A New Post Soon...

Okay, okay... I know I haven't posted in a couple weeks. Here's what you have to look forward to:

• Maddux's 3rd Birthday
• More Cute Pics
• Playdate @ MeMa's
• The Circus
• Maddux & Haley's Last Summer Playdate

School starts for me next week, so I have to get these up soon or I may never have another free moment. Do you realize I've been off for 4 whole months!? Routine may be hard to find. Say your prayers for an easy transition!

"3" Pictures

We had pictures taken of the boys on Sunday. Three years for Maddux, and three months for Hudson. As usual, they turned out great!! Such a big boy!
Three Already

Love this pose!

My Smiley Baby

Don't you just wanna squeeze them?

Best Big Brother

My Handsome Boys

Play Date @ the Water Spray Park

These two couldn't have more fun together!!

Trip to the Zoo

We went to the Fort Worth Zoo last week with the whole crew. It was pretty hot, but I think everyone had a great time.

Another great playdate!

The kids met a grandma in the play area. You'd think they knew her their whole lives!

Love the look on Hudson's face!

Maddux and Clifford

Miss H

"Baby Justin" Visits!

Maddux has just recently learned that Daddy's name is Justin, so when we speak of his cousin, Justin, he refers to him as Baby Justin.

As you can see, Justin is hardly a baby! He's just over a year younger than Maddux, and will be a big brother like Maddux early next year.

Angela and Justin came to visit so the boys could play and Justin could borrow some toys and books to keep busy with during his visit. The boys had a good lunch and played well together. We're so glad they are here, and look forward to seeing them more throughout their visit!!

My Little Trouble-Maker

Maddux gets into Mommy's hand lotion...
Notice what his shirt says!

Some Sad News

Tuesday night, our beloved cat, Lovebug, died. We buried him in the unofficial Morrow Family Pet Cemetery in Bob and Mary's backyard. It's a happy place where he will remain memorialized forever...

Lovebug's story:

Shortly after we moved to Pembroke Pines, Florida, I saw a news story about an abandoned home which was discovered to house 90+ cats. The cats were all taken to various shelters and adoption agencies. That's where we came in. For my birthday that year, all I wanted was a pet, a cat specifically. (I admit I was a little homesick, and needed the company.) Justin visited the local PetSmart's Adopt-A-Stray and found Lovebug, a 3-year-old, slightly overweight, lovable gray-striped cat. He took me to meet him, and with my approval, Lovebug came home with us. The adoption fee was $50, and we probably spent that much on all the goodies we bought for him that day. That was quite an investment for us then!

We took Lovebug home to our little one-bedroom apartment where he promptly ran and hid under the bed. He stayed there for three days, but eventually he warmed up to his new surroundings. Now we weren't crazy about his name, so we thought we would call him Herbie instead of Lovebug. However, we quickly discovered his lovable demeanor, and thus, the name stuck.

In his six years with us, Lovebug survived the adoption of Doc, a long car ride to Texas, another stray named Bo, the move to Lantana, two baby boys, and numerous cat fights in our tiny backyard. He died "protecting" his little territory, which was what he loved to do on most nights. He will be sorely missed, especially by Maddux, who knows his buddy is now in Kitty Cat Heaven.

Here are some sweet pictures I found of him with Maddux.

Playdate #2

Another great playdate on Monday!!

Water Spray Park

Lantana has the greatest little water spray park at the main pool. We've always thought it would be fun for Maddux, but wanted to wait until he was big enough for it. So Sunday was the day. We walked up there with the boys in the jogging stroller, and both were asleep when we got there. It only took a moment for Maddux to wake up and realize that he was gonna have some fun!

He took off at full speed, and never stopped. He was moving so fast I could hardly get a picture.

Hudson enjoyed his time in the shade, as well.

Daddy should have worn his swimsuit!!

A good time was had by all.

We will be back going back very soon...

New (Almost) Jogging Stroller

We found this bargain for sale on the Lantana community website. The boys both love it, and I'm so happy to have a way to get some exercise while keeping them both contained! On Tuesday, we walked the hiking/biking path up to the north end of Lantana where Maddux got to play on a different playground. We then headed back towards our neighborhood and stopped on our playground for a bit before heading home. It was a sweaty trip, but we all enjoyed it.

The boys were pooped...

Play Dates Are Back!!

Oh, how we love our play dates with Haley and Stephanie!! We started this little tradition last Summer so Haley and Maddux could play together, and Mommy and Stephanie could have a little fun, too. We meet at Vista Ridge where the kids get this cool stroller, play on the playground, eat lunch at Burger King and have an afternoon snack of cookies after more play time on the cars and playground. They get along so well. We are all so grateful for the time together and away from the house.

Braves Fans

The Atlanta Braves were in town for the first time in three years last week, so naturally, we were there to see them. Tim Hudson (get it?) pitched on Tuesday and got the loss in a 7-5 Rangers victory. Ryan was able to use his company's season tickets, so our seats were great. Both boys did so well.

Maddux had a blast with Daddy and RyRy, and Hudson hung with me most of the night. Our usher told me he thought Hudson was the youngest fan there that night.

Maddux went with RyRy and Daddy to the next game on Wednesday and sat in the upper deck. The Braves won that night 5-2, much to their delight.