Sunday, July 1, 2012

June 2012

After our traveling at the beginning of the month, we have had a nice relaxing start to the summer.  Hard to believe we are halfway through 2012 and it is already July.  Time is just flying by!!  Here are some pictures from our month:
Caleb often comes in doing silly "Carnival" type tricks--just like his Daddy does.  Here he is "balancing" the ball on his head-guess he has seen his daddy do this a time or two.
More "Carnie" acts as we call them around our house
Caleb was playing with some marbles and made this heart design all by himself
Davis was so cute, looking out the back window at the birds and squirrels-he must have been like this for 5 minutes!
Staying cool with the water hose
A little sip with little brother pushing big brother out of the way
The first week we were back from our trips, Caleb went to his first Vacation Bible School.  He had SO much fun at Prestonwood Baptist and he is already looking forward to going next year. One day they took a train ride around the parking lot, had a petting zoo, learned many classic games and songs, and soaked up God's word! Love it!
Davis and I had fun with our mornings that week--we were busy from drop off to pick up!! He was such a trooper! Caleb is the 2nd kiddo in the train.
This is his class-Caleb is front and center
A Saturday at the mall was CRAZY but the kids had fun showing daddy how they like to play.  Davis is saying "Yup, I am tall enough or in this case, short enough"
Caleb loves climbing trees and he was so proud of himself when he climbed a tree after church
Playdate at a park with Sweet Amy, Annabelle, and Walter
First time in the backyard pool-They loved it!!!
Davis looks pretty awkward but he loved laying back in the water
And, why yes, they are matching in their green swimshorts--Love it!
We spent an afternoon at Jumpmania-one of Caleb's favorite places!!
Our playgroup went over to Trish, Mia, and Maggie's House to meet sweet Samuel at her Sip and See.  Precious June crawled into a baby crib and laid there like a little doll.
Caleb loves having "Activities" and going places during our slow days.  So, we have gotten creative with baking soda and colored vinegar in eye droppers, shaving cream, painting with various mediums, practing our letters in a variety of ways, playdoh, etc.
This month we also celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary!! We had 2 date nights in one week.  On our actual anniversary night we went to Neighborhood Services Bar and Grill--it was super yummy and we had a great night reminiscing the past 7 wonderful years!
Caleb is just like his Daddy and creates his own games.  Caleb found 2 little skateboards that he put on the bottom of his feet and "skateboarded/rollerskated" to a bed of pillows.  They had so much fun with his new invented game.
Caleb was in his room changing his costumes and Davis comes running into the kitchen with a bow on his head.  He was so happy and love that Caleb is getting him in the "costume spirit"
We have been spending the last couple of weekends preparing the "Boys" room for Davis to move in.  Caleb was so excited about this move that he wanted to move up to his top bunk--so we made the big move.  It brought a little tear to our eye as we kissed our big boy to bed that night.  He did great and is ready for his brother to move in, next month-ish!
Our second Anniversary Date Night, we went to PFChang's and to see a movie.  Such a fun night together, talking about the areas for improvements, laughing together, and loving our precious time together just the two of us!!!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Family Portrait May 2012

Back in May, we used a Group On Deal and took some family pictures at a park in Highland Park.
This pictures makes us laugh every time we look at it because the boys did not plan to both touch their faces at the same time.  Too funny how similar these two are (yet how different)!!  It was a fun hour and we love capturing each of their little ages/stages--especially how difficult it is to have a non-moving, posed picture of Davis .  

Here is the link to the rest of the 100+ pictures, feel free to peruse at your leisure. 

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Father's Day 2012


We had a great weekend celebrating and spoiling Daddy!  We made all of Daddy's favorite foods, had a ton of quality family time playing around the house, and let Daddy rest/watch golf.  
A quick picture after church-3 Silly Monkeys

Here is our Second Annual "DAD" picture for his office
It was much harder than I had imagined but we were able to make something work.  The "A" shot was really hard to take with Davis running around. (notice--the boys have matching clothes for once-Thanks Geez's for the hand-me downs that fit our boys at this age).
Here are the outtakes that didn't make the frame:
Had to bribe Davis with a Hammer on the back fence 
We love you Daddy and are grateful for all you do each and every day!  You truly are the best!
Happy Father's Day Papa and MeDad!  

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Austin Baby Shower - June 5, 2012

While in Austin (on the evening of my car getting broken into) my dear sweet friends Lori and Megan threw a wonderful Baby Shower to bless us and our little girl, and blessed we were!  They had the shower on Tuesday evening at Riverplace Country Club (where Megan is the Director of Catering!)  
The beautiful Hostesses and me
My momma 
My sweet sister 
2 of my nieces came to "ooohh and aahhh" over the adorable girl clothes.  They were so sweet and great addition to the party. 
One of my sweet Sister-in-laws
The incredibly yummy sweet table  
These beautiful cake balls were amazing! Thanks for the hard work on them.
The pretty centerpieces 
Yummy Food!
Lori, her sweet momma, and Lori's precious baby girl, Ava, that will be about a year ahead of our little girl-I am sure she will be a great role model to our daughter 
Just love these two! 
And these two-Auntie Meg and Ava 
My mother-in-love and Mrs. Clark, a best friend of my mom (Sad, I didn't get a picture with these two)
Mrs. Jones and Alissa, great friends from Middle School and High School 
The room and friends 
Sweet Amy, is the mom of one of Craig's Small Group guys-they moved to Austin a few years ago.  She has been a great mentor in my life the last 6 years! 
Mrs. Frolow, my mom, and Katherine
Katherine was my little sister in ADPi
Such a great friend, Alissa
I wish I had a video of these two girls that were at my side-just soaking in each precious little girl gift 
Love these tiny little shoes
This little girl is going to be so well dressed 
Auntie Meg gave our little girl a "My Aunt Is HOT and Single" bib--too cute! 
This was such a fun Baby Shower and appreciate all the loved ones being there on a Tuesday night to accommodate my short time in Austin.  I felt so blessed and am grateful for Megan and Lori's generosity in throwing a fun shower (they are two amazing party planners!)