Another Season is Upon Us!

Well...the gang is back! We actually got 5 season tickets this year...whew! With my little family back in Aggieland, my dad decided to join us again for the games. My parents now live in Palestine, so they brave the 2 hour drive over and stay with us each home game weekend. My mom agreed to watch Ainsley for us (and boy did that take some arm twisting :)), so I get to resume my spot at Kyle Field also. Every home game one will find Josh, Andrew, Janice, my dad, and myself ascending the climb to the top of the zone (and let me tell you it is a CLIMB now!) to cheer on our beloved Aggies.

I will be the first admit, our beloved Aggies did not have the best of seasons. Josh has continually reassured me that we are "in the building years" for the Sherman coaching era here in College Station. Well, whatever "era" we are in, I just enjoy getting to be with my 3 main men...my husband, my son, and my dad! Top that off with my dear friend Janice and what more could a girl ask for?

Let the Games Begin!

September 29, 2009

Andrew, ball, Andrew, ball...I am almost convinced the boy came out of the womb with a ball in his hand. He really is not partial about what type of ball, until it comes to baseball. He LOVES playing baseball. His excitement for the sport was only heightened by getting to start t-ball! He was on the Red Sox team. With this being our first team experience, we got to buy his first pair of baseball pants, socks, and belt. What a sight.

Batting, fielding, playing the bases, game strategy...we had it all. Once the season got going, Andrew could not wait to be catcher. All that gear, what boy wouldn't want to try it out. Well, he put on the catcher's mask and he had had enough. That didn't last long. Pitcher and first base were his favorites. No, they didn't pitch, hence the name t-ball...but those 2 positions seemed to see the most ball action. And where there is action, there is where Mr. Andrew wants to be!

Lending a Helping Hand...or finger!

September 9, 2009

Andrew...I apologize in advance for this blog, but I just could not help myself. I looked out the window to see Andrew re-enacting a parade procession behind Josh as he mowed the yard. Upon further investigation on my part, Andrew was enjoying some nose fishing while re-enacting a parade procession behind Josh while he was mowing. Nice.... Boys! I am afraid of what other gross and nasty habits the future holds for us! :)

The Girl Loves Her Some Oreos!

August 15, 2009

What do you get when you cross Ainsley, some oreos, and a glass of milk?

Aisley in the kitchen sink...getting washed up!

I can't really complain too much. Ainsley's love for dunking oreos comes to hear genetically from both sides of the family. And don't try to be skimpy...the girl likes her's double-stuffed!

To the Beach with You!

***Please let me apologize for the huge gap in my blogging entries. I am not sure where I have been the last 4 months, but I have a lot of catching up to do. We some how have kept way too busy!***

July 31, 2009

What is summer vacation without a trip to the beach? Andrew's Nana and Granddad treated the oldest three grandkids to a trip to Port Aransas. Sun, sand, water, each other to play with. What more could they ask for? Other than the incident with some hermit crabs they caught at the beach and brought back to hotel, only to find dead the next day due to their new FRESH water (instead of salt water) habitat, everyone had a great time. They did it all, spared no beach experience. They ran along the shore. Played in the waves...well, everyone else but Andrew. who was being held in the waves. Buried a cousin in the sand. Dug big holes and filled them with water. Took a trolley ride around town. Posed in a great whites mouth. Played in the hotel pool. Got some sun...well, a lot of sun, hence the t-shirts. I think it is safe to say they are all ready to go back next year! Thanks Nana and Granddad. :)

And The Rains Came!

College Station has been blessed with several days of rain. Boy, did we need it and the tempertaures sure have come down. The only bad thing is, the kids have been cooped up inside for several days. What better cure for cooped-up-ness than to go out and enjoy all the rain God has sent. And enjoy they did! Andrew and Ainsley ran, played in the down spouts, swang, slid down the slide, took a break from the rain in the fort, and just had a grand ole time. I loved seeing all the smiles and freedom that came along with their new found fun!

A Big Time Was Had By All!

So sorry to be still stuck in August, but time is getting away from me way too fast. We had such a fun summer! Lots of travel and visiting with family. Our latest trip was to Albuquerque for Josh's dad retirement!!! How exciting. We all gathered to celebrate his great accomplishment. In getting there, Ainsley had her first experience with flying! The first leg of the trip was not too swell...she ended up being "that baby on the plane who cried a lot." One businessman had to put his sound-proof earphones on to escape. Unfortunately, Josh and I were not so lucky so we just endured her screams and tried to entertain as much as possible. She was fine with the flying, it was being contained that got to her.

Thankfully the first leg was short and we got to Dallas and on our way again...she fell asleep! We all did...quite worn our from all the excitement! Once to Albuquerque, we had a BIG time. A retirement ceremony, lots of cake, the zoo, the aquarium, the science museum, the pool, cousins, what more could we ask for!

Thanks Gammie and Poppy...we love you!

Words of Wisdom!

Isn't this just a face only a mother could love? Andrew is fascinated with getting his picture taken while making funny faces...this is his latest. Also, here are some Andrew'isms I couldn't help but share.

Aggie football has started with all nights games. While at the game on Saturday, part of the stands at Kyle Field was taken over by crickets. It was a section just under the big lights so there were tons and tons of other bugs swarming the lights. Andrew was obsessed with looking through Pop Pop's binoculars to see what ended up being quite a show of bugs.

Andrew: "Mama, you have got to look at all these bugs. I think there is a million of them!"
Out of NOWHERE comes this horrible shrieking noise.
Me: "ANDREW, why are you making that horrible noise?"
Andrew: "I am calling the bats to come eat all those bugs!"


Josh and Andrew spend a good part of Sunday afternoon watching football.
Andrew: "Daddy, who are the Steelers?"
Josh: "They are from Pittsburgh...the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Andrew: "What did they steal?"

What do you do with a girl?

God gave me curly hair for a reason. He knew I would never be coordinated enough to use all the equipment needed to maintain straight hair. Well, He also gave me a sweet baby girl whose hair is getting so long she looks like a little rag-a-muffin. I was feeling so very self-confident about her looking un-kept that I stepped out of my comfort zone to do something about it. I put her hair up in a top pony tail. This is my first attempt! Not too bad...I am getting better each time and Ainsley is sooo patient with me. She sits very still and lets me take all the time I need.

Ainsley is very much a girl. She would stand on her stool, look in the mirror, and either brush her hair or brush her teeth all day if you would let her! I just love it. She is coming into her own personality, very different from her brother who is definitely all boy! Here she is in her favorite shoes. She just prances and prances on her tippie toes showing them off to whomever will notice! Such a big girl.

Walking for a Cause!

My maternal grandfather, Kenneth Post, was every bit of 6 feet 4 inches tall. He was a proud, strong, broad chested man who worked his whole life at Allis Chalmers, a tractor plant in La Porte, Indiana. Despite his grandiose stature, when he opened his mouth to sing, angels stopped to listen! What a gift he had.

I wish I had more memories of him, but my grandfather suffered from Alzheimer's. It robbed him of more time with us, his memory, his physical being, and his pride. What a horrible disease. Upon hearing the name Alzheimer's, it does not take long for most of us to conjure up loving thoughts of someone taken by this awful disease.

Please join me in the fight to find a cure for this mind-crippling disease. A dear friend of mine whose grandmother was taken by Alzheimer's has put together a team of us to take part in a "Memory Walk.". My goal is to each raise $200 for this awesome cause.
Please join me in supporting a great cause by making an online donation at: http://blba.us/i.asp?id=299967-265453627-1 I appreciate your sponsorship in what I know is a hard time for all of us.