Port Aransas 2009

Uncle Malachi and Ezra running in the water

At the Shark Store

My sweet girl at the beach

Malachi and Lincoln

Malachi and Lincoln at the beach

My family and I went to the Port Aransas this past weekend. We had such a great time!! We rented a two bedroom beach house that was just a little walk down to the beach. From the balcony you could see the beach. The beach house was in a community of houses that had a community pool. Shelby and I arrived first with all of the kids. We unloaded and immediately headed to the pool. The pool was so warm so we only stayed in the pool for an hour. Ezra and Lincoln loved it, while Emersyn slept in the shade. Mimi arrived next, then Brent and Uncle and Malachi. The next day, Friday, we got everyone ready and packed up to go to the beach. We set up camp and played in the water until nap time, then headed back to the house. After nap time, we headed to the beach again. That evening we made dinner and then headed out to see the "Shark Store" (ezra was talking nonstop about the shark) and had some delicious ice cream. Saturday morning, ezra and brent headed to the beach to setup camp again. They stayed and played. By the time Shelby, Mimi, Emersyn and I made it to the beach (emmy decided to sleep in til 10), Brent and Ezra were ready to go back. So, the girls got to go to the beach and layout! It was great!! By the time we were ready to head back to the house, Malachi and Brent were ready for guy time, so they went to play golf. That afternoon we went to some shops had an early dinner and headed back to the beach that evening to do some boogybording! It was such a great time.
Ezra loved the beach!! I thought he was going to be nervous of the waves and how big the ocean was, but he ran right in with Uncle Malachi and Mimi. He loved it. He even got knocked over by a wave and was taken under for a few seconds and poped right back up and did it again. Needless to say, he had to have his lifejacket on the whole time. He was fearless. He loved playing in the sand too. He was covered in sand most of the trip!
Emersyn did great too. She just hung out in her little sun tent and napped. She is such a sweet, easy going baby!
Malachi, Shelby and Lincoln had a great time too. Lincoln didn't really know what to think of Cousin Ezra who is still learning to share toys, but all in all, i think they had fun together!

More Beach Pictures

Shelby and Lincoln

Ezra jumping in the waves

Emersyn laying on the beach (in the shade)

Burying himself in the sand

Llano River 2009

Brent showing the kids the fish

Cousin Alyssa making Ezra laugh!

Opa giving rides on the minibike

Bradley and Caleb on the minibike

At the beginning of August, we have the Lindig Shindig at the Llano river. It was so much fun. We got to spend good quality time with Aunt's/Uncles/Cousins and grandparents. The boys got to go fishing, the girls got to read and the kiddos got to play in the water! The weather was great, the food was wonderful and the family time was such a blessing.

More River Pictures

Cousins and Tubes!

Catfish that was caught on trout line

AnnMarie and Emersyn

The cabin

In the Llano River

Random Pictures

Ezra taking Jager for a ride in his new car

So cute!

Mimi and Emersyn at the party

My little man and me

Emersyn 2 months old

Ezra's Birthday Party

The family photo

Ezra going down the slide

Hailey and Sydney

Addison

The cupcakes

Ezra had a little birthday party at the park near our house. We had a good time!

EZRA IS 2!!

Ezra as a newborn

I cannot believe my little guy is 2! It seems just like yesterday when he was that little, then his first birthday came and he was barely walking and could really only say "ball", with the occasional "mama" and "dada"..

Ezra's 1st Birthday

Now, he is all over the place!

Ezra at 2


Such a big boy!

I just can't believe he is 2! In so many ways he is becoming a "big boy" with each new day. He still loves sports. He loves anything to do with balls. He can shoot hoops, kick the soccer ball, throw the ball, and he can even hit the ball with the baseball bat when you throw it to him! I know I am a biased party because I am his mother, however, he is really coordinated and talented with all of these things! His is all boy too. He loves to wrestle, jump, and climb.

It's so fun now too, that he is getting older. I am really enjoying learning more about things he likes and dislikes, along with seeing his true personality and such sweet spirit! He is so smart and is able to figure out how things work and go together. He very much enjoys coloring, doing puzzles, playing with trucks, chasing Jager and showing and talking about different things to his little sister.

Suprisingly enough, he has really embraced being a big brother. I thought we would have a difficult time, because even though he is getting older..he is still such a momma's boy. And I LOVE it! He is really protective over Emersyn when others hold her or when little kids look at her. He loves to tell her about all that he sees when we go on our walks, or show her the toy he is playing with. He even tries to play catch with her...he hasn't quite figured out why she doesn't like this game as much. Ha! But all in all, he is a great big brother~

Happy Birthday Ezra! We love you so very much. I am truly blessed to have you as my son. I thank God every day for you!