Fun In The Sun

What a weekend!!!  My mom and nephew came to Dallas for the weekend to hang out with Aunt Courtney and Uncle Jordan.  

William will be two in September and he is truly a handful.  He is nonstop and acts just like a boy - wanting to throw things, push things, etc.  You always had to watch him and to see what he was getting in to.  Jordan asked me if we could just have a kid and it be 4 when it was born.  LOL.  We kept him entertained on to our community pool and the playground.  As you can tell, he enjoyed it immensely.  He loves the water.  

He is such a loving child.  He is so sweet and well mannered.  My brother and sister in-law have done a great job with him.  He says please, thank you (he has to be reminded sometimes).  I keep telling my family that I know I'll have the bad kid since this one has been so good.  Williams personality is just full of love and fun.  He is always smiling and laughing and taking in the world around him.

Thank you Mom for bringing him to us for the weekend!

Already acting like an old man - sleeping with his mouth open

I told you I would have more pictures of Mr. Mason, so I am holding up my end of the bargain.  He has already changed a little bit since Monday.  He was sleeping while I was holding him and just making the funniest faces.  He's so precious.

Precious Gift From God

Mom and Mason

 "First Fishing Cap"

Mimi and Mason

 *More pictures to come after Wednesday's visit.

He finally decided to show up.  I told Chris that he already acts likes Randi - procrastinator.  

On June 16, 2008 at 7:01pm Mason Jones was welcomed into the world.  He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and 20.5 inches long.  He has fuzzy blond hair and blue eyes.

Here goes my sentimental side, but it is times like these that make you realize how precious life is and how blessed women are to have God entrust us to bear children and love them unconditionally.  God has chosen Randi and Chris to be parents to this little baby boy and for them to show him the world.  They are going to be awesome parents, and I am so excited for them and the rest of their families.  Mason will definitely not go without love (and clothes).  

We are so proud of you!  To you Randi - you are going to be a wonderful mother and friend to Mason.  I get emotional just thinking about the joy that he will bring into your life.  Know that we are always here for you and will babysit any time you call.  We love you!

Memorial Day

For Memorial Day weekend, Jordan and I went to Oklahoma City.  The Big 12 baseball tournament was going on, and we just decided Friday night that we would go watch it and get out of town for the weekend.  

Oklahoma is a beautiful state.  A lot of it is undeveloped and still  holds nature's footprint.  

While we were in Oklahoma City, we decided to stop by and see the memorial for the Oklahoma City bombing.  Above are pictures of the memorial.  It is so beautiful and well thought out.  Everything in the memorial has  a meaning behind it.  A lot of time and effort was put into the project.  It really makes you realize how precious life is.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!  What a great day to celebrate our mothers.  They do so much for us that there should be more than one day a year to celebrate their awesomeness!  Their unconditional love allows each child to grow up and become their own personality.  They love us no matter what we put them through.  God bless mothers.  Above in the pictures are the following (in no particular order, you can guess who's who): Bernie (Nana, G. Grandmother), Wilbert & Glenda (Papa & Meemee), Jimmy & Stacey (Grandaddy & MeeMaw), T.W. & Mandy, and William.  Jordan and I weren't there since we had just seen my mom and we needed to celebrate with his mom.  We love you all!

Generation After Generation

If you haven't already figured out, my parents live on a ranch out in New Boston, Texas (east Texas).  The work around the farm never ends, so the family is always busy doing something.  As you can see, William is learning early how to help out.  I wouldn't recommend a farm to someone unless they have a lot of time and a lot of family to help out.  There's a reason I moved to the city.  

Kenny Chesney Concert

On Saturday, May 3rd my mom, Jordan, and I went to the Kenny Chesney concert at Pizza Hut Park.  Brooks and Dunn and LeAnn Rimes also performed before Kenny.  We went and tailgating with a group of friends before the concert began.  had a great time.  We were 23 rows back from the front of the stage.  Sometimes there are great benefits for working for Toyota.