My new FAVORITE girl...

September 10 at 4:50pm my niece, Evelyn(Evie) May made her grand entrance. She weighed 8lbs 14 oz. Congratulations Aunt T & Uncle D...we are so happy for you!!

My favorite pic of T & Evie
Such a blessing

Brooks is proud of his new cousin

Grandparents of two..soon to be three!! :)

Fast forward 6 weeks:

Brooks & I just got back from a visit with this precious baby girl. I am in love!! She loves to cuddle and this proud aunt did not want to put her down. Brooks was very interested in E, wanted to hold her, push her in the swing, etc. My sister is such a great mommy and it is so neat to watch her start the journey into motherhood. There is just no better job in the world. I am so happy for her!!

We can't wait to see them again for Thanksgiving.

Loving her swing

Sweet cousins

Attempt at a grandparent photo and Miss E was not having it!!

Beautiful new mommy and baby girl

Look at these precious fall tights...

Our 100th post & we're thinking blue...

Today, I am adding our 100th post and couldn't think of a better topic than our precious second child!! We found out a few weeks ago...IT'S A BOY. Bryan and I had the sonogram tech seal our news in an envelope to keep secret until that night. We planned to go to dinner and open as a family. It was a very long day waiting for B to get home from work, and all I could do not to open it. We headed to Cheesecake Factory, placed our order, and I tore open the envelope. Brooks said all along that the baby was a girl, and had me somewhat convinced. The weekend before our sonogram, Bryan was out of town and I really started feeling boy. Our sweet little one is healthy and quite active. Both the sonogram tech and doctor commented on how much he was moving. It is just such an amazing/emotional feeling to watch your child wiggling around inside of you. Such an abundant blessing from above!!!

He's definitely a boy

Proud, proud big brother

5 months

3 months-notice the motion bands I'm sporting..they are my constant companion!! So fashionable...

Now, we are starting to throw around a few names, pick out bedding, think about the nursery, and prepare for his spring arrival!! Hard to believe I'll be toting around two little guys in a few months.

Exciting news...

Brooks is going to be a big brother!! We are thrilled and can't wait for the arrival of this precious little one. I am 10 1/2 weeks and my due date is March 4th. This pregnancy is going really well so far...NO MIGRAINES & nausea. What a blessing it has been because I was sooo sick with Brooks. I have been very tired, and it's taking every bit of energy I do have to make it through the day. Pregnancy with a little one at home is a whole different ball game. Lots of napping while B is asleep..looking forward to the energy the 2nd trimester brings. We had a doctor's apt today and hearing the heartbeat just amazes me. What an awesome God we serve to bless Bryan & I with another baby!! I am just so thankful that He is trusting us with the life of this child. My prayer is for a healthy and safe pregnancy, delivery, and new little one!!

Big smile

We think he's going to make a GRREAT big brother!!

Waiting on his next surprise...


A lollipop is much more exciting...

Yummy!! If you'll notice the lollipop had to match his new, cute t-shirt... :)

Daffodil fields

ENOUGH of that snake post...moving on to much happier topics. We are still settling in to the new place and scratching things off the to-do list. Summer is finally here and Houston is HOT!! So, this post is taking me back to the glorious days of spring. Before leaving East Texas, I took Brooks to the daffodil fields. It was the last day they were open & most of the flowers had lost blooms, but still a fun adventure. Enjoy...

I thought this quote was beautiful
I love flowers of all kinds, one of God's most beautiful creations.

And here's my spunky little guy who loved running through the fields of flowers

Here he's starting to become frustrated with my picture taking

Such a cutie pie

These past few months have flown by, I truly can't believe summer is here. We were traveling most of the weekends in May, and now getting ready for a trip to the beach. Hilton Head here we come!! I have oodles to post about, my goal is to attempt one a week.

Welcoming committee

Long month of no blogging for the boyer bunch...we've been a movin!! So, now that we are settling in to the new place, becoming comfortable in our new surroundings, a surprise visitor decides to come on over. You can see what happens when this momma feels the hairs on the back of her neck rise and the urgent need to protect her offspring...

"Mr. garter snake or ribbon snake(did a little on-line research), so sorry you chose to slither onto our porch while Brooks and I were trying to play a little golf."

Proof that I killed him. Isn't it necessary to put on JCrew, green with pink flamingo rain boots when one is in snake killing mode???

Let me paint a clear picture of how this went down:

Brooks and I had just gotten home from running errands. We had a few minutes before nap time and he wanted to go into the backyard to hit golf balls. He and Jax went outside, left the porch door open, which we do quite often, took his clubs and golf balls out of the toy chest, and started playing. I was unloading a few things from the car..back door is wide open...snake could have come into our HOME!!! I made my way outside, shut the door, and walked into the yard. Then turn around to sit in one of the chairs on the porch and there he is slithering along where Brooks and I had just walked. He came out from behind the toy chest and scurried under the grill. I scooped Brooks up, headed inside to call Bryan, got his voicemail, and put on my boots. B was in a meeting, so I called my dad. I got the broom out and hit the grill a few times to get the snake to come out. Then started screaming when he decides to come out. Dad gets on the phone and starts rattling off questions, what color is it, how long is it, etc.

