Tomorrow is the big day...we leave our home to move to the cold state of MN!!! I'm already shivering :) We are doing last minute packing today. I'm procrastinating by blogging as you can see. Only a few more boxes to go though...finally. The movers will be here bright and early tomorrow and Patrick and his crew (my loving mother, Kimberly, and Garrett) will be hittin' the road tomorrow afternoon.
Pray for them! Patrick is driving the largest truck Budget makes and pulling my car behind it...I'm glad I won't be there to watch. Let's just hope my car makes it in one piece and they have a fun road trip.
I will be heading to La Grange tomorrow with Patrick's mom and Parker and I will be flying to Kansas City on Thursday. First time flying...should be an adventure! I will be meeting up with the crew there and making the last six hour drive with them. Hopefully we will make it there Thursday evening...we hope.
We are looking forward to a year long ADVENTURE!!! However, we are so sad to be leaving Austin and all of our friends. And being within two hours of family! Pretty sure this will make us appreciate Texas weather.
Things I've heard about MN so far...beautiful summers, but still hot, lots of humidity, ginormous mosquitoes, lots of Targets, the mall of America, tons of lakes and hiking trails, Piggly Wiggly grocery stores, ice fishing, and hockey.
All for now...back to packing. We will keep everyone posted on our road trip and arrival :) Again, pray for my car and all the travelers!
Oh yes...thank you to everyone who had us over for dinner/party or we met up somewhere...we had so much fun getting to see everyone before leaving!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Our Sisters' Graduation
Last weekend both of our sisters graduated from Texas A&M University...Whoop! Since we were in College Station all weekend, Parker got to wear some of his Aggie outfits finally. This was also his first time on the A&M campus...Daddy thought it was so momentous :)
Friday we had a party for Kimberly at her house. Saturday everyone came to the Reed arena parking lot for a picnic lunch and then we headed in for the 2 pm graduation. I made Parker an outfit for Saturday...take a look at the pics :) Oh how we all love three hour graduations, thank goodness they both graduated at the same time. Parker slept the full three hours which was great. And Aubrey and Luke kept busy with toys and snacks and such.
Both Kimberly and Rebecca did it!!! They walked across the stage, without tripping, and got their official diplomas...YEAH!!!!! So proud of both of them and all of their accomplishments. And now both of our parents are free from paying anymore college tuition....yeah to them!!!
We all celebrated with dinner at La Bodega and then we headed to Northgate to meet up with the Botsfords, Stephens, and a few more college buddies. They decided to give Parker the nickname of Buttons, after Benjamin Button, since he was already hitting up the bar scene at 2.5 months.
Sunday Patrick took his final insurance test and passed...whewww. We spent the afternoon visiting with my family and then Kari, Skinny, and Trina stopped by to see Parker. Only a few more weeks until the crazy move!
Too many pics to only choose a few...so I have another Smilebox for you :)
Friday we had a party for Kimberly at her house. Saturday everyone came to the Reed arena parking lot for a picnic lunch and then we headed in for the 2 pm graduation. I made Parker an outfit for Saturday...take a look at the pics :) Oh how we all love three hour graduations, thank goodness they both graduated at the same time. Parker slept the full three hours which was great. And Aubrey and Luke kept busy with toys and snacks and such.
Both Kimberly and Rebecca did it!!! They walked across the stage, without tripping, and got their official diplomas...YEAH!!!!! So proud of both of them and all of their accomplishments. And now both of our parents are free from paying anymore college tuition....yeah to them!!!
We all celebrated with dinner at La Bodega and then we headed to Northgate to meet up with the Botsfords, Stephens, and a few more college buddies. They decided to give Parker the nickname of Buttons, after Benjamin Button, since he was already hitting up the bar scene at 2.5 months.
Sunday Patrick took his final insurance test and passed...whewww. We spent the afternoon visiting with my family and then Kari, Skinny, and Trina stopped by to see Parker. Only a few more weeks until the crazy move!
Too many pics to only choose a few...so I have another Smilebox for you :)
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Friday, May 20, 2011
First Mother's Day and Parker's Baptism
I had a wonderful first Mother's Day! First off Parker served me breakfast in bed, waffles, an omelet, and fresh fruit! Parker also got me a beautiful and special necklace that I love. He did a great job picking it out :) However, seeing his sweet smile and sparkle in his eyes was the best present of all.
Mother's Day was also the day we got to celebrate Parker's Baptism, which made the day that much more special. Both of our families came in for the celebration, so I got to spend the day with my mom and mother-in-law and my sister-in-law...lots of moms. Christopher and Rebecca are Parker's godparents and Patrick and I look forward to their influence and guidance with raising Parker. Parker wore my mom's baptismal gown that was made by her Nanny. It was also the baptismal gown Christopher and I wore for our baptisms. It was very special and I loved the old delicate look to it. You definitely can't find one of those at the mall.
My mom is an amazing woman! She is the rock that holds our family together through good and bad times. She is a very selfless woman and will do anything she can to help out her kiddos...that would be me :) Somehow she snaps her fingers and the job or task is done...not sure how she does it. You name it and she can do it...from sewing, to cooking, to babysitting, and most importantly loving. I hope I can fill at least half of her shoes someday. I've got a ways to go, but I'm working on it. I love you Mom!
My mom is an amazing woman! She is the rock that holds our family together through good and bad times. She is a very selfless woman and will do anything she can to help out her kiddos...that would be me :) Somehow she snaps her fingers and the job or task is done...not sure how she does it. You name it and she can do it...from sewing, to cooking, to babysitting, and most importantly loving. I hope I can fill at least half of her shoes someday. I've got a ways to go, but I'm working on it. I love you Mom!
