Crazy Summer Time...

So, I’ve been a bit distant from the blogging scene since the end of May, early June. Summer school took over my life. Trying to juggle 9 hours of school, a 4 year old and everyday life was a bit overwhelming. Poor Colin had to compete with my homework each night and that in itself was quite difficult for me to balance. Luckily, I am FINISHED with 6 hours of school and will complete the last class at the end of this month! YIPEE! I finally see the light at the end of this "school tunnel". One year until I order graduation accessories and I am so excited.

Even with the stress of school surrounding me, I found/made time each weekend to enjoy a bit of summer. Blayne and I took Colin to the zoo last weekend (YES it was warm but surprisingly not unbearable). It was a Friday so we practically had the whole place to ourselves! It was perfect! I love spending time with these two boys because they give me some of the sweetest memories. Here are a few pictures from the zoo :)

 Colin LOVED the dinosaurs!

 Blayne took this one... He did SO good.. I LOVE it!

Last weekend was the 4th of July. Colin and I (and my mom and brother) braved the Texas heat and attended the parade. Colin cracked me up because he kept complaining that it was "not a real parade because real parades have Lions, Tigers, Bears..." I am in love with his personality because he is constantly saying things that force ME to think. If he thinks something should be a certain way then he will continue to discuss/argue it until I give in and tell him I agree or until he finds a new understanding of what we are talking about. Blayne and I took Colin around the square following the parade. After paying the fake clown WAY too much money for that dang butterfly balloon Colin just "had to have" (which came apart hours later and I of course couldn’t make it look normal again) we went back home and suited up and swam the rest of the afternoon! Our night ended with Blayne taking me up on the roof to watch fireworks! It was definitely a first for me and I loved every minute of it!

Last night (July 7th) we went to the Rangers game. During the game a man fell over the railing and later died. Then I later get home and discover that a friend from high school also passed away. Today (July 8th) marks my 23rd birthday. I am so thankful for each blessing God has graciously given to me. Lately I have felt quite overwhelmed with life and decisions that face me. I can only sit here and think how short life truly is. For some it is even shorter. How quickly it can be taken away from us.
 James 4:14 says:
.."yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes."
My goal for this next year is to face certain decisions in my life and listen for God to direct me and guide me with each of them.

And last but not least.. I had a bit of a stalkerish moment at the game.. And snapped SEVERAL pictures of President and Mrs. Bush:)

Four Beautiful Years...

Four years ago this month, on the 24th, I was given a very precious gift. Colin's arrival was anything but normal. That week (four years ago) holds some of my most scary, but precious memories. As I look back now, I can see how God worked in miraculous ways to spare myself and Colin from what could have been a tragic loss. (The purple hearts on the back wind shield were drawn on by my best friends just days before my wreck).

After being hit head on, and on the drivers side, I was careflited to Fort Worth where I had Colin two days later. I spent a week in ICU/Recovery and Colin stayed for two (LONG) weeks until his lungs were strong enough to functin on their own. 

A few hours old!

One week old!

Now as we approach the 24th I am amazed at how quickly time flies by. Four years ago I was wishing he would sleep a little more, eat a little less and get a bit bigger. Now I miss those days!! Funny how that happens;)

Last weekend we celebrated Colin's birthday with friends and family batman style! He had so much fun! Batman came and scared all the kids, he got TONS of gifts and had a blast with his friends! Blayne managed to mess my camera up for the majority of the party but we did get several good pictures before and after ;)

Kid table with homemade capes!

Party Table with snacks and treats!

Colin does not like cake or ice cream so we went with Cookies!!

Colin's Favorite gift from his Mimi and Pop

 Colin was a bit ticked that I let batman get this close... love that face!;)

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY COLIN!!!!!!!!!!

Spring Ball

Yesterday was Colin's first T-Ball game! He is on the Oakland A's team. It was SO exciting to watch him get out on the field and run around. Everyone should put their 3 year old in T-Ball because the little outfit alone is worth it all;) He is so darn cute in his little baseball pants! Anyway we had a great time and Colin is pumped to get back out on the field and fight HIS OWN teammates for the ball next week..;) Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the game!!

Little Moments

This weekend was perfect. Colin and Blayne had a boys day together on friday while I was at work. I am so happy they did. I know how much Blayne misses Colin during the week and it's so nice to know they can pick up each weekend where they left off. It's frustrating not having the option to have him around a bit more during the week but it is what it is right now. There is so much more to this equation but I honestly don't have the time to put it in words... On Saturday, Blayne took Colin and I to the zoo. PERFECT weather and surprisingly, it was not crowded (pictures to come). We had a blast and I am looking forward to spring weather and all the fun it will bring!


We have signed Colin up for T-Ball this year. It starts in March and I cannot wait to see my sweet boy in his little T-Ball gear. He is at such a fun age and I'm trying to soak up every minute because I know it doesnt last long. A big part of me knows that I have conjured up false hopes that my child will LOVE playing T-Ball.. I think the reality of it will consist of Colin dressing up to "go play" and then losing patience in waiting for his turn and then.... we all know what happens next...melt down. I can't wait to film it all;)


I've recently began planning for Colin's 4th birthday. He is obsessed with superheros, Batman and Robin in particular, and so he will be having a Batman themed party. I never thought I would actually enjoy all of the little boy stuff that he is into. Girly stuff has always been my thing, but something about Colin running around in his underware with a cape on or asking to take his pants off in public "so that he can be like Robin" is the hightlight of my life right now. I'm not sure I had ever even see a Batman and Robin cartoon until this year. I think it comes with the job of being a mommy. I LOVE everything that he is into right now and planning this party is so much fun! Colin's sweet extended family must love him BUNCHES because a certain Watson (I'm sure we will owe them big when their little one arrives) will be dressing up in spandex to play the role of Batman at the party. I cannot wait to see how his face lights up when "Batman" makes a show. We are so blessed.

God's Plan, Not Mine.

Do you ever feel like you're drowning in parts of your life? It just sucks you in sometimes and never seems to spit you back out. I've been struggling with motivation for school lately. I've been at it (part-time for several years) going on 5 years. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel because it's become so repititious.

Last semester I thought I could speed things along by overloading myself with classes for this spring, summer and fall of 2011, so that I could graduate in May of 2012. I pumped myself up with excitement and motivation and refused to see the outcome any other way but how I had planned. Today I had a reality check from God. As I sat in my advisors office filling out paperwork for classes I realized how selfish my plans were. I realized that my quick plans to graduate left Colin on my backburner. I understand now that packing my semesters with 15 to 18 hours of classes leaves me no time to enjoy the best part of life: my beautiful blessing Colin.

Even though I will end May 2012 with 3 hours shy of graduating, I walked out of my advisors office feeling an overwhelming sense of peace and contentment. I WILL graduate in 2012.. just not as soon as I had hoped. God's timing and plan is so much more beautiful than my own. HIS plan gives me more quality time with Colin outside of college. HIS plan is perfect and i'm so thankful he showed me that today. I know I'll never look back and regret delaying school for something/someone much more fulfilling.

My life in writing

So, I decided to create a place where I can release all of my thoughts. Between work, school and Colin I sometimes lose track of family and friends and life can feel slightly overwhelming! Hopefully this will keep everyone updated on where I am in life and where i'm headed!