My "100" List

My friend Jennifer "tagged" me so I am suppose to list 100 things about myself. I don't know if you have ever tried this but it is not easy. Here goes....

100 Things About Me

1. I am an identical twin.

2. I am a Registered Nurse

3. I have had to pronounce someone dead.

4. And call the family to notify them of above death. (Never again!!!)

5. I would die for my 3 boys.

6. I would have another baby if I were younger.

7. I work out with a personal trainer once a week.

8. I have lost a total of 14 inches since January.

9. And 17 lbs. according to my scale this morning.

10. I am a reality TV Junkie.

11. I enjoy watching "Scott Baio is 45 and Still Single" on VH1.

12. That is sad, I know!

13. I am a huge fan of College Football.

14. It makes me curse, and I don't curse!

15. I am a closet Nascar fan.

16. I am dying to go to Hawaii.

17. My ultimate goal is to love like Jesus loves.

18. I am afraid of dying.

19. And flying. Especially at the same time!

20. I am married to an Air Traffic Controller

21. I am a good listener.

22. I give people the benefit of the doubt.

23. I recently got a ticket for speeding. (72 in a 60)

24. I am a Fightin' Texas Aggie! Class of 1995! Whoop!

25. I weighed 4 lbs. 8 oz. at birth.

26. I was 2 months premature.

27. I love to read.

28. I just finished the best book ever called "Same Kind of Different As Me." (Thanks Julie for recommendind it)

29. I highly recommend reading this book!

30. I love Brad Paisley.

31. I was a member of my High School's Drill Team.

32. I know you are laughing!

33. I hate to be late.

34. I am a sucker for beauty products.

35. I, however, have no fashion sense.

36. I absolutely love Christmas time!

37. Snow makes me happy!

38. I would love to have a vacation home in Frisco, Colorado.

39. My parents are my heroes!

40. My in-laws rock!

41. Family means everything to me.

42. I know one of the Blue Angels.

43. I love to eat.

44. I have a fear of speaking in front of people.

45. I think I may have Social Anxiety Disorder.

46. I do not like to shop.

47. I am a loyal friend.

48. Flaky people annoy me.

49. I dearly love my husband.

50. We were engaged 2 months after our first date.

51. Married 4 months after that!

52. I truly enjoy spending time with my children.

53. I love to laugh.

54. I crack myself up.

55. I can not sleep late.

56. I am a definite morning person.

57. I went to ACU for 1 year.

58. I drive a mini-van.

59. I love being in my 30's.

60. I think that the writers of "The Backyardigan's" are brilliant.

61. I wish I could sing.

62. I am geographically challenged.

63. Mosquitoes rarely bite me.

64. I have green eyes.

65. I am craving Jay's Meat Pies and hope to have them for dinner.

66. I took a tap dance class in college.

67. And piano lessons.

68. Neither was a success.

69. I have never been out of the country.

70. I do not like confrontation.

71. I love to play Ms. PacMan.

72. I enjoy doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles.

73. I have not flown since September 10, 2001.

74. I am very competitive.

75. This is why eBay can get me into trouble.

76. I really want an iPhone.

77. I get bored easily.

78. I have to have coffee in the morning.

79. I look forward to not having to buy diapers and formula.

80. I crashed a motorcycle into my Uncle's Cadillac one Thanksgiving.

81. I still have a scar from above incident to prove it.

82. I have no business whatsoever on motorcycles.

83. I have not had an uninterrupted night's sleep in over 4 years.

84. I am afraid of bees, heights and indoor swimming pools.

85. I worry about having 3 teenage boys in the house at one time.

86. I love that I am able to be a stay-at-home Mom.

87. Jay does most of the cooking in our house.

88. I talk to my Mom and twin sister almost every day.

89. I like to mow the grass.

90. And paint.

91. I find both relaxing.

92. Bananas, Kiwi, Strawberries and Avocado make my mouth itch.

93. I eat them anyway.

94. If you have read this far I want you to leave a comment to prove it!

95. I have the cutest nieces and nephews.

96. I have learned to never say never.

97. I love to watch the boys while they sleep.

98. I am so thankful for God's Grace.

99. I am actually caught up on laundry.

100. I am glad this is done!

Now I tag Lisa, Karrie, and Holly. Have fun!!!!!!!!

The American Railway Museum

I know that it has been a while since I have posted anything but there just really has not been much going on here lately. Here are some recent pictures from our visit to the Museum of the American Railway in Fair Park a couple of weeks ago. The boys really had a great time. Hopefully I will have more to post soon!!!

Collin loves the story "The Little Red Caboose" so we had to get his picture sitting on the red caboose!

New Summer Hair-Dos

We took Brady and Collin to get haircuts this afternoon for the summer. They both were way past due and I wanted something short and easy that we would not have to do much with. Both of them have such thick hair and so many cowlicks that getting their hair to lay down was really getting to be a chore. I think they really turned out so cute!! I can't believe how much older the haircut makes them look! They are just so handsome!!!!

We ended up buying some kind of hair paste that helps to make the front of the boys' hair stick up easier. When we got home I could not resist the urge to try some on Logan. Many of you know that because of some double-swirl cowlick action that Logan has going on that he naturally sports a little faux-hawk all the time. I decided to enhance it a little bit with the hair paste. It was too funny. Here is a picture. Too cute!
This is just a random picture of Logan that I love!! He has such an adorable profile! He is watching "Blue's Clue's" (which he loves) and what appears to be text messaging a buddy on Brady's Buzz Lightyear cell phone, all the while managing to keep his pappies (pacifier) intact. So precious!!! A multi-tasker already!!!

