41=Aggie Weekend

Wow, I sure married an old man. Not really, but it makes me feel better about getting closer to 40 myself. Saturday Brett turned the big 4-1, so we celebrated Aggie style! We started the day at a scrimmage for Cade's football team, which happens to be the Aggies. It was random that Cade was drafted to the Aggies, don't know what he would have done if he was drafted by the Longhorns!

My two favorite boys in the world! Looking good there Aggies :)

Miss Emalyn was ready to cheer on Cade's team and even had some lovin for her daddy on his birthday.

This would have been a great picture if the 3 year old was cooperating and would have opened her eyes. I love how Cade is in the background.

Cade had a great scrimmage with some great blocks and even recovered a fumble. He plays the line on both offense and defense so he never gets a break. It's been very hot lately. I feel sorry for those boys in all that gear. It was so much fun watching Cade play football again. He played in first grade and hasn't played since then. He's doing a great job. Proud of you Cade man!

Cade actually had two scrimmages but we left after the first one so we could get on the road to College Station. Omie was nice enough to meet us in Waco so she could get Emalyn for the day/night. We met at McDonald's for the switch off. Apparently it was very bright and everyone's eyes are closed (Emma wouldn't even look at the camera)but it's an attempt at a family picture in Aggie wear.

Emma was very happy to be spending time with Omie all by herself. The rest of us were happy to have some time without the little "big sister". Emma calls herself a big sister because she is trying to be "big" like Maddi. We remind her all the time how "big sisters" act and it encourages her to be "big" like Maddi. I am so thankful that Emma has such a great big sister to look up to.

After stopping in Waco, we made our way to our hotel in Hearne and then onto Aggieland. It was so great to see a Tracy and Courtney and tail gate with them before the game.

Here we are looking like wet rats at the game. It was raining, not pouring down rain, but more than a sprinkle. I HATE getting wet in the rain. I have always said princesses melt in the rain and avoid getting wet at all costs. It drives Cade nuts. He was quite proud of me that I didn't run for cover but actually endured the rain to watch the game. Thankfully the rain stopped by half time. The girl in front of us said she was more wet from sweat the week before so I guess it was nice to have rain and cooler temps. Perspective, right?

Aggies played a great game and beat Sam Houston 68-21, I think. We had a great time as a family at the game. Maddi had 1,0000,000 questions (as usual) and really got into the game. After the game we went down a street we weren't supposed to be down and were stopped by police and they asked Brett "who are you?" "unless you are the Chancelor, you can't drive down this road". We got a good laugh. When driving by Olsen Field, the baseball stadium, Maddi asked what the name of the team is that plays there. Ummmm...she might make a great Aggie!

Sunday morning we drove back to College Station to show the kids campus, the Tap and eat lunch at Wings N More. Here we are under the Century Tree. The kids were a little overwhelmed on campus with the size and said they aren't ready for college. We said that's fine, they aren't supposed to be ready yet, they're only in 6th and 7th grade. Maddi said when she's in college, she signing up for afternoon classes so she can party all night and sleep in. Cade said he's getting morning classes so he can study all afternoon. Yep, that's Maddi and Cade's personalities shining right through.

Meanwhile, Omie and Emma were having fun at Omie's house! Omie got a craft for Emma. She looks very happy!

Emalyn is very artistic, much like her sister, Omie and Aunt Shirley. Actually Brett's a good artist too.

Ta da! What a cutie pie!

Emma got it in her head that she was going to make a carrot cake for Brett's birthday with Omie. I think Saturday morning when Em said Happy Bday to Brett, he asked her where his carrot cake was. Then she said she was making him one with Omie and kept talking about it. Well, I warned Omie that Emma was expecting them to make a carrot cake with her so good ol' Omie and Emma made Brett a carrot cake!

Emma loves to bake!

Great job Omie and Emma! Notice Emma has food with her in most pictures. Omie said she ate a ton while there. Everything must taste a little better at Omie's house!

After finishing the cake Sunday morning, Omie and Emma played babies with the Little Leap frogs, school and who knows what else. I know Emma was thrilled to have all of Omie's attention. We met Omie and Emma in Temple at Dairy Queen and after having a blizzard snack, we were on our way back to McKinney and Omie to Seguin. That was sooo nice of Omie to do all that driving to get Emma and bring her back to us. It was great weekend for all of us. These are the things that we didn't get to do for all these years living in Chicago. I am still sooooo thankful to be back in the great state of Texas with all of our friends and family!

Happy Birthday Brettley! We love you!!!!

Five on Friday

1. Every now and then we are lucky to have Supergirl visit our house! She got some hand me downs from one of Cade's friends sister and in it was this costume. When I told her there was a Super Girl costume from Abby she was so excited and wanted to know if it had the shoes too. How did she know there were shoes too? Kids amaze me with their smartness. It's fun to see Miss Thing as something other than a princess. She's holding a book that Abby gave her too. Hand me downs are awesome!

2. Look who started preschool yesterday? Emma was so excited about going to preschool but she really wants to be in second grade. I feel like since she's the little sister (although she'll tell you she's a big sister), all she does is wish she was at the next stage all the time, never enjoying where she is at. Brett said he has a daughter who is 12, going on 13 and another daughter who is 3, going on 14. Soooo true!!! Emma seriously acts more like the teenager giving us attitude and thinking she's all that. Thank you Maddi for being so sweet (most of the time).

3. Here is little Emma in her classroom. Her teachers, Mrs. Candace and Mrs. Deana are super sweet. I think she will have a great year. Poor Emma, she's a little slow to warm. Last year she finally was talking to her teachers and then we moved to Texas. She started her new class in January and by the end of the year was talking to her teachers and then school was over. Hopefully she will warm up to these teachers and they can enjoy her the whole year. Emma is especially excited because they do math, science and Spanish at her school like Maddi and Cade do. She asked me if they do "studies" too. I think she meant Social Studies. Seriously, this child is always listening to what's going on around her, she must have heard us talking with M or C about their Social Studies class.

4. This is a horrible picture of me, I had taken my hair out of a pony because it was giving me a headache but...go Aggies! This was Brett and I with Matthew last week while watching the first Aggie game of the season. We are going to A&M this weekend and taking M and C to the game. Emma gets to spend the weekend with Omie. Woohoo! We are all very excited. It also happens to be Brett's 41st birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday Brett!!! We love you sooo much! It's also the one year anniversary of our first steps of getting back to Texas. Brett flew down for an Aggie game on his birthday last year and had his first interview for his current job. I know I for one, am so thankful that it all worked out and we are back in the great state of Texas!

5. A little late, but since I wasn't blogging at the time of Cade's birthday...a picture from Brother Bear's 11th birthday party! We had it at Main Event and they played laser tag twice, did gravity ropes and ate pizza and cake. He had most of his baseball team and other friends there to celebrate. I have to remind myself that Cade is only 11. He looks and often acts older than that. He thinks he knows everything (I'll admit, he knows a lot)and that can be challenging at times, but he is such a great kid. He's smart as a whip, a good friend, a loving brother and son, a great athlete and very responsible. We love you more than all the stars in the sky Cade man! Hope 11 is a great year for you.