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CiCi Turns Nine!

2012-01-21T19:36:00.003-06:00

Every year, we look forward to Cici's birthday because we are so thankful for her and because it marks the start of the Christmas season for our family. This year, we took her to decorate Christmas ornaments with some friends. Then we all went out to lunch and saw the Muppet Movie. Later that evening we decorated our Christmas tree and had our special hot cocoa! Happy Birthday little love bug! TFL-LK

Christmas Card Picture....

2012-01-18T11:56:00.003-06:00

You must love your British Sister-in-Law just because she is awesome and has a cool accent. On top of that she is willing to go out in the rain with her nice camera and find a sheltered spot to drag a couch that is somewhat protected from bitterly cold wind and rain gust. She fights mud, a crying two year old, bad attitudes and a father-in-law standing behind her telling her this is the stupidest idea-EVER! She still gets the shot! Awesome- Love you Auntie S!

Love this one too Auntie S!

Thanksgiving 2011

2012-01-18T11:47:00.001-06:00

Still catching up on the end of the year pictures so I can print my blog...Thanksgiving was beautiful and warm and full of laughter. We spent the day with the K family and took some family pictures in the back yard. The food is always good when Grandma cooks and we always go home with the leftovers and dessert! YUM! TFL-LK

2012-01-15T12:29:00.003-06:00

Mr Kyle Clark turned Forty this month and JJ planned an amazing party to celebrate his senior years. We had a beautiful day full of barbecue, music on the patio, a Touch and Go reunion and some fun gifts to roast Kyle! A perfect start to the next forty years!

Halloween 2011

2012-01-12T17:19:00.005-06:00

Catching up on my pictures for 2011...Halloween was warm and beautiful this year. We dressed as the Village People at work and then came home and walked the neighborhood with our friends...a fun day!

Happy Fall Ya'll 2011

2011-10-30T09:05:00.000-05:00

The annual trip to the pumpkin patch was really fun this year. War Frog is almost 5 feet tall on the Scarecrow and Lucky Lu was all over the pumpkins! I can remember when War Frog was that little. (Time sure does fly!) Cici is turning 9 years old next month and Dubs is starting to look like a handsome young man instead of my sweet little boy. Funny thing is... Wes and I haven't changed a bit! (LOL!) TFL-LK

Three blind mice..A week in pictures!

2011-10-15T16:49:00.005-05:00

We had an eventful week- Full of football, baseball, Boy Scouts and outdoor fun.. The boys brought home some baby mice that were being attacked by fire ants. I don't give them a very good chance of survival but we are feeding them baby formula with a dropper and hoping they don't carry any nasty diseases. They are pretty cute when they are that tiny! War Frog got player of week in football and Dubs started Boy Scouts this fall! We are all looking forward to Halloween and our annual visit to the pumpkin patch! Stay tuned! LK

Race For the Cure..

2011-10-08T20:34:00.002-05:00

In honor of Mimi's fierceness battling breast cancer over the last year, I decided to get involved with the Susan G. Komen foundation and volunteer at the Race for the Cure. We had a great day and I really appreciate all my co-workers and friends who came out to help. Mimi had a blast and Macie thought she was the Race for the Cure mascot! We heard some amazing stories from breast cancer survivors and honored those who fought bravely but lost the fight. A great cause and a great day with my mom!

xoxoxoxxoLove you Mimi-LKxoxoxoxox

We Keep Austin Weird!

2011-10-01T22:44:00.000-05:00

Austin may not want us back..We drove down to Austin with the intentions of visiting dear friends. We looked forward to sight-seeing and eating great food. We couldn't wait to hang out with the the K family and we anticipated a little chaos with 7 combined kids and only four adults to supervise. Two emergency room visits and one wild fire evacuation later, we had worn out our welcome. We still love Austin but we may not get invited back any time soon! TFL-lk

Birthday Party!!!

2011-10-01T21:14:00.000-05:00

Lucky went to the aquarium with his cousins for his second birthday. We spent the afternoon learning about the creatures of the ocean and even touched a few. Then it was back home for some cake and ice cream. Lucky loved his birthday so much he is still singing the happy birthday song at every meal and occasionally at bed time and spontaneously in the grocery store to complete strangers! At two, his language is exploding and he is learning the fine arts of self control and sharing. He adores his siblings and wants to go off to school with them every day. Potty training is coming along with the help of skittles, ice cream and La La's (lollipops). I'm not too proud to bribe! Love you Lucky! TFL-LK

Why I Have Gray Hair...

2011-08-23T19:34:00.001-05:00

I love these boys but they will be the death of me! I wish I had this sense of fearlessness as a child. P.S. Always make your kids wear a helmet. WarFrog took his off for the photo shoot and I was stupid enough to let him get away with it! TFL-LK

I finally realize he took his helmet off!

