Team Croc

Yesterday we got to play with some our our favorite friends, Jake and Brinley. We are so blessed to have them as friends and neighbors. Since T-Ball is staring up we had to get in some good practice. It was a beautiful day to play outside. Here is our little team getting in some really good hits.

These two are such sweet little friends.

Here comes trouble.

Ally carried these two balls around most of the day, making sure they were safe.

Days like yesterday make me really look forward to this spring and summer. Aren't you ready?

Tired at "The Wal-mart"

So I know I am a Target snob, but while we were in Marble Falls enduring the monsoon of 2009 we had to brave the local Wal-mart (which is called "the Wal-mart" for all you big city folks). We weren't going to be there very long and it was raining so mom and I thought we would just take the kids in to browse around a little. Here's what Ally decided to do. She sat down on the floor took off her socks and shoes and tried on these little beauties:-).

We were rolling because she refused to take them off and she just pranced around the shoe department like these are her everyday shoes!

Aren't they stunning? I know I've told you about this girl's flair!

Honey actually did find a really cute pair of sandals.

My Ryan has turned into a TERRIBLE shopper. If we are in a store for more than five minutes he just turns to jello. Monkey see Monkey do.

Mom when are we leaving??????

I think Ally had enough too, what do you think?

Thank goodness for Target. :-)

The Lake House

We spent a couple Spring Break days at Lake LBJ . We have started the process of going through my grandmother, Granny Liz's, home. She had really beautiful things so it is quite an undertaking. My parents have been working on this for a while but it is really a huge process. Although we worked really hard it still feels like there is a LOT to do. The timing of our trip was great because Mark was working in the Marble Falls area so he met us at night. The highlight of the trip for Ryan and Ally was the new bunk bed. And as always, Ella (my parents puppy), and the stairs provided hours of entertainment. In fact, I was telling my mom that we really didn't need to bring the kid's toys because they had a blast just hanging out! (Even though it was not Springy weather:)

Here's some happy kids seeing their new beds

A little flashlight fun on the staircase landing is always a HIT!

Me trying to get a good picture...the kids not havin' it:-)

Ryan asked, "I wonder what's down there? "Yeah, it's better not to think about that", replied his germaphobic mother!!!!

Cuties

I really, really missed seeing Granny Liz's sweet face this trip but, I feel so incredibly blessed that she ensured that her home would be used by our family for years to come. I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again, but I just LOVE going to spend time down at the lake. It is so neat for me to know that my children now get the privilege of enjoying the lake house. We just got home and Ryan already wants to know when we'll be going back!!

Basically these pictures are just for my family so my sisters and extended family can see the changes to this sweet house. So feel free to scroll on down.

New paint on exterior

One set of bunk beds, the other set is in the green room on the opposite side of the room. Ryan was demonstrating how to climb up to the top, just in case you don't know how to use a ladder! We still need quilts or some kind of bedspread on them so be on the lookout for a great deal.

Living room with mom and dad's denim couches.

We moved the dining table to the sitting area and vice versa. This really opened up the front room a lot.

The Dining room is now when you walk in the front door. I didn't get a picture of the kitchen but the tile looks really good on the floors and counter tops. I really hope you like the way we arranged the furniture downstairs. Upstairs looks really great too with new carpet. I think that we can now sleep 12 (in beds) Yay! We are ready whenever y'all want to go again.

A Ryan quote of the week

So Ryan has been learning a lot of new words thanks to Wordgirl on PBS. I know, I know, but he and Ally both love this funny little show. He is basically just using a lot more descriptive words when telling us a story. This one is my favorite so far.

We were sitting down to dinner and I asked Ryan if he liked the new lasagna and his answer was classic. He said "Yes, it's suspiciously good." Suspiciously good, huh? The way he said it was like he was a 1940's detective smoking a pipe. He had his mouth curled up to one side and everything, just so funny!!! So there you have it... my cooking is suspicious. Mark has known this for years:-).

Lego Store

You guys know how into Lego's my Ryan is right? Well when Mark found this Lego store in a Denver Mall we really thought Ryan was not going to be able to sleep the night before we left. He was soooo excited! We being smart parents, told Ryan only the day before that we would be visiting this special store, knowing full well that until we actually stepped foot in the store every 5 minutes we would be asked, "How many more hours until we're at the Lego store?" I must say that it was hilarious watching him. It is kind of like when I go to Williams-Sonoma, pure excitement and a little overwhelmed at where to begin. They have Lego everything, a Lego-lovers dream come true!

Little Vanna White

Ryan was in awe of this Sponge Bob Lego. We don't watch Sponge Bob at our house so Ryan thought this was a pretty cool thing to see in person. It was like he was breaking the rules or something. Oh the sweet innocence of my children!

Daddy and Ryan

Check out all these mini tires? I cannot even begin to imagine how they make those little things.

Thank you Grandma for my $20 to spend at the store.

One thankful little man. The Lego worker ( who Ryan wants to be when he grows up:)),let us know that they will be opening a Lego store in the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco this May, so I'm sure everytime we visit Aunt Cary and Uncle Stacey we will be making a visit there!

Boys will be boys...

Some things are the same in Texas AND Colorado. :-)

Keystone 2009

We're back! And we had a really, really great trip. Did you know that it's cold in Colorado? I guess I have only been in Colorado later in March and let me tell you that when it's 15 degrees and snowing it's cold y'all! We arrived safely, thank you SO much for your prayers, both of our flights were really smooth. I think it helped that Ryan absolutely loved every minute of flying. It was nice to know that our fear of flying has had no effect on this precious little man.

Every time I actually see the snow covered mountains in person it is truly breath-taking. The whole time we were there I was constantly reminded of God's glorious creativity and the complete majesty of the Lord! It was worth the cold just to be daily reminded of that.

This is view from our balcony

Mark and Ryan braving the snow

Here's Ryan at ski school. I was so proud of him that he did it. He was actually skiing! It was not his favorite thing, and he just went one day, but he did a great job. This was by far the coldest day, and I didn't get any really good pictures because the professional mountain photographers were there and I was hoping for an awesome pic. They had cold cameras and did not get one single picture of Ryan! Stinky...Oh well.

On his report card, the instructor said that Ryan had some good runs, but he needed a lot of breaks. Here's one of the breaks:-).

The red-faced Woods...did I mention that it was cold?

This is my favorite picture because Ryan took it! Isn't it great how he angled the shot!?!

Playing on the mini-golf course that was completely covered in snow!

Buffalo man

NFIB really knows how to treat us on these trips. For Mark's award presentation they took us to the very top of the mountain to the Alpenglow Stube restaurant and it was amazing.

I am so proud of you Mark, thank you for another wonderful trip. I am also really thankful to be home in my king sized bed!!!! Another BIG thank you to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa for watching our sweet Ally girl. She had a wonderful time and didn't seem to miss us one bit:).