Speaking of Birthdays...

Day 246/Post 90

Well, I didn't get my birthday picture up for my special day. So, I thought I would post one of those. I needed to take a break from Hurricane Ike. I'll post more of those pics later.

The Calm Before the Storm

Day 237/Post 82

Well, we have been preparing for the storm. School has let out for Friday & kids were being checked out all afternoon to evacuate. I decided to take a picture from our home before the storm hit. It was such a beautiful sunset. It's hard to imagine that a storm is heading this way!

Wii Time

Day 217/Post 81

Today the boys went shopping with me & received a special reward for their hard work last school year. They decided on the new Mario Cart for the Wii. They have been having a blast playing. Here are my little "Indy Boys".

Friends for Life

Day 216/Post 80

Last year, Cody made a very special friend. Cody loved his school counselor, Ms. Wall. The first thing he wanted to do this summer was e-mail her to see how she was doing. Then, he found out about the Meet the Teacher Night - so, we had to go back to visit & get a picture. :) She was a wonderful person that is passionate about kids. I will forever be grateful.

Brotherly Love

Day 215/Post 79

Here's the Dr Pepper plant being displayed with such brotherly love. Aren't they wonderful!? They must have absolutely phenomenal parents!!!

Angel Face

Day 214/Post 78

Well, you can't have one without the other, right? Here's the little "angel". Doesn't he look absolutely innocent? :) Who does he think he's kidding?

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Day 213/Post 77

Well, I can dress them up but rarely take them out! :) Here's Daddy & one of HIS boys & he wonders where they get it?

Dr Pepper. Texas? Can that be?

Day 212/Post 76

We took a little detour on our way back home to Dublin. It's known as Dr. Pepper, Texas. It's home to the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant. It was established in 1891.

It's also known for it's famous Dublin Dr Pepper. It still makes the Dr Pepper with Imperial Sugar not fructose syrup. Wow! Now, it can give a shot of energy. :)

Is that a rocking chair?

Day 211/Post 75

Well, we were driving along in West Texas & happened upon the world's largest cedar rocking chair. Yep, we had to turn around for this Kodak moment! That's the boys & I in the far left corner. Can you imagine - Paul Bunyun could be rocked here!

The Famous Pops!

Day 210/Post 74

We visited the coolest place - Pops! It's on the famous Route 66. Clay says he wants to live within 10 minutes of the place. The place is full of different soda bottles & has a little diner area too. It's so cool! If you ever get the chance to go - make a "pit stop". Just be ready to wait for your meal. :)

Arby Time?

Day 209/Post 73

Clay was such a hoot at Discovery Land! He asked us why they had Arby hats there? We laughed & explained they were the Discovery Land fans. He continued to make the joke - saying..."I'm thinking Arbys..." What a clown! :)

Hail to the Chief - oh, wait - that's dad!

Day 208/Post 72

Daddy was being spoiled by the boys with their fan waving. It was sooooo hot! We really felt for the singers and dancers there.

Tulsa Time

Day 207/Post 71

We headed over to Tulsa with Uncle Bob, Aunt Margie, Peggy, Wade, GG & our family to see the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". It was extremely hot! Well, over 100 degrees & yes, it's an outdoor amphitheater. Peggy had taken me when I was in high school & I loved it. I wanted the boys to experience it too! I don't remember it being that hot though! Guess, your memory fades, huh? :) The kids loved it! In fact, it was #2 on their favorites this round.

Family Time - Cousin Style

Day 206/Post 70

We always head out to Aunt Margarette's for a "little" meal during our time in Oklahoma. This time was no different. "Little" is very relative when you are talking about the family meal. :)

Anyway, some of the cousins decided to have a little dip & get cooled off. As you can see, we bring "family time" to a whole new level here. FYI-those are cousins. One seems to be having more fun than the other.

Spelunker

Day 205/Post 69

I'm always learning new things & this year was no different. We all learned the word - spelunker. It's a person who studies caves. Apparently, it is very common to other people. 'But, to us "city folk" it was new! :) Thanks Aunt Cheryl & GG for helping us learn.

Alabaster Caves

Day 204/Post 68

Well, we've not posted in a few days. We've been on vacation. This year we decided to visit some "different" type of locations. The next couple of days will be of our trip to the Alabaster Caverns near Freedom, Oklahoma.

VBS Time

Day 196/Post 67

Today began Vacation Bible School at our church. This is right after we returned home from VBS and our famous McDonalds lunch. Cody thoroughly enjoyed his first day. Nana Puddin' was there too! He comes to our school too. We can't wait to see him again.

Blue Bell Time

Day 190/Post 66

Here's another pic from our Blue Bell Trip. Cody couldn't wait for the ice cream & just look at that "rockin'" hair cut of Clay's! :)

We eat all we can & we sell the rest...

Day 189/Post 65

Well, summer is going by wayyyyy too fast! So, I thought it was time for one of "Mom's Famous Field Trips". Today we went to the Blue Bell Factory in Brenham. Each boy took a friend. So, Mom laid out the ground rules & off we went! The boys seemed to have a good time. Their favorite part ----- the ice cream samples, of course!

This picture is taken in front of one of the original ice cream delivery trucks. Wow! See how some things really change. :)

Breakfast Time

Day 177/Post 64

Meal time is a big deal around this place! We always must have specific breakfast foods around like pancakes. :) Here you can see breakfast at the Strike place! Of course no summer breakfast would be complete without the breakfast meal of choice - Reeses! Oh, no! Will Mom see this picture?