LUCKY gets a turn...

2011-08-16T22:33:00.000-05:00

I am trying to make sure Lucky gets his fair share of pictures and video without all the older siblings surrounding him. In larger families the oldest child has the most footage and each additional child gets less and less. Unfortunately, Lucky is no exception. Whenever I take out the camera or video the older children step in and try to steal the show. This birthday I took him out by himself and took some pictures (well Mimi and WarFrog helped get him to smile.) He actually enjoyed all the attention and spent an hour letting me change his clothes and pose him! (Miracle). These are the pre-haircut pics! ENJOY TFL-LK

looks like fall but it is 100 F

Mullet Man!

First Haircut.for Lucky

2011-08-14T22:20:00.000-05:00

Lucky had a hard time growing hair. It is fine and soft and grows at crazy angles like a baby bird. When he wakes up in the morning the back of his head resembles a birds nest. It got a little long in the back and began to resemble a mullet. We waited until he turned two and finally went for his first haircut on his birthday. Dubs went to hold his hand and give verbal encouragement. It worked! Lucky didn't cry once but he did make some great faces. Now he's all cleaned up and looks like my little man! LOVE YOU LUCKY!!!

Mullet Man!

Big brothers rock!

This is getting old people!

My Little Man!

Taste of Dallas...

2011-08-09T17:19:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure what I expected from the Taste of Dallas- other than it would be smokin' hot. It was mostly barbecue and Mexican food- street vendor style. We tried fried green tomatoes and some type of gourmet mashed potatoes, Carribean jerk chicken and nachos (of course!) The best thing I had was the winaritas which were so good we had to buy a glow in the dark wine glass and floozie to get another taste. It was fun to get out with the girls from work and have a girls night out. I am looking forward to our next adventure together! TFL-LK

Finally! My Computer is Fixed...

2011-08-06T21:01:00.003-05:00

I have been neglecting my blog and my pictures all summer. The computer came down with a nasty virus and I am working full time- so the blog and all my other fun hobbies have been on hold. Hubby finally fixed the computer and I am looking through my summer photos trying to catch up. It may be a lost cause so I am going to post some highlights...

War Frog turns 10.. He is into skateboarding and longboarding and hanging out with his friends. He loves XBOX. He starts football in the fall and had to say goodbye to a good friend who moved away this summer. Precocious as ever!

Dubs Turns Six... He had his birthday at Zone Action Adventure Park and was full of silliness. He still doesn't love being the center of attention but he blossomed in kindergarten and made some great friends. He played baseball and basketball this year and loved them both. He is the calm to Big Brother's storm and they have spent the summer playing together. Not always peacefully!

I spent the day with Dubs at Legoland. We raced Lego cars, saw a 3D Lego movie, made Lego towers and had a picnic at the park with his kindergarten class! We will definitely go back!

Ten year olds on a slip and slide. Not pretty but they had fun and stayed cool with minimal amounts of damage .

Dinosaur park in the heat of the summer. Good thing we had some natural pools of water to hang out in. Even Lucky enjoyed the bathing hole!

This makes my heart sing!

We found some dinosaur prints!

2011-04-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

We went in search of bluebonnets several weeks ago. My favorite spot didn't produce many this year so we just parked along the highway and jumped right onto a hillside full of flowers to take pictures as the sun was setting. As you can see from the pictures- two of the four loved this adventure and the other two...not so much! Happy Spring! LK

Look at #1- He is so happy to be taking pics in the bluebonnets on the side of the road!

That's cheese!

St Patrick's Day...

2011-04-26T16:47:00.006-05:00

Yes- I know I am a little late posting these pictures but it is the thought that counts! We had such a great time this year at the St. Patrick's Day parade. The weather was perfect and the kids loved dyeing their hair green for the day. I hope we can make this an annual tradition with our friends! TFL-LK

Comin' Up a Cloud...

2011-04-17T19:06:00.001-05:00

Ever heard of the term "ominous cloud"? In Texas we are trained to look for dangerous cloud formations and pay attention to weather warnings- especially in the Spring. A late afternoon thunderstorm with 40-50 mph winds and pea-size to tennis ball-size hail is pretty normal for us. My husband loves to chase these severe thunderstorms throughout Texas and Oklahoma in hopes of getting a glimpse at a tornado. He has caught a few on camera but my favorite pictures are of the cloud formations that come before the storm. You can see the green swirling clouds and watch the funnels form right before your eyes. Beautiful but deadly. Even a small child knows what these clouds mean. Most of us head to the storm cellar or under the stairs but a crazy few (my husband included) chase them down and capture their beauty! TFL-LK

Mamma's Birthday Tradition....

2011-04-16T16:42:00.003-05:00

My favorite birthday tradition is a picnic at the Arboretum. We do it every year but this year was spectacular due to amazing weather and beautiful flowers! My little peeps enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air and I enjoyed watching them blossom!

