Christmas 2010: Part 1: Happy Birthday Jesus!

This is our 2nd year to have a "Happy Birthday Jesus" party during the Christmas season. Since both the boys celebrate their birthdays in December it's a nice way to transition from celebrating their birthdays to celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Quotes of the Week!

"Is Caillou a Weeble Wobble?"
                             -Graham
Why is he bald?  Does anyone out there know?


"Whyyyyyy" (not related to Caillou or Weeble Wobbles)
               Sean

Look out world!

One of Sean's favorite things to do lately is to pretend like he's driving.   Remember when driving was fun and exciting?  These sweet boys do!

Looking Back: Spring 2010

Since the title of my blog is "History x's Two"  here is a little re-cap of some of our semi-recent history. 

Planting our first garden-

not that successful but we are planning on trying again this spring and summer.

21 days?

I have heard over the years that it takes 21 days to begin a new habit.  Obviously I have not done such a great job keeping up with our blog but I'm ready to try again.  Can I add a new post for the next 21 days?  I have 10 months to catch up on so I have plenty of material.  Might as well jump in and see what happens!

Rodeo Time

It's Rodeo time here in Houston and we've had a great time getting in the spirit!

Rodeo Roundup at Wee School

Here's Graham and his classmate Owen with the paper versions of themselves.  Graham worked on it for about 2 minutes.  Then Mom and Dad had a lot of fun with his first "school" take home project.  It was interesting being on the other side after all the years the two of us have sent home projects with our students.

Running with the homemade "horse" Daddy made for Rodeo relays.

Enjoying the Wee School Rodeo picnic lunch.

Wow!  That's a good hot dog!

Little Brother had fun too!

Graham "shared" his juice box with Sean. 

Sean got to sit on a pony for the first time.  Graham decided he didn't want to sit on the pony and had his picture taken sitting on a square bale by the horse.  Sorry, I don't have a picture of Graham and the pony because it was taken by the Wee School staff and we haven't received our copies yet.

The Real Deal:  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!!

Visiting with my brother Frank and checking out the steers at the commercial steer show.  Frank was an ag teacher for many years and has continued to volunteer at the Livestock Show every year.  Graham kept saying "I want to see Uncle Frank" all the way from Tomball to the rodeo!

Graham checking out the steers.

Riding the "tram" to the arena for more fun.  We were so glad that there were lots of fun things for the kids to see and do inside the arena.  It was a cold and wet day.

Graham's first pony ride!  He was a natural!

Sean loves animals and loved getting to see and touch so many!

Watching the chicks hatch!

Waiting for the pig races to begin.

Driving a John Deere just like my Grandpa and my uncles.

We were all so tired when it was time to leave but it was totally worth it!  What a fun day!

Hook 'em Horns!

Since this is a blog about our family I want to show my support for Jerrod's alma mater.  Enjoy listening to Texas Fight and good luck Horns in the Rose Bowl!  Just for the sake of equal time I have Baylor's Old Fight posted too.  I have faith that one day we will make it to a bowl again!