They're Coming!

"They're coming to take me away! Ha-Ha! They're coming to take me away. Hee-Hee"

Tomorrow begins the the big shuffle.

I am shuttering to begin to imagine our home full of boxes.

I am already over unpacking and the packing hasn't even started.

Oh. Boy.

Say it ain't so.

A Memory Filled Weekend

After closing up my last day in my 9th year of teaching, we headed down to San Antonio.

We have loved being just 4 and half hours away from Sea World and have gone there a lot on our passes.

The new Aquatica water park just opened and Saturday was the only day we could make it before we move.

Friday we did the Sea World part and the boys picked what they wanted to do. 

*Shamu Coaster is always 1st on the list.

* Elevator Drop

* The big net playground

*The Bay of Play Splash Park

*Say Hi to Bert and Ernie

Saturday I knew it was going to be crazy....Holiday weekend and one of the first weekends the swim park would be open. 

But, oh.my.word.

Seas of people. 

EVERYWHERE!

We were really lucky and found a short line on the exit side and we already had our Aquatica passes so we got in within 15-20. 

(* GO EARLY!)

Once in the waterpark, we had no trouble doing what we wanted.

(come to find out, they closed it because there were already the max. of people inside)

We didn't do any of the big rides this time because of the lines.

However, the pool areas were AWESOME.

They loved the slides.

The wave pool was fun for Brody.

The lazy river was anything but LAzy. Trying to keep them sitting up on a tube was a joke!

The loved this HUGE splash area with a giant pail of water that dumps out on everyone below.

It was great!

We then left the water park to catch the ski show.

We allowed for 30 minutes to travel across and we needed it!

SHOULDER TO SHOULDER trying to get threw the sea of people.

Stood in lines for 20 minutes to get lemonade refills

But I do love the $1 refills.

The cups are so worth the investment.

I was ready to go, but we had a request for the merry go round and playground time.

Sunday we drove home to make it to a goodbye party.

I didn't remember to take any pics. OOPS!

Monday we had a playdate with our twin friends, Mason and Sawyer.

They had a BLAST! 

They were so cute laughing together!

We will miss them!

We cooked out in the middle of a major storm with impressive winds.

Ate hot dogs and chicken by lantern light.

Talked with the neighbors out in the street and splashed in lots of puddles.

Great Memories made.

And thankful for our FREEDOM to have these precious times with friends and family.

Ta-DA!

This week has been FULL of special occasions, programs and performances.

Sunday was Mother's Day and Michael got home just in time to hand me card and put the boys in bed.

Monday was my birthday and the boys' last program with Young Children's World. 

They have practiced for months. 

My boys are typically very shy and not big singers at all.

In fact, Brody told me he loses his words on stage.

However,

Brody stole the show with all his hip shaking and motions!

They were perfect and I was so proud!

Tuesday I had a great girls night with my ACU Abilene College Besties!

Tamara, Jenna, Kate, and I enjoyed great conversation on Jenna's Farm House Porch. It's perfect for long conversations into the wee hours of the morning. It was 12:30 a.m. before we knew it.

Wednesday we had our last Photo Shoot with Debbie Riggs from Pure Photography.

I told her I wanted to do something "Texas Style."

We all wore our cowboy boots and shot pics at a ranch here in Abilene.

The 6 horses, 2 cows, and 1 friendly farm dog all wanted to be in the pics too.

At one point, all the people were caged in the holding pins as the 6 horses checked us out!

Thursday was the boys last day of school at Young children's World. They have gone to this sweet school since they were 6 months old! We LOVE it and will miss it greatly. 

Michael and I both were misty-eyed as we left one last time.

Friday we were in Dallas for more Doctor appointments. 

I am off to a gastro dr to see if we can figure out these tummy issues.

Saturday was the boys' Gymnastics Showcase. They did a great job and preformed!

Sunday is Senior Sunday and Michael made sure he would be back to give the kids their Senior Charge.

I have loved the past 12 years as a youth minister's wife. It is not an easy life (hello-being alone with  

4 month old twins for 10 solid days...I am not going to miss summer trips!) I am really going to miss this chapter of our lives.

It is also a going away party for our friends, the Thompsons. We have been in small group together for 5 years and have watched their sweet kids, Taylor and Tyson grow up. We are really going to miss them!

 

Through the Looking Glass

What's up through the lens of the iPhone:

 

A princess birthday party for Mom!

My precious bubbas picked out the party goods and the sweetest gifts.

I also got a crown!

(And I get in trouble if I am not wearing it!)

We have LOTS of time together lately!

Mama and sons Dinner dates at Chick Fil A.

(I can eat the grilled nuggets and fruit and still be "clean-ish" eating.)

Nap time together

We got our new Velata Fondue Pot!

LOVE THIS THING!

The top is dishwasher safe. 

The chocolate is Gluten-Free and the Dark Chocolate is Gluten and Dairy Free!

I tried it expecting to be sick...and I didn't get sick!

There are LOTS of chocolates-Milk, Milk Chocolate Caramel, Dark, White.

It has been my go-to thing to bring for parties and teacher appreciation.

We have added it to our Family Friday Movie Night .

It's just so easy.

I had my first Scentsy show at the Baby Expo here in town.

LOTS of work. 

But just as much fun!

Weekend Update

This is Leah reporting from Texas.

It is the home stretch.

Only a few days left of being a Texan.

Living in Abilene.

Enjoying our sweet home.

We have closed on the house. 

I am frantically trying to find the new perfect house.

(with no such luck)

And complete all of our May Festivities.

Why is MAY always so crazy?!?

We made a QUICK trip to Conway, AR to look for housing. We happened to be there for the infamous

TOAD SUCK DAZE.

I cringed as I told the boys where we were going. Suck is a word we don't want to introduce.

Luckily,  they called it Toad Days.

    

It was blazin' HOT. Back to my humid coastal roots.

The boys had a great time and told me that they thought Conway was fun!

Yeah! 

They have been really concerned about leaving their friends so to be excited about something warms my heart.

We also got into a preschool! YEAH!!!! This has been a HUGE stress for me.

It is so HARD to find 2 spots when you have twins.

My first choice preschool actually called me and only had 1 SPOT left. :(

Trouble with Twins...

I am happy with what we chose, though. I think it is a happy place where they will learn a lot.

I am finished with my cleanse, but still eating mostly clean.

It's not fun, but it is what I have to do right now.

That Weekend Update with Leah.

Back to you.

I think I like it here!

The boys have been really excited about parts of moving! I'm totally feeling the crunch of moving! All the details of moving. Today I'm linked up to Kelly's corner and meeting new people in our new home. Hi, I'm Leah. I love the Lord, my Husband-the preacher, my precious 4 year old twin boys, and shoes! I'm really going to miss Abilene, (goodbye post coming soon) but am amazed at the beauty of Arkansas so far. Hollar if you know anyone in my new stomping grounds of Conway, Arkansas!