Week 3 - Houston Trip

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to post from this past week. I have been sick all week and when I thought I was getting better, I started getting sick all over again. My dad got the flu later on in the week, so we are all trying to recover around here.

Taylor turned 4 months old last Friday. Since we aren't home and don't go in for her 4 month checkup until next month, I don't have any stats. She did try her cereal for the first time yesterday and did okay. She wasn't really sure what to think at first, but she ate it none the less. Tonight she seemed to enjoy it more. Once we have the go ahead on veggies, I can't wait to give her avocado.

Since I have been sick all week, we haven't really done much. I'm hoping to venture out tomorrow, if I feel better.

Cough Cough

Everyone is getting sick. Mason had a cough when we first arrived to Katy. It then spread to Taylor and then I had a little cough that then turned into a big cough. I called my doctor, since I'm still nursing Taylor, and I have to be careful of what medicines I can take. He called me in a prescription since my cough turned into an Upper Respiratory Infection and then my allergies attacked my head. My Dad and Mom are both sick now too. I'm probably back to 80%, but that is a huge improvement from the beginning of the week. I can't complain too much, because this is the first time I have been sick since I was pregnant with Mason. I hope Adam doesn't come down with anything.

Since I haven't felt too well lately, we have been hanging around the house. However, today I ventured to my favorite accessory store, Charming Charlie's, on the search for some cute hand bags. I ended up coming home with a great deal on a cute red dress that I hope to wear soon. I don't have many chances to wear cocktail dresses these days, but on the off chance that I need to, I'm ready.

Happy 2nd Birthday Mason!

Mason,

Two years ago today, you gave me the greatest gift of all, you made me a Mommy! God chose me to be your Mommy and I am so thankful He did. Life hasn't been the same since.

You are changing before my eyes and now we are celebrating your second birthday. This morning I woke you up by singing "Happy Birthday," which is a Coverston tradition. I did it last year and will continue to do it every year, and trust me there will be years you will wish I would just let you sleep, but for now, I will relish in it.

This past year has been filled with a lot of firsts. A week after you turned one, we learned you would become a big brother. You took your first steps on your own on your 13 month birthday. It wasn't even a week after you learned how to walk, that you started running all over the place. Speaking of fast feet, you can dance like no other little boy I have seen. It makes my heart smile every time the music comes on and I see you start to shake that cute little body of yours.

This year you became a big brother. The day Taylor was born, I couldn't wait to introduce you to your little sister. You weren't very sure what to think at first, but you quickly warmed up to her. The day we brought her home, she cried and it broke you heart to hear to her so upset. I knew at that moment you two would be close and that she has the best big brother ever.

I love you little man and can't wait to see what this year has in store!

Much love,
Mommy

Week 1 - Houston Trip

We are going on our second week here in Houston. We arrived late Wednesday night. I am so lucky to have two children that love to fly as much as I do. Mason had his own seat on the way here and Taylor sat in my lap. Both of them were very well behaved. It was Taylor's first flight. Of course she slept the entire time. Mason watched the Incredibles on the in-flight movie.

Thursday we celebrated Mason's 2nd birthday a little early, with our family and friends. Friday we spent the morning at Adam's parents house visiting with everyone. Adam's grandparents flew in from Frisco, Tx. It was the first time to have everyone all together since Anna's wedding in December.

Friday night, my family had a graduation party for my cousin Chase. We had a fajita dinner, catered by Nifa's. Have I mentioned how much I love Mexican food? It's just not the same in California. All of the boys spent most of the evening in the garage checking out my dad's toys. He has several dirt bikes, a couple of 4-wheelers, and his Honda Goldwing.

Mason on the dirt bike.

Connor & Mason on their dirt bike.

Mason checking out the 4 wheelers

Jared on his dirt bike.

Taylor decided to go for a ride with Connor.

Aunt Christina & Taylor

Granddad with Taylor

Aunt Nettie with Taylor & Taylor

Saturday was summed up here. Sunday morning, we had breakfast with Adam's family. His grandparents and brother would be leaving that day to go back, and so would Adam. Adam's mom went to Bagel Cafe that morning and brought back some delicious bagels. Anyone that knows me, knows how much I LOVE Bagel Cafe.

