My security monster

Most kids have a favorite blanket or stuffed animal they carry with them at all times and all places. My son has always been a little bit different. He has a security monster. Granny bought it for him when she came to visit last month, and when it disappeared, Mimi came to the rescue and bought the last one at Wal-Mart. So, Carter is off visiting the Arkansas clan with his best friend grasped firmly in his cute little paw. Love you C man!



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Safe travels Pap!

Not many dads would brave a 14 hour car trip with an 8 and 4 year old to visit his mom and extended family at the annual Morris family reunion, but off he went. Alex told him that she wanted to go the whole way in 1 day. Her exacts words were, "dad, it can be either be 2 bad days or 1 horrible one. Let's just go for it!". I guess we'll have to wait and see! Safe travels my sweet family and hopefully i will have pics to post soon! V

When more friends come and visit

Yes, I am still at SPI. And yes, I am utterly exhausted. My other old roommate from college, Allison, came down to visit with her two kids, Brady and Anna. So far we have been to the beach, the pool, the movies, the lighthouse and the turtle sanctuary. Tomorrow we are headed out on a pirate cruise for 3 hours of fun. It makes me laugh to imagine how Allison and I would have spent 4 days on padre without 3 kids 14 years ago. Actually, I can sum it up in 3 words: beer, beach and boys!



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Happy birthday little man!

Carter is officially 4 today. So far his favorite activities at the beach are eating cheetos and drinking Capri Suns, smashing alex's sand castles, and wallowing in a mud hole his daddy made just for him. Love you big C! You've come a long way and have a long way to go, but I love you more than words can say - love, mom


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Location:SPI

Last zoo pic

Here's Sawyer Kessels, 17 months.



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More zoo pics

Hayden Kessels and Alex






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Rainy day at the beach, sweaty day at the zoo!

So it was very cloudy and drizzly at the beach, and we needed a plan B. My friend Brandi and her two kiddos are visiting from Dallas, and Hayden, her oldest at 3, announced she was "done with the sand." We decided on either the children's museum in Brownsville or the zoo. Alex and Hayden decided on the zoo.
After eating a Mexican food buffet for lunch, it was off to see the animals. It was very humid and muggy, but the kids had fun. Moms not as much, but a Sonic run afterwards was a great way to cool off. Some pics are below..V


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