The Tolberts

El Bandito

2009-03-10T20:36:00.001-07:00

Alissa's First Holy Comunion

2009-03-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat!

2008-11-01T14:48:00.001-07:00

The kids had a great time this year trick or treating.

After every house Drew would say, "I want to go to another

trick or treat place". Needless to say my feet were killing

me by the time we finished.

Alissa was a Spider Countess

Drew was Batman and loved it because everyone made such a big deal about his cosume all night.

He also liked it because I was Batgirl.

On to the next house...

Check out the loot!

Halloween Bash!

2008-11-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

Trey and I cohosted a Halloween Bash with Alan and Tina.

We went all outwith decorations and food.

Everyone had a blast!!!

Tina and I right before everyone got there. Whew,

we finished the food just in time!

We made mummy wraps, vampire bites, creepy fingers,

monster eyes, cob web brownies, and cheese dip with

bat wings. It was all a hit!

Tina and Alan

Trey and I

Tina, Michelle and I

Me and Gangsta Michelle

Me with Steph, Stephanie, Shawn and Alyson

Chris and Cyndy

Alyson and Mauricio

McCain and Chris

Hippie Christophe

Michael Phelps and his groupie

McCain and Palin

Nikki Sixx and his groupie

Shawn and Steph

YEEHAW!!! Everyone had a blast!

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-01T14:18:00.001-07:00

This year we went to a pumpkin patch in Helotes. The kids

had a great time picking out their pumpkins and

posing for pictures.

Hettler Tamalada 2008

2008-11-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

This year the Tamalada was hosted by mom and Juan and it was a blast.

The first night we made preparations and officially started the

tamalada off with some karaoke. The following morning

we started bright and early and made tamales into the night.

We officially made 90 dozen tamales!!!

Here are the aunts and uncle Joe!

The cousins before we started cooking. Missy, Becky
and Angelica weren't here for the picture.

The karaoke crew! We sang all night!

Sat. morning before we started!

Missy and Aunt Terry with Mater

Again with Mater

And the cooking begins! Here we are chopping the meat.

Aunt Machi is explaing how to make the masa.

Yes, I cooked too! We are spreading the masa.

Me, mom and Jen!!!

Here are the cousin tamaleras!

The Aunt Tamaleras and Uncle Joe!

We're almost done, we've been making Tamales

all day long!

The night ended with more karaoke. Yes, Juan sang!

The Grand Finale with Uncle Newcomb singing with

Uncle Joe wearing his Gator hat!!!

Tolbert Gathering

2008-09-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

We all got together and Sandy and Artie's house for a nice luncheon.

It was so nice spending time together and watching the kids play.

Everyone enjoyed birthday cake for Suzanne's birthday!

Trey and Suzanne visiting!

Kim and Trey visiting!

Drew and Pop Pop playing football.

Uncle James should be proud!

Drew was his normal self not wanting to take the picture.

Quinn and Reid cheesed it up!

Cheerleader Alissa!

2008-09-28T17:11:00.001-07:00

Alissa showed off her cheerleading moves.

Looks promising!

Alissa's 8th Birthday

2008-09-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

This weekend we celebrated Alissa's 8th birthday with a Luau Birthday Party. The kids had a blast swimming! Afterwards the party moved to our house and the girls went a little crazy. As you can see by some of the pics, the boys tried to crash their party.

Halloween Preview

2008-09-05T16:37:00.001-07:00

We went to get Halloween costumes today and

Drew had to put his on as soon as we got home.

I hope it lasts until Halloween!

SUPERHERO!

2008-09-02T12:50:00.000-07:00

Everyday Drew is one of the Superheros!

Today he was Spiderman

Batman won today!

First Day of School

2008-08-25T18:05:00.001-07:00

Alissa started 3rd grade today!!! This is in front

of her classroom. She actually didn't want me

to take the picture, but I took it anyway!

At home before we left for school.

Another picture at home before we left.

Drew started in the 3 year old class today!

He did great! He got to be line leader and

make some Olympics artwork.

This is before we left for school.

Kiddie Park

2008-08-16T15:02:00.001-07:00

Drew went to a party today at Kiddie Park

today. I can't remember the last time I

was here. Here he is on the train ride.

Since he is a toddler, I had to ride the saucer

with him. I don't do rides and this one went

pretty fast if you ask me. He loved it!

This is before I found out I had to

ride with him.

We rode the carousel together and
he picked the black horses.

Here is Drew on the boat. He enjoyed
ringing the bell!

Drew Turns 3!

2008-08-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

The birthday boy with his
balloons at Chuck E Cheese's.

Alissa, Brooklyn, Maddie, and Miciaya
smile for the camera.

Alissa is sporting Alexine's new cap!

Drew had a melt down when it was time
to sing happy birthday. This is the third
year in a row he has done this.

Drew did have fun playing video games
with Aunt Stephani and Alexine!

My Card and Scrapbook Ideas

2008-08-13T18:25:00.000-07:00

Here's one of the cards I made for a card swap. I used the Priceless stamp set from Stampin Up! Everyone month our group has a different card to make (birthday, thank you, or a challenge). We all make 6 of the same cards and swap with each other and come home with 6 different cards. It's a lot of fun!

Treyzer

2008-08-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Trey is forever working on a his cars and truck. He's still working on the 48 GMC, Mater, and is also doing work on the Beast. He recently entered both in a car show and came in 1st with Mater and the Beast came in 2nd place.

He is now anxiously awaiting hunting season!

The Kiddos

2008-08-13T16:54:00.001-07:00

Alissa is 7 years old and loves gymnastics. She's quite good if I say so myself. She loves to shop, Justice is her favorite store. She likes to go every chance she gets. She will be in the 3rd grade this year.

Drew just turned 3 and let me tell you, he's definitely 3. As they say, terrible twos horrible threes. He is all boy and is into the super heros right now. He just had a Spiderman birthday party at Chucky Cheese's.

This picture was taken on the 4th of July. We Bar-B-Qued in the back yard since I couldn't do much with two bum feet.

Jo

2008-08-13T16:47:00.000-07:00

This summer I underwent bilateral bunion surgery so needless to say I have had a pretty uneventful summer. It is kind of a blessing in disguise because while I've been laid up I have been able to catch up on the kids scrapbooks. Since I work full time I never get to watch Oprah so I've also been enjoying a little TV! I'm finally able to move around and will be at work on Aug. 25.

It is now my favorite time of the year...FOOTBALL SEASON!!! Go Cowboys!