First Day of Preschool 2011

Ready to go...

Outside of the school... He was so excited to wear his new shoes!  Mommy finally broke down and bought him light up shoes!  I am so not a fan, but he was thrilled!  Shoe shopping was always one of my favorite things about back to school shopping, so I am happy that he is happy!

Landon with his teacher, Mrs. Griscom :)

Landon started preschool today and he could not have been more excited!  He has been going to some form of "school" since he was almost 2 and he LOVES it.  He is my little social bug and enjoys being around his friends!  We went to his open house and conference last week and he did not understand why I could not leave him at school for the day!  I know he will have a GREAT year, and I look forward to hearing all the stories he is going to come home telling us! 

British Soccer Camp

Cole, Jacob, Max and Landon

Action Shot :)

Their coaches dressed as Princess Fiona and Shrek

Getting his certificate on the last day.

 The pictures below were taking by my friend, Sara...thanks for capturing some GREAT moments!

Silly Boys :)

Team Huddle!

Wacky Wednesday!

The Entire Group

Goofy Shot!

Landon and Jacob enjoying the popsicle treat on the last day!

Landon attended his second British Soccer Camp a few weeks ago and he absolutely LOVED it!  His friends were on his team and he had the best coaches!  They were super goofy and made the game of soccer so fun for the boys!  Wednesday was "Wacky Wednesday" and the boys could dress CRAZY...Landon chose to wear shorts on his head, a mustache, mismatched clothes and different colored socks!  The coaches had different games for them to play that helped them learn lots of soccer skills!  It was a great experience and Landon was sad it only lasted a week!  Definitely something we will do again next summer!

Bass Fishing!

This lucky ranch hat must have helped him hook the big one!

Landon got to go fishing in Goliad with my Dad and Brian over the weekend.  He was lucky enough to catch 2 bass!  He has caught perch from the pond at the ranch but never a bass so he was SUPER excited!

Fishin' Time - TIFT Fishing Days

First catch on Day 1!

"2 dot redfish"

His first keeper fish that he caught entirely on his own - a 19 1/4 inch speckled trout!

With Daddy and Captain Pa

His stringer of lil' ones to go along with his trout!

It is a must that you take a picture with the TIFT Hostess!

Rylen liked playing with Landon's fish!

The Wahoo and Mahi Mahi that Uncle Ryan's boat brought in on day 1!

Driving to weigh-in on Day 2!

Stringer of 3 Skipjack!

Signing off, agreeing to the weight entered!  So official!

Day 2 with the Hostess :)

Biggest catch of the tournament...555 pound Marlin!

Landon got to ride in Mr. Aaron's offshore boat...he really thought he was big stuff!

Awards Day :)

Daddy, Landon, Rylen and Uncle Ryan

Cousins :)

Pa and Landon

Landon LOVES to fish! (just in case you have not figured that out from reading this blog)  He has had a passion for fish/fishing since before he turned 2!  He talked about this tournament for months and could not wait until the day had finally arrived!  This was the first year that he was able to set the hook and reel in the fish entirely by himself and he was so proud of himself and so were we! 

The TIFT Tournament runs for 2 days! ~ The first day he weighed in a 19 inch speckled trout, a croaker and some perch.  He also caught a good sized redfish but it wasn't quite long enough to keep. He was a good sport about throwing it back so that it could grow bigger!

The second day Landon brought in 3 skipjack and a "2 dot redfish."  For those of you that do not know, redfish generally have only one spot on each side of their tale and if they have more it is usually a lot more - well, Brian told me that as soon as Landon got the redfish in the boat and was able to see it he excitedly said, "It is a 2 dot redfish!"  Very observant boy we have!  He has told everyone that will listen about his "2 dot redfish!" 

Sunday was the day of awards and Landon was happy to get his trophy that had a speckled trout on it!  He was hopong for the BIG trophy, but since he is competing with kiddos up to the age of 7 we explained to him that a lot of the other participants were older and bigger than him.  In the end he was okay with the results and now tells people, "I almost won the tournament!"

It was the best TIFT Tournament for him yet and he is already talking about next year!  BIG thanks to Pa for being his captain and thanks to Daddy for being his deck hand!  Great memories were made!

TIFT Playday and a trip to the Ranch

Catching some ducks...he loved this game the 1st year he entered so he had to re-visit for old times sake! ;)

Hippity Hop Races

Fishing for catfish with my sunglasses on...he knows mine are polarized, so he asked to wear them so he could see the fish better!

Love this picture because my mom, brother and grandmother all stand like this, and now I am catching Landon doing it as well!  Must be in his genes!

"Offshore" fishing ~ Reeling in a BIG marlin.  This was actually  pretty hard event!

The fishing simulator~this was pretty cool!  Look at that face of determination as he reels in the big one!

Off to see the ranch...if you look closely you can see Daisy peeking over the side beside Landon!

Landon has fished in the Texas International Fishing Tournament the last 3 years.  Each year they kick off the tournament with a playday for the kiddos.  This was the first year that he was old enough to get the most out of all the activities.  They had jump houses and a HUGE inflatable slide but the best for him were all the fishing events.  There was a stocked catfish tank, a fishing simulator, an offshore fishing station (he reeled in a "marlin" with a real offshore rod and reel) and a mullet relay!  So fun...he is obsessed with fishing and was in complete heaven doing all of this!

Later that day we headed to my Dad's and brother's ranch.  Landon thought he was big stuff riding in the back of the "ranch" vehicle.  Thanks for the tour Pa!

Visiting My Parents Down South ~ Port Isabel and South Padre

Landon's first fishing trip of the week with Uncle Ryan and Pa!  He caught a nice red fish!

Cousin FUN :)

Digging until he finds water...did not take too long! ;)

Landon and Meme building a sand castle

Daisy giving her brother a kiss in the ocean!

More sand castle fun with Meme!

Something is really wrong with this picture...Daisy took over the shade!

Mommy and her "2" babies :)

BUSTED!

Landon LOVES the beach :)

Where are his feet?!

Seagulls are one thing you do not see at the New Braunfels Schlitterbahn!

Landon and Rylen at Schlitterbahn

Landon and I went down to my parents for a week.  The weather was perfect...we enjoyed swimming, beach time, Landon did LOTS of fishing and we also ate some great south Texas food!  This was Daisy's first time to go to the beach and she loved it as well!  My parents had tickets to Schlitterbahn, so we went there one of the days...I hid it from Landon as long as possible and now he is in the know and thinks we need a season pass to that one too!  Sorry buddy, that is not happening!  Landon went on his daily golf cart rides with my dad...they drink chocolate milk every morning on their ride!  We had a good time and never seem to get everything in, but there is always next time.  Love making fun memories with my lil' guy!