It's Official

I'm crazy, no, well maybe: I registered for the Disney Half Marathon for January 2010, WooHoo!!! Its going to be a first but I am very excited! And I started back to the gym at work this week. I figured 9 months is more than enough time, I hope. Hurray!

I need some people to run with me so go register, it's 80% full!

http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1678031

Now I just need to decide what to register Hayden for!!!

Spring Break Recap

Oh my, what a week we had!! We had our very own 'staycation' :) Hayden created a list of thing he wanted to do and we got to about 7 of the 12!!

First Hayden got to go camping with the Knox's. Even if they didn't see any bears Hayden had a fantastic time. A big thanks to the Knox's for letting him tag along and for giving him a reason to learn how to ride his bike!

On Wednesday we headed to Space Center which was a lot of fun. We went on the tram tour this time and got to see all of the fun real space stuff: Mission Control, Practice Facility and Rocket Park. I can't believe it but they actually put the shuttle inside a building, I remember all the times my grandpa took me to see the shuttle when family would visit and now I am taking my kiddos, crazy!

I will have to find them but I have several pictures of me in front of this same rocket

Riley and dad getting ready for the tram ride

Hard to tell but that is Hayden standing in front of Mission Control - he thought that was big stuff

Next we took in a little putt putt down in Clear Lake. Hayden liked this course way better than the one in Pearland, but I think he really liked the rock wall inside.

Celebrating a good shot

Hayden and Dad on a crazy game/ride

Riley watching, not sure about what was going on

Thursday we headed to Kemah with the Knox's and the Chen's. We had a great lunch at the Aquarium followed by quite the day on the Boardwalk. All the kids got wristbands to ride but we had mixed reactions to the rides. But as usual Hayden was all in for all the rides. The moms even got in on one ;)

The Kiddos

The first ride they all went on

The moms enjoying a crazy ride!

Austin, Hayden and Jackson

Friday we headed out to the Children's Museum. They have made a number of changes and we loved every one of them. Hayden liked the new Power Up card and all the exercise, I mean fun things to go along with that. Ms. Riley loved the expanded Tot Spot, she was very sad when it was time to go. We will definitely have to go back there soon.

Hayden on the rock wall, again

Hayden and Riley hard at work on their Lego creations


Hayden and Riley loving each other! This is my new favorite pic!

After lunch at the park and short nap for Riley we headed to the Aeros game. We had never been together to a game and everyone had a great time. Riley couldn't get enough of the Mascot, Chilly and Hayden loved cheering on the team. Unfortunately, they lost in a 12 round shot out!!

Face off at center ice

Hayden giving Chilly a high five

Mom and Riley enjoying the game

So that was our staycation, all and all I think we all had a great time!!

Hello

Hi, I decided to join the blogging world. Not sure how well I will be at keeping up but it should be fun posting about all the fun stuff going on in the Curry household. Read below for our own version of March Madness! But its now Spring Break and we are off for a week :)

I also wanted to let everyone in on my new year's resolution. I decided to run the Disney Half Marathon in January 2010!!!. I don't quite know what I have gotten myself into yet but I am ready for anything :) Hayden is even going to participate in the kids run. I would love to have as many people join me in the fun, so if you are up for the challenge go sign up...

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/events/eventDetail/detail?name=WdwMarathonDetailPage

Riley

Can someone explaing how this little tiny baby

is now 18 months...

She has grown up way to fast and is WAY to smart for her own good. But my goodness she is the sweetest thing you have ever met. And she can light up the room with her smile and laughter, simply amazing. I can't wait to see what the next 18 months, 18 years has in store for us...

Bike Rider

Well it has taken two years but Hayden finally decided he was going to ride his bike. He is going camping witht he Knox's for a few days and they wanted him to bring his bike. Well we told him that we would have to put training wheels back on for him and that is when he decided he could handle it without the training wheels :) Here is a clip of him riding all by himself, he was quite proud of his accomplishment...

We celebrated with a some ice cream at Baskin Robbins.

