Sports, weekends

Today was one of those days where Mike and I are up before sunrise preparing breakfast and game planning for the full day of activities that awaits us. Sometimes, I wonder why we do this to ourselves. I just want to sleep, and not get up to an alarm or stick to a schedule.

Why:

Child 2 completed their third triathlon finishing in 13^th place with a time of 19:56 this morning. Getting better each year. As much as I would like her to “win”. Her attitude is; it’s not always about finishing the race first is what defines me at the winner, its finishing the race period. Then it was off to an afternoon soccer game in the miserable Texas heat. She was tired, but yet didn't give up.

Child 1 played hard in first game of the season. He communicated well with his teammates and is finally becoming more aggressive and using that massive body of his in the game he absolutely loves. Scored 8 points, plus made 2 free throws.

Watching your two introverted offspring's determination makes it all worth it. 

 

Before Mike and I know it, they will be out of the house with their own responsibilities.

Way to go Maddie-Reece & MJ! We love you kiddos to the moon and back.

Today, 13 years ago I said "I do"

 It has been nothing short of amazing! Marriage is work, but when two people work together things seem to workout. We are FAR from perfect, but we make it work. 

  

"Our anniversary marks 365 more days you have made me laugh, cry, appreciate you, learn, grow, fought and be oh so glad we're together! I'm so lucky to have you and your love. Thanks for putting up with me for 13 years. Yours is still my favorite face. Love you to the moon back. Happy anniversary Michael John"

 I wouldn't want to go through this crazy journey we call life without you, Mike! I will love you a million more.

Better late than never

We were able to host our "end of the school year" party today! The last day of school (June 02) was a bust due to rain, and more rain, and more rain. Houston has seen its fair share of rain and storms recently. These rain and storm systems have lead to serve flooding in towns displacing homeowners and even deaths.  It's very sad!

The kids devoured the pizza, juice boxes, water, fruit, chips and cupcakes. And...the inflatable slip-N-slide was a huge hit with the 14+ kiddos too. All in all, the party went well. No injuries! Lots of laughs and memories made. WIN!!

Summer

Summer just isn't summer without a container (or two or three) of flowers. This morning after dropping M.R off at basketball camp, I some how diverted to ACE Hardware and not straight HOME. I just wanted to see what they had for annuals! Everything was picked over to be honest, but time was not on my side, as my morning "to do" list had to get checked off ASAP. I did managed to find a few okay looking flowers though that needed a home. If all goes well this brown thumb will become a green one. Just maybe my better half and I will get a fall garden planted too.

Mom-Mom arrived safely from the Hook, and will be here to help us celebrate M. R's 8th birthday!

The kiddos, well all of us get spoiled while mom (mom-mom) visits. The kids have already sweet talked their way to getting new video games. Along with a trip to their our favorite frozen yogurt place; U-Swirl, and dinner at Tin Roof BBQ this evening.

and the big kids got a "prize" too! A Coleman Road Trip Propane Portable Grill LXE. I can not wait to use it this weekend camping at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park.

The Mr. can even make his famous weekend breakfast with the swap top cast iron griddle!

Hello...its been FOREVER

 ....3 years to be exact!

It's CrAzY, how you stumble upon things YEARS later. My long lost blog! Things are constantly changing and forever busy at the Moore's. But for one we are still a family, not divorced, and living life everyday.

Family photo at Michael John's last Elementary School Play

 

Michael John, Maddie and I made a check mark on the "Moore's Summer Bucket List" Dads working and we, the kids and I benefit from ALL his hard work. We love you honey, and appreciate everything you do for our family.

Paint Twister was today's activity

For the last three years, we have celebrated the end of the school year with moms traditional homemade chocolate chip cookies, a little summer trinket, and mapping out our summer fun, with "The Moore's Summer Bucket List"

The Moore's 2016 Summer Bucket List 

A game of paint twister
Complete a 500+ puzzle
Science experiment
 Go fishing
Play BINGO
Volunteer at the Food Bank
Go crabbing
Swim all day
Drive in movie night
Attend some sort of workshop
Star gazing
Complete an act of kindness
Plan a mini stay-cation
Rock skipping
Water tubing
Visit a museum
Back yard camping
Paint Slip N Slide
Pick Oysters
Blueberry picking
Color powder fight
Kayaking
Visit a new state park
Eat something NEW
Visit a water park
Make homemade ice cream sandwiches
Ride bike on a trail
Paint water balloon fight 

 

 

 

Stay tuned. Hopefully "Moore" updates will be in our destiny!  

 

 

Wishing all our

 Family & Friends a 

Happy Valentines Day!! 

 

We celebrated our Valentine’s Day yesterday with a modest exchange of treats, and our traditional homemade Valentines dinner of grilled steak and broccoli, steamed lobster tails, Cesar salad, and toasted ciabatta bread. 

 Valentine’s Day this year is filled with Madison's first soccer practice, Michael's final basketball practice and a math exam for me!! Thank goodness I have such an incredible spouse, and the kids have such a committed father to lend a hand with the additional duties. 

Perfect fit for my "Prince Charming" 

Fun, delicious V-day treat for the little ones, that even the big kids (aka hubbies) like....love too!

Great in a bag with a cute saying; "You're cute as a button"

 What you'll need:

• square pretzels
• Hershey's Hugs or Kisses 
• plain M&Ms

Directions:

Preheat oven to 200°.  (If your oven runs hot you may want to turn the temp down to 170°.)

Bake for 4-5 minutes until the chocolate is shiny and soft (but NOT melting - they should still hold their shape).  

Carefully place an M&M in the center of each hug and press it down to spread the chocolate.  

Allow to cool completely (a few minutes in the fridge works perfectly) and enjoy!

 

Now I leave you with pictures of the little ones....