mmmm.....

there's something about memorial day weekend that makes me crave crawfish.  colin did a fabulous job cooking them and

they were huge this year!

 our very talented friend gina made this cake and brought it to the boil.

 jack happened to find a little mud somewhere in the yard...shocking.

finally a teenager

mackenzie opted for a big present and a small party this year and

 she got both.

 

 she has been wanting her very own gun...and was so excited to get one!

she invited two friends to hike, swim and play at the state park.

we ate shish-k-bobs and boudain and watched the sun go down.

then they made duct tape wallets, ate cupcakes and slept out on the trampoline.  so far, having a teenager in the house is not so bad...but it has only been one day. 

mother's day festivities

this weekend started off with a bang.  we did a relay for life on friday night to raise money to find a cure for cancer.  my team, which consisted mostly of junior high kiddos, wore tie dyed shirts and walked from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to support our loved ones who have fought and continue to fight the battle against cancer. 

 then we went home and slept for about 1 1/2 hours until we had to leave for the rangers ball park.  (we wanted to get there early enough to get the ball caps they were giving away).  it was our first time to visit ranger stadium and we weren't disappointed.  

 i love this picture!! 

the girls were VERY tired from relay for life...can you tell? 

 then after church on sunday, we went hiking in a park in waco and then out to eat.  it was a great mother's day being outside and spending time with my family.

jack was plum worn out!  he fell asleep on the way home. 

our next adventure

 after some debate, my girls decided they wanted to show rabbit meat pens in the upcoming county fair.  so, we are off on our next adventure.  colin built a couple of cages and today, rex, jack and i went to go get some prize rabbits.  although i have no idea what a prize winning meat pen looks like, we have obtained 8 cuties that we hope do the trick. 

the girls were so excited to get the rabbits!

buster sat and stared at them all afternoon!

i took this picture of jack this morning after colin explained what was going to happen to the rabbits after the county fair.