Our family

2009-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

Kenzie's fourth bday party with Matt's side of the family, none of mine could come so we will have something with them later! She picked out a princess castle cake, which turned out great but was a lot bigger than they said it would be, guess we will be eating cake for a while. She told everyone that she wanted a doctor kit with a bag so we were afraid she'd get 5 but I was able to stop my mom and sister before they got one so she only ended up with 2 and they were both totally different. She was so excited we have played dr and patient everyday since then a thousand times a day! She also got a pink tball bat and glove, dora movie, princess dance mat, and a vsmile game console. We still can't believe she is already four. She has lost that baby look and is looking so grown up now.

2009-02-02T12:00:00.000-08:00

Krisjon is playing basketball again this year. We got very lucky having just moved here and noone knowing him to get on such a great team. Coach Charlie is fantastic. He is really teaching the kids the basics and how to run plays and defenses. Krisjon is learning a lot and loving it. You can really tell they are coached because so far we have creamed everyone. He is now doing the tip which he loves. It is so funny too!

2009-02-02T11:52:00.000-08:00

This was the kids big gift they all wanted and got Nintendo DS's plus a few games and accessories!

Waiting for Mommy and Daddy to make sure Santa came to our house!

Our Christmas Tree! We were able to get back home to have Christmas morning at our house, this is our first in our new house so we were excited!

2009-02-02T10:50:00.001-08:00

Christmas was fast and furious this year with Matt only having 2 days off and us having 3 stops plus our own Christmas to make time for! We were able to see everyone for at least one day. The kids didn't mind, except Kenzie as you can see from the picture, she got a little tired and let's just say...obstinate!

2009-02-02T10:45:00.000-08:00

The boys had a Holiday program at school titled The Grinch Who Stole The Holiday's. They had to dress as Who's in their sunday best and with crazy hair! They spiked their's up with blue and orange coloring!

2009-02-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

Our local fire dept rode through our town's neighborhoods with Santa Claus on board and threw candy to the kids. They thought it was awesome! Kenzie really didn't like the sirens though!

2008-12-21T16:45:00.000-08:00

We got to go see one of Uncle Mike's football games this year. We all had a blast. Kenzie was scared of their mascot, it was pretty ugly!

2008-12-21T16:39:00.000-08:00

Kaden's class field trip to the pumpkin patch. They got to take a nature walk, learn how pumpkins are grown, walk through the haunted forest, paint and keep a pumpkin that they picked, listen to a story and have a hayride.

2008-12-21T16:34:00.000-08:00

Krisjon's thanksgiving program about Everday Heros. He got to play the drums which was so cool to him!

2008-12-21T16:24:00.000-08:00

The Grinch Stole the Holidays Dinner Theatre at the boy's school. They each had a performance time and in between we ate hamburgers and cake. It was a neat program and the kids seemed to really like it.

2008-12-21T16:10:00.000-08:00

The fire department drove Santa Claus through all the local neighborhoods. They threw out candy and ran the sirens and as they left they called out on the intercom Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. The kids were so excited, Kenzie was a little scared because of the sirens and loud noise, as you can tell by her face.

2008-12-21T16:05:00.000-08:00

Krisjon's 9th bday. We ate at Shogun's, Krisjon's favorite restaurant. Then we went back to our house for cake and presents. We can't believe he is already 9. It is still a shock.

2008-12-21T16:00:00.000-08:00

Kaden's kindergarten Thanksgiving program. They sang and danced, it was so cute.

2008-12-21T15:50:00.000-08:00

Instead of dressing up for Halloween the boy's school had character day. They chose Mario and Lugi as their favorite characters.

2008-12-21T15:44:00.000-08:00

School fall carnival. They had a ton of games and the kids had a blast.

2008-12-21T09:05:00.000-08:00

Learning to swim at Coach and Nini's house. Krisjon was a slow learner wanting to know everything about it before he would try. Once we finally got him to try he loved it and was like a fish after that not wanting to get out. Kaden on the other hand was just the opposite. He jumped right in going under with no problems and then regressed not hardly even wanting to get in the water. Who knows, maybe next year for him. Kenzie loves the water but wants you right by her not letting go even though she pretty much does everything by herself. All in all it was a very productive year of swimming lessons!

