Birthday Boys

Luminant Power Plant

Birthday Boys

Birthday Kids (Cousin Hailey too)

Cousin BeeBee (Bretley)

Cousin Tay-Tay (Taylor)

Hudson's 1st grade class

So the birthday festivities began at the beginning of December, with Hudson's Bday on the 2nd. I can't believe I have a SEVEN year old! That sounds so old! Wait, that makes me old too! He started his Bday off with a trip to the donut shop then I brought cupcakes to his class at school. We had a family December Bday party with Brian's family that night to celebrate Hud, Drew and their Cuz Hailey's bday.

The boys have been talking about wanting to tour a factory (weird, I know) so my mom arranged a tour of the power plant for Hudson's and a tour of the local chocolate factory for Drew. Of course, we all got to join in too. Very unique Bday surprises "Sunny", good job. They both had a blast at the tours.

Instead of a BIG bday party with friends, they each invited ONE friend and we went to Longview to Chuck E Cheese, bowling and ice cream. I'm not quite sure it's Cheaper but easier on this Mama! Hudson got his first pocket knife from us and Drew got a huge IronMan car/control center thing for his bday. Of course, I took cupcakes to Drew's class Friday since he's out this week. Their cousin Bretley is watching them this week, so they were super excited about that.

It's hard to anticipate Christmas b/c of all the bday festivities but now I can calm down and try to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and help teach our kids the same. I hope you all have a peaceful and joyful Christmas with your families. We are truely blessed.

Catching up...in picture format

TX v OU game in Dallas in October

Josh and Crissie went too

UT game in Austin in late October-Drew

Hudson

getting quick pic in front of tree the day we decorated...Lincoln not having it!

TRYING to get a pic for Christmas cards...good luck!

So, I've been a pretty pitiful blogger the past TWO months. The main reason...couldn't find my camera (that was in my car btw). I have more pics on my iphone but you know...don't have time to upload them.

We've had a VERY busy last two months. We've had something going on EVERY weekend, in addition to soccer practice 4 times a week and 2 games on Saturdays. Thank goodness last weekend was our last soccer game. The boys enjoyed it but were beginning to get burned out (Mama too)! Hopefully, I'll start blogging at least once a week again. Especially now that I have my new header...thanks to Meredith Wilson Bass! Isn't it soooo cute. She's awesome!

I know everyone is getting ready for a really busy Christmas season and we have TWO little boys' birthdays before all that too! Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving. I've been reading y'alls blogs when I can...even though I haven't kept mine up! So....keep those posts comin'! Have a great week!

P.S. Drew's hair is burred b/c he cut it by himself and we had to get is buzzed super short! Mama not a happy camper!

Stinkin Lincoln turns ONE

My sweet, almost 1 yr old

What's this?

NOT touching it...at ALL

Excited brothers

L.O.V.E.S. his new car from us!!

And his brothers LOVE pushing him

Cruisin'

just wanted to sit and play

he wanted to be IN his chair the whole time

Hi!

Lovin' it!

The big kids had fun too

Especially the pinata

AND racing down the hill

Even dads joined in the fun

Hudson

Drew

As you can tell, we had Lincoln's 1st Birthday party Sunday. His actual Bday is tomorrow (Wed). I decided to have it at Dellwood Park so all the big kids could have fun too. The BIGGEST hit of the party was sliding down the hill in cardboard boxes...thanks to my mom's idea. They had blast. I know you other MP people will remember doing that when we were young. Of course back then, they had that HUGE, long metal slide. Good times.

Lincoln had fun too. He basically walked around and watched the big kids play. He loved to swing too. He would not even touch his cake. I tried to give him a small piece and he kept shaking his head "no!" Silly boy...doesn't know what's good! He wouldn't really open gifts but if I handed the toy to him, he'd grab it and start playing. All he wanted to do was sit in his booster chair and play with his new toys. Too cute. He absolutely LOVED the little Police Coup Car. It has a removable floor so he can push himself when he's bigger. For now, he just hangs on to that steering wheel and shakes back and forth for me to push him. I'll have to get a video.

This is a bitter sweet birthday b/c I know he will only grow more quickly now. We have enjoyed him so much this year and it pains me to think of him in school, etc. The exciting part is to know this next year I will begin to know his personality and hear him speak more. Can't wait to hear those precious words...I love you, Mommy! It's been a blessed year with him in our family and I'm so thankful God allowed us to be a Family of Five!!

First Day of School & Mr "Got Shoes"

First Day of School
Drew-Pre-K, Linc new sitter, Hud-1st grade

This is "putting your arms around each other"

Ready to take on the world

And...we're off

Places to go...

People to see

As you can see, there is a lot going on already in the Dyke household. School started 4 weeks ago and everyone has settled into their new routine. Well, except for Mama. I'm working full-time now and pick up the boys at 3:00 each day. It is such a blessing to be able to do that and see them for a bit before the nighttime routine starts. You know....dinner, homework, bath, reading, prayers, etc.

Hudson and Drew started soccer a week ago and have their first game this weekend. They are on different teams this season so it's been a little crazy practing on different days. They are both doing great and seem to really like it. They are doing well in school too. Both have gotten good reports each week. They only thing Hudson's teacher said he needs to work on is talking more quiet. Well, he is related to me you know.

Lincoln is walking like crazy and is starting to say some words. I LOVE this stage...he is SO much fun. He is the most content baby we've had and is such a joy. Of course, no baby is perfect and we have issues with not liking table food and still waking up once a night! I'm trying not to complain b/c he is such a happy baby. I'm planning his first birthday party. I decided to have a big party and invite all our local friends and their kids...and family too! With the other two boys, I only did a small family get together at our house. But, for some reason, I want to have a big party and have everyone there that has watched him grow this last year. Maybe it's b/c he's my last baby and I want to make a big deal about everything. It should be a blast for all of us.

End of Summer Fun

Friends
Need a little rest

Drew's friend, Logan

Hudson

Lincoln...sporting new earplugs

All boys love the lake

Lincoln, while the boys in lake

Sunday School class at my parents'

Mom and her friend Teresa with grandbabies

Me and Teresa's daughter, Brandee

first time in the swing

Everybody has a swing now