One Year in Texas

This explains the chance Chad had of getting a Perilloux to leave Louisiana. . . .

One year ago today, Chad and I loaded up the kids, left Louisiana, and headed for a new life in Texas. I can't believe it's been a year already. WOW--so much has happened. I thank God every day for allowing our family to have such a smooth transition. And although we miss our family terribly, things here in Texas haven't been so bad!

Time Flies

I received an email from my friend Christy; she reminded me that it was 8 years ago today that she and Wayne were married. My two little men were the most adorable ring bearers ever. I can't believe how fast time flies--my boys are growing up so quickly.

Christy, Jake and Mace

Happy Halloween

Here's a few pictures from our fun Halloween Night--we had a blast, as usual. The kids looked adorable and the adult costumes were hilarious! The Gandys, Fosters, Rookers and other neighbors came over to enjoy the Halloween fun. I have to borrow some pics from everyone else because my camera broke a few weeks ago.

Our family. . .I am sad to announce that this year my boys went Trick-or-Treating for the first time without us. They decided to go with their friends instead of their parents. We made them take their cell phone so they could check in regularly.
It was so depressing---my boys are growing up so fast!

The girls----Callie the cat, Jay the devil and Sam the astronaut.
The Fosters--as always a blast to hang out with.
The Rookers--Happy Birthday, Mr. Trevor!
Frank the Tank and The Gynecologist.
The Vampire and Kitty

Fundraiser

Last weekend we went to NOLA for Tory's Fundraiser. We had an amazing turnout, and I would estimate that the fundraiser was a huge success. My sister, Michele, did an incredible job pulling it all together. Everyone seemed to have a great time, and it was extremely heartwarming to see friends and family come together to help the family--we were all touched.
Tory has come a long way, and his positive attitude contiues to blow me away. I am glad others were able to witness his progress, too.

Thanks so much to everyone for keeping our family in your prayers.

Tory and Julie

My sister Michele, my mom and me
Some of the gustes checking out the auction tables.
Mom and Dad


The "Horney Bees' dancing

Conroe Catfish Festival

Chad and I had been waiting all week to take the kids to the Conroe Catfish Festival. We read up on the vendors and found out that many businesses from Louisiana would be there. We were so excited--we wanted REAL seafood! Well, upon arrival we went straight for a Baton Rouge vendor selling Shrimp Po-Boys----what a disappointment! The shrimp (all FIVE of them) had pretty good flavor, but it was served on a hot dog bun--and THAT wasn't even toasted!

We were upset, but decided to walk around and enjoy our day.

We had a caricature made of the kids--too cute.

The boys had their hair spray painted. Jake went for Purple and Gold and
Mace choose Black and Gold.

This was toward the end of the day. The kids were getting tired and I was getting aggravated--somehow the Catfish Fest had turned into the Freak Fest---it was starting to look like Wal-Mart on a Friday Night!

Too much fun for Callie!!

Fun-Filled Weekend

Mason and Jacob have been saving their money for a special toy. This weekend they finally had enough money saved , so we took them to the store. They both purchaed Air Soft rifles that shoot plastic pellets over 200 hundred feet.

As soon as we got home, the boys were ready to battle with their friend Adam. They played outside the entire day having a war with those guns--all three boys are covered with itty bitty red marks all over their bodies!



That evening, Becky and Trevor invited us over to watch a Nebraska game. We honored their request of wearing red (we felt it was OK since LSU had a bye.)---Jake refused to wear one of his brother's red shirts, so Trevor gave him one of his.

Callie catching up with the Rooker's animals---Callie told us she needed some "Mia Time."

A rare family picture--I can't believe how much my babies are growing!

The next Day---The war continues. . .this time Daddy couldn't let the kids have all the fun.

Yes, that is Chad and Jake dodging behind some trees.P.S. Chad already told me he's going to get his own gun tomorrow!

Hurricane Ike

Well, we made it through Hurricane Ike. The kids and I went back to school today.


We were lucky enough to escape Hurricane Ike's winds; however, our friends Becky and Trevor were not so lucky. A large oak tree literally broke in half and crashed on--rather through---their house.


Here's Jake helping out---he 's sweeping out the flooded waters from the busted water pipe.

