The big 5!

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After almost 13 years of dating and 5 years of marriage I still get butterflies around him...


I'll take it! Happy Anniversary, Kel!

whirlwind

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If my life had a mascot right now--- this might just be it.

and yes, I picked this specific picture for the multi-colored stars. So sue me, I like flair.

In my confessions-of-a-bad-blogger status the truth has to come out--- life has just been a little busy. Okay very busy. But I feel like I have regained balance in some small way and learned some new things along the way.

Let me catch you up on all the important facts.

Fact #1: Rosie George is officially the size of a dog now. She strained a muscle or something running around with her best bud, Abbie, and I had to carry her sad little self to the car. She was SO heavy!

Fact #2: Rosie George might just be the fastest healer ever. Halfway to the vet she was standing on all fours eating the car insurance. Apparently, she was healed and took this joyride as an opportunity to review our collision liability. She must not have liked what she saw.

Fact #3: I have not taken a single picture in over a week. My batteries died and I forgot to buy new ones at the store. And then I was too lazy to go back. Sad.

Fact #4: Gabriel and his buddy, Bennie, might have the cutest little boy friendship ever. It is super precious and I am going to demand that Caroline send me pictures so that I can share them with all of you ---of course. It will melt your heart.

Fact #5: Molly's hair has been doing fantastic things and I just might have my new favorite curly product. Finally.

Fact #6: The Mays have some news.

Big news.

We have decided to step up the crazy in 'crazy may days' and plunge right in to a new direction of living (think towards the s). In June, we will be taking this party south to Austin. Kelly has been offered this great job, I had this incredible one come my direction, our landlords want to sell our house... the timing was just all too perfect and so we have decided to embrace the adventure with optimism and hope knowing full well that we have an incredible place to come home to.

Not going to lie, this week has been tough. It sure does take a bunch of effort to move a family. And telling someone you love that you will no longer be able to hug them on a weekly basis feels about as great as wet blue jeans. Yuck. I wake up with a list in my head and fall asleep to what feels like a buzzing brain. I think I might actually be hearing myself process everything--just wish this didn't take place at 2am. It's been a lot to get ready for. And it hasn't been great... yet. But it's getting there. You see, our plans are out there now... and out here... and so now, we can just prepare for there. And find a way to wrap up all that we love here and carry it along to Austin...

Packing party?

Favorite Park in Dallas

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Today the kids and I visited our favorite park in Dallas. I know that this statement alone carries so much weight because let's be honest here, there are some AMAZING parks in Dallas. We visit about 3 a day.

Also included in our top parks are Abbott Park, Caruth Park (Nonnie Park), Lake Highland's Rec Park (Avery's Park), Coffee Park, Merriman Parkway Park (fire truck park) and our most favorite...

You might be a little confused. A hospital? This was supposed to be about a park right?!?!

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital of Dallas is a hospital here focusing specifically on treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions ... and best of all families can attend FOR FREE. This facility is incredible and as a patient for 16 years of my life, I can't begin to convey the special place it holds in my heart. It is very humbling to know that I can chase my children on the playground because of amazing medical intervention I received through Texas Scottish Rite.

What a playground!

What many don't know is that the playground is actually open to the public (another example of the Mason's community focused charity). It sits throughout the day in all sorts of shades and has BY FAR the best bathrooms I have ever seen at a park. What can I say--- this place feels like home. If you have a chance to check it out... you should!

SO.MUCH.FUN.


(And yes, my children DO have a freakish love of statues... these pictures were totally candid.)

The Game

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Take me out to the

Take me out with the

Buy me some

And Cracker Jack, I don't

If I never get back, Let me

for the home team, If they don't win it's a

For it's

strikes you're

At the old ball game!

Milo's favorite

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Mr. Milo Giovanni. The Eeyore of our bunch. My original roommate before all these invaders took over. Is it bad that I am fighting every urge to just list all the things that he does not like--- because it really is a very funny list. But I won't.

Our Milo is such a pretty cat... and OH how he loves being fancy.

Just kidding---He loathes it almost as much as the dog. But how could I resist including this picture?!

Milo really likes to keep it casual. You know nice and easy--- collar free. He spends his day sleeping in every room of the house ALL day long. He leads a tough life. Don't tell him but as he ages he is becoming quite a bit fluffier too... but don't we all?

I think that it would be safe to say that Milo's most favorite is natural lighting. This gato will sprawl out an any form of sunshine he can get... and if his presence can torture the crated dog or involve sprawling on your newly ironed clothing that is just bonus happiness.

He is definitely our most favorite little black (er, grey) raincloud around.

Gabriel's Favorite

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I really think that from the minute Gabriel wakes up and well into his sleep there is one item that he must have near him at all times... his "race hat". For about the past 3 weeks, Gabriel has been race hat crazed. It his one apparel of choice at any given hour--- even when it is his ONLY piece of apparel on at the moment.

How did life exist before his race hat?!



At least he won't burn his scalp...

Daddy Favorite

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If Handy Manny (yet another Disney reference) had a human counterpart his name just might be, Kelly May. My husband definitely loves all things handy. Between maintaining his P1 status and organizing his freakish collection of drill bits, Kelly can spend hours in his "shop" in complete peace. Not going to lie--- carpenters sure can be sexy.

Here is his recent work in progress (new work table)

When I married my husband I also married his extended family. You know, the Dallas Cowboys, The Ticket, The Dallas Rugby Team and Jere Lehtinen. Kelly is a sports lover. I am told there is nothing quite like a good sports cry--- or perhaps mowing in sport gloves?My husband is a very hands-on-dad. One of my favorite qualities for sure. I really believe that he might have a constant podcast in his head replaying Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Craddle" over and over. Our children want to be just like him... and how can that not be a favorite part of your life?!


If only Kelly could get Molly into yard work as well than I would have a full force yard crew. Not too shabby at all.