Catching Up!

2011-04-16T15:22:00.003-05:00

Time to catch up on the blog... We have had a few birthdays and many weekend adventures as the weather begins to warm up here in Texas. We have been camping, storm chasing, going to the arboretum, having great birthday parties and we even went to a parade for St. Patty's Day again this year. I have taken a ton of pictures but working full time keeps me off of the computer during the week and weekends are for baseball! I hope everyone is enjoying their spring as much as we are! TFL-LK

White Out!

2011-02-04T13:14:00.000-06:00

REALLY? Can you believe this is Texas! I have spent a week at home with the kids because we can't get the car out of the driveway due to the ice and snow. We don't know how to handle this stuff! Luckily the kids know exactly what to do with the 5 inches of fresh powder laid down this morning over the sheet of ice we have had all week long. Maybe those cold weather Superbowl football teams brought this down with them so they would feel more at home this weekend. Stay Warm Ya'll! TFL_LK

A Weekend Reprieve

2011-02-01T15:49:00.001-06:00

Last Weekend we headed to our secret picnic spot on the lake. We had the whole place to ourselves and it was warm enough to put our feet into the water. Lucky spent an hour throwing little brown rocks at the water and anyone who got into his trajectory. Dubs slipped and fell in but recovered nicely. Daddy and I soaked up the rays because we knew what was coming in the 5 day forecast. Sure enough, last night we had an ice storm and today the temperatures are the coldest we've had in 15 years. Only in Texas! TFL-LK

Wrapping Up the Holidays...

2011-01-11T15:22:00.001-06:00

Well it is that time of year again. Time to sit back and say Ahhh.....the chaos is over, the money is spent, the kids are back at school and life returns to a slightly slower pace. Frankly, it is a little depressing. Luckily, I have the pictures to remind me of all the fun and a kitchen redo to keep me from getting bored. Dubs is headed to Austin for some interviews and since we are finally getting the kitchen finished - he will probably come home and tell me we are moving. Well- life is never dull! TFL-LK

DOTC CHRISTMAS AT THE GAYLORD

UNCLE LANE AND STAN'S CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

MIMI' S PAJAMA CHRISTMAS

NEW YEARS WITH THE McCann FAMILY

The Princess Turns Eight....

2010-12-18T11:41:00.003-06:00

Eight Years Old- My How Time Flies!
In Seven Heaven- On cooking Friday at School
The Family Six Pack and she is in charge!
Five AM- Her morning singing begins (best alarm clock ever!)
Four times a day she tells me she loves me (at least!)
Three brothers- Dear God help her when she's old enough to date!
Two front teeth- Missing just in time for Christmas!
One big beautiful healthy heart that's rhythm reminds us all to count every day as a blessing!

Time to go home and the tears begin to fall!

Santa's Lap- Big Baby Shows Us How It's Done.

2010-12-16T22:31:00.002-06:00

We try.... I mean, we try our best. We make sure Lucky has a late nap and is well fed and all the kids are dressed to coordinate. We talk up the visit to Santa as if it will be one of the best Christmas memories these children will have in later years. Oldest puts on a fake white beard and Lucky laughs his head off. I am sure Lucky will smile for the camera- Big D is sure he will cry. (No way- my other three kiddos loved Santa- not one tear shed.) Well- Lucky hated Santa's lap and I think Santa was not too fond of my baby either. I have some backup gifts in case he gets coal in his stocking! TFL-LK

Dub's asked Santa for this!

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-15T21:57:00.001-06:00

EXHIBIT A

We decorated the tree this year with the help of our littlest elf. He didn't really understand the concept of decorate. He was taking ornaments off as fast as the other children could put them on. (See exhibit A) We tried diversion but in the end had to use the trusty hand slap with a firm NO! He finally got the hint and now he will touch the ornaments very gently and shake his head with a mischievous smile on his face. P.S. We also wired the tree to the wall due to a previous experience and lessons learned the hard way! Christmas tree decorating traditions include: picking out a real tree, getting in the PJ's and turning on Christmas music, decorating with all our favorite homemade ornaments and then ending the evening with special Christmas peppermint hot cocoa. (Extra whip and heavy on the sprinkles!) TFL-LK

Turner Falls in the Fall

2010-12-05T10:31:00.010-06:00

Daddy Dubs and I love to camp, hike and explore. Oklahoma is close and has many great camping and hiking areas. Turner Falls is only a few hours from our home and yet, we have never been. Call me superstitious, but the last time we went camping near Turner Falls it rained so hard we had to pack up and leave and two dear friends camping with us almost lost their lives in a car accident on the way home. Dubs and I have avoid the area ever since. Over the Thanksgiving break the kids were asking for an adventure so we loaded up the car and I casually mentioned Turner Falls. Daddy Dubs gave me "the look" but it was a beautiful day and I talked him in to it. We had a great time! There are many caves to explore and a beautiful little waterfall that is the main attraction of the park. Campsites are everywhere but in the fall the campgrounds are deserted. We hiked all day, played in the streams and had FreeBirds for dinner! I have heard that Turner Falls is a nightmare in the summer due to overcrowding but it is a lovely fall destination! TFL_LK