The tree went through the top floor and pushed down on the main floor destroying everything.


The master bathroom---this is all the soggy insulation.

The kids and I ended up flying to Louisiana to stay with Mom and Dad. Chad met us there later in the week. We spent my birthday watching the LSU game with Mom, Dad, and Mrs. Linda.

Also, I received awesome news from Katy, Texas. Kristin and Craig Abney welcomed their third child, a healthy baby boy on my birthday---how cool! Here's the proud Momma and big sisters. Ashleigh and Ryleigh.

Labor Day Weekend

Hey everyone--I know I'm falling behind on the blog---I'm still trying to get used to the "Working Mom' thing again!

Last weekend ended up being so much fun--and BUSY!! We headed out Friday Night to Northsore Park with the kids. We picked up some Popeye's--we were ALL craving it ----and enjoyed being outside.

Here's a picture of our 'posers.'--they were arguing right before this and in order to get them to stop all I had to do was tell them to say, "Cheese!"

The next day was the Fantasy Football Draft--they boys were really involved and had fun picking players for the "BF Haters."

We were also able to celebrate little ColeMan's 3rd birthday. He even told his Momma his first COMPLETE sentence, "I not want to poo-poo on the potty!"

The next day was the Cul De Sac BBQ or the Cul-De-Que as I call it. We had a really nice turnout and the rain held off for us.

Here's some of the Cul De Sac kids---our kids have been so happy since we moved here; they love having so many people to play with.

Here's a picture of Chad and Tory showing Trevor a completely ridiculous YouTube Video---I love all their reactions--it's priceless!!

Check out Chad and Tory's 'evil' smiles--I LOVE IT!!

As for this weekend, we are preparing for Hurricane Ike--we are not evacuationg since it'll only be a Category 1 when it rolls through here. We don't have to worry about flooding, so that is a relief. We will keep in touch with everyone and let you know how things turn out.

First Day of School

Wow, what a week! Monday was the boys first day in 5th grade and Callie's first day of kindergarten. Chad was able to bring Callie for her first day while I headed to Collins with the boys for our first day. We were lucky enough to only have one mishap for the day---poor Mace forgot his lunch at home. (Thanks to BooBoo and Uncle Tory for saving us.)

Jay also started 2nd grade at Powell Elementary. The girls were so excited to be at the same school together. On Tuesday, Jay and Callie started riding the bus----they think it's so cool!!

My little girl--her bookbag is bigger than she is~~~ I'm proud of you, Lil' Bit.

Back to School

Well, it's been a busy couple of weeks for our gang. I have been trying to get my new classroom ready. Thank you so much Mom and Dad for taking the kids for a week. I couldn't have gotten all this done with the kiddos running around. Aslo, thank you to my hubby--you have been a great stay-at-home Dad!! Thank you for your help and for doing the laundry ALL WEEK---I'm impressed!!

Here's a few pictures of my classroom before and after.



We also had a few fun events going on these past weeks, too. We went to a BBQ hosted by my new school. It was on a farm and the boys had a good time riding horses.

I traveled to Katy for Kristin Abney's Baby Shower. They are expecting a baby boy in September. I'm hoping he'll come near my birthday--just NOT the night I celebrate it!!

Callie went to Powell Elementary to meet her Kindergarten teacher. She looked so tiny sitting in her desk with her big brown eyes. I am more upset about her starting kindergarten than I thought I would be. My baby is getting so big (well older). Here she is standing in front of her new school.

Becky, Terri, Ms. Barbara (aka MeeMaw) went to the Outlet Mall on 290 for some Back to School sales---it was so much fun. My dear friend Becky has 'Baby Fever' quite bad and is already scoping out possible diaper bags---sorry Trevor, I think you 'll be purchasing a Burberry Diaper Bag soon.
We also had time to catch a Dave Matthews Concert with Brandon'Yogi' , Terri and Brad "Man-pris"---the show put on by the Foster Brothers was WAY better than Dave :-)

"I LOVE YOU, DAVE!"

So, as you can see, we've been busy. That probably explains why I slept for almost 14 hours on Saturday!! Oh, yes, it's back to school for me!!!!