Hubble's First Triathlon!

I never really thought I'd see the day when Hubble would do a triathlon. Not that he couldn't, but he's never been interested in it when I've done it or my neighbors (die-hard triathletes) have talked to him about it. But about five weeks ago he decided to train for a sprint triathlon and completed it this last weekend. It was amazing, considering the fact that the only thing his body has done for three years is sit at a desk. But I never doubted that he could do it. Once he decides to do something, he does it.

Last week of school

It makes me sad that another year has flown by and my babies are moving on to the next grade. They both had wonderful teachers and really enjoyed the year.

Brynn's class had a little performance on Wednesday where they showcased the songs they had sung this year. Love little faces poking out of pumpkins!

Julia's first grade teacher was Mrs. Avery. She was very compassionate and caring towards all of the children and Julia loved her!

Brynn had Mrs. Shea (with Mrs. Schulte as an aid) for her Jr. Kindergarten year. Julia had also had them when she was this age and we all love them. I can't imagine a better teacher for 4 and 5 year-olds than Mrs. Shea.

These are a couple of Brynn's good friends she made this year (Isabella and Ellie).

Football, anyone?

Jonathan has been obsessed with football lately. I have no idea how he knows about it (neither Hubble nor I are fans), but I think it started one day in Target when he tried on a way too big football helmet. So lately he's been telling me he wants to play in a "football show." "I think it's called a football GAME, Jonathan." "No, a football show." OK, whatever. The other day he was wearing his "football shirt" and he found a football at one of Brynn's friend's house. They said he could borrow it and he came home and wanted to put on a helmet. I told him that we don't have a football helmet, but he thought his bike helmet would do the trick. So here's my football player. I wouldn't complain if he decided to stick with it - it would give him a good outlet for all of his hitting energy.

Memorial Day trip to Texas

A few weeks ago, Hubble and I escaped to Houston (never really thought Houston would be someplace to "escape" to, but it was). Hubble's dad had planned a guy's fishing day with all of his brothers, uncles, cousins, etc. Also, Hubble's youngest sister, Dinah, is having her first baby (any day now) and her sisters were throwing a shower for her. So a family from church came and stayed with our kids and we went to Houston for a long weekend. We had a great time visiting with Hubble's family and my brothers and their families. It really made me sad that we don't live near family, but we enjoyed it while it lasted.


Nine out of the ten Hausman kids together at one time! It was really fun to be with all of them.

One morning I went with my cute sister-in-law, Natalie, and her son, Ethan, to go visit my grandmother, Dorothy. It was an idyllic afternoon. We found a beautiful park near Dorothy's retirement home and had a picnic, complete with pimiento cheese sandwiches (Dorothy's favorite) and a couple of games of Domino's afterward. Dorothy is always an inspiration to me. She's a 93-year-old widow, losing her memory, living in a retirement home and yet she's always happy and positive. I don't know how many times she said "what a beautiful park!" I love my grandmother!! I hope I'll be like her when I'm old.


Another morning, Hubble's sisters, mom and I had a girls' morning out with breakfast and pedicures. We had a great time!

Happy late, late, late Birthday, Julia!

Due to my recent obsession with gardening, I have become a very neglectful mother, wife, cook, maid, blogger, etc., etc. I even told my mom last week that I couldn't talk and I'd have to call her back when it was dark outside - so shameful!! Anyways, now that I'm one day shy of being a complete month late on documenting my sweet Julia's seventh birthday, I thought I'd try to put something down about it.
I can't believe what a grown-up little girl she's become. She loves to take care of her brother and sister and is so responsible and caring. She also has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh with her family and friends. I feel so blessed to be her mother.


We had a fun little party for her, complete with the obligatory craft, games, pinata, cake and presents. However, to my dismay, we finished about 20 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Now I'm not one of those control freaks who wants every minute occupied with great entertainment during a party, but I really didn't want the girls to start breaking out the new presents and spread all of the micro-pieces from the Polly Pockets and Littlest Pet Shop all over the house. So we turned on some Michael Jackson and Abba music and had a little dance party. I taught them all of my dance moves (the ones I had perfected at church dances so long ago) and they taught me a few of theirs. We covered everything including the Moon walk, the Sprinkler, the Cabbage Patch Kid, the Running Man and more (it's amazing how those things come back to you). It was hilarious to watch all of these little girls dance! I think we all had a good time and maybe we worked off a little of the sugar-energy.