Dallas Trip - Part 1

I have been informed that I am WAY behind on my blogging. Sorry to all you grandmas, I've been super busy with real estate. Yay, for me....boohoo, for you! Anyway, we took the kids to Dallas last week with Lisa, Randall and Josh, and they had a blast. There are way too many fun things to post all at once, so we'll just go one day at a time. Hope you enjoy : )

Day 1: We checked into the hotel safely, after going through the worst storm EVER. By the time we unloaded, freshened up, and headed to the Dallas World Aquarium, it was a beautiful day!

Can't get enough of all the birds flying around

The most beautiful flamingosRaelee doing her "ningo" poseThey have a huge tunnel you walk through, and the sharks and fish are swimming all around. Colton absolutely LOVED this. This one looks like it's smiling at us : )

Me and my little love.Watching the penguins getting fed.

Daddy and his girl.Colton is amazed at the fish the same size as him.The first thing Raelee did in the hotel, was get a snack, and arrange all of her animals on the bed.The three stooges trying out the bed. Colton is as big as Raelee and Josh!

We let the kids rest a bit, then Brad and Randall headed to the Ranger's game, and Lisa and I took the kids to the Galleria. They had fun, but were ready to eat and getting tired, so we took them to the coolest McDonalds ever. It is shaped like a Happy Meal...HA! Are we not the best moms or what?

Day one was a success, and everyone had a great time. Check back tomorrow for Day two adventure!

A Birthday Blog For My "Little" Brother

My brother's birthday was last Sunday, so the family got together for food, and some swimming. I had to take Raelee to the doctor that morning, and she had a painful ear infection from swimming earlier that week. So needless to say, Brad stayed home with Rae, while Colton and I headed over for the fun. This week has been absolutely INSANE with real estate, so I haven't necessarily been in the "blogging" mood at night. So, here is my birthday blog for Kevin....better late than never!My "little" bro, Kevin, and his handsome son, Dylan. I say "little" bro, because even though he is younger, he's about 2 ft. taller! Family fun Smooches for Grandmother. He was giving her kisses, so she would paddle him out to the waterfall. The babies love the waterfall.....and, they LOVE watermelon. Only grandmother and pawpaw would let babies eat watermelon while on a float in the pool!
Kevin, I know I don't say it much, but I love you dearly. I am so proud of the man you have become. You are a wonderful daddy and uncle. Just a big kid at heart. My kids are very lucky to have you in their lives. You have had many bumps along the way, but your beautiful family is proof of your love and devotion. I know there are many great things for you ahead. I love you so much....your "older but shorter" sis : )

My Top Picks

So, not sure if many of you are fans of the show "The Bachelorette" like I am, but it is a must see. It's honestly a guilty pleasure. Some of these poor boys have some major issues, but they are just too funny to take your eye's off. Speaking of eyes....let's start with David. The guys gets so wasted and starts freaking out on every guy there. He looks alot like "The Rock", and his eyes just may bulge out of his head at any given moment. Then there is Tanner. He has a MAJOR foot fetish. All he talks about the entire show, is how he wants to kiss, suck, and lick Jullian's toes. Hello, I'm vegging out during the show, can we not make me hurl my junk food! Also, we have the pleasure of listen to an up and coming country singer from Texas, sing his song....over and over and over...... that he wrote for Jullian. Give this boy a record deal and move him along already. Last, let's discuss Juan. He a sweet gentleman that is always there for Jullian. Oh, how sweet. But, let's not look past the fact that he also always compliments her clothes, hair, jewelry, and make-up. Uh yeah....that's a little much. By compliment I mean, " oh you look fabulous, what designer is that you're wearing?" Brad just wants me to have clothes on when we leave, and do it fast! I believe Juan thought he was signing up for The Bachelor, not the Bachelorette.... and I don't mean to BE the Bachelor.
My top 2 favorites are ED and JAKE. They are both true gentlemen with J-O-B-S! Let's not look past the fact that they are HOT too. Jullian has some tough choices ahead, but I'll stand by on Monday nights....or whenever I get around to watching the DVR version.....and cheer my boys on : )
So who are your favorites?

Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Being the humble real estate agent that I am, I would not brag that I sold a friend's house before even sticking the sign in the yard.Uh uh...NOT ME! That would be soooo tacky.

There is no way that I would put off cleaning my house, just so that it would not be ready to put on the market..... because I don't want to move. What? NOT ME! What kind of example would I be setting?

I, by no means, was about to loose it this week because it was the first week of summer, and BOTH of the kids decided to get sick. Nope....NOT ME! Ooohhhh, those poor little babies with an ear ache and stuffy nose : (

Also, I would not leave those sick babies home alone with daddy while I went to my office and just happen to stop in at the tanning bed to do a Mystic Tan. Absolutely.....NOT ME! Mommy must be home with sicklings at ALL times.

I hope none of you would have done any of these things this week either!

Thomas The Tank Engine

Colton just LOVES Thomas the train. Lisa has been so sweet to give us some of Josh's old trains. He just cannot get enough of them. So, I guess that means we are having a Thomas themed party this year. I can't believe my little man will be 2 in less than 30 days....wow! Here is a little of his "Thomas Love".

Funday Monday

Memorial Day was suppose to be a long day of swimming, BBQ, and fun, but our plans were changed a little. My poor dad hurt his back and was in and out of doctor's offices for a few days, until they admitted him on Sunday. They did an MRI, and tried to do their best to get him comfortable. He was discharged Monday around 4pm, and had the family over by 5pm. He is such a trooper. Even when in pain, he still wants everyone over and together. So, we did a little swimming, ate a little crawfish, and remembered those that are the reason we celebrate.

We tried this goofy swimming device on Colton....Hey, whatever works!Get em' Raelee

Me and lil Alyssa

Can you see the shyness?

Colton loves Pearl Girl

An afternoon stroll

Stopping for a smooch

Pearl wants to stroll too

Poor Dylan, it's tough being the oldestMimi and her Pearl

Rub A Dub In Granmother's Tub

After the family left Saturday night, Kevin and Alisha went to mudbug, so we decided to give the kids a bath before I left. Colton and Alyssa started out, then Raelee saw they were having TOO much fun, so she joined them! They were laughing and having such a good time.

"What do you have down there?"

Alyssa "helping" Raelee wash her hair
Colton looks like Jack Nicholson!

Food, Family, and Friends

Saturday, the family gathered at mom and dad's for a great time. Our cousins from Nashville were in town, so we all had fun getting the kiddos together. Raelee is 5, Harlan is 2 1/2 and Colton and Alyssa will be 2 next month....whew....it was wild. They has so much fun together!Alyssa with her babiesAt least he sharesThe divas of the family

Ring-around-the-rosies

This is what the playroom looks like after 4 munckins have been there

3 little monkeys

My Little Girl's Big Day

Friday was a very bitter-sweet day for me. Raelee had her K-4 graduation. My little girl is moving on to Kindergarten this fall! She was so excited, but very said that Mrs.Becca would not be joining her on that journey. We have been so blessed to have such a wonderful place for her to go through mothers-day-out, all the way through pre-k. If Raelee loves her other teachers the way she loves Ms.Becca, we have it made. We will miss it terribly, but look forward to her growth in Kindergarten. It's hard to imagine that 13 years from now, my little girl will be a young lady graduating from high school. (at least we all hope and pray!) Her #1 fan Proudly making her entrance They had a wonderful ceremony with cute songs, and then each came up to receive their diploma. Afterwards was a reception complete with a spacewalk.

The Johnson clan

My parents...aka Grandmother and Pawpaw

Brad's mom...aka Grancee

Mrs.Becca....aka The Best Teacher Ever!

We love you so much Raelee and we are so proud of you. I can't wait to see the beautiful, young lady you grow up to be : )