Cinco De Mayo Weekend!!

Max these days!!

Austin trip with Uncle Stefan!!!

Topic of the Week- My biggest fears..

1)Flying over the ocean....I HATEHATEHATE it! Every time we travel to and from Germany I'm a nervous wreck. Thank Goodness for my babies which keep me very busy so my mind doesn't have to much time to think about it. Each time we land I'm so thankful for another safe journey over the big ole' Atlantic Ocean!!!

2)Getting that phone call late night or early morning, that someone I love is hurt...

3)That something will happen to my babies.....I don't think about this all the time, but I just wonder about their future and PRAY PRAY PRAY their Guardian Angel is always with them....
4)Losing Matthias, my parents or for that matter anyone super close to me---again this is not something I think about all the time, but when it crosses my mind I have to snap it off b/c I can't imagine life without them!!!!!

5) Use to be staying a the house all alone while Matthias travels, but I had to get over it, b/c he travels a lot and I have to be here with the babies!!! Like it or not!!!

Just a little Countdown!!!!

Topic of the Week- 5 Resons I'm ready for Summer!!!

Ohhohh, this is a good one Averi! Let's see, Five Reasons I'm ready for Summer-------

1>The sunshine and warm weather --I know I'll be kicking myself for this one come Aug. But, it's been a really wet and chilly spring so far and I'm ready for a change. Don't get me wrong we've needed every bit of rain we've received and I'm thankful for it all, but just a little more sunshine and warm weather, PLEASE!!!

2>To get a full nights sleep. Come summer time Max will be 4-6 months and out of the newborn/early infant stage and I'm praying nights will be a little easier. We're still figuring out the sleeping routine which goes something like this. Between 8-10pm we shoot for bedtime. Between 1-3am first night feeding, Between 5-7am second feeding. Come summer we should be able to knock out that first feeding and sleeping through the night......which will do wonders for all of us, Ava and Matthias included!!!

3>Vacations........ I have several that have been planned for a while now--The ever so famous Jazz Girl Trip and the "J" Girls trip. I love that my girlfriends and I do this every summer, I miss them so. And, trips to Arizona, Austin, Lubbock and probably a few more will come along....I can't wait!!! It is "The Summer of Kim and Averi"!!!J Girls...

Jazz Girls

4>Lake Trips-- Our cousins have a boat here in Dallas(philip and kena) and they always invite us to get out on the water. Plus our friends Jessica and Anthony just bought a hotel at Lake Texoma, maybe we'll take a trip out there for a weekend. We'll see, but the Lake has always been my favorite thing about Summers it's just hard to get it in now with two little ones.Fresh and I

5>Tennis--I'm finally getting back in to the league play come end of May and I'm super ready....I've missed playing doubles and the competition of it all!!!

Topic of the Week-Pet Peeves...

Wow, I know I have many but only a few come to mind.....Pet Peeves of mine at the moment...

1} People who don't merge with traffic. You know the ones, they approach the highway from the service road and instead of speeding up to merge into traffic they slow down, turn on their blinker and pause...ughhhhhh so annoying. Especially here in DFW....

2} Bad Tippers. You knew that had to be one of mine, being in the industry for so long. These are my thoughts. If I get a 15% tip, I did a average to bad job. If I get a 20% tip or higher I rocked. And that's how I tip accordingly. But never less than 15% that's just bad bad bad.....

3} People who tear into the bags or cartons of food items, instead of opening them the proper way. Then your unable to close or seal the item correctly....so annoying. (this one is a new for me, like in the last 3 years...hummmmm wonder who's doing it...lol!!)

4} Rude People.....enough said......................

Uncle Stefan is here!!!!

Uncle Stefan arrived from Germany at 1am Thurs. morning. He traveled 26 hours, due to the Texas storms on Wed. We are so excited about him being here. Matthias and him have played golf all 3 day's he's been here and we're heading to Austin for the weekend.

These are a few of the week so far!!!Hanging with Max....

Dinner at the Morris's house....Chris, Matthias, Collin, and Stefan. So funny Ava ran up to pose t in the picture-last minute, just like her momma huh..??lol

Ava's big buddy...Amy!! Thank for the great dinner Amy!!!

Done Done Done!!!

After the 2nd day of golf we had some good weather to enjoy the patio.

Topic of the Week- Favorite Books!

Another topic I'm way behind on with my Cyber-sisters is Favorite books. I've gotten back in to reading and I'm loving it. Back in the day when I was managing restaurant/working 55-60 hr. weeks I could never find the time. Being pregnant and a stay at home mom has allowed me to dive back in to a few great books....these are them!! Thanks Kerry!!!

1] One of the last books a read and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it:
The Innocent Man by John Grisham-
I couldn't put this book down, it was so good. I love non-fiction and biography books the most. This was John Grishams only non-fiction book and he said it would be his last. Check it out!!

Click on the book ya'll!!

2] East of Eden by John Steinbeck- By far my most favorite book. A classic that's a must read to me. Don't let the size of the book scare you, it's worth every bit of it!! Click on it ya'll!!!

3] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee--You've all read this classic book right??? We read this my junior or senior year of high school and It's always been a favorite of mine. Lee won the Pulitzer Prize for this one...click there...

4] The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren- This book is the reason I left Rudy's, came to Dallas, met Matthias and now have 2 beautiful Bambino's!!! (Okay, not exactly....But...) I started reading this book while struggling with the idea of leaving a very comfortable place in my life to have more. It's about your purpose here on Earth and is such an easy read. If you can make it through the first 2-3 chapters, you'll finally figure out where it's going...and for me it just hit home. I'm rereading it right now!!! Click on the book....

