Collecting Pecans

Jacob and Papa had a great time picking up the "millions" of pecans that are now falling in our front yard.

(Thanks for the rain boots Sarah K. in FL...he LOVES them!!)

What kind of cake are you?

NO Aunt Susan, I did NOT cheat...this was the answer I got the first time.

You Are a Chocolate Cake

Fun, comforting, and friendly. You are a true classic, and while you're not super cutting edge, you're high quality. People love your company - and have even been known to get addicted to you.

What Kind of Cake Are You?

Texas Square Dancin'

This is what we spend our spare time doing. Bet you didn't know we have such tallent.

Faces of Jacob

A few snapshots of Jacob this week...waking up is always such a fun thing, loads of fun was had with the popsicle and blueberries, and just making Mom laugh. All in a days work for an 18 mo. old boy.

Brotherly love...or something like that

They're starting at a very young age..."you bite me, I bite you". Brothers, gotta love 'em.

First Kiss

This morning the sweetest thing happened...Jacob gave me a spontaneous kiss for the first time. Complete with "kiss sound" and everything. I've receive several kisses from him when I've asked for them, but never just out of the clear blue. I thought I'd experienced all the "first kiss flutters" I'd ever have...a little different but just as real feelings this time. ;) A boy sure knows how to make his Mom's heart go pitter patter.

"Ciao Down"

Our family has started an online recipe book..."Ciao Down". These are all recipes we've made and love. There will be an eceletic mix of recipes as we live in different regions of the States and have different tastes. There will also be some international recipes we've acquired through the years from extended family and friends living around the world. Come on in and enjoy!

My In-Laws...(yes, I do love them)

Hey...I found my in-laws on someone elses webpage!! Or maybe it's David and I in reverse rolls? (He really does know Spanish and I really did take one semester in high school...all that I remember is summed up in this "Spanish Love Song".)

David Sr...am I going to get any comments from you?
much love from your favorite Texas Daughter-In-Law

Me llama Kristen.
Mi esposo se llama David.
El hijo de nuestros se llama Jacob.
El fin.

Cousin love

These are a few pictures I snapped the other day. Jacob just loves his baby cousins. They even rank above Nana and Papa...for about 3 seconds. He spontaneously gives them kisses..he doesn't even do that to his Mom!

How Texan Am I?

You Are 84% Texas

Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit! You're pretty darn Texan.

How Texas Are You?

Y'all come on down...not only am I from Texas, I'm from East Texas. Hence the "delightful" accent. If you're fixin' to come visit let me know and I'll have you some Dr. Pepper sweetened with cane sugar (not artificial stuff) to drink as we walk through the State Fair in Dallas.

Aunt Susan - I'll try to find the kindness in my heart to even let you come visit and show you some of the finer things in life. Who knows, you may decide you want to move here some day after a great revelation and have one of those bumper stickers that says "I wasn't born in TX but I got there as quick as I could". Yes, folks, those really do exist in abundance here.

Trace & Trevin Homecoming

Brad, Lesha, and babies got to come home Saturday. Of course Aunt Kristen was on hand to take a few pictures. Lesha will probably post more later today but I wanted to get a few up for those of you who are "dying" to see them. ;) Please feel free to leave comments on Brad & Lesha's blog.



(double click on "Trace & Trevin" on bottom left of slide show to view the pictures in their Picassa web album)

THEY'RE HERE!!

Trace Morgan 19" 5 lb 7 oz born at 10:48 PM
Trevin Slade 19 1/4" 5 lb 5 oz born at 10:55 PM

Yep, they're the cutest set of twins I've ever seen!
Lesha, Brad, and babies are doing great.


(more pictures and info. to come when I'm on a computer that works MUCH faster than the one I'm on now!)

Happy Birthday Caroline & Kayleen

Another great weekend with Alison and family...celebrating birthdays is fun. All the kids had a great time...in spite of a very "lopsided" tug-of-war...7 girls against 2 boys. Wonder who one that one? ;) A water balloon fight and bobbing for apples also created quite a buzz. The party ended with a hay ride and all the kids thought they were quite cool. enjoy the pics

Fun with Cousins

We spent this past weekend with Alison and her girls. Jacob had a great time with Caroline (5), Kayleen (4), and Allie (18 mo). Much noise was made by all 4 kids and my ears were ready for some quiet time when I left! We had a great time and will be ready to go back next weekend for the birthday party. Thanks Alison!

After all that girl stuff and pink we had to have some boy time at Uncle Brad's - love those 4 wheelers!

Attempt at Family Picutres

Being the good Wife/Mom I try to be, I decided it was time to get some family pictures taken. The boys, however, didn't think it was such a great idea. David humored me by going along with the plan (after much grumbling). Jacob, however, was a different story. He was not interested. He had places to go and things to do!