Spring Break!!

Spring Break is almost over, and I know I am worn out. We had a fun filled week. Monday was our 1 day of rest. Tuesday we went to the "Blue Bell" Ice Cream Factory. For those of you that don't know, it is the best Ice Cream ever. We stood in line for 1 1/2 hours. I guess everyone else had the same idea. Wednesday I took the kids to the Rodeo Carnival and Exhibits. We got there around noon, and stayed until 9pm. We got our first sunburn of the season, it was 80 degrees. Thursday, Ross took off of work and we went to the Aqarium. It was another hot day, but not quite as long. Friday, Ross was still off, and we went to the Rodeo and Carnival again. This time we went to see Taylor Swift with the other 75,000 people. It was very crowded, and we were there from 11am-11pm. Another long day, but very fun! Today we warmed up the pool and swam for the day. I think the kids might have to go to school to get some needed rest. Maybe I will get some pictures up of all the fun things we have been doing. Hope to hear from some of you.

So, the week is over, and everyone is glad that Spring Break is here. We enjoyed front row seats at the Houston Rodeo and Brad Paisley last night, and had a great time.
Karissa made Varsity Cheerleader for next year, and is very excited.
Kaylee competed at Utah State tonight, and scored a career high of 9.925 on the Beam. It looked awesome!
Hope everyone is doing well, and we would love to see some posts and updates.

Catching Up

So, I made a trip to Utah last week to see Kaylee and Kelcie. We had a good time hanging out and shopping, of course! You would think that after so much shopping there would be nothing left that you don't already have, but they always seem to find plenty to buy! On Sunday, Kaylee and I went to Bridal Veil Falls and Park City for a little sight seeing adventure, it was fun.

Ross, Reed and Karissa were in Dallas last weekend when I was in Utah. Karissa competed in a National Cheer Competition, and their team took first. She was just filling in for someone, but was very excited to get a Champions Jacket for here efforts. Considering she had fallen a week before on our tile and bruised one knee and had fluid on the other one and still managed to compete, we feel she desirved more than a jacket, but oh well, she had a good time.

Reed had Western Days at school a couple of weeks ago. They do line dances and square dancing. He is such a cute cowboy. Even if I do say so myself.

So, life continues to be very busy, but not with anything too exciting. I have been VERY busy making dominoe necklaces for school, invitations for New Beginnings at church, and making a scrapbook for Karissa's cheer coach, while Ross goes to work and sits on his butt all day, must be nice, right? Just kidding, I wouldn't trade my life for anything, and Ross works hard everyday, at least that is what he says.
I am going to Utah next week to watch Kaylee compete against SUU. I am looking forward to the trip and being able to see her. Kelcie is taking the shuttle down for the weekend, so I will get to see her too.
We are going to Karissa's cheer banquet tonight. It is 4 hours long, and Ross isn't looking forward to sitting with cheer moms for that long, I must say, I'm not either. I guess we might as well get used to it since she is trying out again for next year.
Reed had Western Days at school today, they learn line dances and square dancing in PE and then perform them for the parents. I will post a picture of our goof ball cowboy as soon as I get them uploaded. He is quite the character, and makes us laugh all the time. I think he takes after his dad.
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend, and I hope you all have a great weekend too.

Here is the link for Kaylee's picture in the SLC Tribune from last Friday's gymnastic meet in SLC - 2/6/09

http://extras.sltrib.com/tribphoto/Gallery.asp?ID=116745&PubDate=2009-02-08&GID=GYMNA%5F02062009

Koryn

Here's a few recent pictures of Koryn.

Having fun during tummy time.


She recently discovered her hands and loves them!


Look at those blue eyes!


I guess bouncing is hard work!



What a precious smile! This makes it all worth everything.

~ Kitara

February 6

Not a lot going on in Houston, with only 2 kids around, it is pretty quiet for the most part. Yesterday was Katrina's birthday, so we went out to eat at Texas Roadhouse. The food was Great, the wait was not so great. We sat and ate so many rolls and appetizers that by the time we got our meal we were all too full to eat. The sound of coming home and eating the cake that Karissa spent her afternoon making (thank you Karissa) was almost more than we could handle. Katrina got spoiled with more jewelry! At the restaurant they did embarass her and make her sit in the saddle while they sang happy birthday. Darn we forgot the camera, so no evidence of the embarassing moment. The real highlight of her day was talking to all of her kids in the same day!
Kaylee will be competing in Salt Lake tonight. Good Luck Kaylee! We love you and wish we could be there.

hey look-we found a picture! :) so wish i could have been there!! -Kaylee