Cousins

Jake and his cousins...Bennett, Wilson and Baby Miller.

Best Day Ever

We had the best family weekend ever. We started out by going to the Pumpkin Patch and picking out a few pumpkins. Jake had a blast getting a Daddy one, Mommy one, Jakey one, Baby Bentlee one and Baby Lexus one.

Jake as a scarecrow.

Jake and Daddy with 'Fred' and 'Bob'

then.......

Then....

We took Jake to get a haircut and Mommy gave into Daddy and let it go VERY short. But I was surprised and it turned out SUPER cute.

We ended the day at Sugarland Town Square to see the horsies in the water and...

have some purple ice cream.

These are the pumpkins that Jake picked out...so lovely.

2 Little Monkeys and a 'Nerd'

This is what happens when your 2 year old finds the sock drawer. 2 pairs of socks with his sandals...very stylish.

2 Little Monkey's sitting at the bay. Jake and Miller at the Bay on Labor Day Weekend!

Jake turns 2!!

Jake turned 2 this past Saturday....WHAT?? How does time fly so fast? It feels like just last week we were bringing him home from the hospital but at the same time I have so many memories of him growing up. It's a little bitter-sweet.
We had a little party for him at the bay on Saturday and he had a BLAST. (after he got out of his little funk that lasted about an hour at the exact same time that all the guests arrived-he has GREAT timing)
Nana and Papa got him an awesome water slide but all he wanted was the waterhose - typical :) We had hotdogs and cake and it was all yummy, yummy, yummy.
As simple as it sounds, next year it's at Chuck-E-Cheese :))

The Yockey Family Update

Let's see, where to being? Where I left off, I guess.
At the end of July we took Jake to SeaWorld. It was way too crowded and much too hot but Jake had a blast. He fed the dolphins, watched Shamu do his tricks, saw the horsies and alligators and got bit on his finger by a shark :) And then we ended the day playing in the wave pool. We were exhausted.
That weekend was also special because Dustin and Alex got engaged. We are so excited to have a new sister and can't wait for the big day. Jake is going to be the cutest little ring-bearer there ever was.

When we got back from San Antonio I began a new and exciting job adventure with Stella
& Dot. I am an independent personal jewelry stylist with them and would love to bring my trunk show to anyone who is interested. We have fabulous everyday pieces as well as beautiful statement pieces. Check out my website: www.stelladot.com/bethyockey

As soon as I started this exciting adventure I got the phone call I had been waiting for ALL summer. I was offered a 4th grade position with Velasquez Elementary. School starts Monday and I couldn't be more excited. I'll be teaching Math, Science and Social Studies to 40 9 year olds...how cool!!!

Trey has been studying really hard for his EO (Engine Operator) test which is this Thursday...say a quick prayer that he does his best.

A few weeks ago, all three of us were very sick. Jake had strep, Trey had an upper respiratory infection and I had something that led to pneumonia. Needless to say, were out of commission for an entire week. It feels so good to feel good :)

That's about all that's been going on with us that's worth writing about. I promise to keep you all updated more often. Oh ya, Jake turns 2 on Saturday....where has the time gone. I cry every time I think about it.

Hope all is well with all of you!!!!!!

Sorry...Sorry...Sorry

I know I haven't been posting lately but I have good reason. The main reason, our computer got a virus and has been in the shop for 3 weeks. We just got it back. Another reason, I got a REAL job and have been pretty busy. And lastly, my entire family has been VERY sick in bed all week. We are feeling better now so I will try to catch you all up on our lives this week. Bare with me, it may take awhile.

Yummy in My Tummy

Jake's been very wishy washy with his eating habits lately. There will be days where he doesn't eat a thing and then there are days where he eats everything in sight. He loves salt (he gets that from his Mommy and Nana) and can eat it right out of the shaker, although we try not to let him do that :) We captured some great pics of him eating his very first corn-on-the-cob and loving it.

Happy 4th of July

We had a wonderful July 4th weekend at the Bay. Jake enjoyed every single second being outside and in the water. Who knew we had a little fish in the family? It was so much fun spending time with our newest little family member, Baby Miller. He is so precious and Jake just loves him. What great memories.

