On Friday Night we went into Downtown Houston and went to my first ever play. We saw the Christmas Carol...it was great, and I was very impressed with the play.

This was taking right before the play.

Before the play we all met for dinner, which did not dissapoint! It was a nice evening~ and no children! I was able to eat my whole dinner without interruption!

West 290

While driving on West 290, which I find to have some of the most ecentric drivers ever~ I found myself trapped for a few miles behind..and couldn't resist taking a picture! This RV was really nice, and yes, they could have easily spent their children's inheritance on it! I have some great pictures ot up load from this weekend. I will have them up I hope tomorrow...take care~

Santa's Wonderland

Hello Everybody! Justin and I took the kiddos to College Station this past weekend to The Santa's Winter Wonderland and we had a lot of fun. During the hayride, Zoe (Justin's little girl, who is almost 2) sat on both our laps, after 30 mins she was done looking at the light displays. Keegan and Kaleb loved it...they are a bit older and have a little longer attention spans...

Like I said, they have a little bit longer attention spans. I was unsuccessful at getting Kaleb to look at the camera...ugh.


Once again, Kaleb, is not looking.....However, look at Keegan~ She has the stop and smile for the delayed flash of my digital camera down pat! She is almost 6 (day after xmas!) All that training over the last 6 years of endless picture taking of her has finally paid off.

This little area was set up to look like a whole entire western town. Every few mins soap bubbles would come floating down from the rooftops......it was so neat, but it didn't show too well on the pictures. They also had a huge bombfire and live music, this was a good time and I cannot wait for next year!
I hope all is well with everybody~ Keep in Touch!! Love you!

What a great Weekend!

Becky and I took the kids, Keegan, Sofie, Kaleb, and JW to the local Christmas Tree Farm.


Where we drank Hot Coco, had a fun hay ride, and they had these Awesome tire swings set up all over the Farm.

Great Smile, Kaleb!

At the end of the day...they even tied it down for us! I will have posted pictures of the tree trimmed later tomorrow ;)

Here is a few pictures from the Thanksgiving weekend, Keegan and Kaleb had a wonderful time with Zoe, Justin's little girl. It was a little chilly but we still made it to the park!

The Wait is Over

Today I found out that Kaleb is NOT, let me repeat, IS NOT allergic to peanuts! Thank Goodness, gone are the days of checking every single label and then still watching to make sure he has no reaction! We have been waiting for a long time for this appt! Kaleb is so excited to eat a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich!

Take Care All!

Thanksgiving in Katy

This is the fittness house just a few blocks from the house in Katy, I love it and cannot wait until I can take the kids to swim (the pool and playground are located behind this building) I took the kids on a walk and showed it to them this weekend, Keegan is so excited to make new friends in the neighborhood!

The dining room, although we bought a table that would seat 8, we still needed to bring in some old metal fold-up chairs...I almost removed them for the picture...

The kids sitting back taking a rest during out walk around the neighborhood...

Classes DONE

I have not updated in awhile, but I was caught up in over my head with a Halloween party, 1 research paper, 2 HUGE essay's, 3 finals and trying to still be a Mom at the same time-- oh, and getting ready to relocate at the end of the year, so, add researching new public schools, day cares, baseball sign ups, art schools (for keegan), etc., it has been hectic...I did finish all the classes (not much of the rest listed), did well and now I can enjoy the Holidays with my children and give them the attention they deserve ;)

My first action today to do with Kaleb in trying to give him some much needed one on one attention, was to go "dinosaur bone Hunting" ya, I know, sounds a bit caveman like, however, Kaleb loves Dinosaurs and for the past 8 weeks has been pushed (literally) to the side while I was busy with my online classes. We had fun, however, we did not find any bones...hmmm, one day I need to set it so we do! How much fun he would have finding some on an exploration one day.

Today was the first time that I pulled up to the elementary school and just let Keegan jump out of the car and make her way into the school on her own. As I was driving up to the driveway, I said, do you want to walk up by yourself, and to my surprise she said "yes, and smiled...really big" How funny: to proudly watch your daughter becoming independent and hating every single second of it too. It's an odd combo of feeling to have, and I feel odd sharing it here, but maybe somebody else knows what I mean and it validates their feelings as well. I pushed and pushed my first born to walk early, to talk early, to start reading early, to be independent and when she really started "acting like a big girl" the only thing I want is to hold her as a baby again. It probably explains why I don't push my second born-as hard, I just let him be...Im just letting him grow up at his own speed, at his own pace. Some say I baby him, and perhaps I do--to a small extent, but he is my baby. And, if I would not have done such a good job at making my daughter an independent fireball, I would slow her down too...however, she's already gone....at the pace I set her on--years ago. Is it a flaw of mine to now want them to stay little just for alittle longer? Or is it me just trying to keep life still for just a second before it turns into a memory or a chunk of memory on my digital camera...I prefer to have the memories alive in my arms for as long as possible, to lengthen the quality of their childhood. Some of us did not have that...and as for me and my children we will.