Mimi Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T15:52:00.010-06:00

We celebrated Mimi Thanksgiving this weekend and we couldn't have asked for better weather. 70 and overcast it was perfect for playing in the big piles of leaves we are collecting in our backyard. The cousins enjoyed being together and we enjoyed our favorite comfort foods with our favorite people. No holiday drama in this family because we know what to be thankful for! TFL-LK

Halloween 2010

2010-11-06T15:33:00.008-05:00

Some pictures from our Trick or Treat. Mimi sat in the driveway with the the neighbors and handed out candy in her crazy wig. Pappaw watched the Rangers lose the world series and the kiddos ran around the neighborhood with their cousins and friends as soon as it got dark. Lucky loved lollypops and kitkats the best! TFL-LK

Happy Fall!

2010-10-27T21:12:00.005-05:00

My precious family in the pumpkin patch! 9,7,5,1 and yes life is crazy but blessed! Happy Fall Ya'll! TFL-LK

Lucky in the Pumpkins- Happy Fall!

2010-10-21T08:17:00.012-05:00

One family tradition that I look forward to every year is the neighborhood pumpkin patch. This year I took Lucky on the kindergarten field trip with Dubs and spent a little one on one time with him to get some great pictures. Lucky is 14 months and his little personality is really starting to shine through. He is loud and happy and loves to laugh and scream. He is a climber and a mover and can't stand sitting still when there is action around him. He has his own babble language and talks constantly. It sounds like he is speaking Chinese. He is shy around strangers but aggressive around the older boys and tries hard to keep up! Last night he was eating an apple while standing on a skate board with both feet. I looked at him and realized that he is going to grow up much too fast. I just love that little guy! I'm the "Lucky" one! TFL-LK

Craig Ties The Knot...

2010-10-19T11:59:00.007-05:00

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Nimphius! What a beautiful night for an wedding. We enjoyed hanging with our friends and watching the most eligible bachelor in Southlake tie the knot. The blushing bride was beautiful and now holds the title of "Mrs.Most"!TFL! LK

The Dr. Evens Up The Score.

2010-10-05T20:42:00.009-05:00

Final tally- 3 to 2... much better odds for the Dr. (and a fishin' and golfin' buddy to boot!) They do make cute babies don't they! Kiss, kiss baby RMS- We love you!!! TFL-LK

Labor Day Weekend!

2010-09-27T22:00:00.019-05:00

What an amazing weekend! We love hanging out with this group. Nothing more complicated than water, dirt, a barbeque, some lawn chairs and a cooler. The watermelon was a bonus! Thanks for a fun weekend full of magical memories! We love you guys! TFL-LK

Destin Florida 2010

2010-09-26T22:31:00.012-05:00

Our Spontaneous Trip to Destin Florida this summer... We had planned to avoid the area due to the BP oil spill but after talking to some friends who had homes down there, we felt confident enough to take the plunge! So glad we did and so glad that the oil spill did not destroy one of our favorite beaches. August in Destin is warm and muggy but the beaches are still beautiful and the afternoon rain showers are a welcome relief from the heat. TFL_LK

2010-08-23T19:04:00.008-05:00

Lucky LU Turns one! We had a great first birthday on Friday the 13th for precious number four! He had a naming ceremony at the house and we spent the afternoon with family and friends enjoying the 100+ temperature. Lu loved his cake and water table and enjoyed being the center of attention for once. He is walking like a champ and yelling non-sense at everyone. (I think he is copying me!) He loves balls and cars and water. He is a little Leo...hence the lion! We also had a birthday party on the beach in Destin the weekend before his birthday. Nothing like sandy chocolate cake! We need to make that a tradition! Love you to the moon and back LU LU! TFL-LK

2010-08-22T23:12:00.013-05:00

L+S=LOVE

2010-08-10T00:08:00.014-05:00

Wedding and reception perfection! We sure did enjoy celebrating your big day L&S! We love you both! TFL-LK

Life Elevated- Moab, Utah

2010-07-29T23:02:00.012-05:00

Life Elevated is the state motto for Utah and after visiting Moab- I get it! Beautiful and full of red rock formations that are out of this world. The canyons are amazing and Arches Nat'l Park is eye candy! We spent hours everyday just hiking and exploring. I'm not a big fan of heights but I did the best I could climbing in and around the arches and canyons. We even went mountain biking around the rim of a canyon! I had a few dreams of falling that night but it was worth it. LOL! We loved the small town feel of Moab and the laid back lifestyle of the locals... We will definitely go back with the kids one day. TFL-LK

Fourth of July!

