Eavesdropping

So I have been such a bad blogger. It's been months and so much has been missed. We had Drew's first day of Kindergarten, Kenna's first day of preschool, Clara turned 16, Carrine turned 21, and we moved to Oklahoma City! Whew! Promise to "try" and be better in 2010!!

And, to explain the title... I overheard Bobby the other day talking to Drew about how to towel off after getting out of the shower. "Okay, buddy. Take the towel and rub your back. Make sure you get your legs and arms", etc... It was just one of those mundane moments that made me smile. I try to teach them to be good, polite people. "Use your manners, eat all of your food", blah blah blah. Thank God for dad's who teach them how to towel off, tie their shoes, ride their bikes and actually tell a girl she looks pretty when you think she does (this was another conversation they had the other day).

Drew's First Day of Kindergarten




Kenna getting in on a little story time on Drew's first day...



Kenna's First Day of Preschool





Not sure what to do....?!?




VEGAS BABY!


Clara's 16th Halloween Bash!

Sweetness

Things...

Since I am catching such flack for not posting updates (smile), here is a quick one:

Fourth of July - Fun and Relaxing

Game Night with She-She and G, S3 (Scott, Stef and Sofia) and Eric - fun/funny/fabulous food ("awww... stymied again!)

Kenna's Birthday - Sassy

Precious dress from Ms. Stacy

Drew and Skyler at Kenna's Birthday Dinner #1

Getting to know our new town - interesting...

Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial

Southard Ranch

Drew & Will at the Southard Ranch

And just because....

More to come! XOXO The Snyders

My Husband's a Stud

Boat Preperations - $500.00

Food for race - $300

Hours to finish the race - 88

Hours of sleep during those 88 hours - 6

Number of requests to God for Mercy - 61

Number of numb fingers a week after the race - 3

Cost of winning the C1 Class of the 2009 Texas Water Safari.....

PRICELESS!

Congratulations, Bobby! You're a stud!

Home Is Where The Horns Are!

We recently found out that we will be moving to Edmond, Oklahoma (suburb of OKC). I am really not sure I have ever even been to Oklahoma, much less know much about it. The good news is everyone who is from there or has lived there LOVES it. The other news is that I have to find a school for Drew who starts kindergarten in September and a pre-school for Kenna! I did get a great list from my brother, Clay, that I had to share... Hook 'Em Horns!

1. If I ever see you guys having any OU sport gear or items , by all means stay there, don't even consider coming back to Texas except for holidays.

2. If you stay in Oklahoma more than 10 years also don't come back to Texas. Same rule applies to me as far as North Carolina. ( Hey, I gotta be fair right?)

3. I don't know what those Okies do for fun up there but to be safe, DON'T DO IT! Unless you have a first aid kit.

4. If asked a question where the answer involves the number two always
reply with the hook em horns sign.

5. When arguing with an Okie be sure to point out your from Texas and you will win every argument.

6. If you are visiting Texas after the move and get pulled over by the cops and you give them your Oklahoma drivers license, always tell them you are only living there temporary. You will get off with just a warning.

7. When relatives visit, apologize profusely tell them the location is only temporary. You will also get away with just a warning. ,,

8. If asked a question that the answer involves the number four, give
them two hook em horns signs. ,, ,,

9. If you get pulled over by cops in Oklahoma, mention you are from Texas and only living here temporary and they will apologize for stopping you and let you off with just a warning.
10. When asked a question that involves the number one, give them the
finger. ,l,,

With the exception of maybe number 4 and 8, you will do just fine.

Drewisms

We recently celebrated our sweet little Drew's 5th Birthday! He's a sweet, smart and funny little guy who never stops making us laugh with his "Drewisms":

• "You're making me angry"! - Back-talking
• "You can color, if you want" - When trying to get someone to color with him!
• "Come on, Bean Pot" - When asking Kenna to follow him somewhere
• "Are you finkin' what I am finkin'" - When he has a "great idea" for what we should do next
• "I'm Fluting You" - Blowing raspberries on you :)
• "I'm just having a joke with ya!" - When he's kidding
• "Because that's how I roll" - Usually comes after I ask "Why did you just..."
• "Wicked cool" or "Rockin cool" - When he likes something A LOT!
• "You're the best mommy in my whole world!" - Awwww
• "Kenna, I very love you" - Expressing his love for his sister!
• "May you please get me something to drink, please may you" - When trying to be polite
• "You're not the boss of me" - More back-talking
• "That's Ridiculous" - When something doesn't make sense to him.

And some pics of my little man through the years and his recent bowling party and birthday!

Enjoying a birthday present from The Millers (this is how he came downstairs in that morning after waking up)

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We love you Little Man! "You're the best son in our whole world!"

~Mom & Dad