Blog Swap

I recently participated in Kate's blog swap. It was so much fun....and I got paired up with an awesome partner Jordan @ Two dogs, a Girl and a Husband's Grace. Let's just say she found everything possible to make me a happy girl! First and foremost here is the cute gift bag everything was in. The boys and I were so excited to tear into everything!

This is what we saw once we opened the box inside the bag.....how exciting does that look? Ty and Cole were grinning from ear to ear!

Look at all the gifts in there!!! She went way out of her way on this one!!!

She got both of my boys books.....they LOVE reading books. I tried to get a picture of Cole with his book but he was running away from the camera saying NO and swating me away. So I will try to get one on his terms ASAP! This is Ty really excited about his Cowboy book. You know, he is a real cowboy now that he is a mutton buster!

Blake and I were super excited about this little jewel! This is a 1 YEAR subscription to Texas Monthly magazine....YAY!

And I also got some yummy treats to share with my kiddos!

Somehow Jordan must have known that my toenails were in major need of some new polish because she set me up with an awesome stash of polishes!And look how cute this fingernail file and cute Vera Bradley cover is. Now I won't think twice about pulling this baby out in public!!!!

And boy did she know how to get to my heart with this one. Anyone who knows me knows I can't live with out my daily Sonic drink....or two ;0)

I thought this notepad was WAY TOO CUTE! The saying on it is Because I'm the Mother....That's why!!!!! Love it!

Also she included this cute magnet.


And last but not least!! This was the icing on the cake!!

I wish I could have gotten a better picture of this! It is the cutest heart charm!

Thank you so much for everything Jordan! I hope you enjoyed all your gifts as much as I enjoyed mine!

Bootylicious!!!

Just when I thought Cole had quit biting I was in for a RUDE awakening. This is how it all went down. I was getting dinner ready for Ty and Cole. I had Ty tugging on one side of my dress telling me it was beautiful. Cole on the other side with the vintage flower print in his mouth seeing how far he could stretch backwards and stay standing. All of a sudden I felt a sharp pain right on my rump roast....I guess Cole saw a flower on that dress that was irresistible because he sunk his teeth so far into it that I let out a big OOUUCCCCHHH!!!! I have to say that that boy has got one heck of a bite!

And the Award Goes To....

Thanks Kate @http://chaseandkaterichardson.blogspot.com/

I'm supposed to say 10 things about myself and pass it on.

10) I use to be in the NAVY....my job was launching and recovering aircraft. Anyone who knows me is shocked by this because it seems like something I would never do!

9) I love jalapenos and think that everything taste better with a little kick.

8) Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.

7) I get really embarrassed on birthdays or Christmas when its time to open gifts.

6) I always have to sleep with a blanket covering me....even if I am hot....I feel bare without one.

5) We have lived in three different cities in a three year time period. I still have boxes that have been packed from the first move.

4) I love to go fishing! I think it is very relaxing....too bad I don't have more time for it!

3) I love 80's music!!!!

2) I am such a worrier. I am already stressing about things that won't happen for at least 12-15 years with our boys!

1) I am going back to school and am so excited about it! I finally figured out that I want to be a teacher when I grow up!

Now to seal the deal I will pass it on to

Kylie @http://kylieannmorrison.blogspot.com/

Brandi @ http://ladymann.blogspot.com/

Whitney @http://momojaswhit.blogspot.com/

Jordan @ http://www.twodogsagirl.com/

Special Delivery!!!

Ok, let me just say that I was so excited today when I had a beautiful package delivered right to my front gate!! Ty and Cole were super excited when they saw all of the tissue paper that you would have thought Santa just dropped by the house! I will go into more detail later with pictures and so on....but for now let me just say that Jordan @ http://www.twodogsagirl.com/ knows how to hook a girl up!!! Thank you sooo much Jordan! More later!!

20 Random things about me

1) I enjoy all sports. I think one of the most relaxing things to do in the evening is watch a ballgame with Blake!

2) I am one of the biggest worriers ever. I not only worry about my loved ones, but even strangers. I always want the best for everyone!

3) Blake and I met when he was a sophomore and I was a senior...and here we are 10 years later Happily ever after!

4) I am deathly afraid of snakes! I can't even watch a documentary on them with out having major anxiety.

5) I wish I had more time to read.

6) I am adopted. What a blessing my parents have been.

7) Blake and I are proud TEXANS. We once had Texas themed living room. Do you remember that one Kate?

8) I love kids!! Just recently decided to go back to school to be a teacher.

9) My favorite meal is a steak, baked potatoes, and garlic bread.

10) I have a hard time making decisions. Really because I am easily satisfied.

11) When I was little I wanted to be a mom when I grew up.....versus the lawyer, doctor route.

12) Ice Cold Coors Light please....can I get a lime with that!

13) When I win the lottery, I will hire Kate as my stylist!!

14) I love to watch movies but always seem to fall asleep.

15) The three best days of my life all included my Morrison boy's, two of those days included some major pain!

16) When we headed to the hospital for both of our boys deliveries Blake decided to detour to a fast food place. McDonalds(Ty's b-day) I was ok with because I wasn't truly in labor... just headed to get induced. Whataburger(Cole) Not a big fan. I was having contractions constantly and could barely breath. By the time we got there I was almost dilated to an 8!!!

17) I love mimosas!

18) I am a daddy's girl

19) I cried myself to sleep after watching Marley and Me. I woke Blake up with my sniffles!

20) Blake is a way better cook than I will ever be!

In Their Eyes

When I look into Ty and Cole's eyes I see and feel so many things. I see their imagination, trust, their playful love, their excitement at even the most simple things. I see their sadness when they feel like they have let someone down, their enjoyment when they get praise from a job well done, and also how they study small details and take everything is as if they will never experience certain things again. When I look into their eyes I feel overwhelmed by their unquestionable love, I feel sad that one day they will grow up and I will not be able to "fix everything", I feel ecstatic that one day they will find love, and I feel a nervousness at trying to do everything possible to show them how to live their life in a good honest way... hoping that it will make them wonderful young men one day. When I look into their eyes I feel a warmth that makes me feel at peace with whatever life throws at me, I feel happy that I was so lucky to be blessed with two wonderful children. But really when it comes down to it, all that I can hope and pray for is, when they look into my eyes they can see and feel only one thing....unconditional love.

Dora Live

Yesterday we took the boys to see Dora Live...compliments of Uncle Coby. He got the tickets from work and we were more than happy to take them off his hands. Ty was so excited because he saw on the commercial that Diego would be there too. Both of them could not take their eyes off the stage. I was shocked at how Cole was completely still and watched the whole show. This is very rare for him. He is on the go from the min he wakes up until the min he goes to sleep. Thanks Coby!! The boys had a blast!

Ty waiting to get out of the car

Cole getting a little nap in before the show

Ty and Daddy

Cole and Mommy

Cole waving his star

Ty and Cole