Van Homecoming-2010

As we all know, I am from a small town with lots of traditions. One of those is my favorite, homecoming. I have never missed a homecoming (even when I was 2 weeks old and also when I lived in Tennessee) in almost 30 years. I love the hype of the small town, the red and white the town gets decorated in, the mums and garters that are worn with pride, the football team hyped up and everything else that goes along with it. This year was no different. I started making garters for Crawford, Asher and Baby Brooks about three weeks ago, and didn't finish them until late Thursday night (yes, they needed to be ready for Friday). Homecoming time came, and the kids all looked great in their red and white, the field and stadium was decorated to the max, and then....lightning! So, after about an hour and a half delay, everything got back on schedule and the game went on. Yes, the Vandals lost...barely, but it was still a great game. I can only hope that one day we are in a town that still makes a big deal out of homecoming.

Tuesday's with Crawford #19--family reunion fun

Last weekend (September 11th), we made a trip to Magnolia for Jason's mother's father's side of the family...reunion. The Kacal's (or cot-zel's as we later learned it is pronounced) came out in drones for this party. Liz and Walter had it at their party barn and boy, it was a party. We had tug of war competitions, tons of laughter, lots of memories shared and made and alot more. Friday night the sister's were up making kolaches for the contest and Saturday, the fun began early as the first people arrived. Crawford enjoyed it and it was great meeting members of the extended family, even though Crawford chose to hang out with "his" Trevor. He thought it was okay for other people to be there, but not on "his" swingset and "his" monkey bars. It was a great time had by all and we can't wait for the next one. (Even though we are all still re-cooperating!!!!!!)

Tuesday's with Crawford #18-Kitchen fun, yardwork with daddy

Okay, so apparently...again...blogger is having a hard time loading pictures...so until it works, this will also be a pictureless post. This Tuesday, Crawford has been enjoying playing with his kitchen set that one of Grammy's coworkers gave him. He really enjoys it, acting like he has a restraunt. He brings us drinks, pizza, hamburgers and any other thing he can think of. It is fun watching his imagination. He also has been having fun with doing yardwork with Jason. He helped Jason mow the yard Sunday, pushing the mower almost all by himself. He is such a little boy, spending lots of time in the dirt with his tractors and his tonka trucks. He also spends lots of time with Suzee, throwing her balls and playing soccer with her. As for Jason, hunting season is officially underway, so he is starting his busiest part of the year. I have taken a job teaching at a private school here in Marshall and Crawford will be attending with me. I am so excited and I think he will really like it also. He will be learning spanish and sign language and all kinds of new stuff and my favorite part is that the kids attend chapel once a week where they learn about Jesus. More about that once he starts, as for now, I hope you are all having a wonderful Tuesday with Crawford.

Tuesday's with Crawford #17

Okay, now that the computer is up and running again, back to Tuesday's with Crawford. These past couple of weeks have been sorda busy. We just got to go to a gorgeous wedding where we welcomed a new member into the Kacal family (Jason's mom's side). Chasity and Justin (Jason's cousin) tied the knot at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Spring, Tx., followed by a gorgeous reception at the Tomball Grand Pavillion. It was lots of fun visiting with family and friends. I forgot my camera (have no idea where my head was when we left), so I will have to wait on the pictures from Liz to come so I can show off Crawford having a blast with his cousins. Lately, we have been really busy exercising...yes, exercising. Jason and I both decided that we are not where we need to be health wise and we want to make sure Craw knows how important it is. So, I have been zumba-ing plus we have been treadmill-ing and all that. It has been great for all of us and we have laughed hard at each other and Crawford has joined in the fun. Also, every afternoon we have been playing baseball in the front yard, well, Jason has been with Crawford and I have been taking pictures of them. So, this week, here are pictures of Crawford exercising and playing baseball. Hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful Tuesday with Crawford.

Waterpark--Roesner Style

When Grammy and Poppy were visting us last weekend, we filled up the plastic swimming pool because it was 103 degrees and we let Craw play in it. He really hasn't shown too much interest in swimming until this year, so now, every chance we get, we let him "go swimming" so he won't be scared of the water. Next year we will either put him in lessons, or have Uncle JJ and Aunt Holly teach him, but he will be swimming. Right now, he is more interested in just splashing around. It has been fun watching him begin to get a little more brave with every pool he gets into, but his favorite is in our backyard, playing in his plastic pool with a slide.

Tuesday's with Crawford #15

Guess what, this week, Tuesday with Crawford is actually coming on a Tuesday, and with pictures. Wow. I actually have a little time tonight and am trying to catch up a little bit. Let's see...the pictures I am adding are from July 4th, 2010 with the Ingram's (my sister in law's family) and the other's are from the art exhibit at the Michelson Art Museum. These past few weeks have been crazy, and I am on my last week of training at Region VII for my alternative certification program, so...my life will slow down for a week or so. Ha ha ha! But, we are looking forward to an upcoming family wedding of Jason's cousin Justin, so we get to see the family. Jason is an usher in it, so I look forward to him having to shave and wear his contacts at the same time. :) He had an exciting day today, he got interviewed on the radio station here in Marshall for the upcoming deer season and deer hunt that will be held. It is available on KHMT.com if anyone wants to hear him. Crawford is doing great, growing like a weed. Right now, it is all about spider man. Suddenly, he wants to eat, breathe and be spiderman. It's lots of fun, but I hope he eventually grows out of the comic book stage (he gets it from his daddy!). So, I hope everyone is having a cool (hahaha) week. See ya next Tuesday for another Tuesday with Crawford.

Falling Behind....

Dear viewers (the whole three I have) HAHAHA!!!...I am so sorry for the lack of pictures, blog, and Tuesday's with Crawford. Right now, mama is going to three weeks of training in Kilgore (thiry miles one way 8-5 Monday through Friday) and when she gets home, all she wants to do is play with Crawford. Mama is also constantly looking for a teaching job, so all of her extra time is spent looking for new job postings to get the edge on the other's in this training. SO....I promise I will try to get updates on soon. I am just EXHAUSTED and can't get going. Please keep me in your prayers for a job for the fall. I really would appreciate it!!