2010-07-13T23:54:00.010-05:00

We celebrated the Fourth at our good friends house with barbecue, beer, water balloons and fireworks. We had a few storms but the weather cleared up and the evening was cool and clear for the fireworks show. We also enjoyed a first birthday celebration for little WC! Happy Birthday big guy! Lucky Lu is 10 months in these pics and he is walking everywhere! The little guy enjoyed having some of his toddler buddies around to play with! TFL-LK

"Addy"-Tude!

2010-06-24T22:14:00.007-05:00

Here she is... amazing little Addy with Mama and a special big brother shot! Enjoy-TFL!!LK

Oh Baby!

2010-06-09T21:04:00.009-05:00

My Co-worker was expecting a baby girl in June but decided she couldn't wait that long so.... this baby is already here! Big kisses Beebee ADDY!!! I think she is so sassy in these prego pictures and I'm glad we didn't wait too long to take them!! Can't wait to take those new born pics girls!!! TFL-LK

More Bluebonnets!

2010-05-01T20:57:00.007-05:00

My favorite neighborhood models posed in the bluebonnets for me. What a photogenic bunch! (And sassy too Miss C!) TFL_LK

Lucky LU Turns 8 Months

2010-04-19T22:17:00.005-05:00

Lucky Lu is now eight months old and crawling and pulling up and taking steps! He has 6 teeth and can yell DADADADA at the top of his lungs with pure joy! The kid won't stop moving and climbing. Uncle K calls him a little line-backer. I don't take offense (hehe) because it is the perfect profession for the youngest of three boys. Although, in truth, his sister might inflict the worst damage! TFL_LK

Bluebonnet!

2010-04-17T12:09:00.008-05:00

We found a sweet bluebonnet patch this year- thanks to a good friend sharing her secret spot! Thanks CLB! Rounding up all four kids and making them all look and smile in the same direction only took 500 tries (not kidding) but we finally got a few! Thank God for digital photography and bluebonnets! TFL-LK

The "DUBS" turns Five!

2010-04-08T22:09:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday Sweet DUBS! We had a great birthday party at the firehouse near our neighborhood. We took a tour of the station and sat in the truck. Then the fireman put on his full uniform and let us touch him. DUBS was scared of the suit and wouldn't take a picture with him but he did enjoy climbing on the truck and the pinata! When we all sang Happy Birthday he turned a bit shy but recovered nicely to open presents! Thanks to all our family and friends for celebrating with us! I can't say it enough...we adore you little man and feel so blessed to have you in our family! Love you to the moon, and infinity +1!!! TFL-LK

Saint Patrick's Day Parade- In the Big D!

2010-03-31T22:28:00.012-05:00

We finally took the kiddos to the St. Patty's Day parade in Big D! We all had a great time- including the Uncles who found a great parking spot and helped entertain all four kids until the festivities were underway. If you're planning on attending next year, make sure you have a great costume, a camera to capture all the freaky Irish lovin' Texans, a good portable chair, beer and of course... tortillas, marshmallows and moonpies to throw at the parade floats! (Don't ask, I have no clue what that is all about but it is freakin' funny!) TFL-LK

Kamp Knuff 2010!

2010-03-23T22:53:00.018-05:00

We spent a fantastic spring break at the Knuff family farm with dear friends. Kids easily outnumbered adults this year and I didn't even bring Lucky Lu. The weather was beautiful, then rainy, then beautiful! We had campfires, cows, huge dead grass carps, outdoor movie night, Kamp T-shirts, Home-made Coozies, St Patti's day green eggs and ham, mud, minor disasters, great barbecue and more than few beers. It made for some good pictures and great memories. Thanks for putting up with us Knuff family! We hope you got the water turned back on (sorry 'bout that!) TFL-LK

Hey Hey Baby!

2010-03-21T21:54:00.005-05:00

Stinkin' cute baby and a beautiful family makes for great pictures. Welcome to the world Baby C! It was my honor to take your pictures on my own birthday! Hope you love them!! TFL-LK

Monster Truck Jam at Cowboys Stadium!

2010-03-03T22:04:00.007-06:00

MONSTER TRUCK JAM! A dream come true for my boys and fun for mom and dad as well because we had great tickets to the new Cowboys stadium! (Thanks Uncle Stan!) We used our Pit Pass to get up close and personal with the trucks on the stadium floor and then enjoyed our comfortable silver suite seats during the show. We were impressed with the show and the new stadium. All in all a great family outing! TFL-lk

My Valentine For the Past 20 Years....