2008-12-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

Halloween. We made Krisjon and Kaden's costumes, Pac Man and the blue ghost and Kenzie wanted to be Daphne from Scooby Doo. We had a good time trick or treating through our neighborhood and they got a ton of candy.

2008-12-21T08:53:00.001-08:00

Kenzie has been asking us for months to get her ears pierced and we have shrugged it off thinking she is too young. But we were in the mall shopping and she saw the earrings and started it up again so we gave in. She of course picked out the pink flower earrings and sat perfectly still for the first one. Then she seemed shocked, I guess she thought it wouldn;t hurt even though we told her it would! The tears came for the second shock but she still remained perfectly still. She cried till we walked out the door, with a toy of course, and as soon as we were out of the store she stopped crying and turned to me and said it only hurts a little bit! Drama Queen. And that was the end of it, happy as a lark after this and so proud of her earrings!

2008-12-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

At cousin Kasie's birthday party. We are so glad we live close enough that all the kids can get together and grow up together. They have so much fun with each other.

Out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings: Kasie, Kenzie, Kaden, Kaylah and Krisjon

2008-10-17T17:47:00.000-07:00

First day of Kindergarten
Start with all smiles

End with all smiles
When I say I have to leave... Tears, he is trying not to cry right here
His classroom and his teacher Mrs. Merchant, which for some reason took him a week and a half to learn but he knew Krisjon's teacher after day one? Go figure

2008-10-16T22:18:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the big day, the first day of school. Krisjon is in the third grade, hard to believe, and Kaden is starting Kindergarten at their new school Melissa. They are now Cardinals! Poor Krisjon is on his third school in three years, but he loves it and it doesn't seem to phase him. He is ready to meet new freinds. Kaden is really excited to finally be able to do the things Krisjon is always talking about. Let's just hope that lasts.

2008-10-16T22:14:00.000-07:00

I was on my way to take a shower and Kenzie was sleeping on my bed like this. It was so sweet I had to take a picture. She looks like she is praying but this is just how she fell asleep.

2008-10-16T22:11:00.000-07:00

The kids saw this football uniform in the dollar spot at target and they just had to have it for Max. Doesn't he looked thrilled to have it!

2008-10-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Gran and Bibi treated us to a night at the rangers game. The kids were so excited especially the boys because they have been watching them on tv and knew all the players. Before the game they had thes mini games set up and we let the kids pick some of them to play. The stadium is so nice. We all donned our Rangers gear for the big event. They even won! All in all it was a great night and we can't wait to do again. Thanks Gran and Bibi

2008-10-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

After Putt Putt we went to eat at Roadhouse, another favorite of Kaden's! They sang to him and gave him the yee-haw! You notice the princess had to stand up too, and the arm crossing is when she realized it was just for Kaden.

Kenzie took this pic, not bad for a 3 yr old!

2008-10-16T21:38:00.000-07:00

Day two of Kaden's birthday activities were at Putt Putt Golf where we played golf and then went in to the nice air conditioning and played games.

2008-10-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

After bowling Kaden chose to est at Olive Garden. We also had his birthday cake here too!
Kenzie, aka Princess, had to blow the candles out too. So we had to relight them and let her blow them out before we could cut the cake!

I love this picture because it captures her personality. She is micheveous and cute all at the same time! This is part of the reason it is so hard to get on to her!

2008-10-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

Krisjon's baseball team won the sportsmanship award at the state tournament so they had a special ceremony for them and presented each player with a plague. We are so proud of him!

2008-10-16T21:08:00.000-07:00

Kaden's sixth b-day.

Since we didn't have an official b-day party for Kaden he was able to choose what he wanted to do for two days, one activity and to eat where he wanted. This is the first thing he chose, bowling. The kids love bowling and so do we! My sister, brother-in-law, mom, dad and stepmom all had a blast!

2008-09-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

Well I know it has been awhile since I've updated but I am working on it so here is a start and more will follow.

2008-09-14T18:03:00.000-07:00

Kaden got his first baseball injury practicing with Krisjon's team. He was so proud to be out there with the big boys he didn't even cry till we got home and he saw his face in the mirror! I'm sure we will have many more of these to come!

2008-09-14T17:58:00.000-07:00

Kaden wanted Max to sleep with him. So we let him, notice the bed behind him! He had to lay with Kaden.

So cute and sweet. They are so proud to have a pet.

