What a great weekend!!!.....

On Saturday,the kids, G, Laura, Rick and I went to the Fort Worth Zoo. The weather was perfect, overcast but not too cold or too hot. The kids loved seeing the animals and Avery loved riding on Uncle Rick's shoulders. Aunt Laura let him hold his own ice cream cone. It was a really fun day and everyone had a blast.

Saturday night, since G & the kids were sleeping I went to my friend Ang's house and we hung out. We had a good time just hanging out and talking.

Sunday, me, Ang, J, and Kathy went to see Drillbit Taylor at the Studio Movie Grill. It was a great movie and we had a blast.

Check out the pics from the zoo.... Enjoy!

So Happy Together, Our Little Cheeseball & Our New Addition.....

A & R & Bailey sleeping at Aunt Ang & Uncle J's
Avery & Raegan fixing to watch a movie
Our Lil Cheeseball
Our new addition: Jackson

I know it's been awhile since I've posted. Things have been pretty busy out this way between work, Raegan's school & homework, and taking care of Avery.

I know I didn't post about this but our dog Harley got out of our fence before Christmas and we have had no luck in finding him. We miss him so much and wish he would come home. We honestly feel that someone picked him up and kept him as their own. Harley will always be in our thoughts and prayers and we pray that he is safe. In saying all of this we decided to rescue a dog from the shelter here where we live. It was the best decision we could have made. We rescued an almost 2 year old lab/shepard mix. He is wonderful with the kids, neutered, house and leash trained. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. His name is Jackson, Jack for short and we love him very much.

In other news... work is going wonderful. I just recently trained to do research so now I can research and verify and they switch it up so I'm not doing the same thing all the time. I absolutely love working from home and love the company I work for. They are really nice and I feel blessed to be working for them and to have found something that allows me to work from home.

Things are great out this way. Just staying busy. Rae is doing wonderful in school and has made the Top 5 for UIL. They are narrowing it down to 3, 2 and an alternate. We are so very proud of her for all that she has accomplished and how well she is doing! WAY TO GO RAE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Avery is getting so big. Potty training is almost done and when we went to the zoo on Saturday there were no accidents. He told us when he needed to go potty. We are so very proud of him for trying! WAY TO GO AVERY !!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!! He loves to read and be read to, loves playing with his cars and trucks, fascinated with motorcycles, anything with wheels, LOVES the movie Cars and watching movies with his sister in her room. :) He talks very well for his age and we are so proud of him!

That is the news for now. I will try to be better at blogging but it's hard sometimes to find the time. Enjoy the pics and have a great day!

Thursday Thirteen....

Thirteen Songs that Move Me & Why:

1. Wind Beneath My Wings-Bette Midler: This song reminds me of my Memaw who passed away several years ago. She meant the world to me and I miss her very much.

2. In My Daughter's Eyes-Martina McBride: This song is dedicated to my daughter.

3. Beautiful Boy-John Lennon: This song is dedicated to my son.

4. I Believe In You-Don Williams: This song reminds me of driving around with my PaPa and singing in the car with him. It was one of the best times.

5. I Do, Cherish You-Mark Wills: This song is dedicated to my hubby. I sang this to him at our wedding.

6. Raining on the Inside-Amy Grant: I used to sing this in church. I absolutely love this song and it has a beautiful message.

7. Easy-The Commodores: Just love the song

8. More Than Words-Steven Curtis Chapman: Powerful song about prayer.

9. Blessed-Martina McBride: I truly feel blessed to have such amazing family and friends.

10. Ironic-Alanis Morrissette: My girlfriends and I would drive around listening to this song and singing at the top of our lungs.

11. Don't Stop Believin-Journey: This is dedicated to my girls. For all those times we hung out listening to this song.

12. Third Eye Blind: Anything by them but it reminds me of Ang and I at their concert.

13. She's My Ride Home-Blue October: This song reminds me of Ang, Kathy & I at Edgefest. I dedicate this to my shank sisters. :)

Time for an Update...

I guess you could say I've been a bad blogger. Things have been pretty busy around here which leaves little time for blogging. Here I am though to give an update.

Things are good here in the Bennett household. I'm working from home and enjoy it. I only work a few hours a day while A is sleeping. My hubby's schedule has been a little nuts but hopefully that will get better soon. Our kiddos are doing wonderful! Raegan got picked in the Top 8 for UIL and we should find out soon if she got picked for the Top 4 students to go to competition. She is doing wonderful with her reading and loves Beverly Cleary and Barbara Park. Avery is getting so big. He's growing into quite the little man. He loves music and loves to be read to. Click on The Bennett's Blessings to check out pics of my wonderful kiddos.

A friend of mine, Stacia that I used to work with at Baptist found me on MySpace about a week ago. It has been a long time and I'm so blessed to have her in my life. We had a lot of good times. I have thought about her often and looking forward to catching up. Love ya girly!

My brother and his wife are having a girl. Not sure if she will be a Caroline or Holly yet. I can't wait. It will be nice to have another little girl in the family to calm the boys, Evan and Avery.

I also heard from a friend today who I hadn't talked to in awhile. L your email made my day, I just wanted you to know that. Thanks. Love ya!

Please keep my mom in your prayers. She has a heart cath on the 6th of March.

That is all the news I have for now. I'll write later. Have a happy Wednesday!

My lil Teddy Bear........

Here are some pics of Avery in one of his new outfits from Mimi & Big Daddy. I took these before we left to pick up Raegan from school. Enjoy!

Congrats Raegan!!!!!!!!!!!.........

I did a post awhile back about our daughter getting picked for UIL and having practice, well she got picked as one of the 8 students out of 21 to get a callback. She had her audition last Monday and did great! We should find out soon if she made the top 4 and will go to competition. We are so very proud of her and she will always be a winner to us! Congrats Rae! We love you!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is a picture of my wonderful hubby and our 2 beautiful children, my valentine's! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

"All you need is love. Love is all you need." -The Beatles

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