World of Wildlife Museum

07.23.13

We are taking a break from unpacking and venturing out in our new town to check out a place we've never seen called Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store.  The best part about this place is that it's free!

This place has every animal that you could possibly imagine.

Beck and Kinsey didn't appreciate the country store as much as I did...

Then, we went outside and played.  I got a really cute video of Beck and Kinsey having a blast on a merry-go-round which was their first time to get on one.  This is a great place for the kids and I'm sure we'll be back.

Now it's time to get back to unpacking!

Good-Bye Gilmer, Hello Bullard

07.18.13

We finally passed final inspection Wednesday night...woot woot!!!  Neena kindly brought her truck over on this warm Thursday morning and we loaded it up.  She followed me in my over-loaded vehicle to our new home.  My vehicle was so packed that I had to use the side mirrors because there was no way I could use the rear view mirror.

Shiny travertine floors after Brent worked so hard putting the enhancer/seal on the floor.

Our double oven finally arrived so that we could get our house inspected.

I'm super excited to have dividers for all of my cookie sheets, cutting boards, muffin pans,etc. located above the microwave.

I couldn't wait to bring the kids to our new home tomorrow so I spent all day making the house look like a home with the help of Neena and very first visitor, Sunshine.  I'm very happy with the guest bathroom.  I put some Transformer toys in Beck's room and many Minnie Mouse dolls in Kinsey's room.  On Friday, I loaded up my vehicle again and took the kids to see our new home and they were so super excited!  It was the reaction I was hoping to see. 

We've had a very dry summer and the day after our yard was sprayed with hydro mulch, a tropical storm swept through and all of our topsoil and hydro mulch washed away.  I really thought Brent was going to cry when he saw our top soil collected at the end of our street. It really was a sad sight to see.  It was even more heart breaking to watch the landscaping crew catch the soil with a shovel as it was running into the street and throw it back into our yard.

On Saturday, Brian and Jeff drove to Gilmer from Dallas to help us load up the storage unit and we are so grateful for their help.  It was a long and hot day.  I know you should never say never but I hope we never have to get a moving truck again.  Ever since Brent was a builder in Austin and in Dallas, he has always wanted to build a house for his family and he did it!  He has put so much blood and sweat into this house that I can't imagine selling it.

This is a very happy moment for me...to see Brent relaxing and playing with the kids in our new home.  A big thanks to Kiki for watching the kids while we move and a super big thanks to Brent for building a beautiful home!  We love you!

Oh happy weekend!

Neena is Moving Again!

07.15.13

What are the odds of Neena and Stephen moving the same time we are?  Well, it's happening!  They sold their house they bought after moving back from Costa Rica and they bought another house that is about four miles from Gladewater.  The owner of this house is being very sweet to Neena and Stephen by letting them move stuff into the shed since there are three closing happening all on the same day.  I'm excited to see their new home!  By the way, I could be off by one but I believe this is Neena's 10th house since I was born.

Beck and Kinsey had the best time helping Neena and Stephen pack up their trailer!  It was quite a sight to see them being so helpful.

Beck and Kinsey, I know motorcycles look really cool but please do your mommy a big favor and promise me that you will never, ever get on one.

(front view of their new home)

(back view and I love the sitting area under the trees)

The owner said her son will take the tree house but we are really hoping he doesn't.  It even has an air conditioner in it!

(shed and extra carport...probably built for a camper)

(covered sitting area with ceiling fans and a greenhouse)

This is Kinsey's last time to ride her car in Gilmer.

This is how Beck gets the mail...wrapped in a blanket.

I'm going to miss these tress but I'm not going to miss the mosquitoes!!!

First T-ball Trophy

07.14.13

We finally met up with Beck's t-ball team for an ice cream party and to get his trophy.  I'm so glad we are able to do this before we move.  I've said it before and I'm going to say it again...we are so proud of you for trying your best at every game!  Way to go Beck!

Gator and Friends

07.12.13

Two Grandmothers, four moms and eight kids...it's going to be a fun day at the gator farm!!!

Karin, Rachel, Leigh and me

Anderson, Natalie, Beck and Kinsey

I love that Amelia is teaching Beck about gators!

There are three sections of gators...one area near the picnic tables are where the small gators are located, there's an area for the really big gators then there's a large pond where the feeding frenzy happens twice each day.

The gators are a really neat thing to see but there are many other animals to feed and pet.

We spent more time feeding the deer than we did with any other animal.

Kinsey was not happy with the goats...one of them grabbed her cup of food and took off with it!  So, I found another cup on the ground and gave her some of the food that was in Beck's cup.

Holding the gator after the feeding frenzy is a must!  Luckily, Kinsey loves to hold animals!

We have a brave little girl on our hands.

After we ate lunch, we saw the best part of this place which is the big gators eating chicken! 

Karin's daughter is such a cutie pie!

The three amigos looking at the little gators!!!

After leaving Gator and Friends, we drove to Longview, stopped for some ice cream then met Neena at the movie theater and saw Despicable Me 2.

It's been a long day my friends!  Beck put his animals to bed as I was washing my face and brushing my teeth...he especially loves his new alligator that he got today!!!  This boy loves his stuffed animals!