2008-09-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

Taking down our banner.

2008-09-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

Well we won our first two games then lost our last two making us end up.. I think fifth? I wasn't too worried about what place but how Krisjon was doing! We were so proud of how he played and handled the pressure and presented himself on and off the field. He recieved a pin, trophy and medal for participating.

2008-09-14T17:45:00.000-07:00

The moms threw the boys a party for all the hard work they had done and because we were so proud of all of them.

Our first game at State. We win!

2008-09-14T17:41:00.000-07:00

Announcing the Spring Hill Nationals!

2008-09-14T17:35:00.000-07:00

Opening ceremonies for the state tournament.

2008-09-14T17:30:00.000-07:00

They ended up in second place and advanced to the state tournament in Carthage, Texas.
Congratulations!

2008-09-14T17:25:00.000-07:00

They played awesome in their district tournament going undefeated to their championship game against none other than my alma mater Hallsville.

2008-09-14T17:16:00.000-07:00

Okay so I know I said I'd keep posting Krisjon's progress to state but it got so busy I just didn't have enough time. I think we played like 21 games in a two to three week period! Krisjon played third base and did a fantastic job. We were super proud of him. He is growing up so fast, and was a real trooper practing five times a week and games on weekends he didn't have much of a summer.

2008-06-28T09:55:00.000-07:00

The Spring Hill Allstar team Krisjon is in the back row to the far right. They start their district tournament this weekend, June 27, and won their first game against Longview. I'll keep posting results on their quest to state.

2008-06-28T09:42:00.000-07:00

Say hello to the newest member of our family, Max! Matt and the kids have been dying to get an animal and since Uncle Kevin is allergic to cats Matt decided on a small dog for the house. He got him for his birthday and surprised the kids. He is 1/2 beagle and 1/2 jack russell terrier.

2008-06-28T09:34:00.000-07:00

Kaden finished out his season. He was pumped to find out they got a trophy too especially when he realized it was the same as his big brothers.

2008-06-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

Krisjon seemed to be a ball magnet this year! We suffered lots of bumps and bruises or war wounds! This is one of many of the pretties it just got so purple we took a pic to remember our hard fought battles!

2008-06-20T16:17:00.000-07:00

Well about all we have had time to do is baseball! Krisjon's allstar team had there first tournament last weekend(sort of a practice tournament) and they won first place. It was a great championship game with us down 9-0 till fourth inning it looked hopeless but things quickly turned around and our boys pulled through winning 19-18. It was so exciting but my heart and nerves can't take much more of those!

2008-05-30T14:18:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day the kids surprised me with some presents, Krisjon even had a homemade card and set of cards he made all by himself. It was so special and sweet. I love ya'll!

2008-05-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

I haven't had pics of the kids made in forever so I have no wallets of Kenzie since she was a year old. So I asked her to come out and pose for a picture for me to have for my wallet. I thought it was so cute I had to share it! She is growing up way too fast.

2008-05-30T14:06:00.000-07:00

Krisjon's team, Braves, finished 3rd after there season. We had a great team this year and parents, it made the transition great. We also just found out Krisjon made the all-star team. Congrats we couldn't be more proud. All his Coaches told us what a great kid he was always happy and respectful, and that it was an honor to coach him. Makes us feel good that maybe we are doing a good job?!

2008-05-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

Awards ceremony for 2nd graders. Krisjon recieved best speller award for his class, an award for reading with a six flags ticket!, a special physical fitness award signed by the President of the US, and achievement award for all A's. We are so proud of him.

2008-05-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

For all those who went to school near Kilgore, TX took an annual trip to the East Texas Oil Museum. Well they still do and Krisjon's school was no exception!

2008-05-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

Krisjon participating in his school's field day! He loved doing all the events but he was upset it was only for two hours instead of all day.

2008-05-30T13:43:00.000-07:00

Kaden played coach's pitch this year on the Mudcats! He had a lot of fun.

2008-05-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

Well we may not have the time to work on the inside of the house yet but with spring here and summer fast approaching we decided at least we could get the outside looking good. So, we added to the landscaping by planting 80 zinnas, 10 lantana, and added mulch. We were so proud of how it turned out after all the hard work put into it. Thanks to matt's parents who came to help, we couldn't have done it all without them. It is really starting to feel like our home now!

