A Busy and Fun Summer

We have had a great summer and I hate that it is coming to an end. Summer and Luke were able to spend some time at Grandma and Paw-paw's and then a week with Nanny and Poppy.  Austin had summer school which he loved because Trista was his teacher.  We have been swimming at the pool and going to Wet and Wild every week.  It is such a fun place and Austin is able to have a good time too. We even made a family trip to an Astros game which will be a one time event. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this kid is starting to play better than his dad!



A sad time for us.

Our sweet Rudy passed away last week.  We found out three weeks ago that he had lymphoma.  They gave him three weeks to four months to live.  Unfortunately he went to heaven last Thursday. Our hearts hurt so bad and each kid has processed it in a different way. Many tears were shed and we so wish Austin could understand why his best friend is no longer here with him.  Rudy was a mess but he knew how to treat each kid the way they needed to be treated.  Austin was his pal they got into so much trouble together and took a bath together every night.  Rudy was Austin's clean up crew after every meal.  Summer and Rudy were so loving to each other. When he wanted to cuddle he found Summer.  Luke and Rudy made a great match. They would play, wrestle, chase each other and explore. Whatever Luke wanted to do Rudy was right there with him.  It broke our hearts when Luke cried out he's my best friend-my only friend! Uncle B picked out the best dog for our kids and we are truly thankful for that.  Rudy stuck by Chad's side he knew who his master was. And with me only after dark we were friends.  He loved sleeping in my spot every night.
 

We will miss you Rudy!

 

His short three and a half years in pictures.

 



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Lake House Trip

We kicked off summer with a trip to the lake.  We had a nice week.  The weather was overcast which made the water so cold. At one point Summer wrapped up in her towel and played on her Kindle in the car while we swam.  Austin would have stayed in the lake the whole trip. I swear Chad and Austin are immune to the freezing water! Funny story we were feeing the ducks Cheetos and Austin was swimming around with the ducks stealing the Cheetos before they could get to them. He's a mess!

Luke continued to feed the deer day and night so they should be giant when we go back. 

We also made a visit to the capitol. It was a great trip!

 

 

Target practice-not deer!

 

 

 



Pet Day

Summer had Pet Day at school today.  She wanted to take her hamster Bella.  I cleaned the cage and got Bella all ready for the event.  This morning Chad was looking at her cage and said Bella is not in her cage-WHAT?  I was freaking out and so was Summer.  We started looking in closets and under beds but we weren't having any luck.  Last place we checked was the drawer where we keep her food-and there she was. 

BIG RELIEF!



Luke's Fun Bus Birthday!!

For Luke's 4th birthday we rented The Fun Bus.  We kept the party small because you never know with Luke.  His only request was to not sing Happy Birthday and he didn't want a candle in the shape of a 4. Go figure! 

The kids had an hour of non stop fun.

 

Happy Birthday Luke-we love you very much!

 

 



Another Awesome Walk!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who donated and walked!  We rocked the new shirts and our donations raised $1,800 for the foundation!

 

Get ready for a picture overload.

 

 

 

And this awesome Aunt ran in Galveston since she couldn't be with us at the walk. Love it!