Brushy Creek Water Park

Kaitlyn running through water........she is absolutely having a blast!

The big collied.......Kaitlyn and this other girl ran smack into one another when running through the same water explosion. Kaitlyn looked at me like she was about to start crying and all the sudden, she stands up and starts running around again.......YOU GO GIRL!!!!!

Kaitlyn is having a blast running around the water park. Just look at that smile!!!!!!

Kids just really need God and Santa....Right???

I had the best conversation with Kaitlyn on our way home from school today.

K: Where is God?
M: In Heaven.
K: Does He watch us?
M: Yes, everyday.
K: I want to go to Heaven.
M: I want to go to Heaven too and we will one day....in a long, long time.
K: I want to go today.
M: We don't get to decide when we get to go to Heaven. God let's us know. He will come down from Heaven and pick us up. Then, He drives us to His palace....but....only when God is ready for us.
K: Then we get to go back home?
M: Honey, Heaven will be our home once God comes to pick us up.
K: Will Santa come to see me there too?
M: You bet!!!!!

God bless kids!!!!!!

Kaitlyn's First Beret

Kaitlyn's Going to Dance

We are so excited.......

Kaitlyn starts dance class this week.

I took pictures of Kaitlyn before dance class starts.... so you all could enjoy her excitment like I have been doing over the past few weeks:

(by the way, this is Kaitlyn's plie)

And we hope and pray all the excitement doesn't go away and lead to this........................

Saturday---What a great day!!!!

Remembering our Dear Friend

GRAHAM SCOTT RAFF

One of our dearest of friends Graham, is gone. Graham had the ability to make you smile whether you wanted to or not. I heard from a lifelong friend of his, that he can't even remember what color Graham's eyes were because he was so focused on his teeth....Graham smiled all the time! Graham had lived so much life in his short time.....he lived for the moment and enjoyed every minute of it.

I remember Graham coming over to the house the night before he was going sky diving (which was a regular occurrence for him) and asked if Dallas and I would like to go........which, neither of us did however, somehow I wish that I could enjoy that fearless life he had. Graham was not afraid to live life and in his 31 years here with his friends and family, trust me....he enjoyed life.

Graham did so much for so many people and would stop everything to help if you needed it. In my 5 years in Austin, Graham has moved my things 3 times. Like I said, anything for anyone.....moving is not fun!

I will miss our dear friend.

We love you Graham Cracker!!!!

Kaitlyn's Piano Recital

That poor boy....Kaitlyn just pulled him around like a rag doll. This is a German dance that the kids learned from Mrs. Valerie (who is incredibly awesome).