Praytor Lagniappe: Labor Day

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Labor Day

My uncle was in town fleeing from Gustav and I think he got more than he had bargained for! Having 3 brothers and sister, plus a 2-year-old, my mom's house is never quiet, even on an average, 'nothing going on' type of day.

For Labor Day, we all got together at my mom's house for swimming and grilling. My cousin (who lives in Dallas) came with her hubby and their 3 kids and the Kingsleys came over with Peyton, Blair and Jackson. Emily showed up, too, with her friend Heather. Needless to say, it was a full house and we joked that we would have to set everyone up on rotations for the pool!

The kids had a great time and Truett LOVED playing with all of them. They swam, played, and ate all afternoon. It was a full day...full of kids, full of family, full of friends and full of NOISE! Timmy left the next day! hahah!

My grandma (Gooey) came to Dallas for a few days because our family in Thibodaux were without electricity and AC for several days. She came to Dallas to COOL OFF. Her trip was quick, but it was nice to visit with her and we're glad she's back at home...I know she's glad too!

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Truett was born in June 2006 and has made us so happy and so proud (and at times, so frustrated...hahah!) in his short little life so far. His point of view and thinking are so great and his wheels are always turning, mentally AND physically! He loves playing outside, swimming and dressing up as his favorite movie/cartoon character. It's pretty common to find me in the grocery store or out running errands with "Handy Manny", "Fireman Sam" or "Woody". His new thing is telling jokes. Here are just a couple of his favorites:

Knock, knock! Who's there? Little old lady. Little old lady who? I didn't know you could yodel!

What's a pirate's favorite letter? Arrrrrr You THINK it's the ARRR, but it's REALLY the SEEEEEEEEA!

Emma was born in October 2008 and has been just the right amount of sugar and spice and everything nice. Of course, we definitely have a 'monkey see, monkey do' situtation on our hands and have started witnessing the effects of having an older brother! She loves to read books, color, swing outside and has recently become really interested in her baby doll. She has already started to fight for her independence and tells me, "I do it!". She definitely has a temper, which we blame on the red hair! :) She is very sweet but is also very tough and can definitely keep up with the big kids (thanks to her brother). She ADORES Truett and many times will call for him first thing when she wakes up in the mornings. We are looking forward to watching the bond between the two of them continue to grow.