Batten Disease

The school had a fundraiser for Batten Disease and Noah did his part.  He sold cookies and took donations on a Saturday afternoon, selling all his cookies and gathering some nice donations from those in our neighborhood. Good Job!

Batten Disease

The school had a fundraiser for Batten Disease and Noah did his part.  He sold cookies and took donations on a Saturday afternoon, selling all his cookies and gathering some nice donations from those in our neighborhood. Good Job!

Pre-K Valentine's Day

How could we have almost forgot these pictures from Jacob's Valentine's Day at school.  He is growing and learning each and every day. 

Pre-K Valentine's Day

How could we have almost forgot these pictures from Jacob's Valentine's Day at school.  He is growing and learning each and every day. 

Ashton Woods

It's been 11 years and the time has come to bid you a fond farewell.  Only a few blocks from the Howard lite rail stop, we enjoyed our time together.  Memo to Noah and Jacob....Mom designed and had the townhouse built and Dad added the deck in back.

Ashton Woods

It's been 11 years and the time has come to bid you a fond farewell.  Only a few blocks from the Howard lite rail stop, we enjoyed our time together.  Memo to Noah and Jacob....Mom designed and had the townhouse built and Dad added the deck in back.

Austin Marathon

Last weekend the kids helped out at a water stop at the Austin Marathon.  They gave out water and encouragement.  Good job kids.  Mom and Dad felt sorry for those runners as it was 70 degrees at sunrise. 

Austin Marathon

Last weekend the kids helped out at a water stop at the Austin Marathon.  They gave out water and encouragement.  Good job kids.  Mom and Dad felt sorry for those runners as it was 70 degrees at sunrise. 

It Was Inevitable

It happened the other night for the first time and almost flew under the radar.  As we finished dinner and were clearing the table, we asked Noah to take his dishes to the sink.  He was already half way out of the kitchen on the way to cartoons.  He turned, grabbed his dishes and uttered the single word that apparently best describes "disgust, frustration or acknowledgement".  Known to many of the Helmers, that single word was ‘Ack’.  We applaud Noah’s appropriate use of grammar and apparently he has been listening to what we say all along!

It Was Inevitable

It happened the other night for the first time and almost flew under the radar.  As we finished dinner and were clearing the table, we asked Noah to take his dishes to the sink.  He was already half way out of the kitchen on the way to cartoons.  He turned, grabbed his dishes and uttered the single word that apparently best describes "disgust, frustration or acknowledgement".  Known to many of the Helmers, that single word was ‘Ack’.  We applaud Noah’s appropriate use of grammar and apparently he has been listening to what we say all along!

Ugly Duckling

It was off to the Paramount last week to see the Ugly Duckling by the Lightwire Theater.  Very interesting concept and good performance.  Youtube link below to see a bit of what they do.

Ugly Duckling

Ugly Duckling

It was off to the Paramount last week to see the Ugly Duckling by the Lightwire Theater.  Very interesting concept and good performance.  Youtube link below to see a bit of what they do.

Ugly Duckling

Jacob

Jacob is back in the pool too.  He is taking instruction very well and starting to learn his first strokes.  It won't be long and we won't have to worry about him around the pool anymore.

Jacob

Jacob is back in the pool too.  He is taking instruction very well and starting to learn his first strokes.  It won't be long and we won't have to worry about him around the pool anymore.

Back to the Pool

It is back to the pool for swim lessons.  Noah is learning more on the backstroke, treading water for two minutes and even learning the butterfly stroke. We will check in on Jacob tomorrow.