White Sox vs. Rays

Game 2

We didn't win this one but our Sting Rays sure put up a fight!

Here are some of the best plays of the evening.

White Sox vs. Rays 14-8

Go Rays!!!!!!!

Jude started T-Ball!

Game 1 Typical 5 year old playing with the dirt....

Batter up!

Rays vs. Dodgers 6-4!

I know I haven't blogged in forever....

but Jude and I haven't been up to much really since school started. You parents know how the routine goes. Most of your evenings are all about homework, dinner time and just getting your kids into bed and ready for the next day. Here are some random pictures and videos since school started.

Beautiful Texas sky

Enjoying a boat ride ;)

I can't believe I hadn't posted anything about Jude playing in Excel Soccer Academy. It sounds fancy but it was just recreational soccer. He didn't have any games just learned how to play. Here are some pics and a video.

Red Ribbon Week 2010. Cutest Cowboy in Texas!

Jude made an excellent NASA employee for Halloween don't you think?

Jude before candy....

Jude after candy...

Yup you guessed it, Brandon was able to get leave for Christmas and he spent a whole month with us. Others may think seeing him for a month after 6 months of being deployed is nothing but I was so glad I even got a month with him. We cherished every day.

We went to Fiesta Texas for a Holiday in the Park event.

Jude obviously content with all his toys.

Eventhough I think Santa Clause is a little creepy I think this is a really nice picture. Santa Clause actually visited Jude's school for photos. I thought it was pretty neat I didn't have to take him to the mall and wait in the long lines.

Got the new JUST DANCE 2 and it turns out I'm not the only one who caught the dance fever.....

Recently we went to the 2010 BorderFest Celebrating Hawaii.

Here is a clip of the long parade. I really loved the band playing.

Yes these are REAL SEALIONS! We saw a Sealion Splash show and took pictures with Kitty and Marie. They were so sweet. As soon as we stood in front of them they put their heads on our shoulders and Jude loved it. What I learned from an upclose encounter? Sealions smell like wet dog. The End.

Jude is in love with a little fish girl.....

Toward the end at 1:24 Jude starts slow motion dancing and it's really cute. So don't miss the ending.

More Beach Fun

Feeding the seagulls bread crumbs wasn't cool enough for Jude. He begged Grandpa to let him feed the birds his dead fish bait! He's all boy alright.

Here are some more cutie pictures of Jude and his sand filled fun.

Sand Castle Days

We spent a very windy Saturday at the Island this weekend but it was worth it. We saw dozens of sand castles made and Jude had a great time playing in the sand as always. Playing in the sand is a hundred times more fun than anything else for that kiddo.

This was the first time Jude had ever asked me to bury him and like a little kid myself I got to it with no hesitation. This photo is hilarious I think because Jude looks like he was buried standing up and his body language seems to be saying that it's no big deal to be buried. Like sure my lower half body is under sand but so what I'm busy inspecting this here sea shell in my hand.

For the sand castle contest this was one of my favorites but there were many awesome designs.

Pirates Landing was my top favorite. Not only because it was sculpted so well but because of that funky little teddy bear with a weird grin on his face. What's that all about?

Before we got ready to go I decided a walk down the Jetties would be nice. Jude and I talked about the people fishing and explored a bit. We didn't let the wind discourage us and only turned back to the beach because half way down the rocks were set too far apart for us to safely and comfortably go on any further.

I don't think I can say it enough.

I

LOVE

THE

BEACH.

What a Smooth Kid

So Jude the other day was being quite rowdy so this is the conversation that followed.

Mom: Jude be quiet.

Jude: I can't.

Mom: Why can't you be quiet?

Jude: Because my brain is on.

....well that explains it.