Moments with My Boys

Rodeo

One of our small group friends invited us out to their family ranch for a rodeo. They have western lessons and rodeo events lessons for the kids. This was the rodeo for the kids to compete and show their parents their skills. It was fun to watch the kids running those horses like crazy. Very cool!

Anna and Hudson

playing in the dirt

Major climbing and checking out the scene

PDS Thanksgiving feast 2010

Here are the Indians marching in with vest, feather headdress and tom-toms. It was so cute to arrive before Hudson spotted us so we got to see him in full Indian character. Hudson's Indian name was "Jumping Horse." Major did walk in with his class but did not have on the cute shirt his teachers made him. His Indian name was "Lion Heart." It was sweet and the feast was moved outdoors last minute to accommodate a funeral the church had at the same time. The teachers did a great job and I liked it being outside. It was a beautiful day made even more special by my mom being there. RayRay got to join in the fun and the boys loved it!

Hudson -- "Jumping Horse"

Jumping Horse with his class

His feather said, "I am thankful for my dog and cats."

note... we have not cats ??? never have, never will :)

Major -- "Lion Heart" and RayRay

My mom came in town Thursday night and we went to the feast Friday. Before the feast we went to breakfast at Ramsey's and witnessed a lady's 92nd birthday. It was so cute and our whole section of the restaurant sang her Happy Birthday. It was a classic Victoria moment that I'm glad my mom witnessed. It's just hard to describe the feel of this town unless you experience it. Such a small town mentality even though it isn't tiny. It's so secluded from a big city, it just has it's own character. I left my mom with the boys and met Stephen in Rockport for an overnight conference with his dealership people and came back the next morning to join up with my mom again. It was special to have my mom there and I'm so thankful for her making the effort. It's always nice to have my mom here and it's just so encouraging to have fun and play all together. Thank you mom!

Livesay -- Klam -- Halloween Party 2010

I actually think this picture is on the way to their school Halloween parties. As you can see, Hudson is Woody and as you cannot see, Major is Buzz. Oh, that doesn't look like Buzz Lightyear in the background because Buzz wouldn't wear his costume. He never did. Not to school or anything else. Stay tooned for more pictures of Major not dressed as Buzz...

Livesay -- Klam Halloween Party pics 2010

entryway with crazy Halloween tree

mummy dogs

kids table with cups of snacks, drinks, and treats

our firsts guests at the playdough table

ben and stephen

stephen and ben battling it out

major not in his costume (do I seem bitter? maybe a little)

trick or treating in the hood with friends

gladiator costumes were to die for

woody was working hard for the candy

part of our crew trick or treating

Tai and I decided to have a Halloween party a couple of months ago and I'm glad we did. It was a lot of work for the two of us and we invited a lot of friends. I didn't take a lot of pictures of the party in action but it was fun and their were cute little kiddos playing everywhere. Next year Major will be dressed as Buzz due to the pristine condition of the costume, as it has only hung in his closet and never seen the light of day. I love you Major.

Dove Hunting with Dad

Hudson went on his first dove hunt and this is him with his dove. Stephen and Hudson had so much fun and i just think the camo and redneck nature of it all is precious. Here's to having a house full of boys...

VCC Halloween

For The Love

I pulled up to our garage and opened the garage. Then, I jumped out to run in a grab Stephen's dry cleaning. I was just going to grab the clothes and run back out to the car, so I left the kids in their car seats. Well, this snake threw a little kink in my plans. As I ran toward the garage a S-N-A-K-E fell from the garage door. So all my nightmares have come true. Snake falling from the ceiling, really? He is no longer with us as Stephen and Josh seperated his head from his body. Bye, Bye nasty snake!

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