2008-05-30T13:16:00.000-07:00

We celebrated my 31 st birthday at our favorite place to eat: Shogun's. Then we went back to my mom's for cake and ice cream. I got a lot of help with the cake and blowing out candles. I think she thought it was her b day again.

2008-05-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

For my b-day (last year!) everyone bought matt and I a stay at a bed and breakfast in Granberry, TX. So we used it this year . It was beautiful and the food was delicious. It was a nice break from everyday life. I realized when we got back I didn't take any pics of us! Oh Well!

2008-05-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

We ate lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's then hunted easter eggs. Grandma's flowers were so pretty we took a pic in front of them, just wish we would have not faced the sun so we wouldn't have such scrunched faces!

2008-05-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

HAPPY (LATE!) EASTER from our family to yours!

2008-05-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you tell a princess there are no more eggs to color!
This is our face while we were coloring eggs!

Our finished products.

Coloring easter eggs to hunt at Gran and Bibi's house. Lots of fun, it's funny how we always end up using our hands as dippers!

2008-05-29T13:01:00.000-07:00

Krisjon's school had a rainforest day for the second graders, they had all kinds of activities set up for them and a room decorated like the rainforest where they learned about the animals in the rainforest. It was really cool. For lunch they had a rainforest cafe in the gym, they made rainsticks, got a terriarium with earthworms, released ladybugs. During the middle of the day it was like a rainforest outside! We had some bad weather and tornados in the area so we spent several hours in the "tucked" position. Lots of fun with 20 scared kids! But all in all the day was great.

2008-05-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

Playing short stop I was lucky enough to have my camera ready for this diving catch behind second base. He got up and made the toss to second to get the guy out! Not that I'm bias, but it was an awesome play.

Krisjon was asked to play on a tournament team during this baseball season by the league coaches. He played on the Texans in a super series tournament in Gladewater were they took first place!

2008-05-29T12:45:00.000-07:00

Longview actually got a little snow this year! In the middle of march! We were shocked to wake up that morning for school and see some snow flurries in the air. Although it didn't last very long it was great for the kids to get to see snow for the first time.

2008-03-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

Well we finally got a house! Matt has already started moving in and the kids and I will move in as soon as school and baseball finish up. We are so excited. We will be in Melissa, Texas, which is just north of McKinney. The kids have already picked out their rooms and Krisjon approved because it had stairs and a gameroom which were the only two things he asked for in the new house! We were worried about Kenzie and the stairs but the first day we were there doing our initial walk through we found her sliding down head first on her belly just giggling and laughing. So, I guess she'll be ok! We are slowly unpacking as I have time to go down between Krisjon's school, my school and both of the boys baseball schedules. But hopefully we can have it all put together by this summer!

2008-03-18T21:47:00.000-07:00

Gran and Bibi invited us to a Mavericks Basketball game in the business suite. So we got a hotel downtown and took the boys for a fun weekend.The boys had a blast and loved watching the game but I think Matt liked it more than they did because of the free food! We had a great time and can't wait to go back, this time Kenzie should be old enough to come too!

2008-03-18T21:44:00.000-07:00

2008-03-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

I walked by and saw Kenzie had pulled the blinds up and was watching the squirells and birds outside as well as talking to them. It was so cute I had to take pictures of it.

2008-03-18T21:30:00.000-07:00

The kids love riding their bikes. They brought them to Coach and Nini's house when we stayed with them for a few days visiting.
Krisjon taught himself how to ride without his training wheels. He spent one day in the grass practicing over and over till he figured it out. We were so proud he didn't give up and he did it all on his own.

Kenzie on her Princess bike, of course what else would it be?

2008-03-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

Lookey, Lookey I'm cute as a pea and I'm turning 3!
Kenzie's blowing out her birthday candles on her hello kitty 3rd birthday cake.
She was adament on what was to be on her cake. She definately knows what she wants.

Krisjon reading her cards to her.

Her princesses inside the castle. She thought that was so cool, we were like Kenzie there is a present inside the bag too!

We all went to the Butcher Shop for dinner but they wouldn't let us have our cake inside so we moved the party to Nonny's house for presents and cake and ice cream.

2008-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

Grandpa putting together the wagon, with an audience of course! No pressure Grandpa.
Kenzie and her best friend Sweet Pea. She wants to hold her so bad and as soon as she gets her she wants her down. It is so funny.

