Meet The Wildcats!

Today I got to attend an AWESOME pep rally for "Meet the Wildcats" at the boy's school. It was so cute and the kids were all beyond excited!! Keep in mind most of them have never been to a pep rally. This was Woodway Christians' first one ever and the first appearance of the wildcat mascot.

Everyone came in to the sounds of High School Musical blaring catchy tunes about togetherness and wildcats and if that doesn't get you fired up then I just don't know what will. It's like this generations, Eye of the Tiger. Apparently something about large cats just says - it's game time!

They were each given a pom pom and immediately it was spirit central. (It was yellow day in Stacey's class)

Charley and Wyatt
Landrey
Ally
GP was on hand to help with the wonder twins. Thanks Dad!!

Honey did a great job getting everyone fired up and running the show. She started things off with a prayer for sportsmanship, in victory and defeat. I just love that prayer can be a part of everything they do at school.

The Volleyball team and Football team got to run through this banner. Pretty sure none of them weigh over 75 pounds, but they made it through just fine. ;)

While all the fans cheered them on. It's a little where's waldo, but if you look close you can find Stacey and Wyatt are in this picture.
THE Wildcat made his grand entrance and threw gum to all the cheering fans below.
Several of these precious teachers just happened to be former cheerleaders and led everyone in some cheers and chants. I was holding Coyt, who was temporarily a little freaked out by all the wildcat wonder, and sadly missed getting a shot of the pyramid - which included a perfect split and cartwheel by one of these superstars!! Just trust that it was fantastic (and something I couldn't do now or ever for that matter!).
WOODWAY!!!
WILDCATS!!!
What's a pep rally without a little spirit stick competition? Mrs. Dunlap's class was part of the winning group.
Just a little excited.
Go Wildcats!

Playdate Falshback

This summer we got to have some extra special play dates.

The Junods were in Dallas ALL the way from Doha. And even though they don't get to see each other as often as we'd like these boys have known each other since birth and play together as if they were next door neighbors - and I have to tell you it just makes my heart happy to sit back and watch. It also makes me wish they were actually our next door neighbors! :)

Barrett, Wyatt, Stacey and Brooks

Georgia (the precious princess in the sea of boys) and the Cs getting in on the action. We are already looking forward to some extended time together with this crew next summer!! Who is ready for Basket Ball Camp?
These next few pictures were taken at a Burger King play date (yes I said Burger Kind, Waco folk, don't knock it 'til you've tried it) in June. We were in Waco for VBS and Shannon M. (another lifelong friend of mine) was in for the Starburst golf tournament. We met up with the locals, Katy and Lauren, and as always enjoyed every second of catching up.

Wrestling - it is the boy love language that knows no bounds.

Wyatt, Charley, Stacey & Justin
The whole gang
plus these two peanuts.

There is just something so special about seeing your kids enjoying spending time with your best friends' kids!

Hodge Podge Happenings

Well my throngs of readers (basically immediate family ;)) have been commenting that this little bloggy blog needs some updating and I really have no excuses for my lack of posts as of late other than my lack of decent photography! And when you see these pics you might just assume I kept them to myself too. But, since the fans (ahem, grandparents) have spoken I must not disappoint my people!!

Here are the cousin twins, Ally and Wyatt, giving me a hand with the true twins. I must say we love all the extra help we have around the house.

What??

Nannie and Sarah didn't waste any time getting down here to see us (thank goodness!) and we rewarded them by showing off the local sights with a trip to the Richland Fashion Mall! :)
We also got a two back-to-school packages from Aunt Sarah - which the boys of course LOVED!!
Angry Birds Rule!
A shout out to our London Peeps!! I love my "Mummy" - HA! Shelley got these for the babes before they were born. Heaven knows their Mummy loves them to pieces.
Before you get too concerned about the size discrepancy between the twins in the following picture, that is actually Stacey III. :) When he discovered that he and the babies (or one baby as it was) had matching jammies, via cousin hand-me-downs, he couldn't wait to wear the "chicken" jammies together!!
A little trip to Barnes and Noble, I was feeling very daring letting them loose! Of course somehow SpongeBob ended up in the pic. instead of a beautiful picture book, that porous little yellow fella is always trying to squeeze his way into my world.
Speaking of yella fellas, we went to to our first Baylor game as local fans with the Sheps (loved seeing you guys!)! I felt a little like a traitor in my green and gold get up but the game was AWESOME and we are confident that our cheers helped give the Bears the extra umph they needed to win. Can't wait to go back.
And lastly a few pics of us last night enjoying the B-E-A-UTIFUL weather on a blanket with my babies.

