Wednesday, June 13, 2012

an update

In May...
Holt finished first grade.  Here he is w/ Miss Terrazas.
 & his cute class...
 Pappy turned another year younger! :)
 Adly & Jess made cute jewelry boxes and jewelry!
 In June so far...
Daddy turned the big 35!  (We had Missy's b-day too, but no pics of that one right now.)
 Adly had her dance recital.  Tap this year!

The rest of June to come.  In the meantime I'll be hanging w/ my family & sitting on Pinterest!  Seriously, that's the best site for a person like me.  It's one of the main reasons I don't update my blog as much any more....b/c Pinterest is out there.  I LOVE it!!  Do you?


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Stuff...

A family portrait in Adly's room.
 He really likes worms and bugs and gross things.  It's one of his favorite things to do.
 gross!  That's a slug!
 He found this weird worm w/ an arrow shaped head.
 Adly still plays on the playscape that should be w/ Rex & Rendin!
 Do you use these?  They are so great.  Sandwich and snack size.  A bit of an investment, around $12 for the set of two. So worth it!  I rarely use ziploc baggies anymore. 
 Look how pretty our lettuce is.  From seed!!

Friday, May 18, 2012

Lots of memories of Hope!

Today was a happy, but sad day.  It was Adly's last day of preschool.  Not only that, but it was the last day for her to go to Hope.  This wonderful place where kids learn through play and Jesus is spoken about openly daily and teachers are warm and smiles are all around.  It's just such a happy place.  My kids gained so much from going there.  I'm sad for my family to be done with that chapter in their life.  It's hard...for me.  But, I know it's also a wonderful beginning.  She'll be at school w/ her brother next year and that makes me happy.  But, my baby is getting big!!
Miss Norma & the girls.

 Mrs. Garrett...one of the sweetest teachers she's ever had!!
Getting ready to sing!
 So excited for summer!!!
Happy day, girls!  We are so proud of you!  What sweeties you are!



Monday, May 14, 2012

back up to speed...sort of

My Maw-Maw turned 80 years young!
Adly got swept off her feet at the Wonders and Worries Wonder Ball (daddy/daughter dance)!

My hair is darker...posted this pic for you, Missy!  (It freaks her out, but I really like my hair a little darker.)

Holt's school had field day.  So fun!
(Holt, Cole & Naina)

So glad to be there and capture action pictures!

My friend Traci raised lots of $ at the IM OK race for Epilepsy...In memory of her sweet son, Kaden.

Adly had her last chapel at Hope.  Very big moment...for me!  I cannot believe this!  Kindergarten is around the corner.

Holt's baseball season is almost over.  Bittersweet...

We went to the beach!  More pics to come!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Good Job bucks!!


We needed an incentive program for the boy...bad!  So, here's what I came up with.  It's working for now.  He's totally into it.  He loves earning things...if he sees he can work towards something, he's all about it.  So, it's all about positive reinforcement right now.  Constant...."you turned your light out in your room...good job buck!", "you were sweet to your sister...good job buck!", "you used your manners...good job buck!".  Of course we include Adly in this too, even though she really doesn't need it.  So, each day they earn a sticker (or not a few times for him).  The end result is various prizes...a certain toy, ice cream w/ one of us, outings that they really want to do, etc.  We are overly complimentary right now to get them really into it and praise as much as we can.  It's been really great lately....hopefully it stays this way!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Easter everywhere!

Easter at MaMa & PaPa's lakehouse.  Parker hid the eggs & helped them find them.


 Adly's practicing to whistle.  I can't do it at all so I'm no help.  She's actually getting better.
 Easter morning...
 & they're off...
 on to Missy & Davey's...Ren hugged both H & A right away.  Precious!

 coolest Easter gift for a 7 year old boy!  Lego Wii remote!!
 reaction to the chocolate bunny Mimi put in his Easter basket!  Awesome!!
 one of my sweeties.
 Ren LOVED Dakota! 
Mimi hid fun stuff for the boys!
 First the little boys, then the big kids were off on their (4th) egg hunt!

Very fun Easter w/ time spent w/ all of our families. 


Thursday, April 12, 2012

Recently...

Holt was spotlight stallion again.  Here he is w/ his bud, Minyoung.
Science Day at Adly's school...
 Ceramic lodge w/ the J family.
Holt made a coffee mug for his daddy.  TCU hornfrogs!
 Adly decided on a dog.
 silly girls!
 All the gang...
 We have wild red poppies all around us...w/ the bluebonnets.  Beautiful!
 Adly & Julie
 Easter crafts...bunny visor.



 Taitym turned 1!!
 Here's the two other E girls...Kamdyn & Brinkly
 Cutie!