Fall and Winter 2012

The Fall slowed down somewhat. And then that changed.

 

Grapefest is a wonderful event in the fall. It features homemade wines from Texas. The kids were not into it.

Batman

 

We found a really big tractor. On our way out.

 

Continuing on our year of us Tony and I bought OU season tickets. It was amazing. It was hard to get it all organized but thanks to our wonderful family we got some us time and we were able to cheer on our Sooners.

 

 

 

Halloween 2012.

Preston chose his own costume. He wanted to be a Fireman. I asked why and he said "because Firemen are helpers and we all love them". I applaud my little man.

 

 

Greyson was different. He didn't care at all. So I got to choose one more time. Probably the last costume I will ever get to choose. And so....

 

 

Charlie Brown.

Made by Mommy. With lots of love and a few tears.

 

Love my boys

 

Winter brought change. Lots of Change. We are still settling in to all this change.

 

First he turned 5.

 

 

Preston Thomas Moore, age 5.

 

We had a great party at Bounce U and he loved it. His friends came and showered him with attention. His favorite thing.  

 

The Avengers. He chose Avengers. He does not like sweets, especially chocolate. He asked me to please get a 1/2 vanilla 1/2 chocolate cake because he knew his friends would want chocolate. So sweet.

 

But disaster struck that evening. My poor 5 year old got a fever and spent his birthday the next day at the doctor's office and in bed.

 

My heart broke for him.

 

He told me it would be okay. He is 5. He will take care of Mommy.

 

So in true Moore fashion, we piled it all on. Not only did we have a birthday party, we bought a home and sold a home.

 

Our new home

 

We love it. It was not something we planned but we followed our gut and it just all happened. We typically do things that way.

 

Then Christmas. Christmas is an amazing time. A lonely time for me so I do my best to keep busy. I take the kids to see Santa, Preston got to ice skate for the first time, we also went to Main Street in our new town and enjoyed the lights. It was a fun time and a great way to end this year.

 

Preston ice skating

Christmas 2012

Preston, age 5

Christmas 2012

Greyson, age 2

Preston and Macy. His friend that is a girl.

Brotherly love, kinda.

School Christmas parties

 

Preston and his buddies

 

2012 may have been a year that we said we would be selfish and focus on us. And we did. But we also were selfish with our family and friends. We loved everyone in our lives a little harder and with any luck 2013 will be the same.

 



Summer 2012

Summer was a busy time. Tony and I were the most selfish we have ever been this summer. We did things that made US happy. We went to Costa Rica. It was us and our friends and the 4 of us had a blast. 6 days of adult time. 6 days of water. 6 days of drinking....ouch. 6 days of us. Amazing.

Tony zip lining and me with a Monkey. And this monkey I did not give birth to.

 

We went to the lake whenever possible. My boys are lake boys. They love water, they love boats (actually this is new this summer), they love the seadoos, they love the Polaris...or Pomaris, they love the bunk beds....Well they are alone there. My husband loves to relax and talk with my Dad. They have grown very close this year. As opposite as they are, I think they are just as similar. And I am the same with my Robin. I adore her. It is not for lack of anything that I have realized this. She has so many neat qualities that I admire. And I love to speak to Allie. She is in such a fun place. Freshmen year in college. Wow. I love that she is at a time when I can be a real asset to her when she needs me. Eufala is a place that we love. And this summer I feel like we used it up. Thank God for that opportunity.  

 

 

The Men

 

We also had a birthday. A Second Birthday.

 

Yes he turned 2. Greyson is a big boy. This birthday brought a change in my sweet calm little G. I thought Preston was tough in the terrible 2's but he in fact was an angel. And now that the 2's have hit Greyson, Preston practically glows. But it was a good birthday. Elmo hosted the party at The Ark.

 

Shirt by Mabin and Allie.

Nana and Bimmo were there.

This is 2.

 

Also this summer I FINALLY received my baby girl!

 

Okay...she isn't technically mine. My niece Harper Grace was born in July. She is precious.

 

 

And her Cousin's love her. And promise to take good care of her.

 

 

And then Tony and I refocused on us....again. Did I mention we had a selfish year?

 

My husband came home from work one day with tickets to Las Vegas. Just us. It was great. We ate good food and sat in the sun. Yep that is it. Eating and sunning.

 

Seriously...that is all we did.

 

Amazing.

 

Then back to reality. Fall hit.



Winter and Spring 2012

In February we went to visit Tony's Dad and Step-Mom in Colorado. It was cold and had lots of snow. The boys loved it! Flying with 2 kids was not fun and we haven't done that since then. Don't plan to if we can help it.

Preston (4) and Greyson (1)

 

Spring was much busier with work and kids. We Played Blastball, had 2 girls graduate from High School (Our neice and little sister), and my favorite, The Texas Bluebonnets. Drool.

 



Yes....it is 2013 and my first post in a long, long time.

The Moore's have been busy. Yes, we have been busy for an entire year. No judgement please.

In the past year we have gone on vacations, one to Colorado, one to Costa Rica, and then to Las Vegas. Much to my oldest sons dismay....he has only been to Colorado. We also celebrated some birthdays and really focused on family. We have spent more time with extended family this year than we ever have.

 Tony and I needed this year. Really we need another. But I focused on him. He focused on me. (Maybe not as much as I would like but he did none the less)  We started having weekly date nights and time without TV (although I am up to date on all the Housewives....no need to worry). We needed this. I am not sure we knew how much we needed this.

When I logged in today I had 2 unfinished posts that I just could not send out at the time and still didn't today. I don't regret that. They were not warm and fuzzy. So I am happy I took some time to refocus and get back in touch with my reality. My boys. All 3 Moore Men.

So the seasons are to come!

This picture doesn't really "go" here but I had to share. My Preston is kind and smart....he made this just for me.