Jack is 5 months old!

Jack turned 5 months old on Wednesday. He's getting bigger every day.


He's getting better about pushing up with his arms (he can do better than this!)


Everything in the mouth!


Going bald at 5 months


Big smile!


Likes the swing!


Rolls over both ways


Loves his big brother!

Ike-ation

As Ike approached, we stocked the house with water, canned food, and canned formula. We also brought in all the potential projectiles from outside...


Looks like we are moving out!


Heavier objects off to the side

Work was closed Thursday afternoon and Friday to give us time to prepare. We went to bed Friday night at 9:30 after the cable went out. We awoke at 1:00am to the sound of howling winds and blowing rain. Daddy stayed up surfing the web for news reports until the power went out at 3:45. When we all woke up around 7:30, we could see we were lucky. The power was out, water pressure was low, but our house was in good shape.


Front view of the yard


Big limb inches from the front window


Tree down near Grandmama's house

We stuck it out all day Saturday cleaning up the yard and making sure our food stayed fresh. Our neighbors two streets over still had power so we went over for dinner and a 'clean out the fridge' party. Sleep that night was difficult with temperatures in the low 80s and high humidity. We decided on Sunday to head to New Braunfels to The Other Place for a mini vacation. Grandmama graciously agreed to watch Eddie in our absence.

We had a very comfortable two bedroom cabin with A/C and internet access so all was well. Wesley got to have his first 'toobing' experience, though with a life jacket.


Our place of refuge


Wesley playing with his 'baby bulldozer' on the Comal River


Splashing in the baby pool


Scooping up water


Heading off on his first float with Daddy


Floating with Mama


Floating along...


Heading to the toob exit


Time for a picnic by the river


Hot dogs!


Jack would rather eat his fingers!


Mmm...

We headed back to Houston on Wednesday to what we assumed would be a powerless house, but were surprised to see that we had power! Hooray for Centerpoint Energy!

We are survivors!!

Labor Day and First Day of School

We had a great Labor Day weekend! While we kept our eye on the storm, we enjoyed a visit from Papaw Jim and Grandma Judy.


With the kids

We also headed over to Baytown for some time with Uncle Brent, Aunt Kristi, Sadie, and Nolan


The kids love baby Jack!!


Wesley enjoying some watermelon on Labor Day


Chomp!


Daddy with his boys


Wesley watching a school bus in front of our house...waiting for his first day of school...!


Wesley's first day at 'School for Little People (2 1/2's) was today. He'll be going 3 days a week!


Where are the toys??