Our Family

Family Picture

2010-09-24T06:13:00.001-07:00

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This is the most recent family picture!!! Thanks to Sassani Photography! We are enjoying every minute with our two beautiful children. They are such a blessing to us!

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2010-09-24T06:06:00.001-07:00

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Our babies are growing up waaaaay too fast!!! Aren't they sweet!?!

2010-04-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

Kollin and I, Easter weekend @ Applehead Island! :)

2010-04-21T19:09:00.000-07:00

Possibly the cutest picture of all four of us, ever! :) This was at Kami's (godbrother) 2nd birthday party!

Getting SO big!

2010-03-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

Today is March 14th and Jason is away on business, yes, during my spring break. Oh well, I guess the refineries (he is doing blast inspections) and the majority of the 'business world' aren't on spring break. So, it's me and the kiddos for a week! :) I couldn't be more excited, actually. We had a great time today. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are going on in Houston right now. We were invited to join some friends and head out the carnival/rodeo for the day. It was 87 degrees and HOT ... ugh, but so MUCH FUN!!! :) The kiddos were great and Tatum got to ride a bunch of rides. Kollin was a trooper (unitl 5pm)... who wouldn't be?!?! I am so blessed with such wonderful children. Tatum and Kollin are a BLAST to be around. Life is what you make it and today we made it FUN! Here are a few pictures from before we left the house. I am having some difficulties uploading, so I think one of Tatum on the 'horse' who by the way was named, "dog". LOL

Fashion Show

2009-10-25T20:07:00.000-07:00

Gotta love these! My babies were in a fashion show and the photographer that was there fell in love with Kollin, too. So, she took some really cute pictures of the both of them! Tatum 3 years 4 months and Kollin 6 months... my how time flies!

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

So, it's that time of year again... PUMPKIN PATCH! It was so much fun watching Tatum pick out a pumpkin for her and Kollin! He looks like a pumpkin... weighing in at 22lbs and 29 inches long! Happy Fall Y'all!

2009-09-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

Updated Kollin Pics: 4 and half months old. 18lbs 1oz and 27 inches long. He can 'tripod' or sit up on his own for short stints of time. He's so cute. Yes, I'm biased. :)

2009-08-23T19:27:00.000-07:00

First day of school 2009 for my two cute babies. Kollin is 4 months old!! Tatum is 3 years 2 months! My how time flies.

2009-08-23T19:26:00.000-07:00

Tatum LOVES her dance class!!

Moody Gardens

2009-08-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

This summer has been so fun! Here are some pictures from our mini vacation to Moody Gardens!

Kollin and Tatum

2009-05-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

These are our children. Tatum 2 years 10months. Kollin 2 weeks. A big thanks to www.sassaniphotography.com! These pictures are beautiful! Tatum is in love with her little brother. She is always trying to help out, hug and kiss him. Kollin just had his two week check up and he has gained a pound and an inch in just two weeks. Whoa! Things are going great ... I'm just tired. But, hey, that is to be expected!

Kollin Sawyer Grisel

2009-05-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

Baby Kollin is here! He was born on April 24, 2009 at 8:48 am. He weighed in at 9 lbs 4.4 oz and 20 and 3/4 inches long. He is such a blessing to our family and we all (yes, Tatum, too) are adjusting and doing VERY well! Here a couple of pictures, enjoy!

Latte Tots

2009-04-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

So... Tatum was in a fashion show for the first time; it was hosted by Latte Tots! Enjoy her and the pictures! Just an update on the family. I will be having Kollin (our son) on April 24th! We are so excited and can hardly wait. It is exactly two weeks from today!

2009-03-07T19:03:00.000-08:00

You go girl and Hook Em' Horns!!

2009-03-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

Race Day... Jason ran the 5K again this year and pushed Tatum in the jogging stroller. I on the other hand at 32 weeks pregnant was a Race Marshall aka Cheerleader for all the runners. Tatum then ran a race of her own, she had a bib number and the whole nine yards. She ran what was known as the "toddler trot"... approximately .15 of a mile. She had a great time.

2009-03-07T18:55:00.000-08:00

Our little cowgirl... all dolled up for the rodeo!

New Year's Eve

2008-12-31T19:57:00.000-08:00

New Year's Eve 2008

Tatum 2 1/2 years old!

Tatum and Mommy getting ready to go to Benihana's ... I am 22 weeks pregnant!

My sweet family!

Aren't we just the cutest??!!

Snowy afternoon

2008-12-10T18:12:00.000-08:00

It was snowing! We were cold... all 31 degrees. My baby is getting big!

SNOW DAY

2008-12-10T18:10:00.000-08:00

SO.... it snowed in Houston, Tx today!

2008-12-01T18:09:00.000-08:00

We are reaching the 19th week in our second pregnancy. This are going great for us, just busy busy busy as usual. We will find out on December the 12th what the gender of the baby is! We are very excited and can hardly wait! My pregnancy this time is MUCH different than Tatum's. I can say that I don't have much to complain about, that's for sure. I'm due May 5th, however my C-section is scheduled for April 24, 2009. Just a little update. We will post more as soon as we find out what we are having!

2008-11-02T17:32:00.000-08:00

Hook Em' Horns and Happy Halloween!

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2008-11-01T15:38:00.001-07:00

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Beautiful!

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T15:30:00.001-07:00

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Hook Em' Horns!

2008-10-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

Our pretty little girl!

Sassani Photography: Pumpkin patch

2008-10-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

To see the rest of the photos from this fun evening have a look here: Aidan Perry and Kamraun Sassani are TOO cute!!!