Anyhow, Life has been good, some drama, but a lot of life going on here and I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. Im learning it takes a lot flexiblity and listening to others, not that they are correct, or even romotely right--but sometimes--they are and it's worth listening and thinking about everything somebody tells you or brings insight to you, however, the truth is, during life we are all still learning, whether it's about raising children, trying to maintain relationships, english comp, or just learning to eat a better there is so much out there to learn and I can say I feel like I have just earned a PhD in life in the last few weeks.

The kids with their pumkins

Kaleb and his Very traditonal Pumkin (this was his choice)

And ME, like said this was HARD for me to do...Justin has not carved his pumkin..will post his later when I get the picture.

A perfect Weekend In Katy

This Weekend was WONDEFUL! The kids and I had a great time. Above, are all the pumkins that Justin and I craved (for the kids, the A&M is mine). This was my first year to use a stencil and, it was hard ;( The Moyer's have a annual pumkin craving competion every year and figured with my I-Can-Do-Anything attitude that this would be no big deal. Was I ever wrong. It is hard, and I broke a little saw doing it, thank goodness we had extras. I suppose Justin knew I would bend and break them from his experience.

This is in Justin's garage, he's helping all the kids clean out the pumkins. Which they soon lost attention for and WE ended up doing it ALL. And, Lovely Lady Zoe, showing her belly off, this is her new found passion. She did this too many times to count at the Farm, she even enjoyed teaching another little girl how to do the 'tummy flash'...

On Saturday we went to Dewberry Farms! It was enchanting ;) I love this place! It is a 100 acre farm and the family has put together so many fun things to do--Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Pillow Jumpers (they were huge see additional pics posted later) Huge wood Forts, Petting Zoo, A thing called the Black Hole (see addtional pics posted later) Corn cannons, Food, Sno-cones, and so much more!...they definetly know how to have a good time on a farm. Above, is Justin showing the kids how to blast baby pumkins out of a cannon ;) What ever little kid needs to know how to do!

Here's me and the crew...Zoe, Kaleb (he really was happy!) and Keegan

Keegan the horse and Kaleb the Goat...

We had a wonderful time and I intend on posting some more pictures from the weekend when Justin emails me the pictures from his camera.

Take Care!

Just a little Sneak Peek....

This is Keegan's Snow Princess Halloween dress! It's so beautiful....I cannot wait to see it on her. I plan on a few other elements to really add some sparkle to this ensemble! You just have to wait until Halloween to see the end result...

Take Care,

The Game at ATM

The Game WAS Amazing...and although the seats were very High up, I enjoyed being able to see everything, and much to my surprise we had a nice breeze, so it wasn't hot at all! Too bad A&M lost....but it was an amazing time.
Yes, we were this high up...
The band was Awsome...they are everything that a 'marching band' should be expected to be!

OMG! Where do they learn this stuff?!

So this morning as Im getting the kids ready for the day, I hear Kaleb in the bathroom and he needs some help. No big deal. He has just turned 4 and was asking for help in the clean up dept. Like I said, NO Big Deal. That is unless you are his sister, who is the old age of 5 (almost 6). As soon as we depart from the bathroom, she starts laughing and telling her brother...'Im going to tell all my friends that Mom still wipes your bottom'....OMG. He was devastated. Of course after explaining why some things are not disclosed to the public at large of our family issues, I do believe I have resumed my little boy self confidence back.
Zoe and I, looking on at the Go, Diego, Go walkie talkie....she has for the first time slept in a big girl bed--although she did have some problems falling asleep at an early hour, I do believe next time she stays at Daddy's it will be easier to settle her!

And here's the newest shoot of Zoe and Daddy!

School Days

Back in School.....how the break was nice. However, the degree will never be earned if I do not keep on the path...

I am 1 week deep and already exhuasted from reading! Keegan and Kaleb are doing wonderful, Keegan really loves her school and Kaleb is enjoying the time he is spending with me sans daycare...

Next weekend to Houston I go and the following weekend Justin will be taking me to my first ever AtM game @ Kyle field, lots of fun pictures to share...Yah...it will be so much fun!

Take care ;)

S-O-L-D

Congrats to Justin who closed on his house on Thursday.....although there were just a few obstacles, the main was a little storm called IKE. The closing was suppose to happen on Friday;however, the title company was closing up on Thursday at 12 and wanted to switch the closing until Tuesday. Justin-was-not-having-any-of-that...so= we closed on Thursay. It took some heavy sweet talking, manipulation of all the different entities and plain o'demanding on our parts but it got done (rather quickly may I add). If Justin ever gets tired of working in the expedition field for some of the biggest construction/engineering firms in Houston, Im sure the Real Estate World would love to have his persistence and determination on their side representing clients!

Homecoming 2008

Keegan's School, is so spirited and I'm loving every second of it. Friday night was the Homecoming game and all the kids at this 2A school had mums. The guys had garter style mums!