Opening her presents from Grandpa and Grandma and Gran and Bibi.

The little Princess.

2008-03-18T21:02:00.000-07:00

Christmas with the Segleski's. We had lots of food! A really hard time getting the grandkids photo and no way were we getting a family picture after that, Kenzie was having no part of it, not without her cousin Kasie! We had a great time visiting with everyone and the kids had a blast playing together. Uncle Steve even got to be in on all the fun this year!

2008-02-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas with Nonny, Uncle Kevin & Aunt Kristi. We have lots of family Christmas during the holidays so we get to spend a lot of time visiting with our family, which we love. We had dinner and dessert and opened more presents! Then we played games till it was time to call it a night!

2008-02-04T10:28:00.000-08:00

Santa brought everyone bikes this year!
Feeding our new baby tiger
Kenzie was too busy opening up everything and trying it on or playing with it to open all her presents.

This was the only present the boys cared about. They opted to have a smaller Christmas if they could get a Nintendo Wii this year. Luckily we were able to find one. The were pumped.

Future American Idol!
Kenzie loves to sing!

Our christmas this year was a long one thanks to miss Kenzie. She was too busy to open her gifts. We opened half hers and showed them to her later! Everyone was proud of all they got and the day was great. Christmas is one of our favorite holidays. We have a blast getting ready for it and seeing the kids faces as they open their presents is priceless! We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas Too.

2008-02-04T10:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve - Feeding the Reindeer

The mother of one of Krisjon's school friends made little bags of reindeer food for the kids to have to put out Christmas Eve so Santa could find your house. The kids were so excited to do it. Of course the boys did it so fast I could barley get the lens cap off and they were back inside! So I had tons of pictures ok Kenzie and none of them. So I made them come back out, hence the ugly face of Krisjon! Kaden could care less! I thought that was a really cute idea though. I'd never heard of anyone doing it! Kenzie took her time doing it and spread it all over the front yard, just to be sure!

2008-02-04T09:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas with the Quinn side of our family! Grandma wanted to try and get a picture of the different generations- which proved to be pretty hard! I think we will have to do that again some other time! Not too many happy campers.

Opening presents- always an adventure and a mad house!
Kenzie wasn't feeling too good and had fallen asleep only to have Daddy rudly awaken her- which all us princess' know is unacceptable- so she started the night off a bit rough, as you can see she won the fight on the clothes. I got the shirt I wanted, she got the pants she wanted, even if they didn't match!
And as you can see in this picture she has once again changed into a shirt she got from Gran & Bibi and she is riding her new "Princess" scooter Gran & Bibi got her.

We had a great meal with everyone and loved seeing Uncle David & Aunt Elaine, who joined us for dinner, and visiting. We hardly get to see everyone anymore now that life is keeping us all so busy. So that was great. Kids loved all the presents and we had a great time, we love the holidays! and spending time with our family!

2008-01-27T20:12:00.000-08:00

Kenzie kept sneaking her finger in the icing while nobody was looking but I caught her and took pictures of her. My baby knows what the best part is! and hey they shouldn't have put it in front of me right!

Krisjon picked out his cake- oh what a surprise a longhorn cake. My poor brainwashed babies!

After bowling we all met up with the rest of the crew! Gran, Bibi, Grandma, Grandpa, Coach and Nini at Krisjon's all time favorite restaurant Shoguns for an awesome meal and some birthday cake. Krisjon got some great presents and a lot of money, maybe he can loan Momma some!

2008-01-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

Krisjon decided he wanted us to go bowling to celebrate his 8th birthday so Nonny, my mom, Aunt Kristi, & Uncle Kevin decided to join us for a night of bowling.

2008-01-27T19:55:00.000-08:00

Just to show you how proud Kaden was and is of his flash suit, which he wears all the time just like the kid in the movie Daddy Day Care. When they go to bed I shut the door till I go to bed so they don't get woken up by anything. Then before I go to bed I go in and check on them, fix their covers, etc. and open there door. Well on several occasions I have walked in to find him asleep in his mask- which he has gotten up to find after I have laid them down. I thought it was cute so I took a picture!

2008-01-27T19:46:00.000-08:00

At Thanksgiving with Matt's family we had a little party for Krisjon's 8th birthday with cupcakes and a homemade candygram that Coach and Nini made for him along with a game of Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader-which I am not by the way!