Our friends Brad & Jill stopped by too, since their flight was delayed Thursday and they didn't make it to Mason's party. It was a delightful weekend, hanging out with family. I just wish Adam didn't have to go back so soon.

Great Grandma & Great Grandpa Kaye with their great grandchildren.

Brad & Jill loving on our kids.

Uncle Matty and Taylor. I love these pictures. She is smitten with him.

Aunt Laura & Taylor

4th of July

The morning of the 4th, we took it easy and had some down-time at my parents house. We had been on the go, since we arrived and I wanted to do was relax for a bit. That morning, my Dad took Mason out on the 4-wheelers. Of course Mason had a great time, but he wasn't really sure about the helmet. He doesn't like anything covering his chin.

Around 4pm, we headed over to my sister's house. She had been cooking all day and smoked a brisket, ribs, and chicken. We didn't eat there, but I made sure to nibble on a couple of bits of her brisket. It was delicious. Mason and Connor played in his room the entire time.

At one point, I heard Mason crying and walked into the room and found Connor trying to help Mason out of the toy box. When I asked Connor what happened, he told me he tried to lock Mason in the toy box, but Mason didn't like it. Connor kept apologizing. It was really funny.

Around 6pm, we drove out to Adam's sister's place. Laura & Matt just bought a new house in Memorial Heights area and it's lovely. Matt grilled burgers and everyone visited for awhile, before the fireworks began. Houston put on the nations largest firework display this year and we had the best seats in town. Laura & Matt have access to the roof terrace and you can see the skyline of downtown Houston and we were able to see all of the fireworks. Mason loved every minute of the show. Taylor did very well too.

Mason playing with his cousin Faith.

Adam's grandparents were in from Frisco for the weekend..

Great Grandpa Kaye with Faith & Taylor

I loved Taylor's outfit. One of my best friends, Jeanna bought the top for her when we found out we were having a girl. She knew that 4th of July was my favorite holiday.

Daddy & Taylor

Adam & Taylor with his sister Anna

Mason's 2nd Birthday Party

We arrived late Wednesday night and didn't make it bed until around 1:30am. I had a lot to get done Thursday morning, so we were up bright and early. Adam spent the day tubing down the Comal River with my Dad, while my Mom and I took the kids to run a bunch of errands. Our first stop was my sister's salon, to get my hair cut. I am in the process of growing my hair out and I have trust issues with hair stylists, so I have only let her cut my hair. I just needed a trim, since the last time I had my hair trimmed was back in December.

Afterwards, we made a bunch of stops getting party supplies for Mason's party later that evening. Of course, Mason didn't want to nap that day. But that didn't stop him from being in a great mood. I was on the go all the way up until the party started that evening.

We rented out the clubhouse in my parents neighborhood. They had just remolded and it was just the right amount of room for a party of 35 people. It was very simple, just pizza, drinks and cake. I was more looking forward to seeing everyone and visiting, then I was about the decor and refreshments this year.

This was also the first time all of our family and friends (except my parents) would meet Taylor. Poor girl was a little overwhelmed with all of the chaos and being passed around from person to person. She was still very tired and wasn't really in the partying mood that night. However, Mason was quite the little entertainer that night. He ran around playing with the other kids and just had a great time. Thank you to everyone that could make it out.

Aunt Christina & Taylor hanging out before the party began.

Connor was so excited to see his cousin, he didn't stop hugging him.

Jared & Mason

Grandma (Adam's mom) holding Taylor for the very first time.

Grandma & Grandpa with Taylor

The only time Mason stopped long enough to get a picture with him.

Taylor with her name-sake, my cousin Taylor

Mason's Car's themed cake

He got shy when everyone started singing Happy Birthday to him.

Can you tell he liked the cake?

The begining of opening the presents.

He just wanted to play with all of the tissue paper.

Way to go Taylor!

We are alive and well here in Houston. Not really a lot of time to write at this moment, but I wanted to let everyone know that Taylor rolled over for the first time today. She can go from her back to her stomach on either side. Way to go girly! I also weighed her today and she is 14lbs 6oz. I took a ton of pictures since we arrived (145 to be exact) and those should be on here soon.