Langston Pierce Straley

The newest addition to the Straley family arrived yesterday at 2:53pm, weighing in at a whopping 9lbs 6oz and 21 inches. What a BIG boy! Today I went to the hospital to finally meet little Langston. He is just precious and Misty looked great! I can't wait for Colter to meet him and for us to watch him grow. We LOVE you LANGSTON!

Happy 1st Birthday Peyton!!!!

We LOVE you....

Cowboy Colter

This week I finally broke down and bought Colter his first pair of real cowboy boots, a palm leaf hat (just like his daddy's), wranglers, and a few western shirts! Then we took a trip to the rodeo with my friend Rebecca and her kids, Landon and Madison. Colter was so excited to go to the rodeo all he could talk about was seeing horses, cows, sheep, chickens...oh and a rhino? Now the past few nights when I lay him down to sleep he looks at me very seriously and says "Momma I HAVE to live on a farm." I tell him....talk to Daddy.

Not too happy about pictures first thing in the morning

Hiding from me

I have seen this look somewhere else.....hmmmm.....his Daddy?

My Sweet Little Cowboy

Ready for the rodeo

Deep Thoughts

That hat is almost as big as he is!

The CowKids - Madison, Landon, & Colter

Colter running down the fake indoor hill

Attempting to roll down the hill

Feeding the chickens

Checkin' things out....

Taking a break to check out what is in their baskets

My baby

Watching the sheep

Mr. Independent

Shopping for corn

FUN ON THE FARM!

Shucking his corn

The next morning before we had lunch with Jenae and Addison

"The Cowboy Your Momma Warned You About"

My favorite sound - Colter's LAUGH!

Playing with his horse and pig

Colter's "John Wayne Walk"

Happy Birthday Chris!

Happy Birthday to my BIG BROTHER!!! I LOVE YOU.....

Chris & Me - then

Chris & Me - now

This & That

So much has been going on lately....I just can't keep up! And it seems like things are only going to get busier. So here is my attempt at catching up.

A little over a week ago my big boy finally made it out of his crib and into a new race car toddler bed! I probably could have moved him sooner, but I really wanted to wait till he could understand and truly be excited AND boy was he! All Colter talks about right now is sleeping in his RACE CAR BED! I was a little scared about the transition, but it went great! The first few nights he went right to sleep, and even took a 2 hour nap in it then second day. Now a little over a week in the bed and he is still doing great, but has started a new game of jumping out of his bed the second I close the door.....little stinker!

Vrrrrrroooooom!

Last week Colter and I went to visit my good friend Jenae and her sweet little baby Addison Michelle. It was so good to see them and Colter just loved Addison! We had a great time just chatting and playing with the baby. Addison was already showing her sassy side and meant business when it was time to eat! Sassiness from her Momma.....appetite from her Daddy!

Momma and Baby!


Pretty in Pink!

My FAVORITE picture! Looks like Jenae when she wants a new pair of shoes!

Colter lovin' on Addison

Colter was so excited to get to sit next to Jenae and Addison....the highlight of his day!

Last week Colter and I also made a trip to Matheson Park in Tomball to meet up with friends Jill and Avery, and Misty and Emerson! The second Colter's feet hit the ground he was running and never stopped! So, as you can tell I didn't get many pictures of him. Avery was such a trooper hanging with two boys....she was a little apprehensive at first, but by lunch she was running after them and calling Colter to come sit next to her. Emerson and Colter of course chased each other and loved going down the spiral slide. And even the Momma's got in on the action...see below! What a great day with great friends! Can't wait to do it again.....

Just a SWINGIN'

WHAT....Colter is sitting down....quick take a picture!

Future Farmer of America!

Notice she is NOT driving the tractor.....SHE is posing! Such a girl.

What are these two up to? Looks like trouble!

Swish!

Pregnant Misty about to pop any minute going down the slide! Can you tell she is a mom....juice box in one hand and camera in the other.

Time for the MOM's to have some FUN!

They look like they are about to pounce on each other!

First time on a tire swing....not too sure what to think about it.

King of the TIRES!

Misty and Emerson

Jill and Avery

One very special day that I was included in on was Peyton's 1st Birthday Party, but I forgot my camera! So, if you want to see pictures of the birthday girl you can go to The Straley Family blog. Also, on her blog are more pictures of Colter and Emerson playing in Misty's back yard....very cute! You can also go to the Ash Family blog for more pictures of our trip to the park!