Girls' Weekend!

The weekend of May 15th my sweet husband agreed to watch both kids so that I could "escape" to the Westin Galleria with my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and "almost" sister- in-law :) for a girls weekend! it was SOO relaxing! we shopped, ate lots, and had lots of good girl/stay up late/chatting time :) We had a ball! and I can't wait to do it again! The kids were great for Chad, and he was so awesome to take care of them :) (but they definitely were glad to see their mommy on Sunday:) as was I! :) A great little mini-vacation!

At Oceanaire's bar after dinner
At Mi Cocina having dinner at the Galleria YUM!!

My sister in law and mother in law relaxing and chatting :)

My cute sister in law (almost) Elizabeth getting ready for dinner! (LOVE HER!)

Sweet Cason was SO excited to see me when I got home!

Halle loved getting to play with her Nonny for a while before she went home!

Mother's Day

I love being a mom more than I could ever love any other "job" I have ever had! It is so rewarding, and just "feels like" that's what I was created for!! I am so blessed to have such an amazing husband and fabulous kids----I thank God for them every day! We had such a fun Mother's Day...Chad let me sleep in, had made the MOST amazing cards with the kids (that of course made me cry) for them to give me :). and then I did some fun stuff that afternoon, and then my parents come up for dinner that night! it was perfect!!

Easter 2009

We invited my parents and our sweet friends (and neighbors) Colby, Lori, Jamison, and Hudson to go to church and then have brunch with us! It was so fun, and so awesome to be able to celebrate Jesus' Resurrection together! :) Fun day :)

Day at the Arboretum with Grandmommy

We had so much fun at the Arboretum with my mom--the day was a little cold and dreary, but the flowers were BEAUTIFUL! and the kids were (for the most part) cooperative (as you can see, from when they started going "down hill :)")--It was Dallas Blooms time--and the azaleas and tulips were amazing! :)

Halle was just generally grouchy, and Cason was enthralled with a set of triplets getting their pics taken next to us ;)

My sweet little flower :)

Cutie patootie :) always grinning with food in his mouth :)

they loved the petting zoo :)

Cason calls EVERY animal a "dog dog"

Daddy's Big Birthday

Chad's big 3-5 was on March 24th--and of course it was a wild celebration (i.e. FAST) b/w dinner, bath time and bed time--but fun...the kids made handprints in clay for him with their pic for his office--he loved it :) I am SO thankful for the awesome husband and daddy that he is to us, and could never thank God enough for him--and for bringing him into my life!

Day at the park with Lucy Kate and "Aunt" Jen

Halle, Cason and I met Aunt Jen and LK at the park (as we do so many days), but the girls were SO cute this day, I had to take lots of pics--they are so "lovey, lovey" with each other (although I think sometimes LK isn't quite sure what to make of H) :) and Cason LOVES his Aunt Jen (and starts fussing if she doesn't hold him--calls her MOMMY (if you can believe it) :) he he she should be, as much as we are with them ! we love you girls!

My sweet niece, Lilly Anna's, dedication

Our sweet little niece, Lilly Anna, was dedicated in March (I know I am REALLY late in posting) in Ft. Worth at her mommy's former church. It was a really neat day, and even though only Halle and I were able to go (Chad was home sick with a stomach bug, and volunteered to watch Cason while he napped), we were SO honored to share in the day :) Halle LOVES her little cousin, and is always doting on her...afterwards we all went to eat at Joe T. Garcia's Mexican (so good!!) :) Aren't they they cutest little family?

Halle and her "Daddaddy" (Grandaddy)

St. Patrick's Day picnic

On St. Patrick's Day, we went to a little picnic that my brother, Josh and sister-in-law, Beth invited us too (they are in town from with my niece Lilly Anna, for Spring Break!)--it was a bunch of other mommies and their babies/kids at a fabulous park in Dallas (I know a LONG way from home :) We had so much fun and got to spend some more time with our cutie patootie Lilly Anna--she was such a good girl :) and Halle and Cason LOVED the playground...Halle ESPECIALLY loved playing with her big cousin Lauren, who dropped by!

the proud papa (Josh) and Lilly Anna
Josh, Beth, and LA

Lauren and Halle walking around being "big girls"--Lauren helped Halle climb up a tree--she thought she was SO big :)

Isn't she so cute in hats?? (guess I am a little biased)

My Sweet Birthday Boy!!!

I can't believe that our baby baby boy is ONE YEAR OLD!!! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing Halle up to the hospital to meet her new little brother, and then bringing Cason home to meet the rest of the fam (Hogan)!!! He has been such a joy in our lives, and makes us laugh so hard every day--we are eternally blessed by him, and can't imagine our lives without him!! Cason is already such a great brother to Halle, and this boy LOVES to eat!!! :)

Thank you Lord for sweet Cason:)