Papa's Learning to Post on the Blog

While the grandkids were here, they painted pictures on the fence.

Here is Kate's masterpiece, what an artist!


Here's the work that Clair did, how beautiful.



Brooklyn's beautiful picture...can you tell her dad's a football coach?


Bowen did a great job and used lots of colors too!


Jack got involved in the action too. What a talent he is!

Kate - the "Toothless Wonder"

That title comes directly from the two teeth less mouth of Kate!
Tonight Kate lost her first teeth - and not a moment too soon! She was looking to be the only 2nd grader who hadn't lost a tooth! She was pretty brave - or as she told her Mimi - "I only did two small screams!" Look at those tiny little teeth!

Clair was very disgusted by all the blood!

Kate thought the blood made her look like something from a "scary movie" - thus the scary face!

Brooklyn found a new toy

I don't know if you can see what's in Brooklyn's ear, but she discovered a new toy at my house today. You see, I have a bluetooth for my blackberry. I don't really use it often, mostly when I am in a state that requires hands-free. She was very interested in it and I explained that I use it to talk on the phone while I drive. Brooklyn asked to try it out. I let her call Mimi and while she was talking, I looked over and saw that Brooklyn was talking on the bluetooth and pretending like she was driving. Joel and I had a good laugh about this one.

Our Texas Tornado of a Trip!

Our trip to Texas this summer was GREAT!

No family get together would be complete with out a family photo session! It was hot as a pepper, but we braved the heat and got some great photos! We went to some ruins of an old church. I will let Britni post the family pictures as they were taken with her camera! Here are some of the snap shots I got...

Handsome Jack!Two wild men - Jack and Bowen! Kate - what a beauty!

Best cousins - Kate and Brooklyn!

The girls in their Mexican dresses!

Kate

Clair

The ruins

NO trip to Texas is complete without a stop at Rudy's Barbecue! Ummmm, ummmm, GOOD! I could eat that brisket every day! LOVE IT!

I just love the atmosphere at Rudy's - it is so Texas and it makes my heart (and tummy) happy!

We also enjoyed an evening swim at the Fernandez home! They were so sweet to let the kids and adults swim, while Joel and Stephen went out and shot up an old car! Everyone had fun!

This is Jack and the cows in the background! Jack was mooing at them!

Here is Papa and his boys!

Silly Papa going down the slide! He kept his glasses on the whole time he was in the pool! When he popped up after going down the slide head first he came up minus his glasses! He didn't even realize! It was pretty funny!

My mermaid Kate!

Papa and Aunt Britni with Kate!

Clair was SO scared - Jerry was kind enough to help her get to the half way point and then slide down! Once was enough for her!

Brooklyn on the slide!

Kate on the slide! She didn't have her nose plug!

A few days later Aunt Emily graciously treated everyone to a trip to the San Antonio children's museum! It was great fun!
Here is Kate in a bubble!

Bowen and Jack brushing some teeth!

Papa being checked out by Dentist Clair!

Papa measuring up to "The Admiral" - David Robinson one of the greatest players in the NBA!

I just didn't get enough pictures this trip! I missed Jack's birthday, the 4th of July, playing on Fort Primos (the play ground papa built in his backyard), Incredible Pizza, and the kids painting art on papa's fence! So, Em and Brit, if you have any of these, please post them! Thanks for a great Call Family Fun Fest 2009!

Kate and the slide with a one armed swim!

Kate was really nervous about going down the slide at first, but after her first time, she was a pro! She even learned how to swim to the side by herself - with her one hand plug nose one arm swim! Way to go Kate!

The Playhouse that Papa built

Papa built this beautiful dollhouse in anticipation of all the grandkids being together. This dollhouse has not disappointed all 3 girls and the boys too. They've loved playing with it and I am sure it will continue to bring hours of fun. The tree fort in the backyard is still the biggest hit. Thanks Papa for making your house a fun place for all of us.