2008-01-27T19:39:00.000-08:00

Krisjon had to dress up as a pilgrim or an indian at school around Thanksgiving so MAtt, my Mom, and myself made him a vest, a headband, a necklace, and a bow and arrow(we also had some mocassins) to wear to school. Not too bad if I don't say so myself!

2008-01-27T19:32:00.000-08:00

Goofing around!

Kenzie has the funniest personality. She is always doing things to crack us up. I wish I would remember to write everything down. Matt happened to pull the camera out this day because he thought it was so funny. She was back in our room playing and we were all in the living room watching tv when she came waltzing out with my knee high boots on like no big deal, just cheesing from ear to ear saying I got my boots on!

2008-01-27T19:19:00.000-08:00

Darth Vader, Our 50's Barbie Girl, & Flash the Super hero! ready to get lots of yummy candy!

Kaden wanted to be flash all year because of the movie Daddy Day Care! (Not an easy costume to find by the way) He was so proud of it and he looked so cute in it. It fit him perfectly. Krisjon had been watching one of Daddy's favorite movies with him, the original Star Wars, and for some reason Darth Vader stuck. Kenzie said no to a lot of cute things but the first pink one we showed her got a yes! such a girl the dog on the front sealed the deal and we finally had a winner. Needless to say typical of a girl she took the longest to decide! But I think the final decision was good because they all looked so cute!

2008-01-27T15:36:00.000-08:00

Instead of Trick-or-treating this year door to door we went with Gran and Bibi, my Dad and stepmom, to their church carnival to trick-or-treat. So we got to play games, eat and get candy!

2008-01-27T15:30:00.000-08:00

More Carnival Pics. Afterwards we had to eat of Course!

2008-01-27T15:16:00.001-08:00

School Fall Carnival Kenzie liked playing all the games but these pictures were taking at the end of the night and she threw the first couple of times and then decided it would be ok if she just went over and handed the rest through to the kid on the other side! After all the Princess was tired! It was so funny. There were two gyms full of games decorated by all the different elementary classes as well as games outside. It was a huge carnival and we had a blast at it.

2008-01-26T20:09:00.000-08:00

Krisjon's class took there first school field trip to the TJC planeterium and to Brookshire Wildlife Museum in Tyler, Tx. He loved looking at the stars and planets. Then the museum of animals was really neat too. Afterwards he was able to ride home with me and leave school early so that was a binus but all and all it was a fun day!

2007-09-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

We were happy at how aggressive Krisjon is out on the field. He goes for those flags and blocks with the best of them. We are very proud of him.
After the game he was pooped, he even went to bed early that night! And even though we didn't win he still had a lot of fun which is what is most important!

Somehow Krisjon ended up being the second fastest kid on his team and as so became a running back. Here he is on the move Go Krisjon!!
It was extremely hot our first game being at 2:00 in the afternoon it was a 100 degrees. Towards the end of the game it started taking it's toll on the kids. Krisjon's face was totally red and he didn't have as much pep in his step!

Getting ready for our first Football game. We had to get down and ready and show a mean face!
Kenzie and Kaden wanted in a picture too! Notice Kaden has his football, he wants to play so bad!

2007-09-07T10:04:00.000-07:00

We saw a sign up sheet at Open House for flag football and Krisjon asked to play. Daddy said flag was fine so we signed him up and figured he could meet some kids this way.
He is loving it. He is the second fastest kid on the team so he gets to be a running back.
Poor Kaden is still too young to be able to play but they let him practice with them and he gets right in there with them and isn't scared. So far we've just had practices the games start this Saturday. We are the Steelers!

2007-09-07T09:49:00.000-07:00

Well I'm not sure who all we've told so I figured it was easier just to put it on here. Matt was transfered to Dallas Love Field in April and me and the kids stayed behind till school was out and we could try and sell our house. Well by August our house had not sold but we had someone wanting to do a lease to purchase. So we accepted their offer and they are leasing with the option to buy and have 12 months to decide. Unfortunetly we are unable to afford two mortgages on one salary so me and the kids have moved in with my Mom in Longview for the year. Hopefully they will take us up on the offer and we can start looking for a new home. So please pray for us. Krisjon started the second grade here. He was so excited at not having to wear uniforms! His teacher seems really nice. We know he had a good first day because he came out that afternoon all smiles and waves!

