Busy Summer

It has been a while since our last post. So I thought I would take you on a quick photo tour of what has been going on with the Massingill Family this summer. Kaitlyn turned 1 on May 2nd and Austin turned 4 on July 7th. So we had a couple of birthday parties to plan and pull off. We also got to spend some time with all the grands this summer. Grandma and Grandpa made the trip up for all the birthday parties and we got to spend a few days with Pop and BeBe at Sea World. The highlight of the summer might have been getting to take the kids to Bracketville to spend some time with Pop and Granny Jean. The kids may not remember it but I know Jenn and I will cherish that we are able to have such family in our lives. So here are a few pics of the Massingill Summer 2008.

Kaitlyn wasn't quite sure what to do with her first cake.

This is one of my favorites, we spent a day at the Arboretum in Dallas.

Austin and Kaitlyn hanging out in our front yard, this was before the temperature spiked at 107f.

Austin brought this big guy in all by himself. He caught him on the first minnow, it was one of only three fish we caught the whole time.

We also went to a Frisco Rough Riders game, it was a great time. We got to hang out with our friends, the Harrison's, at the game.

Grandma came with us to the Science Museum in Dallas. I thought this was a good one of the girls hanging out together.

We spent two days at Sea World in San Antonio, all the kids loved it. Too bad Uncle Casey had to work, but maybe he can go next time.

Kaitlyn and Mommy watching the Dolphins and Beluga whales in the pool.

Mommy and Austin playing in the nets at Sea World.

Austin and Blakely hanging in front of the fountain.

Kaitlyn loved all the different fish in the aquarium.

Austin's first roller-coaster, I think he took it better than Mommy.

I know I had money when we got here.

Granny Jean loved having the kids at her house. She picked up Kaitlyn every chance she got.

Pop and Kaitlyn....I will always cherish these pictures.

Massingill Family Picture. We are a photogenic group aren't we.

Blakely, Casey, and Ashley went to Planet Pizza with us on Austin's Birthday to celebrate him turning 4. They were going out of town and wouldn't be able to be at Austin's party.

Grandma and Grandpa came up for Austin's Spiderman party.

Here is Austin's cake and some of his friends who came to his party. We had the party at ASI Gymnastics and the guy in the picture was the coach for our group. All of us had a great time!

And last but not least, this is our house that we have up for sale. We have decided to move to Malakoff. It would take a whole new blog to give you the reasons, so the short and sweet is..... We are following God and taking a Faith Journey with our family. We sold the house once, but the contract fell through. But thanks to God we have another contract and if all goes well we are closing on August 19th.

Bryan's Wedding

My little brother....not so little anymore.....got married a couple of weeks ago. Our entire family flew out to South Carolina where he and his wife are stationed at Parris Island with the Marine Corps. We all had a great time being together for this special event!

My brother and I!

We had to take an "Ellen Picture." This is my Aunt Ellen, I am Jennifer Ellen, and, of course, Kaitlyn Ellen!


A four generation picture!

Boys and Their Toys......

Kaitlyn's Dedication

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6

This verse is our prayer as we raise our sweet daughter in God's grace. We had Kaitlyn dedicated during the church service on Sunday, March 30th. This was a public prayer and commitment on our part, as her parents, to bring her up in the light of who God is. Keith and I are so fortunate to understand that God wants a personal relationship with each of us and we have the awesome responsibility to bring that knowledge to our children and serve as an example. We thank our family for supporting us and being a part of this special day!

Easter Holiday (Part II)

What is Easter without coloring eggs? Actually, this is the first time Austin had colored eggs and we all had a good time with Cousin Blakely and Aunt Ashley!

So many new things to see when spring is here!

Enjoying a ride with BeBe!




We enjoy taking family pictures. Here we are right before church on Easter Sunday.

Kaitlyn was more interested in the grass than anything else in her basket.

Sweet moment for Daddy and Kaitlyn.

Kaitlyn's first Easter dress! I wish I could have gotten a picture of Austin, but I wasn't fast enough.

Kaitlyn is ready for her Easter lunch!

Austin is on the hunt again! His third egg hunt was at Mamaw & Papaw's house on Easter Sunday afternoon. He had fun, but this time he was screening the eggs for the candy he wanted.

Showing Pop his find!

Here is a picture of Mamaw & Papaw with all of their great-grandkids! I love that we are all part of such a great family!

Easter Holiday (Part I)

We had such a great Easter holiday as a family! Easter has always been a special time of year for me personally and it was so fun this year! It was Kaitlyn's first Easter and Austin had a great time hunting eggs on three separate occasions.

Austin's first Easter egg hunt this year was at his pre-school. He was so excited to open that first egg!

Our church's Easter egg hunt was the second we attended this year. But this time, Kaitlyn got to participate. Keith got to take some time off and came from the fire station.

We are all waiting for the big Easter hunt to begin! There were 7000 eggs out there! Austin is waiting patiently and being cute with his basket.

And they're off......it was a mad dash of kids, parents, cameras and baskets!

Baby Girl found some eggs too! She was equally fascinated by her shoe that she was able to take off by herself.

The kids really had a good time!

It was a big morning. On our way home, Kaitlyn sacked out.

I love my Baby Girl!

Austin purposefully put his Easter eggs up on the landing. He knew Kaitlyn couldn't get to him while he checked out his candy!