Troutdale Parade

Taylor went to his first parade on Saturday.  I can't believe it took us two years to get him to a parade! Poor kid.  Taylor knew exactly what to do when they threw the candy though!  He loved hearing all the motors on the cars and tractors! We all had a good time and ate tons of sweets.    

Jenica and Addie, Rachel and Luke, Momma and Taylor

Great news!

Things have really started to come together for us.  I was getting a little discouraged about the housing market but we finally got an offer.  I know that an offer doesn't mean sold, but in a market like this, we are just happy that people are still want to buy.  I'll keep everyone posted as we find out more.
I have been incredibly busy this past week because I got a job!  No it's not a teaching job :( but... it's my next favorite occupation....a summer server at McMenamins.  I have always had a love for waiting tables and of course the tips.  McMenamins is nothing compared to Pig and Pancake, but I love the diversity.  They grow their own herbs for the food and brew their own beer.  The hours work out too, Taylor gets to have lots of Daddy time.  I'll be honest, I'm a little jealous. Taylor used to cling to my leg and scream when I would leave.  Now, Taylor simply says, "Bye, Bye Momma." and then continues to do whatever he's doing.  My job as a stay at home mom is no longer.  Although, I'm so grateful that I got to spend his first two years at home.

Good Bye Texas!

It has been forever since my last post but I have a good excuse this time!  We are officially residents of Oregon.  It's music to my ears!  Things are far from perfect but we love it here.  Taylor is having a blast with family!  My mother has already come to visit twice!  The weather hasn't been too cold either.  Sean had been incredibly busy, working 12 hour days.  His hard work is paying off because 106 kids signed up for camp!  That is double from last year!  He says there's a lot of talent at Reynolds, even though they were 1-19 in the past two years. They have a scrimmage this Saturday, so we shall see.

Moving went as well as moving can go.  We only ended up with a few scratches and dings on our items.  Sean and his dad drove the moving truck 3,500 miles in three days!  Then, unpacked everything into our storage unit!  By the time Taylor and I flew in everything was done!  We are settling in nicely at Sean's parents.  Grandma Wanda, Grandpa Jean and Great Grandma Me Me love having Taylor around (well, I think...lol).

As with our house in Texas, we haven't had any offers.  Hopefully something happens in the next couple months.  It's a great time to buy here in Oregon, but we couldn't imagine having two house payments.  We are just going to be patient things will fall in to place.

Going Away Party

We have made some of the greatest friends here in Laredo.  This past weekend the neighborhood had a get together for Sean and I.  It was our favorite, a crawfish and shrimp boil with all the fixins'!  Of course it was excellent, my mouth was on fire the entire night.  One great thing about Laredo is everyone here can cook... and I mean cook!  I haven't had a bad dish yet.  And as a going away gift, everyone put their favorite recipes in a cookbook for Sean and I!  I will cherish those recipes forever!  Thank you everyone who took part in this celebration!  Sean and I are so lucky to have such great neighbors!  I took ZERO pictures the entire night.  What was I thinking?!  I pulled these pictures off of a friend's Facebook page to share.

Checking out our new cookbook. 

Our last Toddler Tuesday :(

It has been fun going to the library this past year.  We have meet some great friends and we will miss them dearly.  This past Tuesday was our last time.  They had a graduation for all the kids.  Each child was recognized and given a certificate.  My baby isn't such a baby anymore.  He walked up and received the award on his own. So proud!  I always said I wasn't going to be one of those mothers who boast about their children but look.... how can I not?

Group photo.  lol...I just noticed the security guard had to step in.

  (Grandma and Grandpa..I've been meaning to tell you, lol is an acronym for laugh out loud.)

Baby Eddie and Taylor.  

"The Ranch"

Some friends invited us to a ranch for a spanish celebration called Dia de los ninos or Day of the Kids.  We all had so much fun!  They spoiled the kids.

This is the "so called ranch."

    It was beautiful!

Playing in the sandbox with Josecito's parents.

Loved the tractor!

Now on to the big one! Where's the key?

Gabby took ALL the kids for a few rides!  She was fantastic!

Two peas in a pod!

Our little fish!

It has been getting hot!  We set up the pool in the backyard for Taylor.  He runs around the yard with his trucks and takes a dip to cool off.  

Daddy put the slide in the water!  Fun! Fun!

My cars can go fast too!