2007-09-06T12:08:00.000-07:00

We took our family vacation this year to Daytona Beach, Florida with our freinds Brandon and Kim Smith and their 3 kids. We had a great time and our kids had a blast.

We body surfed of boogie boarded whatever it is called, as well as skim boarded and looked for seashells, or pretties as Kenzie says!

We also crab hunted at night which was a lot of fun! We had a great week and the kids keep asking when we get to go back to the Beach again!

2007-09-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

At Krisjon's allstar party. It was held at the local minor league stadium of the Shreveport Sports. The kids got to go out on the field while the players warmed up and get their autographs.
The best part was that each player got to run out with the player that played their same position and hear their name being called out over the stadium. And at third base Krisjon Segleski! He was pumped and thought that was so cool. He took his hat off and waved to the crowd when he heard his name with a grin so big it had to hurt his face! The guy with him was really cool he talked to Krisjon the whole time and high fived him.
They stayed on the field during the national anthem.

They all also recieved a trophy for doing such a great job this year.
Daddy and Mommy were so proud of him!

2007-07-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Krisjon was a ring barrier(however that is spelled) in our cousins wedding Klint Blankenship.
He looked so handsome and grown up in his tuxedo. This is his third time to do this so he was a pro.
This is the little flower girl that walked with him.

2007-07-18T16:53:00.000-07:00

Kaden had his birthday at Gran and Bibi's house(Rikki's Dad and stepmom).
He turned 5 July 10th. Aunt Kristi made his birthday cake with some help from our Mom, Nonny. It was a baseball, of course!

The kids had a blast playing in the yard. We had a slip n slide going down a hill and a baseball bat and ball as well as some different yard toys.

Opening presents! Daddy bought him a new bat for next year. He got a lot of great things like a hit away, lots of cars, baseball game for the tv, and a basketball goal. We cooked hamburgers and hot dogs and made homemade ice cream. It was a fantastic birthday for Kaden.

2007-07-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

Matt turns 33!
Since we were in the middle of our tournament we went to eat at Cracker Barrel after one of our games. Nonny and Tony joined us.

Kristi and Kevin also came along. Kristi made Matt a hersheys chocolate cake. It was delicious.

2007-07-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

Kenzie cheesing for the camera!
Kids being kids and wrestling. Notice who is on top! attacking the other two!

2007-07-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

Now that baseball is over our summer finally begins! And what better way to start than on the slip n slide!
The boys finally talked Kenzie into getting on it with them and she had a blast.
Oh to be young again! Are they not cute?

2007-07-05T14:21:00.000-07:00

This is the South Bossier Allstars. Seven of the kids from Krisjon's team made it so he was excited about that.
At the regional tournament in Blanchard, Louisiana. Warming up for the game.

Krisjon throwing to first from third!(He got this one out by the way!)

Our team made it all the way to the fourth round where we lost our second game sending us home. Even though we didn't go all the way we were so proud of how well Krisjon played through the whole season and how proud we are of how he carried himself as a person.

Krisjon recieving a participation award. He was so upset because he had never lost! and he is so competitive and he also knew this was the end of his season. He loves playing baseball.

Mommy and Daddy were so proud of Krisjon.

2007-07-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

About 2 weeks after Krisjon finished his baseball season we got a call from our head coach telling us that Krisjon had made the Allstar team. He was 1 of only 2 seven year olds that made it! Needless to say we were thrilled for him and beaming with pride. Since their team won their coaches got to be the Allstar coaches as well, meaning Matt was a Coach!

2007-07-05T14:03:00.000-07:00

Krisjon getting his trophy, medal, and team shirt for his baseball season with the Astros at our team party.
The Astros who won their division and league champions finishing the season 14-o. Pretty unheard of at this age level! We were proud of him and glad to be a part of such a great team and great parents.

2007-07-05T13:58:00.000-07:00

Kaden finished up his T-ball season! We are very proud of how well he did. He is going to be a great ballplayer.

2007-05-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

Well Rikki had another birthday. The big 30! Kristi planned a surprise party for the family at the Olive Garden. Kenzie appointed herself in charge of opening gifts! We had a great time and she doesn't feel that old!

2007-05-03T19:46:00.000-07:00