Inflatable Zone

Jake's playdate at Inflatable Zone in Katy. I think I got more battle wounds then he did...I'm all beat up.

Jake's words...

Jake is growing up so fast and talking up a storm. He says so many cute things that I can't keep track so I decided to post the cutest so I won't forget....and to give everyone a laugh. Here are a few of his daily Jakeism's with translation (if needed):

This conversation with Jake took place about 6 months ago but is still one of my favorites:
Mommy: "Jake, did you go PooPoo?"
Jake: "NNOOOO!"
Mommy: "Are you lyin'?"
Jake: (with arm stretched out and hand in the shape of a claw) "ROOAARRRR?" (this was right around the time he was learning animal sounds :))

I know it's a little early but we are starting to introduce Jake to the potty...explaining what it is and what it does and what goes in it. So the other day I had the opportunity to show Jake that his poopie goes in the potty....

Mommy: "Jake, say bye-bye poopie"

Jake: (as he is waving to his poopie) "Bye-bye poopie...uve you" and then he blows kisses :)

"I do it" (he is very independent)

"I Sorry...hug" (with arms out waiting for a hug)

"Fren Fry...peeaaasse" (says this everytime I go through a drivethru...fast food, bank, pharmacy...doesn't matter he wants a french fry)

"Money, kit that" - Bentlee, Quit that (shaking his finger at him, poor Bentlee gets blamed for everything)

"Tway, it up" - Trey, get up (he starting calling his daddy Tway and tells him to get up when he's sleeping)

"Hold u" (with arms reaching out to be held)

and my all time favorite.....

"Uve you, Mommy!!!"

There are many, many more and I will post as I remember them.

James Miller Leslie

He's here and he's PERFECT...all 10lbs 5ozs of him!! That's right...he's a big boy. Trey and I are so excited that we are finally an Aunt and Uncle for the very first time and that Jake has a little cousin. We cannot wait for these two little boys to grow up together and create a wonderful friendship.


Happy Little Family


Welcome Home Miller


Miller and his Daddy


Who just had a 10lb baby?


Miller and Mommy

Birthday Party

Our Friend Ty turned 1 yesterday and Jake had so much fun at his Fish Themed Birthday Party!! We had so much fun with all our friends...Ty, Emmy Lou and Andy.

First Official Haircut

Jake got his FIRST OFFICIAL HAIRCUT yesterday and let me just tell you, it was an experience. Mom had been trimming his hair every now and then but decided that it was time for a REAL big boy haircut. So we went to Snip-Its, which is a children's salon, thinking he would love it. As you can see in the photos, he was having a blast with all the toys and other kids until it was his turn in the chair. Once again he was the ONLY kid who threw a tantrum. He was NOT having it and wanted out of the chair FAST. We had cartoons, bubbles, candy and juice and nothing seemed to calm him down. The hairstylist was so sweet and patient-God Bless Her! Of course Mommy had a Cha-Chi stashed away for emergencies like this...and it seemed to calm him a little. The last picture is Jake getting his prize and then out the door for lunch. After lunch, we headed home for our nap. Jake must've been worn out...he slept for 4 hours :) Mommy did too!!! :))

Silverlake Tri

I actually did it...completed my first Triathlon. Let me just tell you, it WAS as hard if not harder than I ever imagined. I had been training for about 5 months but realized about 5 minutes into the race that it was NOT long enough. For those of you who are not sure what a Triathlon consists of, here it is (in this order): 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike ride and 3 mile run.

