2012 South Central Texas Regionals

Jake placed 3rd today at the South Central Texas Regionals.

2012 Houston Nationals

Jake took 4th place this weekend at the Houston Nationals.

First day of school Texas style

Wow things sure get started early here in Texas. I wake the boys up at 5:40am and have them at the bus stop for pick up at 6:35am. School starts at 7:40am. I could drive them to school but with a new baby and having the bus stop literally at my front door and the fact that the bus ride is Brandon's favorite part of school the decision was too easy.

Here are the boys waiting for the bus. Yes it is still dark outside when they get on the bus. It is also 85-90 degrees with humidity at 6:30am. Yeah love the Texas weather! Not!

I have to admit I got cried a little when the boys drove away. I can't believe my Jake is in 5th grade. He grew so fast. Jake really likes the new school and has already made new friends. Brandon is, was my baby and now he rides a bus to school and is in kindergarten. He seems to little to go to school. He goes to school all day long. It is weird not having him around. He really likes school and loves to tell me everything he did at school. He has done so well with all the changes in our family. The move to Texas, new baby and school starting. He is a little trooper.

Emma started 7th grade this year. What??? She turned 12 this summer and blossomed into a young lady. She tested for the gifted and talented classes at her school and passed. So she gets to take a language class this year. She chose Spanish. She seems very happy with her schedule and new school. She also rides the bus but doesn't leave until 7:20am so we have a little time to ourselves in the morning. She usually uses any extra time to hold Natalie.

I think we are really going to like school here in Texas. So far I am very impressed and have only heard good things about the schools my kids attend. Here's to another successful school year!

Introducing Natalie...

This is a lovely picture of what I looked like a few days before Natalie was born.

Natalie Kaye Summers was born on Wednesday August 17th at 7:55am via c-section. She weighed 8 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. The surgery and delivery went very well for both of us.

The proud father.

First family picture with all 6 of us. Love Brandon's face in the photo.

I had to put a bow in her hair so she would look more like a girl.

Emma is so happy to finally have her little sister.Brandon is pretty excited to be a big brother.

Jake just loves her. He is going to be a great big brother to a little sister.

This is my sweet Aunt Linda who came to stay with us while I had the baby and take care of the other kids. She is a blessing.

Natalie in her going home outfit the kids picked out for her.

Getting ready to go home. This picture cracks me up. I caught her in a great pose huh?

Just a few pictures I took of her since she has been home.

Natalie is a sweet little baby and so far very even tempered and happy. I hope it lasts. We are so thankful to have her in our family. It is amazing to me to have not even had her home for 2 weeks yet it feels like she has been in our family all along. The kids are constantly asking to hold her or feed her. Natalie is definately loved and then some.

Natalie Kaye Summers

Dang computers....

Well, since my new computer was having trouble publishing my posts I decided to use my old computer. So you can read my old post I wrote about 10 days ago below.
Hopefully I will get things figured out soon so I will be able to post pictures of the house, the baby and the kids first day of school.
Life is good and we feel very blessed. I will feel even more blessed when I get to bring home a healthy baby girl! Can't wait! Hopefully only 3 1/2 more weeks! Fingers crossed!

Texas Update

I do know where my camera is but I have not taken any photos since school got out. Not even any pictures of packing the house, the plane ride here, unpacking, the new house, the kids in the new house. Nothing. So this will be another photoless post.
So.....Texas is HOT! The first thing I noticed when I got off the plane almost a month ago was how weird my flip flops felt in the heat. I don't know how to explain it except it feels like they are melting and sticking to your feet at the same time.
We are adjusting to the heat though. Living in Las Vegas for 2+ years is helping us adjust I think. We utilize the community pool frequently. It is great fun and I can just sit in the 1 foot 8 inch section and relax while the kids swim. It is great.
The kids are adjusting just great. Emma was able to go to Girl's Camp a week ago and had a great time. She is not technically in YW's until August 4th but they are letting her go anyway. She has made some really great friends. Jake has also quickly made friends and attended his first pack meeting this week and had a great time. Brandon is adjusting to Texas life and new people and has lots and lots of questions about why we are even here in Texas.
I enrolled Jake and Brandon into their new elementary school a couple of weeks ago and it looks wonderful. We were able to get a little tour of the school and Brandon said "I want summer to be over so I can go to school tomorrow." I really hope he feels the same way the first day of school. :)
The house is pretty much put away. There are a few boxes still needing to be sorted and put away. We even have pictures put up so it looks like "our" house. The garage is another story but that is not my territory. Thank goodness.
I am currently 33 1/2 weeks along. I have been told by my new doctor that she will schedule my c-section at 38 1/2 weeks. So I only have to wait 5 more weeks to see my very wiggly, busy baby girl. I hope it goes fast. I dread nighttime because I can't sleep very well and I am NEVER comfortable. Anyway, we are almost ready with the baby things washed, sorted, etc. So we are ready for her to come.
I have been busy getting all the kids school things bought and ready as well. They start school a week after the baby comes.
We miss all our Las Vegas friends but truly know that this is where we are suppose to be.