Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Spring Break Part I

During Sean's spring break we decided it would be a good idea to stay close to home and not spend much money on vacation since we will be moving in a few months. We decided to take an overnight trip to San Antonio. It worked out just fine, I didn't have to cook and Sean got to spend quality time with Taylor and I. We went to one of the museums next to the zoo. We decided to go to this particular one because they had a new dinosaur exhibit. Word on the street says the museum broke records on attendance this week. Just because of the dinosaurs! The dinosaurs moved and growled! I thought I was living in the Mesozoic era. Taylor wasn't scared either. There were all sorts of great activities for the children too.



The following picture is a must have since we will be leaving Texas soon. Last year people were stopping on the side of the road to take pictures laying in these flowers. We later realized it's a tradition some people do around here. The state flower is a blue bonnet and they grow wild during spring time along the highway. So of course when we saw purple flowers along the road, we had to do it too. However, after stopping, my green thumb told me they were something other than Blue Bonnets.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Spring Break Part II

We went to the San Antonio Zoo and it was a zoo...no pun intended. Everyone in Texas must have had the same idea. Finally we got parked, paid our admission, and entered. Our first stop was to get food because I didn't want to stop while Taylor was being a good boy in the car. While standing in line, I asked Sean what he wanted and I thought he said nothing So I proceeded to stand in the entirely too long of line. After I got Taylor a hotdog and me a pop Sean asked, "Where are my Nachos?" OMG....So Sean, Taylor and I shared a $6 hotdog and pop. The rest of the day went rather well. The zoo was fun and we were all beat after a long day!
Jumping lily pads.

Trying to get a better view.

Being a big boy.

Father Son Bonding

The local hockey team here is called the Laredo Bucks. Sean loves to go to the games when he has a chance. Sean took Taylor a while back so I could get my homework done.


Concentrating on the game.

Geography Lesson

The Rio Grande is within walking distance from our home. It's not as grande as the maps make it out to be.


Oregon Trip


Tub time with Cousin Emmy.
Daddy getting ready to go to "the interview" that brought us back to Oregon!
Looking at Taylor's baby pics.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Yay!!!

I'll try to make this short and sweet....Sean got the job! He is the new Head football coach for Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon. We are so excited to move closer to family. Sean's family is right down the street and my family is 2 hours away. We are feeling pretty blessed right now. The whole neighborhood was praying for us. After no phone calls for a week, I thought for sure he didn't get it. Wow! Is all I can say is the power of prayer is amazing. We have a lot of things to do before July, we are just taking it one step at a time. We just put our house up for sale this week and we're looking online at houses in Oregon. Seriously, I can't believe this is happening.