Busy, Busy, Busy

Oh my! How busy we have been!  We have been so busy lately, that Jason and I have hardly been able to keep our heads above water.  This is a look at last week alone (not to mention both of us working full time, school, etc):

Wednesday - Stacy's birthday.  Family dinner at Alamo Cafe!  We don't venture out to dinner very often with all 3 kids, especially on a week night.  However, the kids were on best behavior and we had a great time celebrating with Aunt Stacy.

Friday - dinner with the Robinson's.  After work, we invited our new friends Katie, Kevin, Kohl, and Kort over for fajitas, beans, rice, and queso.  We had a great time visiting and enjoying the company.  Carson, Kennedi, Kohl (8), and Kort (4) played so well together!  It was a long overdue get together!

Saturday morning - 9:30 a.m. Kristy, John, Chayse, Mom, and Dad showed up ready to go to Sea World.  Dad went with us and Mom stayed home with Cade.  We had a great time riding rides, seeing Shamu, visiting some of the aquariums, and feeding the animals.   I didn't take my camera, but we got season tickets, so I am sure we will be back soon.  The kids LOVE Sea World!

Saturday evening after we got back, Jason cooked hamburgers and bar-b-que chicken on the grill.  We had corn-on-the-cob, beans, and watermelon.  It was a great afternoon celebrating Mother's Day with my mom and sister!  The kids played in the sprinkler and by the time everyone left, they were worn out!!

Sunday morning we headed to church.  And, Sunday afternoon, we went out to visit Jason's mom for Mother's Day.  Cassie, Lexi, Pati, and Ardel joined the 5 of us and Jennifer for a fun afternoon of sandwiches, chips, dips, and good company!

We got home Sunday afternoon around 4:00 and all of us were absolutely toasted!  I took an hour nap (greatest Mother's Day gift I could ask for) and then Jason and I worked getting everything ready for the week..you know, laundry, picking up, cleaning the kitchen, watering plants, etc.

This morning it was time to start another work week!

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures this past week, but believe me we had lots of fun!  I am tired today, but I wouldn't trade the hustle and bustle for the world!

Happy Easter!

Last night when I was tucking the kids into bed, they asked me to explain the spirit of Easter.  Happily, I laid on the bed and told the story of Jesus' Resurrection.  The kids made such sweet comments, like "poor Jesus" and "that was so mean of them to throw stones".  And, when I got to the part of about Jesus rising again so that we may be saved, they said, "that was so nice of him," and "I want him to live in my heart".  The innocent faces and genuine comments of my 3 year old and 6 year old, made my heart happy.  After the story, they said a prayer and Carson very cautiously asked me if it was okay to pray for Jesus to live in his heart.  Wow!  We prayed together and then I went in the bathroom and wiped my tears.  My tears of happiness. 

I also had a moment to reflect yesterday as I drove to the convenient store to get a few things.  I began to think about all the blessings in my life.  I am truley so blessed.  I have the most amazing husband in the world that I love with my whole heart.   I have 3 beautiful, healthy children that make life worth living.  I have parents that continually show unconditional love and support.  I have a career that affords me and my family to enjoy a lifestyle that is unparralleled.  God is good...all the time!

I can't help but feel a little guilty sometimes.  Why?  What did I do to deserve such a bountiful life?  Why have I been blessed time and time again, while others struggle and face life struggles on a daily basis?  I don't know.  All I know is that I HAVE to be continually grateful and I HAVE to teach my children the GLORY OF GOD! 

Happy Easter to all!  Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me, so that I may live an enternal life.

Dying Eggs

One of our family traditions is dying Easter eggs.  This year we were at the ranch, but the tradition continued!

Go Mets!

So, we finally got a chance to watch cousin Chayse play t-ball!  It is always fun to watch little ones learn something new and have fun doing it!  Way to go #10!

Pape-Dawson Company Picnic

Today was the annual Pape-Dawson Company Picnic.  It was at the Rio Cibilo Ranch this year.  As always, we had a great time playing and eating.  The kids enjoyed the bouncy houses and playground.  They served a great bar-b-que meal.  Then, the kids enjoyed the petting zoo and rode ponies.  The 5 of us took a hayride and fed the longhorns, and then we all took a barge ride on the creek!  It was a great afternoon and now the kids are exhausted!

Battle of Flowers Parade

Viva Fiesta!  We have lived in San Antonio for almost 10 years and never have done much Fiesta stuff.  However, this year we got tickets through our church for the Battle of Flowers Parade.  It was such a great time!  We sat on the front row, so the kids were able to see everything.  They loved all the floats and marching bands!  We headed downtown about 11:00, got to our seats around 12:00 and didn't leave until 3:30.  I was amazed that all 3 kids were able to sit that long without much complaining at all!  We had a great time and I can forsee this being something we do again in the futute!

Kindergarten Performance

On Tuesday, while I was out of town, the Encino Park kindergartners preformed an ensemble of Texas songs at the PTA meeting.  I was so sad that I had to miss it.  However, Jason got to go and took lots of pictures.  He also videoed it and I was able to watch when  I got home.  So proud of my little Texan!