Having Too Much Fun!

We have been having so much fun around here lately and I don't know how to keep up with everything! I have lots more pictures to update now...and am still trying to catch up with the old ones! Oh well, I love pictures...everything about them...so I pay the price when it comes to keeping up with my updating.

Here is a quick run down of what we've been up to lately...

Andrew is having a blast at school and comes home with the best stories everyday. He is learning a lot, loves his teachers, and is making friends with all of the other kids in his class. There is a definite gender division amongst the class and I got to witness this myself at our first monthly class social. We had a lot of fun, and it was a pleasure for me to meet some of the other Moms and some of Andrew's new friends in class.

Landon is changing daily. I think he adds at least 2 or 3 words a day to his vocabulary. He is an amazing little man. Overall, he is quite a happy little guy...and his smile lights up the room! Watch out though...his temper packs a punch...and you don't want to be in the way of it. You never know what might light his fuse...so he keeps you on your toes.

Cory & I had a night out last week, and went to see U2 in concert. It was held at the new Cowboy's Stadium and they really put on a great show. I didn't really know what to expect, but I came away a bigger fan which is always a good sign. The Cowboy's Stadium blew me away...although the navigation was a bit frustrating at times.

Cory had a major boys day out at the Texas vs. Oklahoma game on Saturday. It's a yearly tradition now for them to head down to the State Fair and make a day of it. I do have to say that Cory DOES proudly wear his KU colors to the game...he has to represent if he's going to go to a TX/OU game. From what I hear, they had a blast...and they can't wait until next year.

We went to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday. We had lots of fun petting and feeding goats, cows, and sheep. We got to ride a big hay ride and a little kiddie ride. Of course, we picked out some pumpkins to bring home too. It was a great afternoon out with the family...not to mention that we were eager to spend some time outside in the sun since it's been in hiding for 2 weeks down here!

Today, I took the boys to the "Big Park". Andrew's been begging for weeks to go...but due to the weather I always had to say no. We all had so much fun. Landon is fearless and will climb anywhere and try anything...which scared me one to many times today. It is fun to see him try to keep up with Andrew and the bigger kids...and I know soon he will be. Andrew couldn't be more social. He can make a friend at the drop of a hat, and has no problem going up and introducing himself (and the rest of the family) and getting to know the other kiddos. It's nice to watch the boys develop and become such well rounded individuals.

Well, it's getting late and if I hope to accomplish some of that updating I keep talking about I better call it a night. Keep checking back to Flickr...that's where the pictures are posted to.

Until next time...

Happy Anniversary!

Dear Cory -

Today is our 7th Anniversary and I couldn't be happier sharing my life with you. You are my partner in crime, my shoulder to cry on, and my rock. We have created so many wonderful memories together over the years...and whether we are glancing at each other from across the room to share an inside joke, finishing each others sentences, or sharing a quiet walk on the beach when no other words are necessary, I continue to realize that you are the love of my life. I don't know where I would be without you and I couldn't imagine having anyone else by my side. Seven years ago today was OUR special day...a day I will treasure forever...but seven years later I still want a piece of that cake! ;)

You are my everything and I know it will always be "Me & You"!
Love You Forever!
H

Flickr

Okay Folks...in my attempt to stay true to my word...I have been working on posting some new pictures on Flickr.

Here's how it's going to work...I am currently going to finish up December as I had the other months throughout 2008. I want to try and stay as consistent as possible and I figure that's a way to finish up the whole year and start fresh for '09. For my 2009 pictures I will post my favorites from each month. This will allow me to speed up the process and get caught up much faster. I will post detailed pictures of the important events that have occurred in our family - ex. the Boys' Baptisms, Landon's 1st Birthday, etc... This will be the format I will continue with throughout '09. Who knows what will be in store for 2010!

Thanks for being patient with me!

Until Next Time...

My Faves - August '09

My Faves - July '09

Where Have We Been...What Have We Been Doing...

Okay - as promised...here is a summary of what we've been up to since July! Yes - July...and Yes I do realize it's now September! I really am hoping to advance my blog a couple of places on my priority list. I do enjoy writing about our adventures and experiences as a family...and I hate that I don't get to update as much as I would like.

So the new leaf has officially been turned over.

JULY:
Landon Started Walking FULL Time - WOO HOO!
4th of July Fun with Friends
Send Off of Our Good Friends as They Moved to Fort Worth
Fun at the Horse Races with Cory's Work
The Boys Completed Frisco's Summer Reading Program
Birthday Party Fun
Andrew Started Swimming Lessons
Cory Headed to St. Louis for some Golf with Family & Friends
The Boys and I Enjoyed Lots of Storytime at the Library
We Started Looking for Pre-Schools for Andrew
We Had Lots of Fun at Home - Inside & Out
As All Families Do - We had Minor Illnesses and Trips to the Doctor

AUGUST:
Andrew Continued His Swimming Lessons
Me, Andrew, Landon, & My Mom Completed the McKinney Historical Run (5K)
Cory Headed Back to St. Louis for Brian's Bachelor Party
My Mom Came to Visit Before Going to Kansas for a Few Months
The Whole Family Headed to Wisconsin to See Aunt Beck & Uncle Jeff
Fun Times with Friends
More Birthday Party Fun
Landon is Talking Up a Storm.(He Added Mama to His Regular Vocabulary! *tear*)
Andrew is Loving His Big Brother Role...and "Loves Landon a Whole Super Lot!"
Family Time at the Park (On those "Cooler" Days!)
Landon is STILL Working On Those Last 4 Teeth - Boy Are They Stubborn!

SEPTEMBER:
Andrew's 1st Day of Preschool!
Our GRISWALD...opps I meant "AUBUCHON FAMILY VACATION" (11 DAYS)
(in your head imagine "Holiday Road" is playing in the background)

1st Stop - St. Louis (an 11 hour drive)
Visit Family
Rehersal & Rehersal Dinner
Brian & Nicki's Wedding
Andrew & Landon Stay with Grandma & Grandpa Aubuchon for a Few Days

2nd Stop - Ft. Lauderdale
Cory & I Went on a Vacation (Our Last One Was 7 (yes S.E.V.E.N) Years Ago)
Relaxed & Got Extra Crispy on the Beach & By the Pool
Snorkled
Dined in Lots of Great Restaurants

3rd Stop - Kansas City (4 hour drive)
We Loaded Back Up & Drove to Kansas City & Met My Mom, Becky, & Jeff
Celebrated Mom's Birthday on the Plaza
Visited Deanna Farms
Enjoyed Some K.C. BBQ

4th Stop - Our Home (9 hour drive)
We were all so happy to be home! There's Just No Place Like It!

So - there it is...our last 2 and a half months in a bullet pointed list. I wish I could include some of the pictures I took through our adventures...but in total I think there are over a 1,000. Those will be going on flickr...so if you're interested check there in the future. I will also try and post the links here as well.

Until Next Time...

I Am Shocked!!!

I am shocked at myself. I obviously have been beyond delinquent in regards to my blog, flickr (especially flickr), and keeping up in general. Where did the time go?! Was it really July 10th since I have posted on my blog?! So much has happened since then and I haven't shared a thing! That's it...I must organize my thoughts from the past 2 months...I have some catching up to do!

A little teaser...



Check back soon!

Until Next Time...