Honorable Mentions:
The Lovely Bones-Alice Sebold
Million Little Pieces-James Frey
My Life in and Out of the Rough-John Daly

Most Embarrising Story-Topic from weeks ago!!!

O-kay, I'm making a run at it. I've been out of the loop for a few weeks with my Cyber-sisters and this my attempt to get caught up. Each week we pick a topic to blog about and this is a fun one. My most embarrassing moment. Thanks Ally!!!

1) This story is so much better live, b/c I have props and hand gestures and moves that go along with it. Remind me next time we're together!!!This is Beth........

Back in 1997 while living in Kansas City Mo. I went out with a few of my girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. At the time, satin pants we're really popular or should I say trendy. Paired with a nice thick sweater and some tall boots, I was ready to hit the town. As the night progressed we we're spending more and more time out on the dance floor. You know busting a move and doing the girlfriend circle dance. I did this squat like move and felt a rip. So, I grabbed my girlfriend Beth and into the bathroom we went. OH-MY-GAWD! My satin pants we're ripped from seam to seam down the back of my new satin pants. (The rear area, if you know what I"m saying) Beth told me to pull off my sweater off and tie it around my waist, but when I looked in the mirror, in a twisting motion I saw nothing....my sweater seemed to cover my bottom. "Super" I pulled her out of the bathroom and back on to the dance floor. By this time all the birthday shots and margaritas had kicked in so I was invisible.....YEAH RIGHT.
I lasted all night long and my girlfriends didn't really know noticed b/c they we're never behind me, but it was so obvious to everyone else who was watching the dance floor and behind me that my pants we're super ripped. 3 hours later we we're home and in bed. No biggie.

The next morning I woke up and started discussing the night with the girls and remembered that I had ripped my pants. So I went upstairs to see how bad they were.....NO WAY YOU GUYS not even funny......and I went 3 more hours on the dance floor and around the club....???? I put them on to see how bad it was and it was not pretty! OUCHHHHH! What's fun about it, is that people we're clearing the dance floor and it seemed to be just me and my girls out there.....I remember thinking "Wow we must be great dancers, they just want to watch us dance".....not even thinking they we're just laughing at me......

So embarrassing, I didn't step foot in that bar for the rest of the time I lived in KC. MO.
Oh, and I stopped drinking for a few weeks too....I still have the pants and pull them out ever so often when I see the girls!!
Lesson Learned: Always listen to your girlfriends clothing advice...

Honorable mention--
2} Asking a friend you haven't seen in 5 years when her baby is due, then to find out she's not even pregnant.....and she didn't even look fat, it was just her long flowing dress at a wedding....And, she was standing next to a guy friend who is expecting in Aug. So, I put a couple together that I knew in my head didn't go....UGHHHHH This night was horrible....
Lesson Learned:Never Ever ask if someones pregnant, even if you know they are, just to be on the safe side....

3} Fell down while working at Jazz in Lubbock with a tray full of drinks and hit my head on the side of the table, ending up under the table. Started crying to cover up my embarrassment. As soon as I got into the office, I died with laughter.....

Kenda and I at prom...she was my date, we went stag....

4} Fell down at my Senior Prom flat on my face right after going through the food line. Food went everywhere. Lessons Learned: Sometimes you fall, if possible do it with grace...

I'm sure there are many many more, but we'll stop there.....Thanks Allison, I'm feeling embarrassed all over again...LOL!!!

Max is 2 months!!!

Our Max is 2months today!! He's doing so great and starting to fill out a little. He still sleeps alot in the morning and naps throughout the day. Nights are off and on, but that time will come. He started smiling a couple of weeks ago and it just melts your heart, aghhhh the babies! This is him on his two month birthday--The 20th!!

Uncle Jeff and Uncle Wayne came to town!!

At Half Shells after dinner....love this shot!

Ava out at The Shops @ Legacy where I work....after dinner

Max and Wayne!!!

Building the "tower's and castles" with Jeff....she was all over them!!

Some of there Dallas friends came over to hang on Mon. night it was fun meeting them!!

My greatest buds came to see us last Monday for a couple of days....Jeff and Wayne! It was so great seeing them, it's been a while. We did the out-to-dinner thing but mostly hung out at the casa. These two really know kim "mosser" we have so many stories on each other--lol---it's crazy. They we're there for so many fun and crazy times in my life--bad ones too! I love them dearly!! Thanks for coming up guys!!!

Our little Mad Max!!

Today was a hat day...what do you think!!

Max is such a great baby and growing every day! Two Months on Friday!

What do you think of our rally hat shot!! That's for you Britta....Red Raiders 2027!!!

Easter Weekend...and more...

Wow, just when I thought I was keeping up with my blog, I've seem to slip way behind. It's been a while but hopefully I'll get some stuff out there this week!

Enjoy these....just click on the picture and watch a slide show of our great time in Lubbock....Thanks DeeDee and Papa for a great time!!!

easter 2007

Bathtime!!!

Ava insisted Max take a bath with her...so here we are, bubbles and all...it actually worked out pretty good, think we'll do it this way from now on...

Ayden turned 4

Jessica and Anthony's baby girl turned 4 years old this year. I swear it was just yesterday we were sitting in their living room amazed at the few steps she was taking. Saturday was the day...Jessicas got a jump house and let the kids run wild. And, the weather was so good the pool became part of the fun too. Anthony cooked up some dogs and burgers while we(the adults)enjoyed a few beverages. By the end of the day we we're all done...including our Jeep-it wouldn't start and we had to have it towed, OH WELL!!! These are a few shots from the day........................

By the way thanks for the picasa link Kenda, its so much fun..............

All the kids in the jump house

Ava Lou

Julian....Jes's 1 year old

Ava leading them in "The wheels on the bus"

Cake and Present time...

She finally got this party toy to work....it took some practice....