorcycle for a ride around the block. Jaxon was more freaked out than having fun and when I sent the picture to Brad's mom she agreed that Jaxon shouldn't be doing that haha. Maybe when you're older buddy. We stumbled upon the Home Depot Kids Club one Saturday morning and it was so fun. They do different projects the first Saturday of each month and we are definitely going to try and start going. Jaxon had a great time making a wood helicopter.