Sassani Photography: Pumpkin patch

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

This weekend the Grisel family, Sassani family and Perry family all went to the pumpkin patch and out to dinner after... it was SO much fun! There are more pictures to come... these are just a preview. Enjoy! Again, thank you to Ben Sassani from www.sassaniphotgraphy.blogspot.com.

2008-09-26T10:44:00.000-07:00

Tatum's Fall Pictures... she is growing up TOO fast!
Uncle Ben, Aunt Thao, and Baby Kami came over yesterday to have dinner... but not before little miss thing had a photo shoot. These pictures are courtesy of Sassani Photography. www.sassaniphotography.com

2008-09-07T19:48:00.000-07:00

She is lucky #7! Tatum and mommy share the same soccer number! She did great and seemed to really like just running and kicking the ball around.

Soccer

2008-09-07T19:45:00.000-07:00

Today was Tatum's first soccer practice, yes, you heard me... she is 2 and "playing" soccer!! It is just precious to watch. We were getting ready to go and she just had to kick the ball in the house. :)

Spiderman...

2008-08-26T19:05:00.000-07:00

SPIDERMAN!!! Or... SPIDERGIRL!

School Days

2008-08-26T19:02:00.000-07:00

Tatum's first day of school. She was so excited to "see friends, mommy". She is at such a wonderful and fun age. We are loving every second of it. Also, today, the second day of school... she attended Chaz's birthday party and Spiderman made a special appearance. Tatum continues to talk about "itsy bitsy spider man"... and he even gave all the children a special "spidey" mask. She is doing great things at the Montessori school. She knows her ABC's and the letter sounds. It's just amazing. She is counting to 15 now and really has a grasp on her shapes. She loves coloring , reading, Dora, Care Bears, Princesses, Mickey Mouse, animals (all) and anything with her name on it. Tatum seems to be learning to recognize "her" name. She is growing up so fast!

2008-08-10T06:55:00.000-07:00

Saturday night we were invited over to the Sicam's house for swimming and a cook-out, and it was a BLAST! Tatum and Emma are in the same class at school. I knew they were special friends when Tatum (consistantly) came home and was talking about Emma. They were so cute together and had a really great time together. Jason and I were able to visit with our new friends (Julie and Glen), hang out, swim, eat and just have a plain good ol' time. Thanks guys, it was great!

Kari Jo

2008-08-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

Ok, so my FRIEND, Kari (here with me in the picture), obviously thought I had a BORING back ground on this blog, so she sent me this one... how cute is she??!! :) Love her! Thanks girl!! Check out her website: http://mhogan.qhealthbeauty.com/

Keep praying for baby Rhys, he is taking "baby steps" and "improving" we need as many prayers as possible!

As for me, I have been setting up my classroom (for now I'm teaching 5th grade Math) ... however, come August 25th, yes, the first day of school... I might be moved to teach 3rd grade self-contained!

Jason is finishing up the project he was lead on... he's loving what he does! He is also finishing up his Thesis. We all will be glad when he is done (even Jason).

Tatum is about to transition out of the "toddler" room to the "big girl" room at school. She is doing great and learning all kinds of neat and amazing things. We love to sit and watch her, she is quite the entertainer!

Love to all!

Pray for baby Rhys Outlaw, Candice and Cody!

2008-07-27T08:41:00.001-07:00

I need all the viewers of this blog to please pray for baby Rhys. He was born 16 weeks too early to our friends Candice and Cody on July 16, 2008. Baby Bentley, Rhys' twin, did not make it. He is now in the hands of God in a much better place. Rhys continues to be their "little pirate" and fight for his little life. This family is amazing. They are a family of faith. Jason and I believe in the power of prayer and urge you to pray for baby Rhys.

Candice and Cody have been friends of ours for the past 6 years. They are wonderful, strong, and passionate people. They have great friends and family near by to support them during this trying time. Let's just all keep them in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Cody and Candice. We are cheering for you baby Rhys, we love you, too!!!!

Yes, Tatum actually says "Aunt Canice Uncle Cody" :)

Our love and prayers are with you now and always!
"Aunt Angie and Uncle Jason... cousin Tatum"

2008-07-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

Tatum and her Gigi. I love this one. It's from our recent trip in May to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Tatum thought the safari was wonderful!

2008-07-24T20:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you Tati and Pei Pei... Tatum was sure thankful you helped her blow out her candles! Lauren, you are precious just sitting there watching!

2008-07-24T20:18:00.001-07:00

My little clone.

2008-07-24T20:18:00.000-07:00

Tatum and Gage, best buddies. So sweet!

2008-07-24T20:15:00.000-07:00

Thao and Baby Kami joined us for Tatum's birthday party in the HOT Houston HEAT!

2008-07-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Look how big my baby is getting!! She is so much fun and just full of energy, we can't get enough of her. She is a DOLL! Time flies, they grow so fast.

2008-07-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

This is the most recent picture I have of Jason and me. We celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary. This is also the first year we were able to celebrate!! YAY!

2008-07-24T20:04:00.000-07:00

Tatum and her Papa... she sure loves to go swimming. Tatum has really been able to swim a lot this summer. She really enjoys it. Splashing, blowing bubbles, and kicking her feet are her favorite things to do.

2008-07-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

Best Buddies... Tatum and Gage.

2008-07-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

This is SO FUN, I'm so happy my daddy built this for me!! :)

2008-07-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

"I didn't get out of bed mommy!" Welcome to toddlerhood. She is so beautiful, though.

2008-07-24T19:56:00.000-07:00

Tatum and Emma. This was also taken at her birthday party. Tatum is on the phone.... NO WAY! :)

2008-07-24T19:54:00.000-07:00

This is our beautiful little girl, Tatum. She turned two on July 14th. She loves Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Daisy, all the Disney Princesses. We had her birthday party at the park, yes, we are obviously crazy, it was HOT!