2010-02-21T15:16:00.007-06:00

My Valentine is turning 38 tomorrow. We have celebrated 20 Valentine's Days together and 20 birthdays. This crazy year I think we have aged faster but he says old is 80. (Sorry Great Nana!) We spent Valentine's day making cookies and visiting with Nana. Then we headed out with Grandma and Grandpa for dinner and cupcakes to celebrate DH's big day. Love you old man!! TFL-LK

Snow Day!

2010-02-11T22:40:00.011-06:00

Record setting snow day in our neck of the woods! The whole family had a day off to play in the snow! We started by building a 6 foot snowman and then spent the afternoon in snowball fights and sleigh rides! It was heavy and wet so it was great for sculpting forts but not so great if your clothes were not fully waterproof! Lucky LU was impressed with the white stuff and didn't even cry when he took a face plant during my photo shoot! They have closed school tomorrow as well so we will take full advantage of the morning off. By Saturday this will all be a memory but a really good one!!! PS- Lucky Lu is 5 months- he is sitting independently and cut two teeth on Papaw's birthday! He is all smiles and is starting to scoot across the floor- watch out world - here he comes! TFL-LK

Updates on Lucky Lu!

2010-01-19T18:24:00.004-06:00

Lucky Lu is definitely the nickname that stuck! Even divine Ms. M calls him that! He is 5 months now and is sitting up with a little help. He has discovered how to scream in a very high pitch and loves to find his Indian (Awawawa Awawawa)! He is smiling and drooling simultaneously most of the day. He is eating solids and obviously enjoys his food! Toys are becoming more and more interesting but nothing compares to the brothers and sister when it comes to entertainment. Yep! Still sleeping in mommy and daddy's bed! Oh yes, I know what the popular opinion is on that one and after four kids... I just don' t care! TFL-LK

Our Angel Eyes...

2010-01-09T22:12:00.010-06:00

Our third child has the most expressive eyes- just made for photographing. He is the shy one of the bunch so it is hard to get him to pose for my camera, but when he does he is so natural. He has the eyes of an Angel and the heart to match! Love you so -NK ( All the way around the moon to infinity+1!) TFL-LK

Merry Christmas 2009!

2010-01-01T13:48:00.019-06:00

Baby's First Christmas and an unexpected White Christmas this year! The kids received a special present in the form of SNOW! We had so much fun in the blizzard-like conditons on Christmas Eve but I am glad it didn't last longer than a few days! Baby Lucky Lu enjoyed all the wrapping and bows and was easy going and a joy to be around - as usual! Mimi, Pappaw and Great Nana had to sleepover on Christmas Eve due to the bad weather and we enjoyed waking them up at 6:30 to open presents! The only down side this year was a nasty stomach bug that managed to work its way through the entire family in 48 hours! Thanks Santa!!! TFL-LK

Not impressed with Santa or 'The Most Interesting Man in the World!' Maybe next year! :)

Seven Heaven!

2009-12-10T22:17:00.006-06:00

Happy Birthday Sweet Seven Year Old! It is hard to believe you were having open heart surgery last year at this time. I was reading you a book tonight- "On The Day You Were Born" and I couldn't even finish it without tearing up. M- finished it for me. You asked me why I was crying and I told you they were happy tears because you chose us and have brought us so much joy! I thank God for you every day Cici! TFL-LK

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-08T22:18:00.003-06:00

Not even sure why I thought this was a good idea but the picture came out fun! Happy Holidays! TFL-LK

Waiting For Baby C!

2009-12-01T12:57:00.005-06:00

Some of my favorite people are expecting the newest member of their family! We can't wait to meet Baby C- due in March! I think his big brother is pretty excited too! Love you guys! TFL-LK

Outdoor Autumn Wedding

2009-11-17T19:03:00.009-06:00

Outdoor Wedding? Risky! Autumn in Texas is so unpredictable! It could be cold and rainy, snowing, stormy with hail or 90 degrees and humid. You just never know. This couple had the PERFECT Autumn day. The temp was pleasant and the sunset wedding was just gorgeous! TFL! LK

Lucky LU is 2 Months..

2009-11-14T21:49:00.006-06:00

Actually, he is already three months but I am behind on posting! He is smiling and cooing and eating well (obviously). He is batting at toys and spitting out the pacifier. I think he is trying to suck his thumb because he is always searching for it. He isn't sleeping through the night because I let him sleep with us and feed him several times but that is survival mode with four kids and it works for us. The little brick is 16 pounds and growing fast! I think he will be laid back but maybe that is just wishful thinking on my part! We look forward to the holiday season with the new baby. It just makes things fun having him around! TFL-LK

Halloween Fun!