I started to get really nervous Saturday and when race day came it was I could do NOT to throw-up. About 15 minutes before the race Trey and Jake were still not there and I really needed to see them. Right before the race started they showed up along with Cheryl, Danny, Dustin, Alex, Britni, Valerie, Sarah and Jason. Who would have thought that I would have the biggest support group there!! :)

So the race gets started and I immediately get kicked in the face and swallow about a gallon of water. (Stop laughing!) It took about 5 minutes of trying to convince myself that I wasn't going to die....then, I was completely worn out. Did I mention I wasn't even half way through the swim? As I'm doing anything I can think of to get to the end (breast stroke, side swim, back swim, doggy paddle, holding on to the leg of the person in front of me) I'm yelling at myself for even thinking I could pull something like this off. As I get to the shore 10 minutes later, I can see my groupies yelling and cheering me on and that's all I needed. I got my butt out of the water and headed to my bike. The transitions are 'supposed' to be very fast because you don't want to lose any time...not me, I took a load off. I actually SAT down to put my shoes on and got a couple of very strange looks. I just smiled and continued to drink my water. 2 min 36 sec later (normal transition time 45 sec) I'm off for a 10 mile bike ride. I'm thinking to myself...okay, now you can catch your breath because you've really been training on your bike and it's pretty easy. Wrong....no one ever told me there would be hills :) After about the 5th little boy passed me, I knew I had to step it up. I kept thinking, the faster I go the quicker I'll be finished...it actually kinda worked. I completed the bike ride in about 35 minutes. As I'm turning the last cornor, I could see my groupies again...thankfully. Now all I have to do is drop off my bike and start the last leg...3 mile run. Oh, did I mention...it has now started to rain....yup that's right! Bring it!!! Can't stop now...as I get to the first mile marker I swear it's a dirty joke because I feel like I've been running for days. I look at my time just to check...oh no, it's been 10 minutes :( 20 more to go...not even half way there. Great...here come some more little boys, they better not pass me. Well there they go...punks!!! So now for the next 2 miles I keep going back and forth in my head...stop or go, stop or go.... I knew that if I stopped I would not be able to start again, so I just pushed through it. I can finally see my GROUPIES...they've never looked so beautiful. I can hear Jake yelling 'Go Mommy Go', what an awesome sound. As my mom would say, 'Now Beth Now!!!!' I picked it up and started to sprint the last 5 yards :) :) Thanks Mom!! I crossed the finish line...what a relief!!!

Man, what a great feeling of accomplishment.

'Uke'

Jake sure does love his Uncle 'Uke'. He even wants to dress just like him.

Mommy and Daddy's 30th!!!!!

Trey and I celebrated out 30th Birthdays together out at the Ranch with all of our friends and a crawfish boil. We had so much fun and are so glad that everybody came to play.

Weekend at the Bay

We went to the bay this past weekend and here a few pictures.



Jake fishing with Daddy...





Really Mom...do I have to?




My mower's better...it blows bubbles.

Nothing better then ice cold Watermelon!!!

FOUR HUNTS!

Here and gone once again. It seems like we look forward to something for so long and then when it's finally here (although it's a blast) it's gone. I guess we just move on to the looking forward to the next great event...whatever that may be.

Anyway, we had an extremely fun but very exhausting Easter. Jake is the perfect age for hunting eggs and he had PLENTY of practice this year...4 Easter Egg Hunts!!! That's right, FOUR!!!! His very first hunt was at his school and I missed the whole thing...they say he did great and have pictures but we'll see! The second hunt was on Saturday with the Coker Family at Aunt Candy's and Jake had such a great time with all of his cousin's and NEMO (the Coy fish).

On Sunday Morning we headed to Church then came home to Nana and Papa's for a scrumptous, Denny-like breakfast. After we filled our belly's we out to hunt eggs for the THIRD time. Jake needed no help finding the eggs or holding his SpongeBob basket (he wanted to do it all himself).

After a long morning of hunting eggs Jake went down for a quick nap to build up energy for his FOURTH eggs hunt at Grandma Yockey's. Once again, he had no problem finding eggs except this time he wanted to stop and eat what was in the eggs.

All in all, we had so much fun and can't wait for next year!!!!!

Enjoy the pics!!

Jake's Girlfriends

Jake is the Man...he not only has a girlfriend at 19 months he has TWINS!!! and they are gorgeous. We visited our bestest friends this weekend...Adde and Clare Key. At first Jake was a little confused but excited...he didn't know who to look at or talk to first. But after a little while he became a pro...and I'm sure started making plans for the future.

What's going on...I'm seeing double!



Jake giving Adde the 'Eye'!

Planning the Future!

I've got enough love to go around!