Fright Night!

This year we took the kids to the Waco Tennis and Fitness center for their annual Halloween party.   Last year Brady randomly won 2nd place in the Halloween costume contest, which I had no idea was even taking place at the time.  This year I was informed of the contest, however, had NO intensions of my children winning.  Lo and behold, Bailey won the grand prize for the 2011 costume contest!   One might think that my kids were the only ones there, but there were at least 40 others dressed up! Unbelievable!

 My maties!!!

 Cousin Tenley as a butterfly

 Braxton and Brady 

 Each child decorated their own trick-or-treat bucket

 Grandma reading a book to Brady and Raggedy Ann

 Zumba with Aunt Wendy

If you ask Bailey what pirates eat she will say "Arrrr...bys!

An Oldie but Goodie

Happy Birthday to my Dear AUNT Lynn!

My aunt celebrated her 50th Birthday a few weeks ago.  We had the honor of attending her surprise party down in Del Rio, Texas.  

 Happy Birthday Lynn!

 My awesome cousins Alexandra & J.P.

A Rootin' Tootin' Good Time!

Brady's Pre-K Field Trip to the Fairgrounds

Today as I look through these pictures from the fair last month, I feel incredibly thankful!  Thankful to have the opportunity to enjoy these moments with Brady! 

 Buddy up!

 Brady's very BEST friend, Chance!

Watching the pig races 

My first born love!

Brady's Pre-K Field Trip MOVIE!!!

Welcome Home Aunt Kimmy!

Kimberly has been in England the last 12 months volunteering her time ministering to the youth.  Although her visit was quick, we made sure to spend lots of quality time with Aunt Kimmy.  We spent hours outside on the trampoline, in the tree house, and hanging out on the front porch. Oh, Kimmy how we have missed you!

Burgers with the Buengers!

A few weeks ago we had our friends the Buengers over for dinner and an evening of 4-wheeling.  After we scarfed down our burgers and hotdogs, the boys were off for a ride.  Us girls hung out around the house, chatted and played in the playroom.  When Randy and Chad came back with the boys, of course the girls wanted their chance to ride.  When all the off roading excursions concluded, I busted out the classic glow necklaces!  The kids each had a necklace and we spent the rest of the evening watching them run around in the dark.  Good times! 

Seriously, can you get a cuter group of kids?  Love them!

On your mark, get set, GO!

Nice!

Fall Days

The cooler temperatures have been a breath of fresh air!  Here is a glimpse of how we spend our afternoons enjoying this fall weather.

Bailey loves to jump!

Right where a boy should be!

I took this picture peeking through the tree house from above

Happy Campers

Welcome to our neck of the woods!  

Randy and Brady had their first camp out right here in our backyard.  Setting up camp is a little more involved than the norm for these Niemeyer boys.   Randy ran an extension cord to the tent because a fan & light are must haves!  It was a "Boys Only" event so Bailey and I spent the night cozy in our beds.  Considering this was Brady's first camping experience I was fully expecting them back inside by 10.  Quite by surprise they camped out until after 1am!  

Mimi came out to check out the camp site.

Dirt!  Our best friend!

Lights out!

SPI.

South Padre Island

What an opportunity we had to spend quality time together in such a beautiful place right here in Texas!

Day 1 September 9, 2011  

First order of business, hit the beach!

A treasure!

Bailey's birthday dinner which was celebrated at a resturant called,  "The big Donkey"

Classic! (Brady's nickname when he is being stubborn is "Donkey")

These two are full of personality!  I love it!

I heart Brady boy

The birthday Girl

 Day 2

Heading to the beach 

The beach is the perfect place to fly a kite

After dinner italian ice cream

Back to the beach for an evening swim

The lighting was yummy for some sunset shots

Day 3

Bailey and I watched the sunrise "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised." psalm 113:3 

Feeding the seagulls 

The boogie board was worth every penny!  Brady spent most of the time riding the waves

 Day 4

Brady wanted to sit on this bench and take a picture.  Random, but cute!

Captain Bailey!

Captain Brady!

Lunch at pirates landing!

Kid meals were served in pirate ship!

 

A Treasure of Memories!