We're BACK! (for real this time)

I am happy to be blogging from our shiny new laptop! Finally, it's been a really long time.

I don't even know where to begin, it's been months. In March we had a great time hanging out with my cousin Erin, who spent her spring break from college with us here. Sadly for her, it was actually warmer in Boston than it was in Austin so she didn't go back with much of a tan. It was awesome to see her and we enjoyed lots of good laughs, talks and great food. What else is there?

The cold rainy day that Erin left to go back to Boston, I went to work to find only 4 golfers on property and very little staff. Sad? NOPE, not when the golfers were the Wilson family, as in LUKE Wilson. Yes, Luke Wilson and his hot caveman-looking brother are my favorite members to see. (Not really, I like some of the other guys much more, but the old nice men don't give me goosebumps and make me nervous like Luke and Andrew) One of the many perks of AGC, so far.


In April I went to Columbus to meet my brother's baby, Austin. Man, is he CUTE! I fell in love with him instantly and didn't ever put him down, unless someone took him from me. My sister, Kate was also in Columbus that weekend with Ellie. She's pretty freaking cute too, seriously! I was in baby heaven and loved every second. I'm still a little sketchy on this computer so I don't know how to get pictures from my camera on here yet, but I'll play around tonight and figure it out. I have some great pictures of the two sweeties. It was awesome to see the rest of my family as well, but the babies were definitely my highlight. I had lunch with Rappa, made fish tacos with dad, ate at "my chinese boyfriend"'s new restaurant and got offered a job with mom, walked from mom's house to dad's house with my brother and sister, each pushing a stroller, which was completely bizarre and darling. We enjoyed lots of good food and I caught up with a few friends. It was a great visit.

In May we have been busy. The weather has been really warm, but with lots of thunderstorms, so things are as green as can be. It's beautiful. Our garden is putting out tomatoes now and all of our flowers are huge and bushy. Our orange tree has one orange on it, it's small and green, but it's our very first orange from our Easter orange tree. :) We've been kayaking a few times, had several lakeside cookouts, taken the dogs swimming a few times and are already enjoying our long Texas summer. Joseph has been disc golfing like a maniac and won his first tournament a few weeks ago. He's playing in another one next weekend, which he's psyched about. The Lucky Man is headed to Las Vegas with his brothers and my brother next week for a gross, male bonding/drinking/gambling weekend. I'm sure they will all have a TERRIFIC time. I just hope they all make it home in one piece, with money left in the bank.

I'm happy to be back and the blogs will keep on coming, if I have any readers left?

Welcome Baby Austin!

We have a new nephew! Mike & Kristin's baby boy was born today around 11am. Austin Michael came out at a bruising 7 pounds 13 ounces. I CANNOT wait to meet the little guy. Congrats to the happy parents.

Sweet Austin, welcome to the family. There are so, so many people who love you.

And congrats to the Marsh family. Remember, Austin is the first Marsh Boy born since his daddy 25 years ago.

Pictures to come when I figure out how.

could not resist

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Aunt Mamie Loves Jack

Jack and Ellie

Are reasons I made the trip in the first place. Of course, it was great to see my sister, mom and Kevin. But those kids....

I don't really have words to express how I feel about them. It's a love I've never known.

a few from today

Congratulations to the Jones Family!

On Wednesday, November 26, Elizabeth & Aaron welcomed a beautiful 8 lb 2 oz baby girl into their family.

MADELEINE GRACE got here just in time to be a Thanksgiving Baby, and we are all thankful for her healthy arrival.

Congratulations Elizabeth, Aaron and Big Sister Noelle!!!

For updates and pictures, check out Elizabeth's blog.

She's HERE!!!!

ELIZABETH JANE LORD
was born shortly before 10am today. She weighed 6 pounds 11.5 ounces.

See Kate's blog for more info and pictures!

Baby Elizabeth, there are many people who love you so much already. I can't wait to meet you and see your sweet face.

Congratulations Jack, you are going to be a Great BIG BROTHER!

Congratulations Kate & Kevin, your family is perfect now!

Lots of Love to the Lord Family of Four.

Counting down...

The count-down has begun! Kate is due with a baby girl on November 28. Elizabeth is due with a baby girl on December 7, but has been told she'll deliver around the 24th.

Is it mean if I pit them against each other and pretend they're racing?!?!

I know they're both pretty much at maximum capacity and ready to no longer be pregnant. And of course, they're completely excited to meet their little girls.

I hope they both come on November 22. 2 is my favorite number and I've always been the only one with a November birthday (til Letty) and they will be two of my favorite people on earth, so it seems perfect. Come on Kate & Elizabeth, don't let me down!

Whenever they do decide to make their entrances, I am hopeful and wishing for two speedy, un-complicated, natural, healthy births. Good luck, Mamas!

-----Oh yeah, in case you can't keep up with reproduction-mania, Mike & Kristin's baby is at 20 weeks right now, due the beginning of April.-----

Little Girls

Two more on the way!

Kate and Elizabeth are both expecting baby girls.

I, personally, am thrilled!!!

I know 4 parents are too.

Baby Sisters for Noelle and Jack, so much fun!

How much pink shit am I going to buy this Christmas?!