Too much to catch up on...

Well, so much has gone on since my last post, that I don't think I can really catch up. I feel so terrible that I have been so bad about blogging. This is such an important part of my life and keeping a journal. I really don't know why I have let it go so long. Life really gets so busy, that I just don't seem to have enough time to do all the things that I want to do.

I am not really sure even where to begin, so I will just start with the biggest part. We moved into a new home here in Texas. We tried to buy it, but that fell through and we were able to rent it. I am super excited because after looking at so many houses this one is the one I really wanted. It is a bit smaller than the one we were in, but it fits our family well, and it is nice. Here are some pictures of the downstairs. There is still much to do, like hang pictures and finish decorating, but in general it is together. We got new furniture as well and as a added bonus, they had a deal that if we bought the "room" we got a free TV. So, Robert is in Heaven. I will add pictures of rooms and the upstairs at a later date.

My Kitchen


The backyard-playing a bean bag game that dad brought home.

My Living room-and Robert's TV

The Dining room

Swimming

We just finished up swimming and the boys did so awesome! It was a great year, except it went by super fast! Michael made divisionals this year again and Robby just missed it. Michael took 1st place for his age group in the Butterfly....watch out Michael Phelps! He also earned the teams Iron Man award which is given to the member that contributes not only physically but emotionally to the team. He definately was very motivating to others on the team. Robby earned most improved this year. He worked really hard. Seeing as he went up in an age bracket he had to work extra hard to compete with the others in that age division. Coach Alex was very impressed with his efforts and contribution to the team...as we are! Way to go boys!

To celebrate the boys acheivments we went to The Tower of America's with our good friends the Kings. Robert told Michael before each IM(individual medley race) that if he beat Justice, then he would take him anywhere for dinner. Well, Michael chose The Tower. Before one race, he told Justice, "hey, don't you want to go dinner at the Tower?....let me win and I will take you!" Well, Justice never gave in, but it was fun. So, we thought we would celebrate and go together. The boys had a great time and the food, yet overpriced, was pretty yummy.

Ok...there is tons more to share, but I need to do some homework..Yeah, I am still going to school, and my class just started up. I hope that I will be able to catch up with pictures and I will try and post a little each day...or so. No promises though.

I hope all is well with everyone...stay tuned! More to come!