2009-11-10T09:22:00.008-06:00

Halloween was a low-key event this year. No large party-just family and neighbors. We did have a surprise visit from the C family and took our first portrait together! What a group! We will definitely make that picture a yearly event! The Uncles stopped by on the way to a Halloween party and we enjoyed their crazy costumes! The grandparents stayed home with "Big Baby" (his UFC fight name) and Elvis drove us around behind his four wheeler in a trailer. Trick or Treating was so easy that way and we were a big hit riding with Elvis. The kids never complained about tired feet! All hail the King! Daddy Dubs and I went to see the late night showing of Paranormal Activity and I can tell you it was just scary enough to keep me hiding under my jacket most of the time! TFL! LK

Happy Birthday Grandma!

2009-11-07T15:12:00.009-06:00

Grandma K... You make 70 look so good! Enough said. TFL-LK

Alliance Air Show

2009-10-25T16:32:00.009-05:00

We spent Saturday with some of our favorite people at the Alliance Air Show. The weather was perfect and a beautiful blue sky made the aerial acrobats even more thrilling. The kids enjoyed climbing in and out of all the old airplanes, army tanks and helicopters and we were once again blown away by the Blue Angels. I enjoyed this show even more because my brother-in-law was with me and explained much of the history and mechanics of the planes and helicopters on display! Thanks Uncle L! TFL-LK

Whoa little man- that's my daugter you're lip lockin!

Annual Pumpkin Patch Adventure!

2009-10-24T09:43:00.009-05:00

We were excited to take the baby to 'The Patch' this year. An annual tradition since the birth of our oldest, we have been going to the same pumpkin patch every year for eight years for pictures and hayrides. This year it has rained so much that the patch was closed most of the week. We finally had a few days of sun so we headed out with the whole gang one evening and had a blast. The patch was pretty muddy and the pumpkins were a bit soggy but the kids loved it! Enjoy and TFL! LK

Hello One Month!

2009-10-13T16:43:00.002-05:00

One Month Old and already double chinin' it! Fat little leg rolls and smiles! He is slow to smile but it really lights up that face. Sleeping in bed with me at night (I know, I know) so I can get snuggle time even though I am back at work during the day. He has a little red tint to his hair but I am guessing he'll be as blond as the rest of the K clan. Most say he looks like NK. He is delicious!!! TFL-LK

2009-10-08T12:24:00.005-05:00

My oldest son ran his first road race with his dad and uncle last weekend! He enjoyed himself as you can see and posted a pretty good time for an 8 year old. His brothers and sister cheered on from the sideline. After the race, his little sister entertained the road race crowd with some spontaneous stage dancing with the live jazz band on site! A fun day! TFL-LK

Baby Cousin!

2009-10-06T11:26:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the world Baby Jax! We watched your first day of life with awe and anticipation! We can't wait to get our hands on you and introduce you to your rowdy cousins! What a shocker- blond hair! Will the next one be a red head?!? TFL-LK

Summer in Pensacola Beach!

2009-10-04T11:45:00.012-05:00

Summer was short and sweet at our house since momma was working full time! We did manage to hit the beach with Grandma and Grandpa. We had not been to Pensacola Beach before but we were pleasantly surprised with the beach and town. The water was warm and beautiful and the beaches were pristine. Grandma and Grandpa hit a home run with the rental condo. It was right on the beach with a gorgeous view and all the amenities! I could have stayed there forever! (Or at least until the baby came!) Highlights of the trip were the visit to the fish market, Grandpa's beach tent blowing away, catching sand crabs with Grandma, our beautiful room with an ocean view, and preparing our shrimp dinner for Grandma and Grandpa! TFL-LK

2009-09-20T13:07:00.006-05:00

The first day of school is so bittersweet for us. I love having the summer months with my kids. No strict routine, flexible bedtimes and fun outdoor activities! It just suits our lifestyle so well! My husband is the original "boy of summer" after all! This year I needed the kids to go back to school so I could have a little rest and recover from c-section #4 but I still miss them every day. The stress of homework and sports and school activities while juggling a newborn should keep me hopping this year! Surely it will help me shed all the baby weight! LOL! TFL-LK

The Six-Pack is Complete!

2009-09-18T12:28:00.008-05:00

Welcome to the world baby Lucas Aaron! 9lbs and 1oz born on August 13th. Momma and crew are adjusting to a newborn schedule and the beginning of the school year. We are enjoying all the newborn moments and really trying to keep an organized schedule for the sake of the other kiddos! Lucas was almost three weeks early but we had a c-section and no real complications. He loves to sleep and eat and is already 1 month old! Momma is slowly recovering and thank goodness Mimi came over to help out the first few weeks! This family is now complete and we are ready to enjoy every last baby moment! Thanks for all the emails, cards, presents and prayers! We really have the best group of friends and family and are so blessed! TFL-LK

Is this a subtle hint? LOL!

Not Long Now!

