Saturday, July 27, 2013

Highlights of July

Here are some fun times we've had this month....


Bowling for the 1st time at Alley Cats.

Sunday Ranger Game with Uncle Chris and Daddy.

 
Running the bases for the 1st time as a Jr. Ranger
 
 
MNO...Beyoncé at the AAC
 
 
One of Many times we've been swimming...this day was with Cousins!

1st time playing Putt Putt...in the heat!  Jackson played very well.  I was impressed!

 
 
Seeing an old Ship friend I haven't seen in 10YEARS!  Such a fun time sharing a bottle of wine catching up, and remembering old times!
 
 
Meeting baby Belle for the 1st time....she's adorable!
 
 
Loved bowling so much, we took Aunt Jen Jen, Mason, and Maren!  We had a fun afternoon yesterday with the fam!
 
Ended the day with Pizza and the Rangers!
 
 
This summer is flying by, but thankful we still have August!  Happy Summer Time Everybody...
 

Monday, July 22, 2013

Happy 4th of July 2013

Our 4th of July started off with the a bang! We (along with most of Arlington) joined our friends at the Arlington 4th parade.  Gramps brought donuts, we brought a cooler of drinks, and we were set!   Here are some of my favorite pictures from that morning... 




Showing some serious Patriotism...
 
Jackson and Zakary entertaining us before the parade.

1 of my favs:  Gramps and J waiting the entries to come down the street.

Pretty Cool Fly over to begin the Parade

J's absolute favorite of the morning...

After words, we headed over to our favorite spot...Twisted Root, with the Patterson's to eat.   Later that afternoon we went to Uncle Chris and Aunt Keleigh's for more 4th fun....


Just being silly...
 
 
Hale and Jackson playing baseball...


 

 
Hale giving Jackson pointers.  I believe Hale told him to "smack the snot out of the ball."


After dinner...sparklers!
 
J's first time holding a sparkler...


Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July!!!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

3rd Birthday Party at the Rangers Ballpark

Here's the big party...after all the celebrating Jackson has had, this was the day he (okay all of us) were super excited about. Lots of pictures....but here is the Ranger Wrap-up!


Invite...created my Matthew!  Awesome Job!
 

Love J's jersey we had made...worn it to every game since....

The party started when everyone met up in the Press box to eat, and catch up.  This was perfect! 
Here's sweet Gus ready to dive into his baseball cupcake!



After we all filled our bellies, the stadium tour began.  Our tour guide Joe was the nicest, not to mention very patient with our group of little ones.  Here we are looking out where Steve Busby and Tom Grieve call the game.  

 
Jackson's sweet friends...thank you to all who celebrated with us!
(Left to right) Bryce, Addie, Zachary, Presley, Gus, Luke, Garrett, Rosco, Birthday Boy, Zakary, Hudson, Kendall, and Brody in the stroller.
 
 
 
Press Room....This is where Ron Washington, and players get interviewed after the game.

Up next...Batting Cages


Kendall, J, and Presley

 
The view from the dugout....
Love this face....Am I really sitting here right now???
 

Sitting in Ron Washington's spot.  Joe our guide to us that he had a raised bench made for him , and the opposing teams coach, so they could have a better vantage point during the game.
 

 
 
Making our way to the Kids zone!
 
 
Garrett showing me how its done!

 
Matthew and Jackson making their way across the ropes...

 
Ashlee, Rosco, Luke and Zachary making their way across...


My Favorite Picture of the Day....Matthew and J going down the slide!
 
 
Bryce, Jen, and J having fun!
 
 
Hayley, Kendall, and Presley on the ropes...
 
 
The Dad's love this place too...



Thank you to all our friends who came out to make this a great day.  We had a great time, and I hope your made so fun memories. xoxo

Monday, July 8, 2013

Happy 3rd Birthday, Jackson!

Saturday June 2nd, we celebrated Maren's 6th, and Jackson's 3rd birthday with the family. I love when family comes together!!!  Here is the birthday wrap-up.


 
 
Presents...Black & Decker Blower from Mason & Maren

Maren reading her card to J

Best Birthday Card Ever!!!  It plays the Batman Theme.  Yes, we still listen to it daily..

Cake and Ice Cream...

 

Tuesday, June 4th was Jackson's big day...here he is watching Mickey, enjoying  his birthday pancakes!


 
"3"....When did this happen?  Time flies!


For Jackson's birthday we met Aunt Jen Jen, and Maren at the Rain forest Cafe.  It was our first time to ever eat there, and we had a blast!


 
Birthday sparkler cake...he really did enjoy it, and having Happy Birthday sung to him my the staff.
 
 
All of us at Rainforest Cafe

J and Aunt Jen Jen checking out the Alligator

After lunch I took the kids on a train ride through Grapevine Mills Mall.  Honestly, it was most relaxing train ride.  Maren "schooled" me on all the stores, and showed me her favorite cookie stop.  Jackson just took it all in and had a ball...

It's worth a thousand words!

After his nap, and dinner we opened presents with daddy and Grandma. 

 
No birthday complete without something Batman...


Jackson got a cool new Bruder Cement Mixer from Grandma!

 
Happy Birthday Jackson
 
 
 
 
More Birthday pics to come!