September Birthdays

September 3rd is Shauna Steenbakker's Birthday. I have been friends with Shauna for 15 years. She was a roommate of mine in college. She now lives only a short 3 1/2 hr drive away in Ft. Worth. Shauna is an amazing mother to her three children. I sometimes feel like I am her child too because she teaches me so much! They are currently trying to adopt a baby (preferably twins). She KNOWS that she has other children out there that are meant to be part of their family. She has the faith to continue to pursue this until is happens. I hope this year she gets that miracle. That is my birthday wish for you, Shauna.

The Texans vs The Saints

Matt got tickets from work to see the preseason game of the Texans vs the Saints on Saturday. The Texans didn't play too great but we had a fabulous time in the suite.

1st Day of School 2009

Christopher 4th Grade; Mrs. Wolfe

Garrett 3rd Grade; Mrs. Hooper

Madelyn Kindergarten; Ms. Tilotta

Waiting on the bus (I can't believe she'll be gone ALL day)

She DID it...with a little help from Christopher

I followed the bus to school to make sure she got in the classroom ok. (Ms. Tilotta took this picture for me so I didn't have her see me at the school)

Madelyn's teacher, Ms. Tilotta (Garrett had Ms. Tilotta in Kindgergarten too)

Hoping tomorrow and the rest of the year goes as smoothly!!!

I guess it's just me and Max now...

We've all made it to Kindgergarten

Matt 1976 (the year Natalie was born....)

Natalie 1981

Christopher 2005

Garrett 2006

Madelyn 2009

One last getaway and a haircut!

I have been dying to see the Broadway Show, Wicked, and so when I heard it was coming to Austin, I jumped at the chance to go. It was just as good as everyone has said. The "witches" did an amazing job! If you ever get the opportunity to see this show, go see it!!

Since we were driving over to Austin to see Wicked, we decided to bring the husbands and kids along and go to Schlitterbaun Water Park. One last fun activity before school starts.

We have been telling Madelyn that when school started that she had to get her hair cut. Well, yesterday was the big day. I think she looks cute and it will be so much easier to take care of for those early mornings for school.

Before

After

The kids are getting excited to meet their teachers this week. One more week of summer...

Make a Smilebox photobook

August Birthdays

Melissa and her family 2009

Natalie and Melissa; 1978

August 7th is Melissa Wirthlin Rich's birthday. We've been friends since birth. Our families took many vacations together and Melissa and I use to sing this song over and over. It must have been our theme song. Happy Birthday, Melissa! It was fun to see you on our vacation.

August 8th is Kate Nelson's Birthday. She is Madelyn's teacher at church and she LOVES her. She is so excited to see the kids each week and makes them each feel special. Happy Birthday, Kate!

Tammy Baker's (far right) Birthday is August 18th. Tammy is full of spunk and always makes me laugh. She is full of energy and plays an awesome game of tennis. Happy Birthday, Tammy!

August 30th is Heather Marlow's Birthday. It is amazing to watch Heather, you can see the love she has for all people. Her husband and children adore her and I am glad I know her too!