Could You Say No To These Two Cute Faces?

The neighborhood had its annual garage sale this weekend and our two little entrepreneurs took full advantage. They were so adorable. We were hoping they could sell maybe 5-10 glasses but they were so good at luring in customers that they ended up selling over 40 cups of lemonade and Kool-Aid!

Little Lizards

We caught two little lizards in our backyard this week. This one fell into the kitchen when I opened the backyard door tonight. Stephenie was not too excited about it running around the kitchen but the boys were.

Dev's First Soccer Game

If you have been to a 4-year old's first soccer game you know what a riot it is. Multiple goals scored on the wrong side with parents yelling at their kids to kick the ball the other way, kids crying, kids lying down in the middle of the field, etc. Devon was the team captain for the game (#7) so he called the coin toss. The top picture is of them forming a wall when the other team had a corner kick. We were proud of our little guy out there.

The Boys First Pro Baseball Game

This was our view for the Rangers game a couple weeks ago. The stadium is incredible. We had a great time and we bought the boys each a mini baseball bat which Jared used to love as a kid.

Back to School

Last week we got a call that Devon was accepted to a preschool that we had been on a waiting list for. Yeh! I was planning on teaching him at home since the few schools we wanted to send him to had long waiting lists but lucky for us he was accepted the day before the open house. He started this past Monday and is really enjoying it. He goes on Mon. and Wed. from 9-2, not too much, which is good for mom since I love having this little guy around. Devon is doing and learning lots of new things and making some great new friends.

Tyson sure wishes he could go to school like his big brother. Everytime we take or pick up Devon from preschool, Tyson has to take his lunch box with him and carry it in and out. He looks so cute! At the end of Sept. I will be starting a co-op preschool for Tyson with a few other kids and moms from here.

Our backyard friends

One of the boys new favorite things to do is catch the tiny grasshoppers in our backyard. They are getting really good at it. Especially Tyson, once he grabs on to those little hoppers he holds on real tight so they won't jump away. A few days ago he came to me and said "broken" while he was holding one part of the grasshopper in one hand and the other part in the other hand. Fortunately that is the only one that he has "broken". :) Here is a picture of Devon as a grasshopper is jumping out of his hands. We thought it was pretty funny. You will have to double click on the picture to actually see the grasshoppers since they are so tiny.

Swim Lessons

Devon had swim lessons the past two weeks. He did great and had lots of fun. He was very proud of his certificate.

Saturday Morning Bowling

Saturday morning we got up and decided to bowling. This was the first time for the boys and it was so much fun.

Neighborhood Party

Our neighbors across the street, the Beaney's, had us over for their son's birthday party. They invited lots of friends in the neighborhood and we all had a blast. They really know how to throw a party! They had waterslides, a slip n' slide, water gun fights, a water balloon toss, a treasure hunt, a few more games and they fed us some great Texas bbq. Here are a few picks from the party. The last pic is a perfect example of what Texas weather is like - it was really really hot for most of the party... you had to get wet to be able to stay outside, but then all of the sudden it started pouring rain. The kids of course continued to play outside even though it was raining.

Home

We realized we hadn't put up any pics of our place. It has been so nice to be in a house and we really love the neighborhood. People are so friendly and everyone always waves hello. These pictures are from a little walk around the block tonight. The 3 small lakes have fish, ducks, and turtles--which the kids of course love. We also always see a few bunnies running around. We will try and take some pictures of the fun pool that is just down our street next time we go.

Sunday Best

Every week we can't help but take pics of these boys looking so dapper in their Sunday best.

Devon's Soccer Camp

Devon had his first organized sports experience this last week. We were really nervous about how everything would go-He did awesome! He was very enthusiastic and anxious to learn. He will be playing on a soccer team beginning in September.

Our Little Superman

Jared used some graduation money from his parents to buy a home gym which he has been using for the past month. We caught Tyson trying to be just like Dad.

Devon and Tyson

The boys are having lots of fun in their new home. Here are some pictures from the past month and a half.

We've had lots of rain since we've lived here but we are loving the change in weather.

Handsome Tyson getting ready to go to church.

Handsome Devon getting ready for church.

Here is the cricket that Devon and Tyson caught in the backyard. They kept letting it go and then catching it again. They also caught a little frog. We'll see a rabbit eating our grass in the backyard almost everyday. The boys love to try and sneak up on them and then chase them.

Tyson sure makes us laugh with his funny personality.

At dinner Tyson was scaring us with the noodle hanging out of his mouth and saying "spiders" while moving his fingers like spiders.

Tyson pulling some tricks on the basketball and volleyball.

These pics were taken this morning while watering the backyard. This is one of the boys favorite things to do each week.

Congratulations Jared!

Jared is done with Dental School! Yea! I am so proud of you Jared! Here are some pictures from our last few days in Los Angeles. This was at the begining of June, it's just taken me awhile to get these pictures posted. These top two pictures are from the dental school graduation dinner a few days before graduation.

My cute boys playing around while we're packing up.

Jared receiving his DDS degree.

Jared and his parents who came from Sparks, NV to help us move and join us for graduation. Thanks Mom and Dad!

Jared and his Grandpa Howton who came from Bellevue, WA to join us at graduation. Thanks Grandpa!


Graduation was held in this beautiful building just behind Jared.