I saw a fish this big!

Last weekend I took my first trip to an amusement park. I visited Seaworld and saw so many interesting creatures. M0m and I went with Nana, Papa and Gigi while Dad was on a boys trip. I think we had way more fun. Mom even convinced Nana and Papa to ride Journey to Atlantis! I had a fantastic time, but I was tuckered out by the end of the day.

As you can see, I really did see a REALLY big fish!

Gigi, I love your visor!

And then I saw a waterski show...
I'll probably try out for this gig next summer.

Getting ready for another show with Papa.

I bet Shamu doesn't get as much loving as I do!

Oh yeah, before we even got in the gate, a mean bee stung Nana (A Bee not Beads!)

And the friendly staff at Seaworld came to her rescue.

What amusement park trip isn't complete without the purchase of a very expensive SeaWorld hat, it is stylish though and kept the sun out of my eyes!

End of the day, I'm dreaming of swimming with the dolphins.

Ain't nothin' but a hound dog

I've discovered my mom really gets a kick out of dressing me up. As a boy, this is not my forte. I usually prefer just a diaper, but she insists on lots of clothes and so called "cute" outfits. Well, I think I've drawn the line at this "Halloween" excuse to dress me up. At least it won't ever happen again...right?!

This is not a "great" pumpkin...scary!

Sad puppy dog eyes...and lips!

No lion, that's my buddy Nate!

My ladybug friend Avery and her Daddy.

Full body shot, mom couldn't get enough cuddles in.

In case you can't tell, I'm waggin' my tail because Dad is holding me!

Dog Days

Some of you may be wondering how our first "fur" child is doing and she is good. However, it seems anytime I'm away from her she makes a trip to the vet. I think it's her way of getting back at me for abandoning her.
So the last trip I took was a great girls trip to San Marcos and San Antonio and what did I come home to?
This:

Taylor in distress, she can be a bit of a drama queen.

Taylor had an ingrown hair in her back paw. It took two shots, antibiotics and special cream that had to be inserted into the wound (YUCK), but she and dad and Luke all survived! Only this dog!

Oh well, we still had fun didn't we girls?! Thanks to my wonderful hubby who so willingly let me take a gals weekend!

7th Heaven

7 months have come and gone! I turned 7 months old last Wednesday and what a great time it has been.
Here are 7 things you may or may not have known about me:

1. I can sit up now on my own. I still can't always catch myself when I tumble to the side after awhile, but I'm working on that one.

2. I watched the Aggies play for the first time with dad in my new jersey he got me.


3. I got sick for the first time, but it was bound to happen at some point...still, I'm not a fan and hopefully it won't happen again for a long time!

4. I took my first road trip to H-town to see my friends Lauren and Will. It was Lauren's first birthday party, although by the looks of this picture I think I'm bigger than she is. What can I say but I'm a growing boy.


5. I love school and my teachers Miss Linda and Miss Teresa. They take such good care of me and get so many giggles and smiles from me. I also like my friend Jack who is trying to show me how to crawl.

6. I'm a screamer...not because I'm sad or mad, but just because I like to hear myself squealing ALL the time. :)

7. I love patty cake, only with my legs not my arms. I am learning when my favorite part comes which is rolling the dough and let my mom know I'm super excited to roll it out.

Thanks for checking in on what's been going on. I'm getting excited about all these holidays my mom keeps telling me about. Wait until you see my Halloween costume... :)

My Better Half...

It's so true that Ross is my better half.
I've been tagged, so here's the scoop on my man!

1. Who is your man? Ross Emory (I love his middle name!) Moshell

2. How long have you been together? married almost 5 years, total 8 years

3. How long dated? 3 years

4. How old is your man? 26, I robbed the cradle

5. Who eats more? Ross I would guess, but it's pretty equal. He does have a weakness for chocolate chip ice cream though!

6. Who said "I love you" first? He did right after he proposed.

7. Who is taller? He is.

8. Who sings better? I'm guessing Ross, but I think I sing more in the car when we're together so I don't hear him as often.

9. Who is smarter? Ross...I hope Luke get's his brain.

10. Whose temper is worse? I'm a little fiesty sometimes...it's those natural red highlights coming out.

11. Who does the laundry? Moi

12. Who takes out the garbage? We both do depending on who can't stand it any longer or push anymore trash in the trash can.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I sleep on Ross' left side, but if we're traveling I just sleep closest to the bathroom.

14. Who pays the bills? Both of us.

15. Who is better with the computer? I'm giving Ross that one hands down.

16. Who mows the lawn? Ross.

17. Who cooks dinner? 95% of the time me, but he helps watch Luke while I cook and we clean afterwards.

18. Who drives when you are together? Ross, unless I'm ancy.

19. Who pays when you go out? Ross

20. Who is most stubborn? Me :)

21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Ross (See Above)

22. Whose parents do you see the most? We see my parents more frequently but usually a day or so at a time, so it seems to work out pretty evenly when it's all added up.

23. Who kissed who first? He kissed me.

24. Who asked who out? That's a hard one, it was prompted by me, but I think he made it official.

25. Who proposed? He did and did it better than I could have dreamed of.

26. Who is more sensitive? Me

27. Who has more friends? Mostly equal

28. Who has more siblings? We each have one brother

29. Who wears the pants in the family? Ross

So I'm tagging: Heather, Holly, Melissa and Kim

"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him." 1 Sam. 1: 27

On September 9, we celebrated a very special day for our family. We dedicated Luke to our faith and to our church. He is an ultimate blessing from God, that we cherish everyday. We want so badly for him to have a relationship with God who has given everything for us, even when we do not deserve it. On this day, we prayed for Luke to be surrounded in a Christian environment so that he one day he will know what a personal relationship is with Jesus. Thank you to those who shared in our special day, especially the Widmers. We are so blessed to have you as close friends and even more so that we are getting to share raising our children together.

"Avery, do you know what's going on?" Luke wasn't too sure about the praise band,
but Avery liked it a lot.

By the way, I like your dress. Very fluffy!

Meeting Pastor Gary and praying together.

Fun with the family afterwards.
(Left to Right: Mimi, Papa, Nana, Uncle Scott, ME, Dad, Gigi and Mom)

"Hey, where's Pops?" (From Left to Right: Grams, Uncle Ryan, ME, Dad and Mom)

"There you are! Don't go anywhere!"

"How many grandmas does it take to spoil me rotten?"