Cole 14 Months, Alexis 34 Months

This last month has been different.  From solar eclipse to hurricanes/tropical storms we have not been on a schedule since the middle of August.  If you know me...I need my schedule:)  The kids are doing amazing and keeping us on our toes.  Here are some pictures of the last month or so.

 Solar eclipse in Houston.  I followed the directions on the internet and made this so my mom and I could see it.  Can't believe it worked.

 Cole was sleeping in his swing for the past few months.  He always had a stuffy nose and it was easier for him to sit up. We finally, PAINFULLY moved him back to his crib.  Looks so peaceful on the monitor.  

 Sleeping in his car seat.  Love the milk on his chin.

We were so blessed not to have any damage from Harvey. But it was a long, stressful five days in the house. Reading about friends who were flooded or couldn't leave their homes, listening to the constant rain and just wondering if it would ever end.  After the rain stopped Allen, my mom and I volunteered for a few days "mucking" homes and helping out where needed.  Mucking is removing all the carpet, drywall, doors...anything exposed to water. It was so sad to see so much loss.  

 Keeping Cole busy.  Checking out the rain

 Day One of the Storm...enjoying some wine and milk:)

 Building a fort with Daddy

 Watching the news

 Bath time fun

 Relaxing eating a snack

 Coloring

 Enjoying some milk with Mommy

 The lake in our neighborhood

 Mid-storm break. We were lucky we could get out of our house.  Most people had flooded streets and yards.

 Playing with our socks

 Snuggles with Nana

 What?  I'm tired of being inside too

 Some friends stayed with us one night. The bayou near their home looked like it might overflow. So Alexis had a friend and the kids had a dog to play with

 Having fun with Jasmine

 Java making himself at home

 Coscto...the first day we could leave the house

 Allen went on a bike ride near our home.  So much flooding

Alexis being cute

The rain has finally stopped. We were able to go to the playground in our neighborhood

Getting out for a walk

Having fun. Cole climbing and climbing

We watched the first USC Football game with some friends.  Alexis and Sara having fun

Cole reading a book

Watching the game

Enjoying our table

See a theme?  The chairs have been put away so no more climbing

We met some friends for a picnic at a park. Alexis and Cole enjoying the swings

Asher and Alexis having fun (Jasmine was here but no good pictures)

Cole

Alexis. How much fun can you have with white pants:)

Dressed myself.  Love mismatched socks.

We had a great month and are very blessed.