It's Go time!!

Well, in just a few short hours, my dad and I will be on our way to Wichita Falls to ride in the Hotter'n Hell ride! I am very excited since we have been training all summer for it! It will be 100K which turned out being about 65 miles last year. There are rest stops about every 10 miles so, plenty of times to rehydrate! I should be back sometime tomorrow afternoon! I think Brent is planning on smoking something on the smoker and our good friends will be coming over to help me celebrate the accomplishment!! Hopefully, I will do okay!! I have my Ipod synced, my bike is ready, and someone to watch the kids....he,he,he....that would be Brent. He has the weekend off and is going to get some great alone time with the kids. Have I mentioned that Brent bought me a new bike!! Yes, he did! He is so sweet. He bought a Specialized Dolce for me a month ago. It is a bike that is specially designed for a woman! I have had the opportunity to ride it on several long rides and I absolutely love it!! You're the best Brent!! I love you!

This has not been the best week for us. On Tuesday, we found out that Jake has some allergies towards dog dander. NOT good for the 2 pups that we have. Dad has graciously said that he would love to have Bubba and we are still looking for a good home for Sammy. I have been crying, it seems like, for days! Brent and I have had them since our first couple of months of marriage! They are wonderful dogs and I wish that this was not something that we had to do! They have been absolutely great with the kids and let them do just about anything to them. If anyone knows of someone looking for a dog, please let me know. I won't give him away to just anyone. They are both getting beautified today and getting updated on their shots on Tuesday!!

To add to that ..... my Iphone got dropped in a cup of water last night....yep it doesn't work anymore! Then 10 minutes later...Jake dropped a chair on a wine glass and broke it!! So, I think I'm down to 3 wine glasses...he has shattered 3 of them previous to this incident!! It just keeps getting better for me huh?? So, please think good thoughts for me while I'm gone! I would like for something to go right this week!!

If you do know if someone that would like a dog, let me know and I can send you a picture of Sammy. My e-mail is m.reubin@yahoo.com

1st T-ball practice

Hannah's first T-ball practice was last night and she had a blast!! She did so good! They kept the 3 girls together....there are only 3 on the team....and they moved to each station together. They learned to hit the ball off the T first, moved to throwing, and then to fielding!! She really did have a blast out there! Why wouldn't she...it's in her blood!! She even got a little competitive out there! I don't know where she got that from...he,he,he!! Anyway, my girlfriends little girls are on the team as well and one of them is our favorite photographer. She took some great shots of Hannah! So, I have a couple of pics to share!! Of course, I have to brag!!

Sunday Fun day!

On Sunday we had the pleasure of going to the suite out at the ballpark! This was Hannah's second time to go and Jake's first! We had fun, even though Jake thought it was more fun to run into the side by side suites and harass them. That's our little man! Still, I think it was a success. We invited some of our friends along with us. Brent and Crystal live in the housing division to the east of us and they have had us over there a couple of times. They also have 2 little ones the same age as us. Haylee has been in tumbling with Hannah for about a year and now they will be playing t-ball together. Presley just turned to 2 in February and I don't think she cares much for Jake. She is half his size and thinks he is not so cool. Although, I think Jake thinks she is pretty cute. Anyway, here are some pics I took for our adventure out there!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far!

This is the new Cowboys stadium!! It costs $800 for a cheap seat and $60 for a pizza!!! Crazy,huh??

Our view from the suite!

Our girls chessin' it up!!

Family shot...notice the Hawaiian punch mustaches!

Both families

Presley is playing hard to get!

Let's Ice Skate!!

We have had a very busy weekend with the kids. We haven't had this much fun in a long time!! On Saturday, the kids and I met Auntie Ann and Grandma at the Galleria in Addison. We shopped a little at Old Navy and then headed to Mc Donald's for lunch! The kids were very excited about getting to ice rink! I have to be honest, I didn't know how well the kids would do once we got the skates on. They surprised me more than you know. Jake started off with Auntie Ann and acted like it was no big thing for him to be out there. No FEAR! Hannah was with me and I really didn't think she would make it out on the ice. She was very leery of it at first but......after about 5 times around the rink she was much more comfortable. She even stayed out with Auntie Ann after Jake and I got off. She even ended up skating a little bit by herself. It was definitely a hit!! We will be doing this more ofter since we have an ice rink in the Frisco mall!! After the ice skating was done, we met Grandfather, Uncle Jared and Daddy for dinner by the ballpark! We had a great time hanging out with everyone!! Of course it wouldn't be right if I didn't take some pictures!! Enjoy!!

Ann-I don't know about you but...my biceps are so sore from all of this work on the ice!!

Little biker dude!!!

As promised....here are some pics and even a video of our little man riding his bike! I was able to get them outside for a little bit this afternoon after he got home from school! Oh yes..and check out his new Spider-Man helmet!!

Hot Sauce, T-ball, and a new biker!!

I didn't have a cool title for this post! Oh well, a lot has happened this week! I have now created a new and better hot sauce recipe! This one is actually a cooked sauce rather than just blending fresh ingredients. It will last a little bit longer than just a couple of days! Yesterday, I believe that I perfected the recipe! We had nachos and homemade hot sauce for dinner last night. Yummy! While I was making it yesterday I took some pictures of my observers!

Bubba and Jake watching

The hot sauce coming to a boil...it simmered for about an hour

The finished product...it makes quite a bit!

Of course I have to have a test taster and Jake loves hot sauce!! He's the perfect critic!

"first I have to stare at it and then smell it"

"Ooooo...it's spicy...i must have a drink!" After it was said and done, he gave me his approval!

After all the hot sauce making was done, I signed Hannah up for fall T-ball! We found out last night that she was on the Orioles team! Practice starts next Tuesday and games will begin in September. Get ready for a bunch of t-ball pictures of our little rock star!! She is very excited and we are about to leave to buy her some cleats for practice and get Jake a helmet!! Which leads me to our next and newest news! The helmet for Jake is because he learned how to ride a bike last night! He just popped up on it and starting riding. I have no pictures since it was out of the blue but, hopefully we will get some tonight!! So there ya go!! Lots going on here! I hope everyone is doing well! Check back tomorrow for maybe a pic or a video or Jake riding his bike!!