Thursday, May 24, 2012

First Swim Meet


This is our first swim meet of the season ... go Circle C Seals! James swam in 5 events and placed in 4. Andrew swam in 4 and placed in 2. Way to go boys!

Cub Scouts Graduation

James and his den mates graduated from Wolf to Bear Cub.

Visiting Friends

Our long time friends from our Kentucky days, Todd and Jennifer Paul came from Chicago to visit us on a lovely May weekend. We enjoyed a leisurely walk/ride together along Lady Bird Lake.

Derby Party 2012

Mommy picked the winning horse ... "I'll Have Another"!

Derby Party 2012

We had a great time celebrating the 139th Kentucky Derby with our Austin friends!

Introducing ... Owen Schroeder

Our newest nephew/cousin ... Owen Abram Schroeder, born May 2, 2012 to Alan and Etsuko. What a cutie!

Cub Scouts Camping

We were pretty tuckered out after a full weekend of camping fun!

Cub Scouts Camping Trip

We had a really fun time camping at McKinney Falls State Park with Pack 12!

Andrew's class field trip




What a fun day at the zoo!

Andrew's class field trip



Mrs. Schwab led the way on this fun field trip to the Austin Zoo, and Mommy got to tag along.  Andrew is pictured with classmates Varun and Arsh (middle) and Ali (end).

Clayton Fun Run

The fun and games continued long after the run.

Clayton Fun Run

This annual school fund raiser lived up to its name again -- FUN!!

James' Birthday Party

The Super Mario cake was delicious!

James' Birthday Party

Friends from school, cub scouts, church and the neighborhood came.

James' Birthday Party

James' party was held at a fun indoor trampoline park called Jumpoline. He's pictured with friend Marc Sonnier, and Andrew is with our neighbor, Luke Adams.

Happy 8th Birthday James!

James got so many nice cards and gifts through the mail from family ... thanks everyone!

Easter

We had a joyful Easter celebration with our church family!

Go Kentucky Wildcats!

The Kentucky Wildcats won their 8th NCAA Men's basketball tournament this year in New Orleans. Way to go Cats!

Celebrating Mommy's Birthday

Here we are celebrating Mommy's birthday at the Sonnier's house. Thanks Lori and Garrett for the awesome dinner and cake!

First Communion

James took his first communion after completing a sacraments class at church. Here he is posing with Pastor Britta on First Communion Sunday.