We've decided Ezra needs a little more attention
on the blog so today is his day.
He's 4 months old and loving life.
on the blog so today is his day.
He's 4 months old and loving life.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Barbecue and More
Well, we've found our new favorite barbecue joint in the little town of Llano, TX. They had some amazing brisket and you get to pick what you want right off of the grill. It was amazing and well worth the 1.5 hour drive. Just take a look at the meat. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the ribs. They were amazing.
Here are two delighted meat eaters in front of Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que.
Also in Llano, Max and I found a great place to swim in the river that runs through the middle of town. Max would have stayed there all day throwing rocks into the river but we had to go home eventually. Who would have guessed that Llano could be so exciting?
Here are two delighted meat eaters in front of Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que.
Also in Llano, Max and I found a great place to swim in the river that runs through the middle of town. Max would have stayed there all day throwing rocks into the river but we had to go home eventually. Who would have guessed that Llano could be so exciting?
Sunday, August 03, 2008
A Getaway to the Beach
Ephraim was gone again for the last two weeks of July doing training in the field. As he was frying in the Texas heat (no air conditioning or showers...GROSS!) Lindsay, Russell, and Calvin came down and took me and the boys on a trip. We spent a few days in San Antonio then headed to South Padre Island for a great day at the beach. We had a fantastic time...thanks for the vacation Lindz and Russ!
Calvin and Max played in the water in the yard then enjoyed a light lunch on the veranda.
2 Bewildered Bug Boys at the San Antonio Zoo.
Me and Lindz at the Sunken Gardens. Merry Christmas to all!
Max (and Ezra too!) LOVED the beach.
Lindsay, Max, Russell, and Calvin.
The master castle-builders at work.
Me and the boys.
Calvin and Max played in the water in the yard then enjoyed a light lunch on the veranda.
2 Bewildered Bug Boys at the San Antonio Zoo.
Me and Lindz at the Sunken Gardens. Merry Christmas to all!
Max (and Ezra too!) LOVED the beach.
Lindsay, Max, Russell, and Calvin.
The master castle-builders at work.
Me and the boys.Friday, August 01, 2008
26 and Counting
Ephraim got to celebrate his 26th birthday this year with a delicious dinner of steak and ribs. My sister Lindsay and her husband Russell and son Calvin came to visit and helped celebrate.
Ephraim went outside his norm with his cake choice this year. Usually he chooses the gooiest, most disgustingly-excessively-frosted buttercream cake he can find but this year he opted for Lyndy's famous apple cake (well, we think it should be famous). Its heavenly.
The biggest surprise of the evening came when we were a few notes into 'happy birthday' and a life-flight helicopter landed 10 feet from our yard. We felt bad our neighbor was injured (we're still not clear about the situation) but it sure made for an exciting end to the party.
Ephraim went outside his norm with his cake choice this year. Usually he chooses the gooiest, most disgustingly-excessively-frosted buttercream cake he can find but this year he opted for Lyndy's famous apple cake (well, we think it should be famous). Its heavenly.
The biggest surprise of the evening came when we were a few notes into 'happy birthday' and a life-flight helicopter landed 10 feet from our yard. We felt bad our neighbor was injured (we're still not clear about the situation) but it sure made for an exciting end to the party.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Max was tagged....
5 things about Max:
1. He is seriously quirky. For example, he always eats oatmeal with at least 2 spoons and enjoys eating yogurt with measuring spoons.
2. His current food obsession is marshmallow mateys. He's on track to someday beat Ephraim's record of 43 bowls in one day (set during a contest in the dorms his freshman year).
3. He's very protective of his little brother. No other kids are allowed to approach the car seat or they risk getting shoved.
4. His new phrase "my own" describes his personality these days. He's turning into a fiercely independent toddler.
5. Everything is an instrument to him. His stick horse is a guitar, anything he can hit is a drum, his drum sticks are now a violin and the other day he found a bra in a laundry basket and used it as a set of bongos. We love our Max man.
1. He is seriously quirky. For example, he always eats oatmeal with at least 2 spoons and enjoys eating yogurt with measuring spoons.
2. His current food obsession is marshmallow mateys. He's on track to someday beat Ephraim's record of 43 bowls in one day (set during a contest in the dorms his freshman year).
3. He's very protective of his little brother. No other kids are allowed to approach the car seat or they risk getting shoved.
4. His new phrase "my own" describes his personality these days. He's turning into a fiercely independent toddler.
5. Everything is an instrument to him. His stick horse is a guitar, anything he can hit is a drum, his drum sticks are now a violin and the other day he found a bra in a laundry basket and used it as a set of bongos. We love our Max man.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
We had a great Fourth of July Weekend. We played outside in the water and started a family tradition of having Independence Day Brownie Sundaes. We also went to the Waco Zoo and had a great time there.
It was a tight fit in the kiddie pool but lots of fun.
Here's Ezra looking very patriotic. These days he's working on rolling and giggling.
Mom and Max with the giraffes.
Max and a camouflaged sea creature. Can you spot it?
I guess the zoo made an impression on Max because the next day he'd set up his own in the kitchen cupboard.
It was a tight fit in the kiddie pool but lots of fun.
Here's Ezra looking very patriotic. These days he's working on rolling and giggling.
Mom and Max with the giraffes.
Max and a camouflaged sea creature. Can you spot it?
I guess the zoo made an impression on Max because the next day he'd set up his own in the kitchen cupboard.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
3 Months Old
Ezra's a quarter of the way through his first year and we think he's as cute as ever. Max is discovering that he likes to play with his brother and lately they've been looking at books together.
Max says: "Thanks for the box of fun things Grandma Lillie!!! I especially love the binoculars and the ninja turtle mask!"
Max says: "Thanks for the box of fun things Grandma Lillie!!! I especially love the binoculars and the ninja turtle mask!"
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Get-Up
We've had some requests for a shot of Ephraim in his get-up. For those of you wondering about the stetson, its a traditional part of the cav uniform (cav as in cavalry as in the big horse head on his unit patch). Giddy-up!
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