Phoenix

Hands down, Phoenix Children's Museum is the best museum for kids I have ever been too. Noodle forests, child size restaurants, grocery store with working check out stations, tons of painting and art stuff, plasma cars that go through a car wash, tree forts and so much more make up this very cool and air conditioned place. Way too much fun for Jay and I, Alex enjoyed it too. These are just a few pics but they don't really do this place justice.

Canada Day

I had to post the pictures of these cookies that my very talented friend Jessica made for my Canada Day playdate. Not only do they look fantastic they tasted delicious and I should know because after everyone left I ate 4 of them!! I saved one for Jay and gave one to a neighbour and I didn't even pretend that I made them I gave all the credit to Jessica. Alex had a few of his friends over for some ice fishing, water balloon toss and good old fashioned play. Next year I hope to have a real Canada Day party in Canada!! Jessica will you make the cookies again!!

Berry Creek 5K

Mum and Alex racing the first time as a 40 year old. Aaaahhh that sounds so old, but I feel so young.

Keep Austin Weird

I love running in downtown Austin despite the hills. This was a really fun 5k because you were encouraged to wear costumes, I did not wear a costume, but Alex wore his Knight costume (which to be honest he would have been wearing anyway because he is so into knights right now). He did get a lot of nods for his costumes and for his running too. he ran probably about 1 mile of the race with lots of stops for freezies, cool treasures found on the ground, and of course drink stops. We need to get down to Austin more.

Grandma and Stephanie Leave Texas

Big Goodbye Hugs for Grandma

Chuck E Cheese

Alex had his first experience with Chuck E Cheese (hope I got that right), it was actually my first and hopefully last experience as well. I knew as soon as we walked in the place I had probably lost him, both physically and mentally. It was like he turned into a zombie and his only goal was to play as many games and rides as possible. Trying to get him to the birthday table, let alone acknowlege the birthday boy was a little more than I could handle. That place is a zoo. He did have fun and that's what it is all about, right??!? As we drove home and before he drifted into a Chuck-E induced sleep he muttered "Mama, I changed my mind I want a Chuck E Cheese birthday party" . What??? Alex I can't hear you??

What...I can't Hear Ya

It has been our routine lately for me to get Alex bathed, brushed and dressed for bed before Jay gets home for work (on the days he is working). Usually we are on our 5th or 6th story before Jay sneaks in bed with us and sort of just takes over the nightime rutuals. I say my goodnighty nights and I head out. I really cherish this time for Jay and Alex to have together because they don't really get a lot of one on one time. I don't rush to the tv or to the computer, no I rush to the baby monitor to listen in on the conversation that takes place between Dad and son-Alex becomes quite the chatterbox late at night. Last night was laugh out loud funny. I had been having problems with Alex listening to me and doing what I ask on the first request so I told Jay to have a word with him about listening to mummy, because whatever Jay says, Alex does, you would think that Jay beats him or something the way Alex listens, when the truth is Jay (or I)have never spanked and we rarely raise our voices (that may change in the future). Anyways Alex's response to Daddy asking him why he doesn't listen is..."Sometimes I have trouble hearing mummy"...bwaaaahahahah (me downstairs) So Jay asks if mummy should talk louder, and Alex says "no, I don't think that would help."

Here Comes Summer

Summer is definitely here. Alex had his last day of school yesterday so today we celebrated at Robin Bledsoe Splash Pool in Leander. We have always really enjoyed this little park even though it is really quite simple-maybe that is why we like it so much. Although today it was flooded with kids, barely a place to sit!! Nevertheless a great kick off to to the pool and swimming season.

Alex's First Race

Alex and I participated in the Dam Mile tonight. We had a blast and ended with a good time. It is a mile race out by the Georgetown Dam and is like the name suggests one mile long, sponsored by the Georgetown Running Club. His little friends Cooper and Reese ran it too. Afterwards there was a pizza and beer party to celebrate. Alex got his first (of many hopefully) medal tonight. We got home pretty late and man was he tired.

Opening Our Pool

So what if it is only 6 foot by 3, we have a ton of fun in this pool. Alex is getting so brave in the water and can actually do a doggie paddle swim. I take him to the rec. center pool 4-5 times a week and he has improved his swimming so much this year. I credit his teachers Sam and Nicole who taught him in his first class without me. It was like I needed to be removed from the equation and the swimming would start. He 'll be swimming laps by the end of the summer. He is so excited for the outdoor splash pad to be opened.

Hanging Around Town

A few cute ones I've taken on our outings, Milo's house, Splash Day and painting out pots.

David, Sarah, Rebecca and Jim!! My siblings.

Forest City Half and 5K

This is me heading up Talbot towards Central and onto the completion of the race. Feeling pretty beat, yet exhilarated.

Forest City Half and 5K

May 2 my mum and I headed down to Victoria Park in London for the big race. She did the 5 k and I did the half marathon. It was such a treat to be able to run in my hometown and know every corner and turn in the race (not sure if that was an advantage or disadvantage) but it certainly got me a PR of 1:48 which I am quite proud of. It was also great to run my house, my sister's house and my brother's house with them cheering me on. It makes such a difference to have that support along the course. I am also proud of my mum who placed 2nd in her age group and finished with a great time of 39 minutes. She is now looking ahead to the next race.

Rock Climber

Loves to climb!!

Strawberry Fields Forever!!

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These were taken yesterday at Sweetberry Farms in Marble Falls. This is our 4th year visiting the farm and we always have a ball there. It is great to see the changes in Alex year after year, I especially notice Alex growing up when I see him reacting to the goats. The first year we went he wanted nothing to do with them and slowly over the years he is getting braver and braver with them-this year he actually asked me to bring food for them and fed them himself.

Red Poppy 5K

My mum and I registered in the Red Poppy 5K run in Georgetown. This was my mum's first 5K and she did really well. This was sort of a practice run for the Forest City 5 K that we are going to do in London on May 2. I had the pleasure of running with Alex in the stroller giving me orders and telling me to go faster, go right, stop for potty breaks etc. It made for an interesting run.

Capitol 10 K

April 11 th I ran the very fun and fast Cap 10 K in a personal best for me of 49 minutes. It was a really fun race with lots of people dressed in costumes and a general overall good spirit, not to mention running in downtown Austin which is always fun, despite the hills. Tough run so I was quite proud of myself for my PR. Alex and Jay came down to cheer me on which always makes me run faster too!!

Texas Bluebonnet Time

The Motorcycle

Hanging out in the garage with Daddy's bike which Alex loves. Alex is so cute when he says "motorcycle".