2009-07-28T17:40:00.004-05:00

Baby Quatro should be arriving any day now! Thanks Aunt S. for taking a belly pic for us! TFL-LK

Grandpa's Fourth of July Gift

2009-07-11T13:29:00.008-05:00

Grandpa K has been wanting to decorate the kid's bikes for Fourth of July for several years now and he finally got his chance! We entered the town parade with patriotic pride! He used duct tape in red white and blue to cover the bikes. This was no quick task! He did the same for DH's bike when he was a kid! What a fun tradition! Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for making this Fourth a memorable experience for us all!

Neighborhood Photo Session..

2009-06-29T22:48:00.008-05:00

A toasty warm morning photo shoot of some of our wonderful neighbors! TFL-LK

Big Fish Tales....

2009-06-02T20:42:00.014-05:00

A memorable Memorial Day weekend at the K Farm was made even more exciting with this big catch on the last evening. My proud hubby spent all weekend trying to get that fish! Thanks K family for another fun filled adventure! A quick family update: DD is no longer needing to wear glasses as her eyes are getting stronger! MK is growing like a weed and excited to hit the beach this summer with Grandma and Grandpa! NK just learned how to ride a bike without training wheels! Daddy is still tornado chasing and job chasing and Mommy is working full time and growing bigger every day! 10 weeks until baby arrives! We finally have a name picked out!!! TFL-LK

Happy Birthday!

2009-04-29T08:16:00.007-05:00

Happy Birthday to my oldest DS! I hope your 8th year is exciting and wonderful- full of joy and appreciation for all that you have! I love you sweet boy! Stop growing so fast because it is breaking my heart!Love Mommy:)

The World According to MAK

2009-04-19T22:13:00.013-05:00

My oldest child has an artistic eye that I am trying to nurture. I really hope that all of my children will take time to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us every day. Today we took an afternoon to enjoy nature as a family. My oldest son and I took a walk with my camera and I helped guide him toward the natural wonders around us. Once he started snapping he was hooked and took some wonderful shots! Take a look at the world through his eyes! TFL -LK

2009-04-12T16:03:00.007-05:00

Happy Easter! We are having a wet one here in Texas but we need the rain and the kids enjoy egg hunting in their new rainboots! Thanks Aunt S for helping us take our bluebonnet pics this year. I am slowing down a bit due to the size of my belly but this pregnancy has been awesome so far! We miss you Grandma and Grandpa- hope you are enjoying your vacation! Love to all and TFL!

Turning Four and Breaking My Heart...

2009-04-01T19:27:00.007-05:00

My baby is officially four years old...going on 8 thanks to his older brother! He is such a sweet angel and so lovable. It is hard to see him transform into a little boy, independent and no longer needing mommy to be the center of his universe! We wanted to give him a special birthday and we knew just what he would like! MONSTER TRUCK JAM! The kid went nuts and the light in his eyes was worth the monster headache and stinky exhaust fumes! Enjoy and TFL!

Preggy Perfection...Or Infection!

2009-03-30T08:03:00.008-05:00

There is something contagious about pregnancy! I have four pregnant friends that are due this summer and one that just gave birth! Welcome to the world little NI! At work, they claim the pregnancy bug is in the water so I can blame this lovely lady for spreading it to me! Hope you like your pics AR! Enjoy and thanks for looking! LK

Spring Break 2009- Texas Style

2009-03-25T16:24:00.010-05:00

Hello Blog Fans! I'm back to blogging after an extended winter vacation. I nursed my DD back to health after her surgery, picked up some extra hours at work as DH was laid off at the first of the year, and found time to get pregnant with baby #4. Not much time left over for blogging and picture taking! We spent our much needed Spring Break relaxing down on the farm with the K family which gave me the time and motivation to pick up my camera again! Thanks K family for allowing us to share your home and your Spring Break! Enjoy and TFL! LK

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T23:32:00.009-06:00

We had a warm and relaxing Christmas with all of our family gathered round. DD is doing well despite my constant hovering. We will have her first heart check up on Tuesday. The kids are all looking forward to having a relaxing week without school and we have some fun things planned now that DD can get around people. I am bracing myself for the post tramatic stress I usually feel after the holiday season and DD will start a new job search Jan 1! Here's hoping that 2009 will be a wonderful year for us all! TFL-LK

The Very Best Christmas Gift...

2008-12-17T15:45:00.010-06:00

Having my daughter home and healthy after open heart surgery is the best Christmas gift I have ever received. This year we are definitely all about the true meaning of Christmas. I am enjoying every moment of every day and remembering to pray for all those parents who did not get to bring their children home from the hospital. My heart goes out to the ones we left behind and I will never forget how blessed we truly are! Beware.. some of these picture are a little scary but my daughter is doing extremely well and it has only been 1 week since the surgery! TFL! lk