8 months old

Our precious daughter turned 8 months old yesterday! Where is the time going? She's a happy girl too, especially with her balloon she gets everytime at HEB.

7 1/2 month pictures

We had some family pictures taken a few weeks ago in Old Katy at the Katy Heritage Society park. Makena of course was camera shy with her smiles, but she still looks adorable (at least we think so!). There are so many too choose from. It was hard to pick a sampling for the blog, but I narrowed it to these. Enjoy!

New Camera with Smiles

I finally broke down and bought the camera I've been thinking about for a while. I can now take fast pictures and get those little smiles Makena shares. Here's a preview.

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Brooks

While in Austin, we headed to what we thought was an engagement party/wedding celebration for Tyler and Noel. Upon arrival, the party turned into a surprise wedding over looking Lake Travis at The Oasis. It was the best. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Brooks!

Neale and I at sunset



Class of '97 at the party!

Sarah and Dalton (Justin stayed back to watch Jackson)

Noel and her bridesmaids

Exchanging their vows

Austin visit

After our trip to the lake house, we headed to Austin for a night. We stayed with our dear friends, Carly, Justin and Reese. It was too short of a trip, but had a great time catching up with each other and seeing the kids interact with one another. Reese is 22 months old and Makena is nearly 8 months old. Reese was so sweet and shared her toys with Makena.

Makena has learned to stand lately, but must hold onto something. She decided to push Reese in this picture, but not on purpose.

Checking out the toy box while being distracted by Reese


And of course, her crazy hair day (again)!

Just starting our pool day

Reese and Makena playing in the pool together

Makena holding on to Daddy

Labor Day Holiday!

We gather the kid's together for a Labor Day picture. Of course, I had the slow camera that couldn't capture Makena's adorable smile, but at least her outfit is cute.


Sweet Owen holding Makena while we figure out this picture. No cooperation from the kids!!!

1st Anniversary

Neale and I took a quick getaway to Las Vegas to celebrate our first anniversary. The pleasures of sleep, dining out, spa, pool, shopping and more.

Here are a few pics of our lovely stay at The Venetian.

Our best dinner - Charlie Palmer Steak House

Strolling the strip with my new hat we bought in a gift shop. I didn't want to hold it, so I wore it!

Before dinner at Bouchon