Friday, August 31, 2012

Swim Team

You are looking at one of the newest members of The Woodlands Swim Team! 

Jacob has been in a fast track clinic for the past 2 weeks sponsored by TWST (The Woodlands Swim Team).  Tonight he got his final recommendation and will be in the Shark Tales Group of the team.  He has worked very hard and improved so much in a short amount of time. We are so proud of him!



So it looks like we will be spending many more days here

Gooooooo TWST!

Random Post with Random Pics...Its been a long week!

This was supposed to be my Wordless Wednesday post, but that never happened.  School started Monday and I went back to work the same day.  Usually we have a week in between but with the late start this year, there was no time to catch a breath! Its been crazy and the longest week ever!  Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was stuck setting up a classroom and doing all the back to school preparations for a Pre-K classroom. Nothing like being told the week before school starts :)  Thankfully, that situation has been remedied and next week I can go back to focusing on my new position which is curriculum. I am very excited about my new gig!!! On top of that, we have been painting every weekend and trying to take care of projects around the house. Oh, and Jacob has been in a swim clinic the past 2 weeks that is every week night AND Olivia has started dance again.  Anyways, here are a few random pictures from the last week or two in no particular order............







Thank goodness its Friday AND a 3 day weekend!!!!!!

Monday, August 27, 2012

First Day of 3rd Grade


My not so little boy started THIRD grade today! Thanks to Pinterest, I got this cute chalkboard idea and much to my delight, he indulged me for a few pictures this morning!

Such a big kid!


After Daddy made his favorite breakfast of pancakes and bacon, he was off....I actually rode my bike with him for the first time ever (on a first day). We usually do the car line, but I finally wised up this year and we made him a biker from Day 1.  Once we got to school and I saw the car line backed up almost a mile down the road, I knew we made a good choice :)

Outside Kaufman


Ready to start his day and for me to leave and quit taking pictures! Ha!

He came home and told me ALL about his day. He was glad to have a few familiar faces in his class and it seems like he is going to have another awesome year!!!!



Sunday, August 26, 2012

Back to School Interviews

I have done interviews with the kids in the past, but its been a REALLY long time....so when I saw this idea online the other day I figured I was well overdue to do it again. And the start of a new school year couldn't be more  perfect timing!  I love to hear their answers and usually I can guess what they are going to say before they even say it, but there is always an answer or two that surprises me! So, on the eve of school starting....here we go!


Name: Jacob


Age: 8

Grade Level: 3rd

Teacher’s Name: Cunningham

Best Friend: Hunter & William

Favorite Color: Green

When I grow up I want to be a: Police Officer

Favorite snack: Fruit roll ups

Favorite Cereal: Reece’s Puffs

Favorite book: The Bible

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Food: Chicken n Dumplings

Least Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Favorite Game: Lego Batman

Favorite Summer Memory: When Maddie and Will came to visit from Arizona

Words that Describe Me: Funny, Smart, Nice & Cool

    Name: Olivia

Age: 4

Grade Level: Pre-K

Teacher’s Name: Ms. Barb & Ms. Deb

Best Friend: Emma

Favorite Color: Pink

When I grow up I want to be a: Ballerina

Favorite snack: Fruit snacks

Favorite Cereal: Cheerios

Favorite book: Max & Ruby Bunny Cakes

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Food: Enchilada

Least Favorite Food: Pork Chop

Favorite Game: Tag

Favorite Summer Memory: Floating the lazy river

Words that Describe Me: Sassy, Happy & Funny


LOVE IT!!!!



Friday, August 24, 2012

Soaking it in.....

School starts on Monday, so between my work days, the kids and I have been trying to soak in the last few precious days of summer! 

Wednesday we met up with one of Jacob's good buddies at the bowling alley. They had a BALL!


Today we took one last trip to the pool and went swimming with friends. 

the girls 

the boys 

Does our summer fun really have to end???

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: As Summer comes to an end





Friday, August 17, 2012

Funnies...

After a day like today when the kids are constantly fighting and shopping for school supplies proved to be more of a challenge than I thought, I figured I would focus on something funny instead. Olivia is a kid that surely keeps me on my toes. She is also constantly humoring us with the things that come out of her mouth.  No lack of drama queen here :)

...She has been sneaking into our bed at night and last night was no exception. So, when Craig asked her this morning about it she said, "I have no idea how I got in your bed, Daddy. It must have been magic. I think a wizard did it!"

...Today at Target she picked up a jewelry box on the toy aisle stared wide-eyed at it and said, "Oh, mom this is AMAZING!!!"

...When I asked her if she needed help with something the other day, she replied, "Don't worry Mom, I got this all under control!"

...Earlier this week she asked me if I like being short. I told her that I wouldn't mind being a little bit taller and she told me that she liked me the way I was...short and skinny. (Thanks for the compliment!)

...And last but not least, she recently stated she wants to be on stage to sing and dance when she grows up!  Shocking, I know!!!

Love you Livvy Lou, thanks for keeping life interesting!






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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: Eyes Closed


Monday, August 13, 2012

Meeting Blake....

Craig had to make a trip to San Antonio for work, so the kids and I decided to tag along. It was just one night but I figured it would give us the chance to meet this little guy....
sweet Blake...the newest addition to the Tucker family.



Sporting the mohawk!

Our kids have always gotten along so well together and they had a blast swimming all day.  We were thankful for a nice, fun pool at the hotel since it was over 100 degrees!



Steve getting tackled in the water :)

Swim up bar is always a plus...


The many faces of Blake...


Sweet boy!

It was a fast and furious trip, but well worth it! Congratulations again Tucker family, on your little blessing!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Bug Camp


Last week the kids went to bug camp at our church.  They had so much fun learning about different bugs each day.  Jacob's age group got to go on field trips each day after their lesson,  to fun places like Incredible Pizza and Main Event!  Here they are with some of their creations from the week ;)





Thank you FBCTW!


Sunday, August 5, 2012

La Torretta

Friday afternoon we took the short drive up to Lake Conroe to meet our friends, the Bogans at La Torretta Resort.  It was a last minute trip, but turned out to be a great time.  They have a giant water play area for the kids which was a hit with Miss O...


This giant bucket would tip over and spill tons of water!!!

The boys enjoying the lazy river...we could hardly pull Jacob out of it!

The Bogans relaxing...

Play time....


Every time I  tried to take a picture of Jacob, he would hide underwater :)

The only picture with me in it!

Practicing her back stroke...swim lessons finally paying off!


S'mores



And a pretty sunset to end the day!