RING DAY 2016

The day had finally arrived! April 8, 2016--RING DAY! A day that is so monumental for all Texas Aggie students and their families. We went to pick up Scott's ring at our specific time and everything went so smoothly. You could definitely tell that they have perfected ring day and have figured out how to organize everything because nothing about the day was chaotic, even though Scott was one of more than 5,400 students who received their rings that weekend.

When it was Scott's turn to receive his ring, we went up and I was told that I would be the lucky one to present him with his ring. I was handed the ring, I looked it over and made sure his name was correctly engraved on the inside, and put it on his finger. We were both so happy and proud of this moment right here.

Such an awesome moment.

Most people back West don't wear a class ring but all Aggies wear their rings as a symbol of their Alma Mater and accomplishment their whole lives. If you ever see anybody with a giant chunk of gold on their finger there is a good chance they're an Aggie and you should yell at them "Gig 'Em!" 

Solid Aggie gold. 

Gig 'Em!

I am seriously so proud of Scott for this amazing accomplishment. This ring symbolizes all of the hard work and dedication he put into getting his education. It was not an easy road. He spent countless hours working so hard to stay on top of all of his projects, papers, presentations, assignments, and his thesis. He did that all while supporting me and our two beautiful boys. I could not have asked for a better husband. Love you Scott! So proud of you!

The next day, April 9th, we were able to attend Kyle Field all together as a family for the first time to watch the Spring football game. It is also another experience that Scott and I will always remember. Kyle Field is amazing, Scott would know--he spent a lot of time and effort installing seats while the stadium was being built. That stadium was built with some of his blood and sweat! We are so fortunate to have been able to spend 2 years of our lives here in College Station!

Great times at the Park haha

April 6, 2016 was one of the more fun park dates we have had in a LONG time. Me Jenepher and Emily met up to spend some time together and let our kids play at the park, as per usual haha.

I wish I could remember the exact details as to which one of our kids started it all, but I guess it doesn't really matter. I think it may have been Owen. Owen took off his shirt because he didn't want to get it wet. And then Kaiser, Enok, and Payton did the same thing, only they didn't stop with just their shirts. Kaiser and Enok took off their shorts as well, and eventually their underwear! Kaiser and Payton were running around the building like crazy laughing and carrying on having a grand old time. We were shocked that our kids suddenly decided to streak but found it absolutely hilarious! We were laughing so hard all while trying to grab the kids to tell them to put their underwear on at the very least but they kept running away from us! It was all in good fun and I'm glad to have such funny memories of me and my friends and our kiddos goofing around and having so much fun together at the park. Here are a few pictures. We love our little goofball children! 

I can guarantee that this would not have been as fun if it had happened with ANY other one of my friends. My, Jenepher, and Emily's friendship together is so special because we can 100% be so authentic and real with each other. And we don't judge if all of our kids decide to throw their clothes off and streak. We love them all the same and join in on all the fun. 

Kaiser. Enok. Owen. Peyton.

Kaiser and Peyton Streaking

Visit from Grandma Jana and Bethany

Jana and Bethany came out to visit us the first week in April! They were awesome to come when they did because Scott was going to be out of town presenting at his APA conference in Arizona. 

So not only did they not get a chance to spend time with Scott, they came out specifically to help me and to meet Koen and play with Kaiser, which I was so grateful for!

It was so nice to have them around to help out with the boys and to give me a little bit of a break. We did all things "boys." Life was about them (Kaiser) and it was so great because I didn't have to feel stressed to entertain them or anything. It was lovely. 

We played at the Eidelweiss Park one day and took kites to fly. Kaiser was in heaven because he was getting a lot of attention that he definitely needed. They also went out and bought some games, and bubbles, and chalk, and other things to entertain Kaiser. It was fabulous. We spent a lot of time at the field by our house kicking the soccer ball, and blowing bubbles. we also took the boys to the splash pad. Kaiser had a blast because Bethany got out and played with him and gave him one on one attention.

Looking at the clouds

Grandma popping bubbles Kaiser is blowing

Aunt Bethany keeping Koen out of the sun

When they left I felt so sad! Not only did we have the best time chatting and reconnecting, but Kaiser had so much fun being able to spend time with them playing. With us not knowing where we would be moving to, it was uncertain when we would be able to see Aunt Bethany again so we were all super sad and emotional to see them go.