Cadence is 5!!!!

Well I hope the flooding rains are over. I would like for it to dry up some and hopefully get some much needed outside work done. Some of our garden is growing but it is too early to tell if all the seeds planted have been washed away. Luckily we did not plant our cantelope, watermelon, pumpkin, and okra seed yet.

This month has been busy thus far but I believe we should be event free for about 5 weeks. Cadence only has 2 softball games left and Brian's days off should go back to normal (having 2 days off in a row and not split up).

We took a 3 day trip up to Northwest Arkansas for Mother's Day weekend. During the days we attended graduation party for my cousin Jessica's husband, David. Spent most of Sunday with my mom - going to church, lunch, and spending the afternoon at her house. Brian and I attended Calvary Baptist church on Sunday night and had dinner at Mojitos with the Vinsons. We enjoyed the Grace notes choir at Calvary and were able to visit several of our friends and catch up. Brian and I could not believe how much grown up the everyones kids seem. It has only be 3.5 years since we moved.

This past weekend we celebrated Cadence's 5th birthday. On Friday, at the last minute, I decided to take her and Brice to see the lastest Hannah Montana movie. We had our own private party since we went so early in the afternoon. Friday night my family drove down not only for Cadence's birthday but in hopes to watch her play softball Saturday morning. However, it rained overnight and the games was cancelled. So we just hung around the house in the morning and let her open presents and then we went to Chuck E. Cheese in Allen, TX for lunch. We spent the afternoon at the outlet mall in Allen and then meet up with the "Ya'll Hungry Crowd" from our church at Crows in Anna, TX. (Excellent Food) This ended up being an extra birthday celebration for Cadence but it made the day memorable for her. The kids love our church family and I am pretty sure they are liked by them. That evening I finished up Cadence's Barbie Birthday cake and we enjoyed it before bed. Sunday was a fun day for the kids to spend with Nana, Papa and the Aunts after church. They always hate to see them leave.

One last celebration for Cadence was a party with her friends. This is the only thing she has wanted constant for the whole year. A party! We did this at our house, outside, and provided a Taco Dinner. Several of her friends showed up and they had a good time running around. Thanks to all that came!

Enjoy some pictures of the kids.

Carrie Dean

Spring 2009

Well I hope all have survived the wonderful rain we had this spring. We are glad for sunshine at our house!



We have had a busy spring thus far. It started by taking a road trip to Californian in March. Best Buy had an achievers event and the store Brian works for was fortunate to achieve the goal and receive a free trip to Anaheim, CA. Brian could bring 1 guest free but other had to be paid for. So, we drove to save on plane tickets for Brice and Cadence and Best Buy reimburse us the our plane tickets to pay for our gas and hotel rooms to stay in. Since we drove we was fortunate to not only see the secenery of the west but visit with Brian's brother and Aunt Linda, and distant cousin of mine, Kenneth Gray. Included in the Best Buy package was a 4 night, 4 day stay at the Marriot near Disney Land, day trip to Santa Monica, 2 day trip to Disneyland and California Adventures. We did have few Best Buy function to attend but that included a fun night at Dave and Busters (free dinner and games), a concert with a band called Chicken Feet (free dinner again), volunteer work sending care packages to Iraq, and one last night of awards (free dinner and free babysitter). The kids had a blast and experience many different things. Brian's brother and family was able to spend 1 day at Disneyland with us. So Cadence and Brice enjoyed part of that day with their cousins. After the 4 day BB event we spent 2 days with Brian's brother and family. Brian's Aunt Linda graciously let us stay at her house 3 nights as well. It was a good time. On the way home, Brice did get sick and we ended up stopping at the Ardmore, OK ER. He is doing ok now but we are still not sure what he was sick from.



After our trip it was Easter and then the start of softball and soccer pratice and games for Cadence. We have also planted a garden, which we hope is survived all the rain.