PBR 2014

The tradition continues with my family going to the PBR in Des Moines every year with the same seats as the previous years.  It is always such a fun event to get dressed and go as a family.  I know both kiddos enjoyed it (even stayed up until 1030 that night!).  My parents and Nick enjoyed spending time with the kids and I am so glad this is something we can share with our kids as they get older and keep the tradition going.  My mom, Vallery and I went out to eat with her family prior to and the boys ordered food in and we met them there.

It was definitely my kind of Saturday night.  Couldn't have been any better.

 

 

We made it!

 

 

 

I was also lucky enough to go on Sunday for the Final Event.  It made for a fun afternoon.  Josh did get called into work early Saturday morning and then again on Sunday morning, which threw a little wrench into our plans, but everything ended up working out!

Bring on the Warmth!

Last Friday was a beautiful evening, so we were thrilled to spend some time outside.  Josh and Bo played at the house with bubbles, balls, and did boy things (like play in the dirt).  Vallery and I took a jog up to the HyVee and back.  She did so good on her first jog with mommy.  On the way there her little legs were moving and swinging constantly because she was so excited.  On the way home she had finally had enough and down she went for a nap during the jog home.  We were gone for about an hour and when we got back we grilled out and had a relaxing evening at home.

Her pigtails are too cute!!

Bubbles!

Jaxon's birthday at the Waterpark!

Jaxon is 5...omg!  When did he get so big??  I was so excited to go to his birthday this year at the indoor waterpark. 

Before the waterpark we spent the afternoon with Gramma running errands to Target and out for lunch while Daddy was sick.  We had fun to say the least! :) 

HI!

After nap time it was strait to the waterpark (and 4 bags for us...that's right, four bags).  I knew the the kids would both love it, because both love their baths and love the water like mommy and daddy...it was inevitable.  It took Bo a few minutes to warm up to everything, but we went down the slides like it was nobody's business before long.  They had such a good time.  Dad wasn't able to go because he still had the stomach bug that went through the whole family, so it was just me, Gramma, Bo and Vallery.

I know one thing that Bo liked the most was the fact that he had birthday cake and doritos for supper...I mean can it really get an better for a 2 year old?  It was so good seeing family and celebrating such a fun day.  Nick ended up giving Bo the rest of the cake to finish, which was quite funny to watch.  We got there at about 4 and left at 8.  When we walked in the door, Bo stepped in and said "tired", which to any 2 year old you have to be pretty tuckered out to say that and want to go to bed.  So I would say the party was a success! 

KING GEORGE

I can't even begin to describe how I felt the moment I opened up my Christmas gift from Josh this year to find FRONT ROW George Strait tickets.  Not only has he been my all time favorite since I was born, but this is suppose to be his last tour.  I have seen him 5 times now and it will never be enough.  He is honestly timeless.  I have so much respect for him as an artist and as a person.  He will forever be my favorite artist and his songs will continually make me melt.  This was the most thoughtful gift and it truly made my heart smile when I opened it.  He definitely loves me.

This event was the 4th best event of my life (next to getting married and the birth of Bo and Vallery), so to call this my "superbowl" is an understatment, but its the best word that I can find to describe it.  Ronnie Dunn opened up for George so it was an honor to see another Legend of country for the first time. 

I felt so empowered walking up to the very front knowing that I was going to be within feet of George the whole night.  It was a dream come true.  After Ronnie sang, I made a quick bathroom run because I didn't want to miss one moment of George (I also kept my drinking to a minimum so I could remember every moment).  The stage is in the center of the arena and he walks to the four corners throughout to sing.  The first time he walked to our corner he looked down and was literally singing to me.  I don't think the smile left my face the whole time.  After he left our corner I sat down and tears started rolling down my face.  Slightly embarrassing, but I was so overwhelmed with emotion.  I know, I know I sound like a crazed fan, but he is the King of Country. 

In 1993 I got paid $5/week for my allowance and that year he came out with his box set "Strait out of the Box".  As soon as it came out my mom drove me to Pamida in Red Oak and I put that puppy on layaway.  So each week I would put my $5 allowance toward my $49.99 purchase.  That is how long I have been a true George fan since I was little girl.  We grew up on a white cassette tape with "Fireman", "Ocean Front Property", "The Chair", and "All My Exes Live in Texas". 

George sang to me a few more times and also sang to Josh once during the song "How Bout Them Cowgirls" and then looked at me again right after.  It was soooo awesome!!

So all in all, my hubs in the bomb and made his wifey so happy!  Thank you so much Joshua for making all of my dreams come true.  Love you!

Loved catching up Erica and Mike!

 

Yes, he is looking right at me here...Josh is the photographer

 

HEAVEN

the many looks of Mr and Mrs Rhamy