Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hump Day



We had a full day yesterday. We started early with a present all the way from Phoenix, AZ!
I told the kids to close their eyes... they were trying SO hard!


We started with the card.


Then we began opening up our gifts...


Riley gets through her's first!


New Hats!!!
Riley's is purple-with a flower- and Sam's has an airplane. They were super excited and love their new hats. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Scott!


Later that day we got ready for our Wednesday School. Today's theme was "Down at the Farm"
We made circles: In...


and out.


Sam was such a ham during story time. Watch as he is all over the place...




We talked about fruits and veggies that may be grown at a farm or some place like a farm. We painted with fruits and veggies today. The kids loved it!


They made blueberry pancakes for snack. They loved stirring up their own mix.



At the sensory station, we had an assortment of beans.




We played with friends after school, brought daddy dinner, and headed back home. The kids went to play with friends so that I could head over to see this little man.
My friend Amber delivered sweet Ben yesterday! I was glad I got the opportunity to see all three of them!
As you can see, hump day was most certainly a full one. I am looking forward to seeing some girlfriends tonight!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What Can I Say...




Sam got a hold of the markers yesterday :)

My Only Proof...


This past Saturday we were SO excited when Grandma, Grandpa, Caitlin, and cousin Mikey came to visit. It was just for the day but we were really excited to see them. Mikey was on spring break and traveled all over Texas (almost) to visit. As we were saying goodbye I ran and grabbed my camera to have some documentation of the visit :)
Thanks for going out of your way to stop and see us. We can't wait to see you again!

Creepy Crawly




A week ago, when we had our Wednesday class time, our theme was Creepy Crawly. The kids LOVED the 8lbs of spaghetti, I mean worms, that were at the sensory station. I didn't get very many pictures of the day, but the last two show my kiddo's favorite spots :) We are looking forward to a farm theme today!

Spring Break



Spring break was a whirlwind of so many different things. Usually we head to Phoenix, but this was the first year that we decided to stay here. Ryne's goal was to fly, work, and work on homework, and that is just what he did. He completed a very exciting step in his schooling and he is now a Commercial Multi-engine Pilot! But... Let's back up. We started off our break with a trip to the Dallas area. We stopped by to visit our friends Steven and Rhea!

This is such a cool shot of Daddy and Sam!

Sam LOVES playing with balls of any sort. He didn't want to put them down!


That night was a first for Ryne and I. We tried Crawfish for the first time... or mudbugs!


I was impressed with the process...







Later in the week it was warm enough for the kids to play in the water. Sammy wanted to be outside but didn't actually want to get wet.



These capture Sam in the best way. He loves to be half clothed (all the time) and is SO happy. He is such a joy!


In between all of that, we had chores around the house, flights, etc. We finished off the week with a TERRIFIC Saturday. Daddy took us all out to a family breakfast.


I love this shot and really see the resemblance between Ryne and Riley.


Me and Sammy.


Me and Sammy being silly :)


Afterwords we headed to the park to play


The loved climbing this thing and they were both very determined!










After we played at the park we headed home to meet HONEY AND PREACHER!!!
We were excited to go to the Zoo with them that afternoon while daddy worked.
First thing we saw when we got there were the flamingo's.


Sam was so curious about everything.


Thanks for coming Leah...


I have fond memories of looking at the Giraffe's from the very spot when I was a kid. It was neat to get to bring my kiddos.


Can you spot us in the crowd?





Group shot...


They sure do love Riley and Sam, and Riley and Sam love them!


My little Leah. I love you SO much. I was glad I got to see you... (missed you Hannah)


We even saw a Baylor Bear :)


I thought that the bird walk-about was really neat. Riley was concerned for the birds. She kept telling people to stay still because we were scaring the birds! She has such a sweet, tender heart.





My dad and I thought it was hilarious that there was a squirrel in an exhibit! (ok so it snuck in there, but it was funny)




Sam loved talking to the goats at the petting Zoo.


Riley was a little timid at first.



Sunday afternoon before all the school madness began again... the kids and I headed out to the pond to feed the ducks and enjoy the wonderful weather. We even played a little baseball while we were there too. (Sam's new all time favorite past time)




Sam just looked like such a little man in all of these photos. Riley's sweet spirit is so grown up too. I missed not getting to see family in Phoenix, but some of the time that we had together that week was priceless. It was most certainly a much needed break for our busy little family.