A Messy House Is A Happy House?????

Okay, I am really putting myself out there by posting these pictures. I am a little embarrassed for you all to witness this, but I have to know if there is anyone else out there whose house ever looks like this?? Please tell me I am not the only one who can not seem to ever get anything done around the house!! I really am not a slob. Quite the opposite actually. I can not stand clutter. It seriously makes me nervous. I have been a lot better about it since the kids have come along but when it gets to a certain point it really starts to get to me. It is now at that point! I try to do stuff, I really do, but with 3 little ones, cleaning is just not at the top of my priority list during the day. Furthermore, after the kids go to bed at night the last thing I want to do is spend my few "quiet hours" cleaning. So what is a Mom to do?? I am not asking for sympathy or for someone to volunteer to clean my house (although that might be nice...just kidding... kind of...). I know it will all get done. Eventually. I guess I just need a little understanding and reaffirmation that I am not the only one out there with this problem and that it is not at all abnormal for a house to look like this every once in a while (or more often than that maybe). A messy house is a happy house, right????? So, if you ever stop by my house unannounced and it looks like this just remember....Love me, Love my messy house!!!

Laundry waiting to be folded. Just so you know, the towels on the end table that have already been folded have been sitting there for a week. Seriously, when bath time rolls around, we don't even look in the linen closet. Towels are kept on the love seat. And yes, despite the way our house looks, we do bathe!!!!

No, not a bombed out war zone...My living room.
Dining room table. The chairs are used more often for hanging clothes to dry than they are for sitting. Sad, I know.
Don't even get me started on the kitchen. The dishes in the dishwasher are clean but have not yet been unloaded, hence the pile up in and around the sink. This can not be normal.

Again, just remember.....Love me, Love my messy house!!!!!!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Brady!

We celebrated Brady's 4th birthday this past weekend! I can not believe that he is four years old already. Where does the time go?? He has really grown to be such a sweet and funny little boy. (Not to mention handsome and smart!) I can not wait to see what the future holds for Brady Ryan! I am sure it will be very bright and adventurous! What tremendous joy he has added to our lives over the last 4 years! I am looking forward to lots more!!!!

This is Brady on his first birthday 3 years ago. This seriously seems like it was just yesterday!

Brady 3 years later on his 4th birthday! What a difference 3 years can make!
Pictures from the party....
Getting ready to open his gifts...


The pinata!
Pictures from the bounce house...

It really was a fun day for everyone. Thank you to all of our friends and family who helped make his 4th birthday so special! We love you all!!

Our Trip to Sea World San Antonio

This past weekend we took a mini family vacation to San Antonio so that we could take the boys to Sea World. We spent two days at Sea World and really had a great time! We spent the majority of our time at "Shamoo's Happy Harbor" which is the kid's area of the park. We tried to do some of the shows but Collin was scared of Shamoo (and most everything else for that matter) so it was kid's stuff from that point on! We already can't wait to go back!!

Here we are in front of Shamoo. Just for clarification, Shamoo is the black and white one! HA! HA! That joke never gets old does it???

Jay and Brady on Sea World's version of the log ride. Brady really surprised us with all the rides! He wanted to ride everything! He did say that the big hills on this ride made him "a little nervous."

Logan and Collin in the stroller. Logan was so good the whole time we were at Sea World! He never cried or fussed. He would just watch everything and everyone and nap when he got tired. He is such a sweet baby boy!

The next few pictures are from the water play area in the kid's area of the park. Brady and Collin loved playing in the water and getting wet.

Water would squirt out of the holes in the ground and then stop and squirt again when you least expect it. The boys were so funny to watch!

Waiting for the water to come...Where did it go???
Every time Collin would bend over to peek in the hole the water would shoot up and squirt him in the face. He must have done this a dozen times! It was hilarious!
Brady and Daddy on one of the rides.

Brady pushing his stroller.The boy's relaxing at the hotel. Brady and Collin LOVE staying in hotels! They get SO wild!!! I seriously think Collin had more fun in the hotel room than he did at Sea World! We were on the third floor and I am sure the people below us were loving us! I am really surprised we were not asked to leave on more than one occasion!

Easter Pictures

I am finally getting around to posting Easter pictures!! Better late than never I guess!

Sunday we headed out to Papa and Mimi's house for lunch and a very chilly Easter egg hunt. The boys really had a lot of fun hunting for the Easter eggs. It was really nice to be able to spend the afternoon with our family. Brady and Collin love playing with their cousins Tatum and Taylor (we missed you Taylor)! Whenever they all get together it is pretty wild (and very loud) around Papa and Mimi's house. I don't, however, think Papa and Mimi would have it any other way!

Mimi and Aunt Lisa hiding Easter eggs.

Brady "peeking" to see where Mimi and Aunt Lisa are hiding the Easter eggs! I love it!!!
The hunt is on......


Tatum looking ever so cute!!
Poor Logan had to stay inside during all of the chilly outside festivities. It gave him a great opportunity to bond with his Great-Grandpa though! I think they both really enjoyed that!!