Trip to Rockport to see Sea Turtles

So in early February we went down to Rockport to see the Sea Turtles that the Marine Biologists found washed up on the shore. They were taking care of them until it was warm enough to release them back. But most the turtles were sick or missing fins or something from shark attacks so they are keeping them because it is very likely they will not survive long in the wild. It was so neat and fun. We are so lucky that we know a Marine Biologist who show us neat thing that are not open to the public. We always have a blast when we go to Rockport. We just can't wait until this summer so when we go it is warm enough to go swimming.


The gang on the car ride down to Rockport












Kyle wanted to get in the water so bad and touch the turtles












After looking at the turtles Lucas had to go to the bathroom so he picked the nearest tree. Toby was so proud.

Things are blooming in the San Antonio

So it is Spring now and so green and beautiful with tons of wild flowers here. It has been a really wet year so now the humidity is really crazy. But I love how beautiful it is here so I don't mind. We are doing really well and loving life right now. Toby is going to be leaving on several trips soon so we will be sad to see him go. Also we found out he is going to have to have another heart surgery. I just hope this one works so we don't have to go through more invasive surgery's. Also he is going to have to have ankle surgery as well. I swear he is falling apart and he isn't even 30 yet. I (Kelli) am doing pretty good. I have recently lost 20lbs and still loosing. I feel great and loving it. Before too long I will have all my baby weight gone. Pretty sad it has taken me almost 4 years since I first put it on with Lucas. I have been keep really busy with these 2 crazy boys and everything else that is always going on here. Lucas is growing up so fast. He played soccer this year and today starts baseball. He also has been taken swimming lessons and is such a fish. I can't believe he is almost 4 years old. I don't know where time goes. Kyle is finally starting to grow and is getting big. And along with growing his attitude sure has grown too. But he still is the sweet little boy too. He is really starting to talk and of course that is exciting. He is just so fun and we love it. We just love having these boys and they bring us so much joy. We just wish that they didn't fight ALL the time. I am afraid of how it will be when they are older because they are already wrestling and punching each other all the time. They are definately all boy through and through. They are really excited because this weekend we are taking them camping for the first time. It is all Lucas can talk about right now. Lucas and his buddy are so excited because they are going to be sleeping in a Lightning McQueen tent all by themselves. We will see how long they stay in there before they get scared and climb in bed with us.



Lucas' 2010 Soccer Picture (Isn't he freaking cute)



Lucas' 2010 Team Soccer Picture



Lucas, Mason, & McKenzie with their soccer medals and Oreo's


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Kyle had to show off that he is tuff too and has oreo's


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The gang again



Lucas at his swimming lesson (What a fish)



Lucas loves to jump in all by himself over and over. The only kid in his class that can climb up the ladder and jump in with no fear.



Kyle throwing a fit and sitting in the corner at Lucas' swimming lessons



Kyle has some amazing blue eyes


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Kyle is so much fun



Lucas and Mason playing with bubbles while fishing



Kyle was ready to go fishing!



Toby and Daisy Duke (As you can tell she loves her daddy)

I'm a slacker

So I have been a major slacker lately! Lots has been going on but not much time to blog. But I will try harder. I will try to post pictures later. The boys are getting so big and Lucas has been in swimming lessons and soccer. In a couple of weeks he will be starting baseball and he loves it. Keeps him busy. But of course his favorite thing is swimming lessons. He is a little fish. He is very advanced for his age and swimming level. So pretty soon we will have a little swimmer. Also I am a new aunt. My brother had a beautiful baby girl in January. I am excited because in May I get to go see her and stay and visit with my favorite brother and sister-in-law! Toby has had several health problems but things are getting a lot better. And for me I am looking in going back to school soon. Scary but exciting. We will see where that goes! Also back in January me and Toby were able to go to Hawaii for our 4th anniversary! It was so amazing. We also got to take yet another trip down to Rockport and it was amazing. I guess there are perks to living in Texas. Other than that we are enjoying life right now.

Mamaw Visit to San Antonio

Toby's mom came for a visit from Tennessee. The day after she got here was Toby's Academy graduation so she was excited to go to that. Then of course we had the go to a pumpkin patch, Rockport for the beach, and Seaworld. What grandma doesn't like to see her grandkids have fun. She was here for almost 2 weeks and was able to spend Halloween with us. Toby's little brother Brian and his wife Sammy came down from Shreveport also to spend Halloween weekend with us. Lucas and Kyle were both sad when they all left. Especially when the dogs left. Lucas wants one sooooo bad. We keep telling him once he starts using the potty we will get him a dog but I guess he doesn't want one that bad. Enjoy the pictures. I know I am a slacker and never update this thing.


Toby and Lemma at Toby's Academy graduation dinner


Lucas petting the goat at the pumpkin patch


Kyle petting the goat at the pumpkin patch


Kyle playing with the jumping balls at the pumpkin patch


Toby playing tether ball with the kids at the pumpkin patch


Kyle on the swing at the pumpkin patch in bliss


Mamaw, Toby, and Kyle on the hayride at the pumpkin patch


Lucas cheezing on the hayride at the pumpkin patch


My best friend Kristen on the hayride at the pumpkin patch


Toby and Kyle at the fishing pond at the pumpkin patch


Lucas fishing at the fishing pond at the pumpkin patch


Lucas and Kyle on the tractor barrel ride at the pumpkin patch


Lucas on the tractor cheezing at the pumpkin patch


Kyle on the tractor wondering what mama is making him do at the pumpkin patch


Kyle with the scarecrow at the pumpkin patch


Lucas with the scarecrow at the pumpkin patch


Lucas eating his ice cream on the way home from the pumpkin patch


Lucas playing in the ocean at the Rockport Beach


Kyle throwing sand into the ocean at the Rockport Beach


Lucas and Kyle playing in the ocean at the Rockport Beach


Toby thinking he is tuff


Toby, Lemma, and Kelli on the Rockport beach


Kelli sporting her awesome outfit on the Rockport beach


Lucas on a Gorilla on the Rockport Strip


Kyle eating the Doritos that his brother gave him


I guess those Doritos just knocked Kyle out


Lucas and Mamaw on the Ferry to Port Aransas


Lucas chasing the seagulls on the beach


Kelli and Toby at the beach


Lucas and Toby posing together on the beach


Chris and little Chris (Toby's cousin and his son)


My favorite beach at Port Aransas


Peace Ya'll


The birds were attaching me AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!


Lucas holding the Pirate's hand


Lucas and the Pirate with the BOOTY


ARRRG Matey


Lucas acting like he is best bud with the pirate


Lemma, Chris and Kyle


Toby thinking he is one tuff dude


Toby acting like he caught that big ole shark


Kelli and Kyle (Mickey Mouse) at the church Trunk or Treat



Brian and Sammy with the dogs at the Trunk or Treat


Lucas made his own pirate hat at the Cracker Barrel


Mamaw and Lucas at the Shamoo at Seaworld


Brain, Sammy, and Kyle at the Shamoo show


Lucas throwing up the peace out sign at the Shamoo show


Kelli and Kyle waiting in the Trick-or-Treat Street line at Seaworld


Lucas at his best being WILD at Seaworld (Notice the dang cowboy boots he HAS to where EVERYWHERE)