This and That

Just a few random pictures to share...a little peak into our everyday lives! It's basically equal parts dirt and smiles.

Loves his daddy
Lincoln and his best friend at school, Ryan

My little boy grew so much this year.

Crawling

Hello, summertime!

Allen worker truck Rodeo

Dream come true...

Check out those chunky thighs!

Lincoln and Truett Bridges, fast friends!

8 months

Preschool Open House Showing off his artwork

Love this one

Bluebonnets

We headed out to take some Bluebonnet pics, but it was sooooo windy and Sutton wasn't really having it. We took a few and headed home. In the car, I was scrolling through the pics and saw some really good ones. Of course, I didn't do a great job shooting b/c I assumed they would turn out poorly with the wind, etc. My friend Jennifer from high school edited a few for me (taking out some shadows and hiding Lincoln's phantom foot over his head). She has a photography business in Florida and is very talented. I can't thank her enough for taking the time to share her talent with me, gratis. Check out her work here.

PS: Could they be any cuter?

Great Grands, Aggie Basketball and Sutton Button

Ryan's grandparents came for a visit and for baby dedication.

We took Lincoln to his first A&M basketball game. It was his first Aggie sporting event. It was the Saturday before Christmas at the AAC and he had a ball. We met up with Mark and Brenden and the rest of our local Aggie Friends. And the Aggies won in OT!! WHOOP!

Singing Aggie War Hymn with Daddy and Memer

before the game...

BFF's

1 Week Photo Shoot

Our newest addition

A family of four

My handsome boys

A favorite of mine

Lincoln needed a break

I love my family and love how they love on my boys

Ahhh, baby feet!

JC Penney Poster

June 8th Lincoln and I went to the JC Penney headquarters in Plano to shoot a poster for their fall campaign. Here he is modeling 3T toddler boys PJ's for Carters. It took about an hour and we were home playing again. It's my understanding they will be displayed during the month of September, but we've also gotten reports that it might be up even longer.

New Room

Who would have thought switching rooms would take so long. Lincoln's new room was our old office. We decided to leave the nursery in the same spot since we don't need to repaint. Plus, the nursery furniture fits so nicely in that room. Everything in this room is new! Lincoln has a new twin bed that he's been sleeping in for a few months now. It also has a trundle for an extra guest! Ryan built the shelf above his bed and the bookshelf was transplanted from his nursery. My Dad built this one for him from scratch. It's easily my favorite piece.

The bed and dresser are from Weirs. I stained the head board and foot board to make it a tad darker. The night stand is a FABULOUS Craig's list find....this item doesn't have a nick or scratch and is such a unique piece. We love it and the fact that we snagged it for $30!

I made the french memory board out of some scrap wood, fabric and jute. Lincoln keeps his cards, artwork, etc on the board.

The pictures above his closet are old A&M programs, one dating back to 1939.

I'm still on the hunt for an A&M football helmet and something to hang over his headboard. Hopefully this room will further feed his love for all things A&M!

Now This Will Be Embarrassing

Lincoln is Funny

A few new pictures of my Lucky Little Leprechaun!

I keep a daily journal of all the new and or funny things Lincoln says and does, but here are some real doozies from the last week!

My phone rang and Lincoln said "Mom, it's your husband".

We pulled up to Chick Fil A and Lincoln said "Chick fil A, it's my lucky day".

After checking out his deposit in the potty he said "Oh wow Mom, a big huge brown whale".

After telling me thank you for his milk, he said "Now Mom, you say your welcome".

He told Julie the other day that Chick Fil A was a healthier choice than McDonalds.

He gets cuter and funnier and smarter everyday. He says please and thank you, sometimes too much. We have not hit the terrible twos yet and we are half way through. Timeout continues to be a rarity around our house. I'm waiting for the tides to turn, but enjoying every minute of his sweet, sweet nature!

Just Ryan and Marcy This Time!

Ryan and I decided to have some professional pictures taken since we hadn't had anything done since our Wedding five years ago. We used Holly's wedding photographer Allison Davis. She is young and super creative. We just did a quick, mini session. Here are some of our favorites. You can also check out Allison's blog for more of her favorites from our session. I would highly recommend Allison for you and your family!

Our Favorite

Do we look old? Just lie if you have too:)

10 Years ago....

Five years ago...

On a side note, Allison submitted Holly and Brian's wedding photos to on online blog and it was featured there and they just found out their wedding will be featured in the spring issue of The Knot magazine. So exciting for them.

Let it Snow!

Even though we were on our way to the Galleria that morning, I had to take time to bundle Lincoln up and head outside. He seemed to enjoy himself until he touched the snow on his rock wall and his hands got cold and wet! At least I got my snow picture.

My little snow baby in March 2008!