Riley with her cheesy grin and daddy

Then when we got up this morning he decided he needed to try it out again so at 8:45 am we were outside riding some more.

If you didn't know it, riding is serious business...

And with that he was off camping with the Knox's for the next three days. When he gets back we will have a long list of requested activities to work on for Spring Break. Kind of crazy his is so late but at least there shouldn't be the big crowds.

Rodeo Time

We finally got a chance to go to the rodeo this year. Hayden was seriously beginning to think we weren't going. So with Mark's foot still in a boot Hayden and I went to the rodeo to see Pat Green, woohoo!! Well I went to see Pat Green, Hayden went to ride the rides and play the games. As soon as we walked in he was headed straight to the carnival. I said what about inside and he was like "No that's boring, its the same ol' stuff." And with that we went to the carnival. Man that kid is getting way to big, none of the little stuff any more...

We took a ride on the gondola across the carnival area. He was a bit nervous but manged a few smiles along the way.



He loved looking down at everyone and waving.



And then it was on to the big time fun. He went on the roller coaster by him self. Jumped right up into the front seat and loved every minute of it. After this he and I both went on something that spun us upside down and round and round. He was ready to be done with the big rides for a little bit after that one :) but said he would go again.







After the rodeo and concert, which I took no pictures of, we headed back to the carnival and he played games until all his tickets were gone. On our way out from the carnival he said, "Mom, I am so lucky." I would have to agree, I think we both are :) He barely hung on until we got to the car to fall asleep and then he was out.

Wearing of the Green

Happy St. Patty's Day

Hayden cracks me up. We went shopping a couple of weeks ago and he got a new green polo. He announced to me as we were trying it on, that "Mom, I am so glad we are getting this. I can wear it to school for St. Patrick's Day and not get pinched." All I could do was laugh and agree. This morning we reminded him on the way out the door there was to be no pinching at school :)

Kiddos on their way out to school...

Fun Run

This morning was Hayden's schools Stallion Stampede, so Hayden and I got up nice and early and headed down to the school for the one mile family fun run. He said he was going to walk with his teacher and class mates but he ended up running. He was the second kindergartner to finish (because I made him slow up) and the eighth kid overall. Not bad for an early morning, but I have no idea where he gets his speed from. Maybe April is right and it is the Indian in him :)

Before the race

At the starting line...

Burn down the track

Showing off his medal

Riley was still in her pjs when we got home and was sporting some crazy bed head!!!

After the run they had a 'carnival' and silent auction. We won tickets to a Rockets and an Aeros game. Should be good fun during Spring Break.

Today we also celebrated Mimi's birthday with dinner at Mimi's Cafe in Pearland. I think the boys most enjoyed helping Mimi open her presents and blowing out the candles. Happy birthday Mimi!!!!

Mimi and her grandsons and great-grandson.

Riley with her chosen favorite for the evening, Sarah.

Opening Day - March 7

What is March without the start of baseball season??? Well this year was no different and we had a great time on Openign Day, which also happened to be closing day with basketball :0 It was sun up to sun down sports.

We started off the day with the parade of teams, then had a little fun at the 'carnival' and then onto our exhibition game against the Dodgers. Even though it was an exhibition if you asked the boys (both little and big), we won!!

Go Angels!!

Hayden getting ready for some carnival fun!

The three amigos, Hayden, Alex & Jackson

Great catch in practice...

Hayden at the plate...

Dad and Riley

Basketball party

The two crazy Curry kiddos enjoying some pizza at the party

The following day was Emily's shower, but for some reason I have no pictures (not sure how that happened). But we had the best time looking at all the fun stuff Baby Wyatt got. Can't wait to see him, real soon!!! You can check out some photos of the fun over on Emily's blog http://thehoffarts.blogspot.com/

Basketball practice - March 2

Even though basketball season is winding to a close we practice basketball just about everyday! Lately Riley has gotten in on the fun...

Hayden being silly

Riley shooting her ball


And check out this video of Riley showing off her skills