a little stroll through the park

A friend I took our babies on an unplanned trip to Hermann Park in Houston the other day. I was hoping to get some pictures of LJ to show how much his grown since last month (that is becoming harder and harder since he's learned to move). Our trip started off hot and sticky, and not much fun. We got some pictures quick, Logan got a few tastes of the dirt, discovered he didn't like the feeling of mud, and we started to head back to the car.
 

I did find that the park has a ton of awesome places to do future photo shoots when its less than one-hundred degrees out. It also has an awesome place to let LJ run around and play in fountains when he is older. 

 

On the way back to the car, our prayers for cooler weather were answered with rain.. and lots of it. It was hilarious! Luckily the babies didn't mind since the strollers covered them. And somehow, my white shorts didn't get soaked enough to see through them. It was an awesome trip. 

PS. I thought Logan was staying dry, until I got to the car, and went to get him out. He was soaked, and looked oh-so-cute!

"who lives in a pineapple under the sea"

The Spongebob Squarepants song plays constantly at our house. So much, that even LJ's grandpa knows the words, and Logan starts to "dance" when grandpa sings it. 

So of course, when we heard Spongebob would be at Space Center Houston, we had to go see. It also gave grandpa an excuse to finally visit NASA. 

Now that grandpa has been, I don't think I will get him back there any time soon. He wasn't to impressed.

some family photos for some family friends

Recently, I went to the beach with an old high school friend and her family to get some pictures of them. It was definitely a memorable experience. I think we got some good ones considering we had two babies, it was over ninety degrees, and I was running on only  few hours of sleep. Think I will skip photography as a job, and stick to it as a hobby.

And of course, I had to snap a few of LJ and baby David..

the boys

I love watching these two together. Logan loves his dada, and I am so happy for that. They are so cute together. 

 

I know they say that it takes a while for a man to become a father.. That they have to grow into it. Let me just say that I am so proud to have a man who had no trouble jumping into it. He does such an amazing job taking care of Logan, and I can see the happiness on Logan's face when he sees his dada. Good job daddy, I am so proud of you.

Independence Day!

We spent Logan's first 4th of July at Moody Gardens Palm Beach. It was hot, crowded and we got a little lost on the way there, but even still, we had a blast. Logan enjoyed the wave pool, some of Mikes family surprised us with a visit, and we spent a lot of the day just floating the lazy river. 

We spent the evening with my mom, and some friends watching the fireworks over Nassau Bay in Clear Lake. 

 Happy Birthday America! Couldn't think of any other way I would have spent it.

"that's what I love about Sunday"

Swimming, BBQ-ing, and friends, what more could you ask for on a Sunday? So lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. I'm also glad to have Mike home with us, I hate him working out town and missing out on days like these.

 

 

 

 

 

plans for a wedding?

Mike told me I should start planning out some things for our wedding, but to be honest, I have no idea where to start. We've looked at a few venues together, and I have gone to a few myself, and I yet to find what I was looking for.

So far, what I have come up with is:
I want an amazing photographer and I won't settle for anything less than perfect.
I want something simple, and kind of country. Cowboy boots for the bridesmaids? Yes!
I want a fall wedding, preferably sometime in November.
I'd be happy with either a maroon/red and cream color scheme, or a yellow and brown color scheme.
I want Logan to be involved, and I want Mikes nephews and niece involved too.

Not much, I know. I've been searching and searching for a place to have it because until I find that, I know I can't pick anything else out.. To me, everything needs to match the venue. So far, I've found that I like the way old, rustic barns look, and wouldn't you know, Houston has none. The closest ones are near San Antonio (about 3-4 hours) and that would be a long trip for some of Mikes family. If anyone knows of anything near Houston that looks rustic/country, I'd love to know!

I would be happy to have a beach wedding, except that Galveston Island has some of the nastiest looking water around, and that is the closest place. One day I'll plan this wedding and have the perfect place.. One day.