A few reason Im in love with ******* School

1. It's small..super small.

2. Great teacher/low student,teacher ratio

3. On game days the band marches through the halls playing the fight song!

4. The Varisity Football and Cheerleaders read to the PreK and K kids on game days!

5. I love the school colors----black and Gold

6. The school is within walking distance or it takes less than 1 min. to drive!

Love this Tee!

Im not one to wear Tee shirts AT ALL.....but I found this sassy little number and could not say no ;) Those are little crystals applies to this fitted Tee.

This past weekend

Hello All,

Well yes it is late....but after watching my niece, who is in the 5th grade, cheer at the varisty game for a qtr., we all went to DQ....and I ate some chocolate.....so, now here I am up on a caffene High...When will I ever learn?!

So, I wanted to share with all a picture of Justin and I--it was taken at my Mom's 59 birthday party...we look so cute ;)

And the other is of me and my kiddos!

I hope all is well....dont forget Kaleb is turning 4 on the 12th! My big Man!

Love ya,

Cassie

My hunter...

Is it just me or does he look like he's posing for a calander shoot? Ya, that's my hunter...I think Im going to have him dress up in a fireman outfit and then a police uniform.....this could be fun...lol

Ever Changing

To sum things up......Things have Changed!



Just when one believes they have everything in life planned things change! I cannot possibly go into detail all of what that entails;however, I can say this....I recently had a very special friend in my life give me the the biggest gift one could receive and that was to help me live my life and no longer be a bystander.



I no longer question the random details of life, I once questioned why God did certain things and had our lives mapped out so oddly, so differently from what our hearts wanted but now I know. Our lives our mapped out perfectly for each of us. Every bump, obstacle, and success has been planned out well before we had any control to follow our thoughts. What I'm saying is this, over a decade ago I had somebody that meant a lot to me in my life, and it never panned out--I was heartbroken, never bitter but left wondering why every time we re-united it didn't work. That person has come back into my life and changed it forever. I always thought him and I had terribly timing, but now I know we had perfect timing and it was the master plan.



So, to end this heavy post I would like to thank him and let him know how much I appreciate him for being apart of my life, it takes a very special person to care as much as you do...



I know now that everything happens for a reason...no matter how random or unfair or absurd they are and I am every thankful for all that God has blessed me with and looking forward to the future blessings...

Take care All!

We found a House!

**********Update*******

No this is not his house....but his in my opinion is just as beautiful, and I assume would cost a lot less to heat and the offer was accepted! Yah! Closing the end of the month!

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After what seemed like a long day, wait, not seemed...it was a long day (10am to 7ish pm)...Justin found the house. It's a great home and the neighborhood is wonderful!
I was astonished he found a house on the first day. I've worked with a lot of buyers and never have we put an offer on a house that we saw the first day....Anyhow, Congrats Honey...if you ever read this ;)

Birthday Party!

This weekend was a lot of fun...we went to a friend's 1st Birthday which was also intergrated into a nice backyard party....and it was HOT! Zoe and I look like we are both about to melt....anyhow it was fun and after a nice shower that evening we all fell asleep FAST, some faster than others.

The Coolest Daddy in the Whole World!!

Here is my Daddy! Him and my Mother bought this 'cruiser' about a year ago and now are practically 'Professional Bikers'......hmmmm is that really a biker term? Somebody let me know ;)

They recently took a cruise that spanned 3 states...they went over 1100 miles round trip! My Mother has learned to pass the time on the back of the bike by texting! A girl's gotta keep busy!

Take Care All!

Done! For Summer

I turned in my last assigment for one of my online classes and as of today Im finished with those two classes! I do not know my grade as of yet; however, the anticipation is killing me! I can not wait to see what I earned.

I registered for 12 semester hours for the fall, and budgeting all night as to how Im going to accomplish making the quality of living seamless for the children. I will have to be a lot tighter with money-good thing I have always been so. It is so amazing to me that I can accomplish my dreams and still be a single Mom and still keep my head above the water. I hope all my detailed planning pays off! This is going to be an Awesome year. I finally feel like Im really living again on my own terms. What a beautiful day it was--so many more to come.

MIA-Somewhat!

I have been so insanely busy lately, here's a few pictures that I have to show what I've been up to. I went to the infamously known Moyer Maddness....my boyfriend's family is HUGE and love to get together for family reunions....all I can say....it was for sure Goodtimes! I wish I had more pictures of the event, unfortuntely I don't. Where am I?!This is Heath and the newest addition to the Moyer family-Melissa. She made a beautiful bride. If I have a big wedding this is the way I will do it, although, it was so lavish, I don't think I could afford it!!
I just had to throw this one in, this is Justin and Zoe! She is such a sweetie!
I'm almost done with those online courses, feeling like I learned some, for the most part I learned that I am still able to live without sleep. I spend a lot of time at night working on those classes and very happy to almost be done and enjoy the summer!

Take Care All!