Bluebonnets

Some day we will have a gorgeous family picture in the Texas Bluebonnets....until then, we will settle for these cuties.

Del Valle Elementary Awards Ceremony

Today was the end of the 9 weeks Awards Ceremony. Although Kindergarten does not do awards, much to Mia's dismay....1st and 2nd do...so we went up this morning to enjoy Halle and Jayda getting their awards. They both got ribbons for the A honor roll and perfect attendance.

So proud of my two little sweethearts!

Spring Break

Well, it has been an eventful week....okay not really, but somewhat. We didn't really do a whole lot, except go to the park several times, which was fun nonetheless. At the beginning of the week I went to an ultrasound my new doctor requested. It was fun to have one so late in pregnancy, I have never had one before this late. Kason is just hanging out in there, the wrong way I might add! I am praying he will flip himself around the right way, but if not, then I will be having my first c-section come May 10th instead of my easy peasy deliveries! :( A little scary. Fingers crossed he will get it together and flip around! :)


Here are a couple of pics of my little guy.





I LOVE these side profile pictures!!!! So cute!

Here a a few fun picks at the park!

We also went to College Station at the end of the week. Nelson had to work there so we played at the park and with Grandma. We saw a few of our friends at the park. I made these little Baby gifts for her (wipes, burp cloth, changing pad). I was rather impressed with myself...this was the first time I made the changing pad. It was super easy.

Riding the Four Wheeler at Grandma and Grandpa's!

The week went by fast and overall, we had fun, but now back to the grind.

Happy Birthday Nelson!!!!!

Today was Nelson's birthday. I had high hopes it would be a great day. I was going to take him Jimmy John's, his favorite, for lunch, then after work we had to go to Jayda's school presentation....then dinner with Ben and Pam. (Who came for both Jayda and Nelson). We gave him his gifts last night because today would be so busy and not a lot of time to do anything....so today he woke up, took the kids to school and had to run to the DMV for a new Texas License. (He has been there 3x this week). Finally, today, when it expired.....it all worked out. So an hour and a half later he pulls out and was just about to put on his belt when, BAM, ticketed for no seatbelt!!! YIKES...Uh Happy Bday Honey. So the day didn't start off too good....what kind of cop tickets someone on their birthday? Ridiculous! So I planned to take him a sandwich for lunch....nevermind you after over an hour in the car and finally finding a Jimmy Johns (yes that is with a GPS)....I finally got to his office in time to eat quickly and head back home to pick up the girls from school! Not exactly what I had planned......I was stressed because I didn't get to finish running all the errands I needed to before picking up the girls and there was no way to go back to "town" if you will...Which is a good 20 minutes to HEB or Walgreens. So that didn't go well. As soon as Nelson came home, we had to head to Jayda's 2nd grade school program. At least that was fun. The 2nd Graders sang a couple of songs and then had a "living museum." Each student had researched a historical figure and had to dress up like them. They were lined up so when you step on the "play" button on the floor(paper) they come to life and tell you about themselves. It was cute. Jayda was Marie Curie...one of the first women to receive a Nobel Prize and her and her husband were very famous Chemists. After the program, we headed to Chile's with Ben and Pam. We were so glad they got to come up and see Jayda and celebrate Nelson's bday with us. It was fun to visit with them and of course the food at Chile's was yummy....but the service was not so good and my ice cream cake that I worked on for a couple of days, melted in their not so frozen freezer apparently. It was all mush and very dissappointing.

In the end.....I felt like I was swimming upstream to make everything great for his birthday....and although it wasn't probably the best day ever... I am thankful that the day just exists. I am so thankful for Nelson and the perfect husband he is for me. He is a such a great dad and caretaker. We have never had a fight in our 10 years of marriage, and I know it is because we both want what is best for each other and our family. We always try to do what Heavenly Father would have us to, and because of that, we almost always agree on everything. I am blessed beyond words to have Him as my eternal companion. I can't imagine my eternity without him. Happy Birthday Nelson. I love you.

Our New House

Here are a few pics of our new casa. We've been here almost a week now and we are all adjusting well. What a blessing.
Enjoy.

The Front Room / Walking in from Front Door


The Living Room


Living room looking into Kitchen


Kitchen


Laundry/ Pantry (nevermind I have tons of laundry to do!)


Our Bedroom (overlook Ryder's toys on the floor)The room is so big, I couldn't get it all in the picture...that is pretty nice!


Jayda & Sienna's room


Halle & Mia's room


Ryder & Soon to be Kason's room / Toy room


This house is pretty nice...all the rooms are a good size, there are closets everywhere, and they are huge! In the boy's room, the closet is the toy room.....it is humongous....yesterday I found another closet I didn't know I had...yep. So far so good.....even if we have to trek it up and down the stairs and my cell phone service here bites! :)

Now that the girls have separate rooms, I can actually decorate them....which is in the works....

We live right close to the Austin Aiport, so if anyone wants to come visit...we have PLENTY of room! :)

Another Golden Gator

Ever since the beginning of school, Mia has wanted to be the "Golden Gator" of the six weeks! She had some talking and socializing issues...she is a social butterfly! But after a few six weeks...she was perfect. :) Mrs. Brinkerhoff wanted to pick her in January, but she (the teacher) was out of town and wanted to be here when Mia got it. (We both knew she wanted it so bad.) :) So as Mia depressingly realized we wouldn't be here for the next Golden Gator...her hopes were shattered! Lo and behold, we knew otherwise. Since the ceremony was actually scheduled the week after we move, Mrs. B had one in her room for Mia on the last day! She was so surprised and had no idea! She is such a doll and deserves to be the Golden Gator! Congratulations Mia Pia!








Here are a few pics of Jayda and Halle with their classes and teachers on the last day! :( What a sad day for all! We hate moving!!!!!

Jayda's Class


Ms. Griffith (Jayda's Homeroom teacher)


Ms. Griffith and Mrs. Hahn (Math/ Science teacher)


Halle's Class Picture


Halle's Class on the last day!

Playdate with Friends

Since this is our last week in College Station, we wanted to have a playdate with the girls' and their friends. Today happen to be very convenient with it being a holiday, so we met at the park to play and have lunch. It was a fun day.

Mia & Marcella


My Friends :)


Halle & Kennedy


The Cluffs, Wildes, & Sharps


Mia & her best buddy Alyssa


Jayda & Caroline

Goodbye Party/ Baby Shower

Today my friends had an amazing party for me. We are moving in a week and they had a goodbye party/ baby shower for our little Baby Boy #2. It seemed silly having a baby shower for my 6th child, however, I can't tell you how much it was appreciated and needed. I was amazed at how generous everyone was and how talented...some of them made amazing gifts for us. I am truly blessed to have such amazing friends here in such a short time. They will all be missed so much. We decided to name this little bundle of joy, Kason Porter Cluff. I can't wait to see what he looks like, even though I still have a ways to go. Here are a few pics of the shower...I tried not to include many of myself...yikes...I am one big mama. I prefer to look at the family picture above and think of what I "Normally" look like. Thanks to all who came, organized, wrote wonderful notes, cooked yummy Mexican food, and gave us amazing gifts!