Mom...is it Pumpkin Day yet?

Abbie keeps asking me if it is Pumpkin Day. I'm not sure if she is referring our annual trip to the pumpkin patch for pics and to buy a pumpkin, or if she is referring to Halloween. It's just too cute. I was going to take them to the pumpkin patch today but just didn't make it...so, I decided to take a few pics on the steps. Here are a few.

So sweet...

My little monkeys.

Recovering from Ike

Sorry I haven't posted anything is so long! I was away from a computer for quite a while during the evacuation from Ike. Since getting home I've been so busy figuring everything out it has been stressful. The kiddos and I evacuated to my dad and grandparents house in Hondo. Gary stayed in the Katy area because of work. We stayed for a week and then headed back. We were very fortunate to be able to stay with friends while we figured out what we needed to do for our apartment. Gary was called back to work the Tuesday after the storm and told that his overtime would start. I was fortunate to not have to go back to work till the following Monday. Abbie's school district was closed and the YMCA program she would normally go to was relocated. Thankfully she had a fun place to go! Asher's daycare didn't receive any damage except that the power pole was snapped in half and the center didn't have any power. They relocated to a different location that was very close to my work. Thankfully everyone in our family was safe and had a place to be. Abbie had an abscess tooth that was supposed to be removed the week just after the storm but wasn't able to have it removed because of the evacuation. Thank goodness for antibiotics. I'm happy to report that she had the tooth removed last week and is doing well!

Our apartment complex has been giving us trouble about replacing some carpet that got wet and is moldy. We have been wanting to move but hadn't found the right place yet. As of last night, I think we have our housing situation figured out. Gary's mom plans to move to her lake house and telecommute for work. We will rent her place. She has a very nice 3/2/2 so I'm excited.

Thanks for all of your help, prayers, love and support. This whole experience has been overwhelming and awesome all same. Thank goodness for friends and family!!!

Much love to all! - Jess, Gary, Abbie & Asher

Astros Game 8/2/08

Gary's boss gave us four great tickets to Saturday's Astros game.Both of the kids love baseball and have already been to a game this season. Last time we were way up and they had a hard time getting into the game. This time were were in the dugout seats just behind home plate looking down first base. What an awesome opportunity.

Abbie and Asher both had fun with all the activity and being able to really see the players.

It was really nice to go to the game together and have such a great time. We left the game in the 7th and the score was 4 to 1 with the Mets leading. We checked the score at home after getting the kids to bed and found out the Astros won 5 to 4!!! We missed all the action but that's ok. It was already 8 and the kids were tired.

Visit to GiGi & Papa Rex's House 7/26/08

What a wonderful visit with my grandparents we had this past weekend. The kiddos had a blast running around outside and playing with the neighbor kids.

We had fun watching all the wonderful creatures! Gary and Asher found this little (well not so little) guy sunning himself on the porch during the middle of the day.

We didn't get any pics of the deer this time but Abbie spotted this cute little rabbit.

The birds were a constant source of entertainment and subject of conversation at the dinner table. I sure do miss the "country" life! It was hard to leave.

Space Chimps Sneek Peek 7/17/08

I was able to get a couple of tickets to the sneek peek of Space Chimps from work. Gary and Abbie went and Abbie had a great time. Here are a couple of pics taken after the movie.

Abbie was able to get an autograph from one of the writers for herself and Asher. She loved the cards and wanted to play with them. She didn't understand why we wouldn't let her play with them. :)

Yuk!!!!!

Yesterday Abbie decided to use the wall as a tissue during nap time. Instead of getting up and blowing her nose she wiped it on the wall.

So disgusting!

At first she thought it was funny but we had a talk about it and she agreed that it was gross. She told me that she just didn't want to get up out of bed. I don't think she'll do it again.

Abbie's B-day Party

Abbie's Birthday party was on July 5th. We had a bunch of our friends over for homemade pizzas and lots of fun!

Abbie had fun with the noise makers!! The kids made flower necklaces and were quite creative. I didn't manage to get pics though. :( It was a bunch of fun anyway. Abbie had fun taking random pics. Here are a few... :)

Thanks to everyone who came! What a great birthday party!!!