Slime with Daddy

Back in May (yes, I know it's been a while since I've blogged) Aaron was feeling extra science-y and wanted to make slime with the kids.  He took them to the store in search of Borax and all the other ingredients.  They came home and got to work.

Owen pouring some water...

And Mason getting his ready too...

Add a little of this...(M)

Lots of glue...(O)

Add some color (M)

Stir...(O)

And stir...(O)

Looks pretty cool! (O)

Mason's pretty proud of his slime.

And he thinks it's pretty funny too!

Let's get slimy!

Owen's not too sure...

He looks over to Mason for affirmation that it's okay to touch...

Still not sure...

But Mason loves it!

Okay, maybe just ONE finger...

A whole hand...but it still feels weird...

Not so bad after all!

Yeah!  Getting dirty!

Mason cutting it and serving it like ice cream

Kyle's Graduation

May had so many things to celebrate!  Mother's Day, Owen and Mason's 4th birthday, our finding out if Owen and Mason were having a brother or a sister, and Uncle Kyle's graduation!  Actually, all of this happened within a week's time...boy was that a crazy week!

Such a cute Gig 'Em picture with Uncle Kyle (O, M)

A very excited Uncle Kyle and some future Aggies!

Uncle Kyle and the soon-to-be-official Aunt Manda!

The Aggies of the family and the honorary Aggies of the family! (M, O)

4th Birthday

We were able to celebrate Owen and Mason's real birthday (5/10) in Austin with Granna, Granddaddy, Numna, Bee, and Lindsay!  Of course the day was all about them, so here are some things they chose to do:

Pancakes for breakfast in the shape of their first initial!

First presents of the day from Granna and Granddaddy (M, O)

Lunch spot of choice: Fuddrucker's! (M, O)  Why?...

Because of this fancy touch-screen drink machine!

Here is Granddaddy helping Mason.

And Owen gets some help too!

I told you they were really pumped about this drink machine!

Here's Owen happily drinking his!

Mason was just as excited!

Here are our favorite little ladies, Bee and Numna!  They don't miss out!

Granna and Owen

Granddaddy and Mason

A ride on the train was a must! (M, O)

Here is 4 year old Owen at his actual birth time, 2:03 pm!

And Mason officially FOUR at 2:04 pm!

Waiting for Daddy to get home from work meetings so we can open presents! (O, M)

A grill like Daddy's from Numna!

Owen got pillow pet from Mason, and he LOVES it!

And Owen gave one to Mason, too!

Blurry, but still sweet thank you hugs! (M, O)

Chanting "we want cake!" (M, O)

Family picture with our FOUR year olds! (M, O)

Singing to Mason

Owen making a wish after we sang to him too!

Licking the candles, of course! (M, O)

A special request for a swim in the "flat pool," as they call it.

Here is Daddy with his simming buddies. (O, M)

Climbing the rock fountain!

The rest of the gang staying dry!

Here's Mason!

Here's Owen!

A few days later they celebrated at school.

Overall we had a great day celebrating the best boys in the world!  They didn't let us forget that the day was all about them!  I just can't believe they are FOUR already!  What!?!

Here is a link to the rest of the pictures from their birthday:

5-10-11 4th Birthday

Mother's Day

We had a nice Mother's Day (that kicked off the busiest week in our family's history)! I got to sleep in a little and then the kids gave me their gifts. We hit up one of my favorite lunch spots, took a nap, did a little shopping, and had some yummy Mexican food for dinner!

Mommy and the BEST boys (M, O)

Owen's gift to me

Mason's gift to me

Thumbprint caterpillars...so cute!

A Dr. Seuss book I can read them, proudly signed by the cuties!

Mason wrote: "Happy Mother's Day" and signed his name.

Owen wrote: "We Love You!" and signed his name.

Mommy and Mason

Mommy and Owen

Another gift they picked out for me: a puppy board game to play together! (M, O)

And we HAD to play it immediately! (Owen)

It was all they could do to keep it a secret for 2 days!

What a treat! Owen offered to sweep his play-doh mess!

Of course, Mason couldn't be out-done!

My two awesome boys! Next year there will be THREE!

(O, M)

Easter...better late than never

We spent Easter in Austin with Granna, Granddaddy, Numna, and Bee. We did the typical things llike go to church, dye and hunt eggs, check out Easter bunny goodies, and eat a delicious meal! We also got some early season swimming in at the kids favorite pool - and the only pool that was open at the time!

Here are some cute pics:
(click the thumbnail)

4-24-11 Easter