Labor Day Weekend 2008

This labor day weekend was long for Johnnie and I. He actually took a vacation day on Friday so that he could have a 4 day weekend. Almost like a mini vacation.

We started out on Lake Conroe. We took our boat out and let the kids knee board and tube. They really enjoyed watching their dad do 360's on the water. We spent 3 of the 4 days boating. We also cooked out on Saturday and ate outside on our patio ...which was really nice.
On Saturday night, we headed over to Mels house for some poker. I won 1st place in the 1st tournament and split the pot with Mel who took 2nd place.

On Sunday, my dad and his wife came in to stay with us for a few days to get away from hurricane Gustav. It was really nice to see my daddy and spend some time with him. Rena took me shopping on Monday to spend some money on the grandkids...which my kids love because Pappa and Grandma always buy them what they want. SPOILED!

Keeli Cheer Camp, San Marcos Texas 2008

This year, cheer camp was held in San Marcos, Texas at the University. We are so proud of Keeli!! She is a JV Cheerleader at Montgomery High School. Keeli has cheered for the past 5 years. She was a cheerleader both 7 &8 grade for Peet Jr High. Her freshman year, she cheered comp squad and now her sophmore year is a cheerleader in High School. She is an excellent tumbler and flyer! She had a blast this year! Her friends in these pictures are Erica, Leighanne and Lisa. Go Bears!!! WE love you baby girl!

2008 Summer Vacation

The Dixon Family annual summer vacation this year was a little different than usual. Due to some "mix ups" on dates, Johnnie planned our vacation this year and decided that he wanted to do the "outdoor" vacation. At first, I was a little apprehensive due to the fact that it was August and was worried about the heat! However, I agreed like a trooper and went along with the "plan". Turns out...it was one of the best vacations that we have had.

We started off on the first day...Johnnie took the boys and went to Houston to the Hunters extravaganza. They came home tired and Triston had lots of stories to tell about the rattlesnakes and all the deer he saw mounted. Keeli and I went shopping, out to eat and to the movies...which was fun!!

On Sunday, we headed out west to our place in Fredericksburg. On the way, we stopped at Washington on the Brazos and then to Smithville (the town where the movie Hope Floats was filmed....wasn't anything like in the movie..lol). We then spent the next 7 days in the "Hill Country". Traveled west on the 2nd day to do some camping and tubing on the South Llano River. The water there was incredible. So blue and crystal clear. We set up a tent and just chilled at the State Park. We also visited the "Devils Waterhole" on Lake Buchannan, where my boys, Johnnie and Keeli dove from 40-50 foot cliffs into the water below. Fun for them...scary for me!

We really enjoyed this vacation and can now all say...we have camped out!! LOL

Fun in the Sun. Galveston 2008

Each year, usually prior to our summer vacation, I take my kids to Galveston Beach for a day trip. This year, I was actually surprised at how clean the water and the beach was. My sister in law Melanie and her 5 boys joined us for this trip. We had a blast!!

We first rode the ferry over to Bolivar and it took FOREVER to get back over to the mainland. Once we did, we headed over to West Beach (which is much cleaner and less crowded) and let the boys play in the ocean. We packed a picnic lunch and enjoyed our day in the sun.

The boys flew kites (which I love to do) and Mel and I kicked back and read our favorite book.

July 4th 2008

Rock on Johnnie!!

This year we spent 4th of July in Houston at the Chevy's Freedom over Texas!!!

Me and Johnnie took the kids and Melanie & her family and headed to Houston for a fun filled day at the festival. It was GREAT! Live music with Jo Dee Mesina, Miranda Lambert & Sara Evans. Johnnie danced and sang a long and Keeli and Taylor sat on the first row!

The boys had thier hair painted and rocked climbed and rode rides. Even Cody enjoyed that part!! At the end of the night was one of the best fireworks show I have ever seen! They say it was the 2nd largest in the nation.

Baseball Season 2008

Through out baseball season, it was difficult to keep up with our blog page, so I am going to try and catch up!! Here is what happened through baseball season! Enjoy!

What an incredible season we had this year!! In regular season, our team went 21-0. From Fall Ball through regular season, our team went 46 game and NO loses!!

Our 8 year old team advanced to the Region Tournament and lost to the Stam0 team. We were 1 game away from advancing to the State Tournements in Irving Texas. It was so heart breaking! We held their team to 5-0 until the 4th inning. They came back to beat us 9-8.

Triston made some outstanding dives!! We are so very proud of our baby.

Sunday July Fun

This Sunday, Johnnie & I decided to take the day off from kids and head North to Huntsville. We stopped by the Sam Houston Monument and visited the prison museum. We love old history and so it was a real relaxing day for us both. We stopped and had mexican food for lunch then headed over to Mel's house for the evening.

Triston & Dalton had fun swimming and having their dad throw the football to them in the pool. We sang Karoke and ate bar-b-que.

Just a fun relaxing day with my husband and my children.