Ashton Walking

Jonas who?

Fourth of July Pictures

The first three were taken with my mom and Aunt on July 3rd. We were watching the Addison fireworks show from Saks Fifth Avenue parking garage at the Galleria. Not a bad view!

They sure don't look like they were having a good time.....

Bo and the boys


Ashton loved watching all the fireworks - he's so precious!

These next photos were taken on July 4th at Southfork Ranch. We went for America's Tea Party to listen to some of the speakers and let the kids play and do some activities. It turned out to be a bit windy that night, so it wasn't too bad being out there. We had a great spot to see the fireworks from.

We tried to get all three boys in the picture, it didn't work out for us to well!

Daddy & Asher

Asher & Aden - what sweet brothers!

Eye of the Tiger

Fly me to the Moon Asher

Things I Learned from Being Raised in Texas

• Armadillos sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air.
• There are 5,000 types of snakes on earth and 4,998 live in Texas
• There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Texas , plus a couple no one's seen before.
• If it grows, it sticks; if it crawls, it bites.
• 'Twiced' is a word.
• People actually grow and eat okra
• 'Fixinto' is one word.
• There is no such thing as 'lunch.' There is only dinner and then supper.
• Iced tea is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar!
• 'Backwards and forwards' means I know everything about you!
• Djeet is actually a phrase meaning 'Did you eat?'
• You don't have to wear a watch because it doesn't matter what time it is. You work until you're done or it's too dark to see.
• You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH them.
• You measure distance in hours. Like its 6 hours from Houston to Dallas ..
• You'll probably have to switch from 'heat' to 'A/C' in the same day.
• 'Fix' is a verb. Example: 'I'm fixing to go to the store.'
• You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked..
• Yes, Friday night high school football games are serious football!
• You carry jumper cables in your car . . . for your OWN car.
• There are only four spices: salt, pepper, Tabasco and ketchup.
• The local papers cover national and international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local gossip and sports.
• 100 degrees Fahrenheit is 'a little warm.'
• We have four seasons: Almost Summer, Summer, still Summer and Christmas.
• Going to Wal-Mart is a favorite past time known as 'goin' to Wally-World.'
• A cool snap (below 70 degrees) is good pinto-bean weather.
• A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda, cola or pop. . . . it's a Coke, regardless of brand or flavor. Example: 'What kind a coke you want?'
• Fried catfish is the other white meat.
• We don't need no stinking driver's ed . . . if our mama says we can drive, we can drive

If you understand these jokes please forward them to your friends from Texas (and those who just wish they were)..

EVERYONE can't be from Texas .. You might say it's a gift from God!

And the most important thing we learn growing up in TEXAS is...

IN GOD WE TRUST

Happy 60th Birthday DAD!!

We really wanted to be in Vegas for Dad's birthday, but hopefully we'll be able to go for a visit soon! We miss everyone greatly! Happy Birthday and Happy Fourth!

Me and Dad 1977

Happy Birthday Johnny

Happy 40th Birthday to a Great Brother-in-law! Wish we could have been there to celebrate the day with you!

June Pictures

My Birthday

Aden playing on the slip-n-slide at Aunt Mel's house

Awh - Ashton with his mohawk!

Asher has the best CHEESE smile!

Mommy & Asher - Aden didn't want to be in the picture

My niece, Meagan, HS Graduate 2009!

This kid will sleep ANYWHERE! I was at my desk in the kitchen and I told him to go to bed....he went upstairs and got Asher's pillow and was laying like this in the walkway from the kitchen to the dining room! I cracked up when I came around the corner and saw this!!!!!

Ashton & Aden love playing with these drums

As Stephen would say "The Gun Show"

Aden watching a movie.....he looks so big sitting there with his leg crossed!

Mommy & Ashton at the Spray Grounds! We had so much fun doing this....

Aden with his "Popeye"

Austin (my nephew), Ashton, Asher, Aden

Austin, Asher & Aden throwing bread out to the fish

May Pictures

Fire Station Award Ceremony for Asher & Stephen

I just love this shot of the boys!

Asher always looks so shy when he is told he's a hero!

He's having a great time

Aden looks like an old pro!

Certificate from State Rep and it came with a Texas Flag that was flown over the Capitol Building in Austin.



Mel's Birthday ~ I guess they were all looking/talking to Ashton

He was enjoying sitting in his chair and chewing on some celery

Aden & Ashton are so cute

Ashton is a climber.....he always trys to look out this window!

Aden playing at Cousin Lexi's birthday party. He was over here with all the girls!