Fall Festival

All in all... we had a fun day! Both girls were exhausted by the time we got home!


Kaylah had fun too!
After the pumpkin patch and a nap, we headed to downtown Bryan to the Fall Festival. We got there late, but Kyndahl didn't mind... we got to ride the "choo choo train" and see the "animals".
She thought this frog was real at first and just loved it!
Watching the baby turtles...
Getting down on his level...

Petting the huge snake...
Riding the choo choo

Pumpkin Patch

Kyndahl and Kaylah at our first pumpkin patch outing...
At least Kaylah will smile for the camera!
The big sister just doesn't sit still!

Baltimore Zoo

Kyndahl and Kaylah had their first visit to the zoo. It was an absolutely beautiful day and fun was had by all. Funny enough, Kyndahl's favorite thing was the fish, turtle and alligator exhibit below!!

Saying "cheese"
Looking at the birds down by the water
The giraffe that we got to feed

Baby elephant
She LOVES rhinos!
It was a quick trip before we had to get back to load up and head back to Texas, but it was worth it.

More to come...

I still have a lot of pics to sort through and upload but we had a great time! We flew into Baltimore on Saturday and Sally picked us and ALL of our baggage up at the airport (including the horse!). We headed to JJ's and met up with everyone else. Funny enough we were the first ones to plan the trip but the last to show up! That night we just hung out at the house and ate queso and pico. Then Sunday we headed to the Ren Fest from 10:00 to almost 1:30 before the kids couldn't take anymore. Home to nap!! Kyndahl and Kaylah slept forever so the others headed to the park. Monday we were up to take pictures before we had to tell the Schedler's good-bye. We had planned on going to a pumpkin patch but the girls napped too well. Tuesday we didn't leave until late so we headed into Baltimore to the zoo (pics to come) before having to pack up and head back to Texas! Kyndahl didn't sleep at all on the plane ride home so once we got to the car (and found the keys... DAVID) she was exhausted! We drove back to College Station and put the girls in bed about midnight. It was a crazy busy and fun trip! So glad we all got to go!

Just the three of us!

I actually ended up in the middle!! LOL

We took a picture just like this when KayLeigh was about a month old... now she is 12 years and 5 months old... so 12 years later we did it again. I will have to scan in and upload the original "Moody totem pole" picture!

Family pics

It's always interesting to try and get 15 people to look the same way, at the same time regardless... then you add in two infants, two toddlers and a 4 year-old... Then it becomes next to impossible. But we tried and got some good shots! We also just used a remote so there wasn't even anyone behind the camera to try and get the kids to look and smile!

The Schedler's

The Boatcallie's

The Reilly's

Gma and Papa Chuck

The whole gang

Four Generations

Just thought this was a cute one of them walking down

Maryland... FINALLY

On Sunday we all were up and out of the door by 9:30 to head to the Maryland Ren Fest. I really think Kyndahl had a great time. She got a lady bug on her arm (she still wouldn't let them put it on her face) and once she saw it, she wanted one of the "other arm"!

Then we rode an elephant!! She loved it! I was more shaky than she was... she wanted to even go again. Hey for $20 bucks you get to go in a circle, but when else will you get to ride an elephant!

After the elephant ride, we watched a jousting tournament. Kaylah was exhausted and scared every time the crowd yelled so JJ and I took the babies away from the craziness and let them sleep. But Kyndahl LOVED it... stood the whole time and clapped and yelled. Kaylah with Gma and Papa Chuck before family pics! Too cute
Nana had her hands full at breakfast... sit too close to Spencer and you will get messy but then again, letting Kyndahl sit in your lap to eat, isn't too clean either!

Saying our good-byes to Audrey and Spencer... Audey and Spener as Kyndahl says!! LOVE MY COUSINS!

My classroom

These are actually old, from the week of in-service. I know that I said a long time ago that I would post pics of my room when I totally finished it... well ankle surgery kinda slowed me down, but here are some of how it looks. Just remember, I really do plan on adding some more to it, after all, I am an elementary teacher now!!!!

