5.06.2015

Reid's Birthday and a Pool!


Our Reido turned 7. But he was just this little the other day?!


We had a mini slumber party at our house with his closest buds. After a water balloon fight, jumping on the trampoline filled with 75 balloons, eating KRAFT mac and cheese (yes, you read that correctly. He specifically requested Sponge Bob Kraft Mac n Cheese. Gross, I know but it was his birthday after all...) They built their own sundae's and then we took them to Build-A-Bear. The kid is 7 and still LOVES stuffed animals. In fact, he asks for one wherever we go. I figured this may be the last time he actually enjoys a birthday party that involves stuffed animals. Of course, he may want one for his 17th birthday at which point I'll gladly make it happen. I will baby him for as long as he lets me! Afterwards, they slumber partied until they crashed around 11pm.  All the kids were so good!  I love him more each day that goes by... He keeps us on our toes with his mischievousness but is the sweetest, most caring boy I know. 





Having fun

     
That must have been some sort of super hero move. I love his face!



Reid, Matt, Cole, Coop, Will and Parker











Mamma and Papi came over to give him gifts and his 3rd cake to sing Happy Birthday to!



We are building a pool and couldn't be more excited. The HOA took longer to approve than we would have liked but the digging has begun!!!
DAY 1 (Happy Cinco de Mayo to us!)

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3.29.2015

Hiatus

 My last post was back in October just before the craziness intensified in the Rentfro household.  Just before the holidays, we found out we were getting transferred back to Houston.  So, the packing began and Joe moved to Houston on December 1st. I stayed behind to let the boys finish the school semester while I wrapped up some projects at work.  Let's see....what has happened since?

1). Christmas was wonderful! As usual, Christmas Eve was spent with my parents and Christmas Day with Joe's parents. It's so great to be back close to family and friends!

1). We decided not to buy the house we were going to buy, ONE week prior to closing. The builder was not very cooperative and although we **loved** the house, we are happy things worked out the way they did. The house was gorgeous and on 1 acre but we are so thankful with the way things ended up. As I always say, "everything happens for a reason".

2). We were able to find a house BEFORE the boys went back to school from Christmas break.

3). The house is 7 houses down from my parents and I love it! The boys ride their bikes to their house all of the time! The memories they will have, make me incredibly happy!

4). The boys seem to be very very happy in school and love their new-found freedom. These boys are ridding bikes, rolling on scooters, Y-flickers, skateboards or rollerblading every second of their free day. Our street is filled with kiddos their age!

5). Cole is playing baseball (and is loving pitching!!) and Reid is playing soccer.  Happy they were blessed with their Daddy's athleticism. :)


6). I'm unable to find any of our Christmas pictures! :(

7). The best thing that has happened since I posted last, is my temporary retirement!!! I love being able to drop them off at school. I love being able to walk home from school every single day (rain or shine!).  I am lucky enough to get to have lunch with Reid every single time he asks me, which is usually 2-3 times a week. Cole and his girlfriend are a little too cool for me these days. :) I can help their Teachers and attend every single class event and/or Program.  Taking the boys to their many practices is easy peasy! I love having the time to cook my family a balanced meal. I love being able to go to the gym without feeling guilty about taking time away from family or work. I am so happy and so thankful that I'm able to do what I'm doing now.  I am loving every single second of my Mommy/Wife life!




Granny's Birthday dinner at our house.
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Cole and Brianna (the girlfriend that he won't 100% admit to...)

Cole at the school carnival!

Reido at Granny's Birthday dinner

At one of Reid's Soccer games with my Coley. I had to post it to prove that I'm around (always behind the camera!!!). 


Willamus and Reido slithering down the stairs!

My Birthday gift from Joe (100 little puzzle pieces created by him).


My Valentine's Day gift from Joe revealed a MAC laptop. :)

Reid and Jenny in Comfort, Texas for Spring Break 2015.

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Beginning of Spring Break in Woodville, Tx (3 nights).

Cole and Jenny.

Monkey CHILAXING... at the San Antonio Zoo. Spring Break 2015.

Cole holding a butterfly at the Butterfly Exhibit. 

Hiking in Comfort.

The most amazing sunset on our last night in Comfort.


Sunset view from our backyard.

Our toothless wonder. He is now missing 4 teeth!!

















































Drafts. Because that's all I've got lately!

I just found this entry in my drafts. It is from 2011. Gosh, why does time fly?

Cole (#10) running as fast as he can after the ball.

Reid and Cherize chasing each other during the game. These 2 are adorable!

Cole's games are SO exciting to watch! I am constantly jumping, yelling and clapping. So glad, he doesn't get embarrassed yet... :)

Reid and Papi practicing soccer.

I hope that next Fall, he will be ready to play with a team because he LOVES it and is SO good!

 Everyday after bath,they both still ask me to "hold me like a baby". So, I wrap them up in their towels and hold them like I did when they were newborns.

10.05.2014

Reido - Lots of Firsts!

Reido lost his first tooth, after his first week of first grade! :)


He lost it at Jason's Deli while eating an ice cream only SECONDS after I said "you are going to lose it right now".

My toothless wonder. 

The Tooth Fairy

9.29.2014

First Day of 1st Grade and 3rd Grade


These boys are ready to tackle FIRST and THIRD grade! Still can't believe it. On the first day of school, we decided to drop Cole off in his classroom first, since he was jumping at the chance to leave our side. He wasn't embarrassed just yet, but he couldn't wait to get to his class and see his friends. As he walked the halls, every 10th kid said hello to him. Such a social being. Reid, just held my hand with a cute grin on his face (must I mention that I LOVE when they hold my hand?). The minute we walked into to Cole's class, he told his teacher "Good morning" and walked straight over to his friends. This year, he gets to be in the same class with his 2 best friends. The teachers may regret this arrangement down the road. :) Oh and he feels extra cool this year, because all 4th graders get iPads. Although not in 4th grade, he is taking their Math class which means he gets an iPad… Reid walked in to class with quiet confidence. He looked at his teacher and said "Good morning Mrs. Moore". He walked in front of me as he walked to his locker and I noticed that his neck and ears were bright red. Over the past year, he has done an amazing job of overcoming his fears and doing what needs to be done- like a big boy. I am so proud of him, that it makes me teary eyed!!  Have an amazing year my boys and remember to always make good choices!
Milking the summertime until it's last second. 




Let's do this thing!

Mommmmm, no more pictures please!

Cole and Cael. Best friends! 

I always have to capture of a picture of them walking away. I love babies and backpacks.

My Reido has a locker and he feels sooo  cool! :)

Mrs. Moore. Tiniest, cutest teacher! She's so sweet and a perfect fit for my little one. 

Mrs. Osborn, Cole's 3rd grade Teacher. I like her because she's tough on the kids and expects a lot!  This may or may not be an issue with Cole's talking……………………. :)