80+

 My daddy turns 83 today.  We celebrated this weekend and I got in an extra celebration today!

I Can't See You

Chloe has been doing an amazing job of being extra camouflagey lately.

First and Last

 Besides the family day at the rodeo, we made it to the first night, the last night, and a couple more in-between. 

It's been so wonderful to have our Houston March tradition back this year!

This year we saw:

Cody Johnson on the first night

Tim McGraw- (who I always love, but unfortunately didn't get to hold hands with this year since I wasn't on the floor.)

Luke Bryan (who I actually felt secondhand embarrassment for as he's getting a bit old for his cheesiness)

And we ended rodeo season with King George.

Audience Shot

I can pretend that I'm all exasperated and embarrassed that JR showed up in an audience shot on the Velcro Pygmies' Insta page.  

But who are we kidding? We all know I think it's awesome.

SB 22

 We're back from our SB 22 trip to Orange Beach.

We took "traditional" photos.

We had a great view of all the things (including Kyle).

Jason and I did a great job relaxing.

And the kids had fun at the beach.

Just Cut the Ending

 When you really want to go down the waterslide, but the pool isn't heated.

Family Rodeo

 It was nice to have the entire family back at the rodeo after 2 years, especially on such a beautiful day!

Reed won a pig.

Kyle won a koozie after hanging for a minute and half (he's done this before in previous years).

JR had his hand-me-down boots from Jason shined up.

And Jason and I were happy we didn't have to ride rides or hold terrified children in a petting zoo.

It made me sad that this will be JR's last rodeo living at home, so I'm so glad we got to experience it again! 

Not Retiring

 Unlike basketball, I don't think Reed will be retiring from pole vaulting anytime soon.

Track season wrapped up this week...on a very cold (for Texas) and windy day, where he placed 3rd at the district track meet! 

Now I have a nice collection of ribbons that I'll use as Christmas tree ornaments. 

And a few more pictures from the professional on a much prettier day.

Their Favorite Season

 Good thing they all have jobs during baseball season to pay for their truly favorite season, crawfish.

Chloe gets herself up in there too...hoping one slips her way. 

Speaking of Baseball

 Speaking of baseball season, JR went to a UT game with a friend yesterday.  We were all surprised when we got this text

Leave it to Kyle to ask what we were all thinking.

And then it all made sense.

"Catching" it or not, he was excited. 

The Big Boss and his Employees

 Baseball season has started which means all 3 of these have gone to work.  JR is the head boss this year, and the other 2 are learning how not make bad calls and get screamed at by parents and coaches. 

They had a tournament this weekend, so JR and Reed worked Thursday and Friday night and all-day Saturday.  Kyle worked half the day Saturday, and they were all definitely worn out! 

They've got a lot to live up to to be as good as The Master.

Kyle and JR umpired Zachary's (my friend Shelley's son) game last night and I got these cute pictures from her. 

High Sliding

 Sliding into March like