*My family has a history of snake encounters that have not turned out to well. Dad was bitten by a copperhead(poisonous/aggressive snake)on the palm of his hand. Bryan's mom was bitten by a rattlesnake on her pinky finger. So, we take this seriously.*

The snake had moved onto the door stoop off of the master bedroom and is watching me. Dad tells me to go get a hoe, remove the snake from the stoop, stand back as far as I can, and hit it hard. Then, he gives me a little pep talk and says to call him after I'm finished. After a quick prayer, I did it!! I killed my first and hopefully only snake...

And I must mention that this entire time Brooks is mad as fire/screaming that I made him stop playing golf, come inside, and wait until I've killed the snake. Multitasking at it's finest...

Everything Pink...

My dear friend Holly is expecting a precious baby girl the end of April. We had a shower for her last weekend and I just had to share. It was so much fun planning and thinking about all things pink!! Lucy Kate(isn't that the cutest name??) received so much fun stuff..mostly clothes. I hate that I didn't snap any pics of the gifts, too busy playing hostess!!

Enjoy...

Holly & I have been friends for 31 years. I am so thankful that God has blessed us with such a special friendship.

Brooks calls her "Miss Hauldee" :)

Fun invite

Cute name & cute house

A lady from our hometown has re-done her parents home after they passed away. It was the perfect place for a small shower. Cozy...

Just take a look at that adorable cake...she's a beauty. The same lady that made Brooks' b-day cake did this one. I'm telling you she is talented. The theme was polka dots.

Her baby book is beautiful, it has LK's monogram on the front. If our next child is a girl, I will be purchasing one!!

First time to use my beverage dispenser...so much cuter than a punch bowl!!

Cutie pie mommy-to-be

Hostesses

Holly, I cannot wait for sweet Lucy Kate to arrive!! I am so thankful that you are now home resting and taking it easy. Hopefully, these next 8 week will fly by. Love you!!

GUESS WHAT...

This amazing couple who my son adores,

Aunt T & Uncle D...are going to have a baby!!!

We are thrilled.

Congratulations Tonya and Dane. What a lucky little one to have the two of you as parents. September cannot get here soon enough.

*Be sure to check out the Valentine's post below..two in one night*

Let's Rodeo San Antonio

This year for Valentines, we spent the weekend in San Antonio with Aunt T & Uncle D. Friday night Bryan drove over from Houston to meet us. We got a babysitter for Brooks and headed to the rodeo. Now, I must say I am not your typical rodeo queen. Can count on one hand how many I've been to in my life. BUT, this was so much fun!! We had a blast. The people who participate in these events are athletes of their own kind and TOUGH as nails. The horses were beautiful. The Goo Goo Dolls were the entertainment that night. They are in their fifties and you could tell. They looked old and just like worn out rock stars. Their songs were popular when we were in college. The lead singer forgot several words to one of their big hits and just hummed. It was really funny. On Saturday, we took Brooks to the fair. It was cloudy, cold, and he had an ear infection so I wasn't sure how he would act. Oh, and did I mention, had woken up at 6AM for the second day in a row???

Not a happy mama...

He had a great time, ate yummy fair food, and won a Diego & Spiderman. What more could a 3 year old little boy ask for?

B & I waiting for the rodeo to begin

Two handsome fellas

Bareback Riding

Goo Goo Dolls performing

Brooks' first time to go to the fair.

Mommy & Daddy forgot the stroller & were very sorry by the end of the afternoon.

Heaven on earth for Brooks, a giant pit of balls

Bryan showing Brooks how to hold & then throw the dart at the balloon. He hit three and won a spiderman. We were shocked when he hit one let alone three!!

His smile is infectious...

Cutie pie boys of mine!!

My favorite thing about a fair is the carousel, probably because it's the only ride that won't make me sick.

Brooks & Scooby

On another note, please keep my special friend Holly in your prayers. She is pregnant, due late April with a precious baby girl and had some pre-term labor yesterday. Had to spend one night in the hospital, but is now home. She'll be on bed rest for 8 weeks. I have thought about and prayed for her all day.

Brooks' 3rd Birthday Celebration

Several weeks ago, we celebrated our sweet little boys big day with a safari at the zoo. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm for the end of January. I only invited a few friends and family this year. In the next few years, I know birthday parties will be full of children from his class and neighborhood buddies. I loved having the party somewhere other than our home. It's so much less stressful and they set-up, clean up & took care of everything. We had a really fun day. Brooks can't stop telling people that he's three and that we went to the zoo for his birthday. So cute!!

Fun monkey invites...I love picking them out each year

Our birthday flag at home

We could not have balloons at the zoo b/c it's not safe for the animals. So, he got a safari bouquet to enjoy at home. No child's b-day is complete without them!!

The zoo had a great party room. There were little exhibits with snakes, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, etc. Forgot to get pics of them.

Cute t-shirt for the b-day boy

Birthday boy

Eating lunch with his friends

Isn't this the cutest cake? A lady from my hometown made it to match the invite and I was SOOO pleased. I don't eat cake, but everyone talked about how yummy it was.

He loved when everyone sang Happy Birthday to him and wanted Bryan & I to sing it to him everyday for about a week.

Silly Aunt T

Baby Corbin had a fun outing at the zoo

My cute grandparents

Family photo..sorry it's so dark

Brooks and his friends sitting for a group pic. This was not an easy one to get.