Federation of Freestyle Bullfigthters - Taylor, TX

This past weekend we attended the second FFB bullfight in Taylor.  The show was even more exciting this time - the bulls seemed to be a bit more "aggravated". ;)  We had a great time!

Before the show, the kids got their faces painted by Ross Hill, one of the bullfighters.  I had to clue who he was, I just walked up to a group of the fighters who were standing around talking and asked if any of them would mind painting a few kids faces.  Ross was the first to volunteer.  Very nice guy.  Turns out, he's pretty much a who's who in the bullfighting world.  He gave them all his custom paint job just like he does on his own face. ;)  All the kids got their faces painted, but the photos of him painting the boys faces are on Aunt Lesha's camera.

My Dad and My Brad

Ross came back to take pictures with the kids after his turn in the arena.

A little bullfighting action

Lia hung out with Papa for most of the show, while Jacob hung out with his cousin Adam.  Isn't Adam a cute little cowboy!

Happy 4th B-day Jacob!

Four years ago today I became a Mother.  My heart has not been the same since.  It beats stronger, deeper, more in love than it ever knew possible.  This little boy changed my life forever.  I love you Jacob!

This Boy...

means more to me than he'll ever know. He is my heart.  His tender spirit can stop me in my tracks.  He is a clone of his Dad in every way.  One day he will grow up to be a wonderful man.  I count it such a privilege to get to be his Mom.  Little boy, you'll never know how much I love you!

This Girl...

means more to me than she'll ever know.  She is my soul.  I used to hear people say that and wonder what on earth they meant; now I know.  There's no way to explain it.  I see so much of myself in her.  She doesn't look like me in appearance (except her hair), but in her inner being she is me made over.  I never cease to be amazed.  Baby girl, you have no idea what place you fill in my heart.

7th Anniversary

April 19, 2003

Thank you David for being the one who makes my soul blossom.  I love you.

Shoot Me!: 12

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Anyone surprised this weeks' photo features strawberries?!

How to Eat a Strawberry...

...like a lady...

1.  pick the largest, juiciest berry you can find

2.  open REALLY wide

3.  try stuffing the entire thing in your mouth

4.  if at first you don't succeed, try again

5.  and try again

6.  until you fianlly get it all squished in there

7.  look at all the juice running out of your mouth and down your hands

8.  decide it's the best thing you've ever had

"Who you lookin' at Willis?"

And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how to eat a strawberry with finesse.

Shoot Me!: 11

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Easter 2010

Shoot Me!: 10

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18 mo re-visited

I was able to take Lia out for a re-do of her 18 mo photos yesterday.  I was much more pleased with this shoot.  I need to clarify I DO like the photograph of J & L I posted Tuesday.  Nothing wrong with that one...it's just that I didn't particularly care for the images I captured of Lia by herself.  Also note I said I didn't like certain aspects - what I didn't say was what aspects. ;)  I do prefer images that capture the personality of the person, not just a pair of eyes looking straight into the camera and saying "cheese".  And Mizz Lia - she's got personality plus!

Shoot Me!: 9

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

18 months

Can anyone tell me where the last 18 months have gone?  Eighteen months ago I had this precious new born baby girl.  There are no words to express how I feel about her.  So I won't even try.  I just have a thankful heart every day for the two beautiful children we have.  They're not perfect, but they're perfect for us.  I don't have that new born baby girl anymore, but I sure do have a beauful, sweet, spicy almost toddler that makes my world go round.  She lights up my life.  (As does her brother.)

I did a photo shoot yesterday but I wasn't pleased with certain aspects so I will do another session soon.  Until then I'll leave you with this...

Bullfighting: Tres

Third and final post about our weekend in Stephenville at the first Federation of Freestyle Bullfighters (FFB) event.  These photos are from after the show was over.  What an evening!

Trace and Trevin clowning around.

Jacob and Lia with their newfound friends...or not!  Mr. T, bullfighter from LA, and Soul Man the clown.  Umm...yeah, Lia was not too impressed when he picked her up!

Jacob having a great time playing with Daddy...I'm thinking Daddy needs his hat to be a bit bigger though!  Lia absolutely REFUSED to look at the camera!

Papa and Nana's eight favorite people in the world!  We're not perfect, but we're theirs! 

(Ketchup faces, tongues sticking out and all!)

Shoot Me!: 8

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

"To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time." ~Clara Ortega

Yes, he's my brother.  Yes, I love him very much.  Yes, there were times growing up I thought I couldn't live with him.  But now, I think I couldn't live without him!  Here's to you "Mr. Master Brad"!  (Yes, he used to MAKE me call him that or else he would tickle me until I thought I was dying!)