Snow Day in Texas

Believe it or not, sometimes it even snows in Texas. Funny thing is just three days earlier we went to the zoo, it was 80 degrees.


Kaitlyn had never seen snow, she wasn't sure what to make if it.


Austin and I built this little guy. We Texans don't get much practice at snow men as you can tell.


Austin put the finishing touches on our little snow man.

We are still proud of our little guy. He had to have a hat as you can see.

Austin thought his lawnmower would make cool trails in the snow, he was right it did.

Kaitlyn finally touched the snow, she still isn't to sure about why we had her out in the cold. She doesn't have to worry it is going to be 70 tomorrow.


Here she is trying to figure out what is on her hand and why Mommy didn't put gloves on her.

Austin figured out that snow made a pretty cool snack as well.

Day at the Zoo (Fort Worth Zoo)

Last Saturday was so beautiful. We decided to take the kids to the zoo in Fort Worth. Austin had been to the Dallas Zoo a couple of times but none of us had been to the Fort Worth Zoo, at least not since I was a kid. So this was Kaitlyn's first trip to the zoo. We had a great time and the kids did wonderful.

This was the first stop. That big guy in the back ground put on quite a show, he did some push ups that reminded Austin and Mommy of Me. It must have been the similar size of our arms.

Some kid threw his shoe in the exhibit. This bear loved it, he played with it the whole time we were watching him.

Look in the background. Who is really watching who at the Zoo?

This is the same bear, Kaitlyn thought she could get in their and play with that shoe too.

Austin is so cute. He really couldn't figure out why we couldn't just hop the fences and get closer to all the animals.


Who dressed these two?


My two sweethearts. It doesn't get any better than watching your sweeties enjoy a beautiful day.

Kaitlyn loved the zoo. She rode in her stroller like a champ, she also cooperated well and laid down and took a nap while we were there.



Mommy and Austin rode the Carousel that was in the Old Texas Town in the zoo. It is cool it is like walking into the wild west and then they have all the animals of Texas as well.

How would you like to walk up on this guy in the dark? No not Austin, the life sized Gator.

Austin really enjoyed the reptiles, we spent a lot of time looking at all the snakes and lizards.

Mommy Moves!!!

I thought it was about time that Jennifer was spotlighted on our blog. So hear is a little clip of just what she can do. This is what happens when you listen to 90's music at the Massingill household.

The Big 32!

We need to get better at posting as things happen, but I couldn't resist putting some pics up of Keith's birthday just a few short weeks ago!


The kids and I bought Keith a power washer for his special day and I think everything that can be power washed has.....from the patios, to the sidewalks, to the lawn chairs and table to the ENTIRE wooden playground in our backyard! Everything looks mighty clean! Thanks, hon!



Daddy and Kaitlyn figuring out their own "little projects."



Austin wanted to help Daddy blow out his candles. Kaitlyn just took it all in for she will have a candle of her own to blow out in a few short months.

Austin's Preschool Work

Each student in Austin's class had a yearly conference time with their teachers last month. They showed us the progress Austin has made through the first semester. He wrote his name in September on the above piece of paper.





In January, he wrote his name again....by himself! Isn't that amazing! We are so proud of him!





Here is his self-portrait! We are glad he is enjoying school and learning so much!

Just Some Fun!

Taking matters into her own hands!

This was Kaitlyn's first wagon ride......she loved it!

Her bib says, "I love Mommy"......maybe not as much after this bite! This was her first introduction to fruit.

Austin and Kaitlyn love playing with each other.......and Daddy too.......

Fresh out of the tub!

Who's that?

The "Tickle Monster" paid them a visit.......but we won't show you a picture of her........SCARY!

Kaitlyn's First Crawl

Kaitlyn is on the move! She may not have it down pat, but we are calling it crawling.


Thanks to our friendly professional blogger, Flo, we have figured out how to do lots of things on our blog.