Memorial Day Weekend at the Farm

We packed up and headed to China Spring, TX last weekend to spend a few days at Great Dad & Great Mom's farm! I was worried about driving so far with Ruby since she usually SCREAMS in the car, but she did just great on her first road trip! Jackson and Ben enjoyed watching movies with their new headphones from Pops & GranMartha. 

My, how times have changed! (Ryan Norman, remember how many times I made you watch The Sound of Music on our road trips?!!! Bet you wish we'd had this setup back then!)

Ruby was so happy to meet her Great Dad & Great Mom (@4 months old).

This was an intense game of I Spy Go Fish.

Uncle Morgan got to meet Ruby for the first time too!

Uncle Morgan read the boys a bedtime story.

Then, the boys wanted their Dad to read one too.

These boys spent hours throwing rocks in the pond.

Ben loves Great Dad's "go go cart"

Jackson is almost as tall as a horse!

We said hello to the cows many times.

FAMILY FUN DAY! All the kiddos enjoyed some pool time.

Ruby has a new BFF!

I sure do love my boys!

Ben enjoyed some tractor time with Great Dad.

Jackson was explaining the rules of Go Fish. We had a fun time playing!

Uncle Morgan and the kiddos played some football.

I told you Ruby has a new BFF.

Great Mom & Ruby

girl talk

Great Dad & Ruby (she's a big fan)

1 out of 5 smliing and looking at the camera isn't so bad.

The boys were helping Great Dad with some gardening.

They were so excited to find some "Larry's".

We always enjoy our time with Great Dad & Great Mom. What a fun weekend making special memories!

Ben's Bday Weekend

Friday night Papa John & Nana took us to Lupe Tortilla for dinner.

Saturday was my brother's graduation, so James came over to play while Ryan & Kathryn went to Victoria. (We decided that would be better than taking 4 kids to a graduation ceremony!) Saturday night was Ryan's graduation party. I'll let Kathryn post the pics on her blog...she did such a good job! The party was perfect!!!

Sunday was Mothers Day. We spent the morning at church and had lunch with fam. I am so blessed to have the best mom in the world and be a mom to the best kiddos in the world! After naps, we headed to the new splash park for some family fun!

Monday (14th) was Ben's actual birthday, so we spent the morning at chuck e cheeses. Pops even met us there for lunch!

We had a weekend full of celebrating and fun!

Ben's 3rd Birthday

I can't believe this handsome little dude is 3 years old!!! I love my Benjamin Ryan so incredibly much and am so thankful for him.

Ben wanted a sports birthday party this year. We were planning on a backyard bash, but ended up having the party at the church gym due to bad weather. It worked out perfectly!

food table

Ryan (a.k.a. Super Dad) decorated the cupcakes.

the gift table

the sports bounce house was a hit!

Kaki & James

party people

Happy Birthday to Ben!

pinata time

Papa John & Ruby

presents!

Papa John & Nana got Ben some new costumes!

We put Ryan's old jerseys on the chairs.

playing with his new toys from Jackson

Ruby looked so pretty in her new outfit from Nana.

Ben loved his sports party, and we had so much fun putting it together for him.

Can't believe I now have a 4 year old, a 3 year old, and a 3 month old!!!

Coming up: Ben's bday weekend/Mothers Day

Ryan Norman, MBA

Way to go, Ryan!!! We are so proud of you.

Kathryn & Pops have some great pictures.

TBall Pics

Sugar Land Skeeters

Sugar Land has a new minor league baseball team! We were given some tickets to a game on opening weekend and had so much fun!!! The boys loved it. I have a feeling we'll be there A LOT in the next few years!

 What's a trip to the ballpark without a hot dog?!

Sweet Ruby has spent the majority of her life at sporting events. I guess that's what her life will be like with 2 older brothers.

Ben was more excited about the snacks than the game. Reminded me of myself!

beautiful evening

the boys loved riding the carousel there

 

It got a little loud for Ben!

There were fireworks after the game.

After fireworks, all of the kids were invited to come on the field and run the bases.

Such a fun family night!