Sister time...

Kyndahl still adores Kaylah and has to be right next to her most of the time. We have to be careful, as she likes to love on sister a little too much sometimes. Tonight, she even let Kaylah "ride" the Kyndahl horsey!

Grandpa came to visit...

And brought a new toy for Kyndahl. After seeing her ride the four wheeler at the family reunion, he decided that she had to have it. It is KayLeigh's that they bought her when she was about Kyndahl's age. Since KayLeigh outgrew it, Grandpa's neighbor's kids have been using it. But now it is time for Kyndahl. She LOVED it! She had a HUGE smile on her face as soon as she saw it in the back of the truck. It only took a few minutes for her to figure out how to push the pedal to make it go, but Daddy still had to help out some. Right now, it is sitting in the living room.... with the battery unplugged but we just HAD to bring it in! SHE LOVES IT! Thanks Grandpa!

Lowe's

Kyndahl's new favorite place, as I have said, is Lowe's. She tells Daddy she wants to go so she can ride the tractors, get a basket and see the rocking chair (which funny enough is Santa on a rocking horse, but its so high up that all she can see is that it is rocking). It takes bribery to get her off of the tractors once we let her on!

Happenings in the Boatcallie house

It's been crazy but here's a run down...

1. Last week we had dinner with Re and Ry on Thursday night, its always so much fun. I am so glad we have great friends to hang out with. And now with little "R" on the way, I love talking "parenting" with another couple who understands and somewhat agrees with our parenting style.

2. Friday my washing machine broke for real... did you know they had transmissions?? I guess I never really thought about it, but the transmission broke and was leaking grease all over my clothes!! NOT FUN!

3. Saturday we got up late and missed the "whoo whoo"'s at the mall but did accomplish getting a regular double stroller- only took 4 1/2 months! Then Megan and Micah came over to hang out and watch the game over dinner. They stayed until midnight when Kyndahl got up crying. Her teeth are really coming in fast so they are hurting her pretty bad.

4. Sunday since I HAD to do laundry, we spent the day at Grams' house washing clothes. In between loads we ran some errands to Wal-mart and Old Navy.

5. Monday was crazy here at school.... since there were so many out last week, some of the teachers decided I was "make-up" person and sent all of them to me... special ed or not!! Then I needed to work on ARD paperwork and couldn't so wanted to do so at home last night. The lady who was supposed to fix my computer to allow me to work at home, couldn't and didn't tell me until 4:30. So my option were come to school last night... or EARLY this morning. So I picked up my computer from her, took K1 and K2 to Lowe's to meet David and look at washers, drive the tractors and see the rocking chair. Lowe's is suddenly Kyndahl's favorite place to go!!! Then we had dinner at Casa Ole (it's been forever!) before heading home and putting the girls to bed. Kaylah slept horrible so spent most of the night with us in bed.

5. Up at 4:45 to nurse Kaylah before the alarm went off at 5:30 to come to work early!! Since I decided not to come last night, I had to come this morning! But I stopped at Star Bucks on the way just to make it through! Crazy to drive up and be the only car besides the custodian as we walked in together! Now we have started my morning reading group and afternoon as well... they keep sending bc I keep saying yes! I have an ARD at 12:30... hoping its quick!

6. Have to get ready to fly to JJ's! Lots to pack and think about. But it's going to be awesome... JJ and her family of course, the Sally and her crew are coming, mom is flying in Thursday night and just found out that G-ma and Papa are FLYING up as well!! Four generations together in one house for the weekend!! And as many of you know- G-ma does NOT fly! Its gonna be great... with a little side of stress!

Happy 5 month birthday little one

Yesterday was Kaylah's 5 month birthday!! She is getting so big and active. She laughs out loud, but only for her daddy... the rest of us can do the exact same thing and she will smile but laughter is only for daddy!!! I will post pics later today of the big girl, who is actually really starting to slim down some as she grows longer. I cannot believe she is almost 1/2 a year old... I seems like just yesterday I was headed to the hospital to have my little peanut. It really is amazing how time flies!