Lake Travis

At the end of September we were invited by our friends to go visit their lake house on Lake Travis for a weekend.  This was, 15 month old, Allison's first time on a boat and my first attempt at wake boarding. 

Trenton is becoming a mini Deven.  Can you tell?

Deven has become a really good wakeboarder over the past couple of years much due to his involvement in the Young Men's program.  Lucky for me, he is also a really good coach so I was able to get up on my first try.    

Trenton cracks me up.  He has no fear and an endless amount of energy.  

However, I think all of the excitement of being out on the lake all day finally caught up with him.

 

We had 9 kids there among our 3 families.  

We couldn't have asked for a better set up.  Deven frequently talks about owning a boat that would allow more family outings like this.  And I have to admit that after spending a few days on the lake, the idea is growing on me.  (We better start saving our pennies!)

We are so blessed to have wonderful friends to enjoy outings like this with.  We hope to have many more weekends like this in the future!

Summer of Seals IV

 It was yet another successful year of Summer of Seals.  It was held in a new location this year but the structure of the competition remained the same. ( 500 Meter Swim, max Push Ups, max Sit Ups, max Pull Ups, 1.5 Mile Run )  There were around 150 participants and 30 volenteers the day of the event.  Because I was a participant this year, I wasn’t able to take pictures during the event but you can just imagine all of the blood, sweat and tears that go into organizing and competing in the event.  For more information on the event visit the Summer of Seals Facebook page.   

Preschool

 Trenton started preschool 2 weeks after he turned 3 at The Adventure Program, a ministry of Windwood Presbyterian Church.  He was so excited to go.  I, on the other hand, was nervous to send my first child to school even though it is only 2 days a week from 9 to 1pm.  On the first day of class I dropped him off and he gave me a big hug and said “I love you mom, have a good day, I’ll see you later.”  

 We are so excited that Samuel and Cannon are in the same class!

 He has adjusted so well and I always get great reports from his teacher, Mrs. Flemming.  She told me she assumed he had been in preschool before because of how well he was doing and she was surprised he is the youngest kid in her class of 10 kids. 

One of my favorite things in the world to see is these two kids hugging!  On the way home from his first day of school he said "I pretty missed Allison a lot."  It is so good for them to have some time apart  because it allows them to realize it is fun to have a sibling.  Allison likewise always gets excited when I tell her it is time to pick up Trenton.  

Trenton's 3rd Birthday

Trenton had been talking about his birthday party for several months prior to the event, so we knew we needed to make him feel special.  With a year long obsession with Superheros, it only seemed appropriate to do a Superhero themed party.  It never ceases to amaze me how many Superhero facts he knows!  Really, ask him anything.  He is also often dressed up, running around like his favorite superhero of the week.

His only request for his birthday was to have a BIG BLUE cake.  He is easy to please.   

A pinata seemed like a good idea at the time.  I will remember next time that a bunch of 3 year olds swinging a baseball bat, excited about candy takes a lot of adult supervision.  

I was able to talk Deven into learning how to make balloon swords for the kids at the party.  We also attempted to play Pin The Mask On The Superhero.  But I must say the biggest success of the party were the homemade superhero capes that my sister helped me make the night before.  I owe her big time for helping me put the party together!  Thanks Taylor!

Trenton is the most gracious gift getter.  Although he was SUPER excited to open presents, he would always say thank you and even stop to "read" birthday cards.  

Happy Birthday to our little Superhero boy!