June 2020

Finally!

We were able to leave the area.  

I took the girls to Galveston for a little fun with my friend Jennifer.

We played at the pool...

...took selfies...

...swam in the ocean...

...built sand castles in the sand...  

...and put on a dance recital.

All while Bryan built a shed in the backyard because the Army's travel restrictions.  

 

September 2019

Well, I am stuck in the house for another 30 days due to COVID-19, so I figured I would update my blog from September 2019- April 2020 (I don't have any of Bryan's photos because he had to reboot his phone in March 2020 and lost everything).  

We took the kids to a motor derby at the Belton Expo Center.  It was a first for all of us and super fun!

Kate got to ride on her first roller coaster at the fair. 

Bryan started to work on the floors in our house.  We had been living on concrete for about 3 months waiting for the tile to be made.  I guess it was a popular color and on back order.  He did an amazing job.  I love the floors now.  I think it was around 1200 sqft of the downstairs area. 

I was able to walk around the elementary school with my girls as a memorial for 9/11.  I am so grateful to have a flexible job where I can go to their events. 

 Jane was really sad to see me because she knew I wasn't taking her home afterwards.  

 I was also able to go to their fun run fundraiser.  Doesn't Jane look super happy in this photo? She was waving at my friend Rebecca.  No way would she be this happy for me.  She is good with the pout face for me. 

 Look how cute my Kate looks too!

For my birthday, I took the girls to the nail salon.  They were unimpressed with their service as they watched all the different services I received.  It was still fun for them though. 

 Opening my birthday presents.  

 Eating out for my birthday dinner.

At the end of the month, Bryan and I competed in the Kerrville half Ironman.  Debbie and Robert came out to watch the girls while we raced.  I think Bryan finished in 5 hours 48 minutes and I finished in 6 hours and 4 minutes.  I was awarded 2nd place in my age group. 

BUSY APRIL

Lots of house projects this month.  We finally got around to fixing up the Master shower.  Bryan did a fabulous job!

We painted the deck and laid down grass in certain areas of the yard.  

Bryan ran in the SAMMC half marathon with some friends.  The girls were pushed in the stroller as well and he did awesome! Even for not running in quite some time.

 The finished project! Looks AMAZING!

HOPPY Easter!! The girls were so excited to look for eggs and get lots of fun toys and treats in their Easter baskets this year.  They each got a swim suit, bubbles, chocolate bunny, marshmallow peeps, and a giant swimming pool. 

 Kate sporting her new Frozen swimsuit.  

 Jane in her Moana swimsuit.

 Our landscaping project.  We got these bricks and put a circle around our front tree and a loop around the front part of the house.  Bryan got it all ready for when my parents came and it looked so good!

My parents were so helpful when they came down to visit this month.  We got to work on the house and they we got to play.  We went to the Aquarium...

and played at the inflatable park.  We went down to the River Walk and did a boat tour.  My dad helped trim the palm trees, lay down grass, fix the downstairs outlets, and plant some flowers and plants in the front yard.  Mom and I went shopping.  It was so nice to have them around.  They were so helpful.  Dad also built the girls this beautiful playhouse from Costco that the girls absolutely adore.  My parents are awesome!

I went on my first 100K bike ride.  Getting ready for the Seattle to Portland in July!  This race was called the Fiesta WildFlower 100K bike ride.  

We have also been working on this little number.  Bryan purchased a fixer upper back in December.  It has been a lot of work.  We had some walls torn down, new support beams put in, opened up the kitchen a bit, fixed the bathrooms, had the walls painted, painted the kitchen and bathroom cabinets,... still lots to be done!  This video was sent to my mother to show her the progress.  

BUSY MARCH

The girls finally went down to San Antonio's Riverwalk with mom.  I know.  How could it have taken 7 months to get down here?  We have just been really busy with life.  I signed up for the Alamo half marathon and needed to pick up my packet.  I actually forgot my bib during the race, but I got my best time ever- even with the course being short.  1:49

We took the girls to this restaurant called The Magic Time Machine.  It was really fun, but the food is not so great.  The girls got their faces painted. They had bubbly drinks.  The waiters and waitresses were dressed in characters- like Moana, Dora the explorer, Alice in wonderland, and Jack from Pirates of the Caribbean. 

 Jane got a painted dog face.

 Kate became a butterfly.

 Green Eggs and Ham for Dr. Seuss day at school.

 Thing One and Thing Two. It is so much fun dressing these girls up for the little holidays.  They enjoy it too!

 Happy St. Patrick's Day! After school, we went down to the River Walk (again!) and watch the float parade.  They even dyed the river green.

Both the girls went to the dentist for the second time.  Jane did so much better this round.  She looks so cute with those sun glasses on.  

Oh, my children love to wear dresses almost every day.  

 We got ready for the Easter Bunny.  We painted some eggs. 

 And decorated sugar cookies!

We also managed to work on the house a little more.  With my parents coming to visit next month, I wanted to get onto the landscaping.  Here is a before of the front yards.  Nothing really but a tree.  Bryan put the shutters up, pressure washed the house and driveway and fences.  We also are preparing to finish the master bathroom.  Yes, we have been using the girls shower since August as well.  Haha!