So there you have it, a hodge podge post no doubt, but as you can see - life is good in our neck of the woods!!

First Day of School!!

One of the best parts of moving back to Waco is Woodway Christian School. My Mom is the director and it is sort of a dream come true for my boys to get to go to her school!!!

Last Thursday was the first day. Wyatt started preschool and Stacey started KINDERGARTEN!!!

The preschoolers don't wear uniforms but K-8 do (the official shorts weren't in yet). I am already pro uniforms, it makes getting ready so much easier!
One proud papa.

These two were very excited and ready to go! I was so proud of how confident they were.

Posing with the principal, AKA Honey. I overheard Stacey III telling Wyatt he HAD to obey Honey at school because she is the Principal! Wyatt said, "Yeah she's the BOSS!" Love it!

I got a little teary watching my alpha baby walk off to Kindergarten...sigh.

Once we got there Stacey III got his serious school face on and was pretty done with pictures. but I snagged one of his class starting the day with his teacher Mrs. Sims.

III was off so now it was time for my social butterfly to head to his class.

His "All About Me" poster. He did write his name at the top but it is really light so it isn't showing up below.

Finding his name in the hall.

As if the school wasn't enough of a blessing Wyatt's little class is chalked full of friends and even family!! Ally, his cousin is in his class as well as some other precious friends whose mommies I just happen to love (Ann sorry you're not in this picture)!! I mean what an incredible blessing!

Wyatt with Mrs. Dunlap.

We are three days in and I think it is going to be a great year. I am so thankful for God's provision of this school and the opportunity to send my boys there.

Eight Months Old!!

This month has brought lots of new developments. At the beginning of the month Coyt's first tooth made an appearance quickly followed by his second and about a week later Crew followed suit. Drooling, fussing and chewing on EVERYTHING in site came along with the four new friends. Coyt and Crew's hair has turned blond, much lighter than when they arrived in December. And just this week they officially went from scooters to crawlers. Watch out world the C's are on the move!!

Crew (check out the couture denim diaper, I know these have been out for awhile, but hilarious!! And he is workin' it!!)

Coyt (sweet thing has been a little sicky but still managed to give me some sweet smiles)
Last night in their cribs for awhile (because of the move). Coyt

Sleepyhead Crew

They are eating three meals a day and just discovered puffs and baby mum mums.
Don't let this picture fool you, while they've got the crawling down they still can't sit up!! The dismount from this position needs work - it's not pretty! Thank goodness for Honey and GP's cushy carpet.
And so it begins...

Couldn't help but include a few of this lizard baby. This is Coyt's new favorite expression? Cute huh?

My sweet precious baby C's it has been a crazy month but you have been delightful and continue to make my cup runneth over with absolute joy!!!

Warm Welcome

The last two weeks were jammed packed with saying goodbye to friends and family (sorry I was terrible about taking pictures!) and packing, painting and polishing up our house to put it on the market.

We were going pretty nonstop and when Sat. rolled around I thought I was ready to rip of the bandaid and head out with a big smile on my face, but I couldn't help but shed a few tears as I pulled out of the driveway of our home sweet home. :(

Somewhere down 35 I was able to turn my frown upside down as I thanked God for his perfect provision and plans for our family!!

The Wood/Warren/Purdy tribe was waiting at Mom and Dad's to welcome our circus with open arms. That quickly softened the blow of leaving and might have made me cry a little too. ;) I've been a bit of an emotional roller coaster.

We had a "Welcome to Waco" banner full of some of Waco's finest.
Yes, that is David Koresh - HA!! George Bush was also featured along with Zumba, Woodway Christian (where the boys will go to school), CTIW (where Stacey is working), the suspension bridge, Family Center, Waco Water Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Mayborn Museum, Dr. Pepper and of course our family and friends, just to name a few.
We had a great dinner and celebratory cookie cake.
Wyatt enjoying his self portrait in icing. Looks just like him.
There were also some sweet treats waiting for us on our pillows. The boys beds had skittles! We could really get used to Chateau Woodfall!!
Mom and Dad, with LOTS of help from Angie and Kacey have worked so hard to get ready for our arrival. They cleaned out closets, had a garage sale, rearranged rooms and furniture and even installed a dog pen for Bob and Jack in the back yard. We are SO SO THANKFUL for their willingness to let us invade!!Hope Waco is ready for us because ready or not here we come!!