2 months old!
Parker,
So I am a few weeks late on this post....ekks...I'm slacking! Let's see if I can remember what you've accomplished this month. This month was definitely a little more difficult than the first one. You've started to wake up a little more and your vocals are getting stronger :) During your 6th and 7th week you were very fussy and we tried all different positions, dances, and walks to try and soothe you...everything but hang you by the toes...jk. Then when your 8th week rolled around you were a different baby...you still cried but we were able to console you and you then started to smile which made everything worth it! You are still sleeping half the night in your bassinet and the rest of the night in between us. You typically only wake once throughout the night around 4 or 5 am, feed and then fall right back to sleep...I think I may fall back asleep before you sometimes :) You love the Baby Bjorn!! Which is great for Momma and Daddy. You usually fall asleep in it very quickly and then Momma can have two hands to get things done! Your car seat has stickers this month...you don't like it unless you are really sleepy. The grand idea to put your baby in their car seat to get them to fall asleep, doesn't work for you. You still have all the hair you were born with and are still wearing newborn clothes, but not for long.
You had your first Easter, first Aggie Muster, and your fourth cousin was born...Thomas.
At your 2 month (May 9th) check up your stats were:
Weight: 10 lbs 11.5 oz (25%)
Height: 24 inches (90%)
Head Circumference: 15 3/4 (50%)
We fall in love with you more and more every day you are with us. God has truly blessed us with a handsome child :) We love you, Momma
So I am a few weeks late on this post....ekks...I'm slacking! Let's see if I can remember what you've accomplished this month. This month was definitely a little more difficult than the first one. You've started to wake up a little more and your vocals are getting stronger :) During your 6th and 7th week you were very fussy and we tried all different positions, dances, and walks to try and soothe you...everything but hang you by the toes...jk. Then when your 8th week rolled around you were a different baby...you still cried but we were able to console you and you then started to smile which made everything worth it! You are still sleeping half the night in your bassinet and the rest of the night in between us. You typically only wake once throughout the night around 4 or 5 am, feed and then fall right back to sleep...I think I may fall back asleep before you sometimes :) You love the Baby Bjorn!! Which is great for Momma and Daddy. You usually fall asleep in it very quickly and then Momma can have two hands to get things done! Your car seat has stickers this month...you don't like it unless you are really sleepy. The grand idea to put your baby in their car seat to get them to fall asleep, doesn't work for you. You still have all the hair you were born with and are still wearing newborn clothes, but not for long.
You had your first Easter, first Aggie Muster, and your fourth cousin was born...Thomas.
At your 2 month (May 9th) check up your stats were:
Weight: 10 lbs 11.5 oz (25%)
Height: 24 inches (90%)
Head Circumference: 15 3/4 (50%)
We fall in love with you more and more every day you are with us. God has truly blessed us with a handsome child :) We love you, Momma
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Parker's First Aggie Event...Muster
Parker had his first official Aggie event on April 21, 2011. We attended the Williamson County Aggie Muster in Georgetown. And he finally got to show off some of his Aggie apparel!
A little history on Aggie Muster...
"Softly Call the Muster...."
Aggies gathered together on June 26, 1883 to live over again their college days, the victories and defeats won and lost upon the drill field and classroom. Eventually the annual gathering evolved into a celebration of Texas Independence on San Jacinto Day – April 21st. Over time the tradition has changed, but its very essence has remained “If there is an A&M man in one hundred miles of you, you are expected to get together, eat a little, and live over the days you spent at the A&M College of Texas.” Muster is celebrated in more than four hundred places worldwide, with the largest ceremony on the Texas A&M campus in College Station. Aggie Muster as we know it today is credited to E. E. McQuillen ’20, who served as the Executive Secretary of The Association of Former Students. It is fitting that he was honored to serve as the first Campus Muster speaker.
The committee was recognized as a student organization in 1950. Like the tradition itself, the committee has transcended the eras and events throughout its history and remained true to the timeless ideals of Muster. The Muster Committee is responsible for organizing and planning every aspect of the tradition, from speaker to barbeque, awareness to the Roll Call – this committee continues the livelihood of this great tradition year after year. The committee falls under the discretion of the Student Government Association. The 2010 Muster Committee is composed of twenty three committee members, six sub-chairs, and one chair. Their tasks vary among the five subcommittees: Awareness, Programs, Roll Call and Families, Speaker Selection, and Special Operations.
Muster is a time to look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. A gesture so simple in nature yet so lasting in spirit, Muster is the lasting impression every Aggie leaves with us; it reminds us of the greatness that lies within these walls, of the loyalty we possess, of the connection that binds us, and of the idea that every Aggie has a place of importance – whether they are present in flesh or spirit.
Arrival of Mark Thomas Hebert!
On Tuesday, April 19th, we welcomed the newest member of the Hebert family...Mark Thomas the III. He arrived around lunch time and weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. Parker's fourth cousin already! When Patrick got off work, we hopped in the car and drove to San Antonio to see the little one. He almost made it the whole way there without crying, but the last ten minutes were brutal. Thomas was such a cutie...he had adorable chubby cheeks and a button nose. He didn't have as much hair as Parker but he definitely had some :) It was a quick visit and back in the car we went. Can't wait to see him again and get a pic of the two baby Hebert's...they wouldn't allow Parker in the room : (
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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