Such a Great Thing!

Mom got the babies this precious ball pit and they just love it! We used a little pool for awhile but they kept biting it and putting holes in it, so mom found this and it is so much fun!

I should be Ashamed

Lucy Kate finally started walking with no assistance on July 5. I was so excited and even cried about the situation but could not remember to take a video. I finally took some and they are sideways but I posted them anyway. I will get some more of course for the home videos! This is such an exciting time and I love every minute of it. Bryant is not to far behind her he is getting better each day and will be walking alone pretty soon.

Texas Fun

We just got back from Tomball, TX and we had a great time. Mom, Emily, Bryant, Lucy Kate and I loaded up and made the 11 hour drive to see my Uncle Henry and Aunt Dale. As soon as we arrive the babies had to check out all the kitchen cabinets and drawers.

The next morning it was off to the grocery store, which I love because they are so nice and have everything. I was in heaven with all the organic foods and all the selections! We also made a stop at the cutest toy store, they had it all. I came home with a baby doll for Lucy Kate (her first) and Aunt Dale bought the babies puzzles and this bead maze thing.

He loved it and it is perfect for working on fine motor skills

Monday night we went with Uncle Henry and Jay to the Astros/Cardinals game. We had a great time and the stadium is so nice. My mom was loving every minute as she is a huge sports fan.

Tuesday we decided to venture out to IKEA!! Before we made it to the store we found a place to grab lunch. Lucy Kate was in the mood to give out kisses to everyone! On to IKEA, the store is unbelievable and it has everything you need to decorate your entire house. It was like a maze as you twist through the store and there is no going back to get something you missed. You better put it in the basket and keep on going. We were in the store for about 3 hours and in that time we managed to loose Lucy Kate's bow (I had to leave the fam and venture back to find it and I had success), loose a shoe, we even lost the cart, mom had a nervous breakdown (lack of caffeine) and no nap for the babies! I made a promise to myself I would never return unless I had a specific purpose in mind.

I brought along my Delta magazine so we could have pizza night. They had a great recipe for cooking pizza on the grill and they turned out great once we got the hang of it. A lot of pam is the main thing and following the directions all the way through. Everyone put on their own toppings and it was delicious.

We headed out for Mexican one evening. They had a guy walking around singing so Aunt Dale and Lucy Kate got a quick dance in before we were seated. They always do really well in restaurants but Lucy Kate was a bit much that evening. She did not want to eat anything and she kept throwing everything on the floor, she was driving me crazy.

Mom and Aunt Dale went back to the toy store and came home with puppets, books, and balls that glow. Bryant is really into the puppets. They also loved the dogs, Maverick and Marley

I brought along the caterpillar tunnel and Emily decided to crawl inside and make it come alive. Bryant was amazed and kept crawling around her to see what was going on.

It actually rained a little while we were visiting so it was thundering a little. Marley is scared to death of thunder and he found great comfort in Emily's lap. All 100 pounds of him right on top of you and he does not budge until all the thunder is long gone.

Back to the kitchen and this time they brought Aunt Dale along. What kid does not love to drag out all the bowls and get into every single thing!

After bringing the baby doll home to Lucy Kate, I could see that Bryant needed a "doll" so we found him Handy Manny and that seemed to keep him happy and Lucy Kate could keep her baby doll.

Uncle Sonny is so much help and he took the babies "riding" during the witching hour so we could get dinner all ready

We always take this shot each time we are together!

What is summer without.........

Watermelon!!!

Fun 4th!

The weekend was a lot of fun as we celebrated with family and friends. Charles and I were able to go out to the lake Friday evening and hang out with friends. Saturday morning we went to Lula to swim and eat with family. It was so nice to have everyone together and the babies had a great time getting so much attention. Later in the afternoon we headed over to the lake to Blake and Michael's house, they are so much fun! They had the slides out for the kids and tons of food for everyone. I love were we live and all the great people. We were out past the babies normal bedtime but not late enough for fireworks, maybe next year.

The kids had a great time swimming and as you can see Bryant loves his Pappy

The little kids went crazy over Lucy Kate and Bryant. They wanted to walk them and push them around in there cars all evening. It was perfect and I enjoyed the help.

Paige and I at the lake

I love this man so much!

She figured it out

I had seen it on other people's blogs, the duck tape on diapers trick and now I see why. Lucy Kate has figured out how to get her diaper off and she thought it was so funny.

Gaines Arrived

One very proud dad!

Our good friends Scott and Julie Flowers welcomed there little bundle of joy into the world on June 25th around 1:30 p.m. He was about 1 month early so we were a little nervous but he was perfect and Julie was great! He weighed in at 6 lbs and 6 oz and they are home and doing great. Things like this just make you thank God for his amazing grace and His blessings.

Time with Family

Charles' mom, brother, sister-in-law and two nephews were able to be here for Mrs. Emma's funeral last week. Scott and Christopher were just here before I left to go to the beach so they were able to see Mrs. Emma before she passed away. We were able to spend a lot of time together and this was the first time we have met Evan. We are planning on seeing everyone again for Thanksgiving, it has been nice to see Charles' mom more lately and we really appreciate that they were came to celebrate a precious woman. Please continue to pray for Mr. Roger, Chuck, and Allen as they are figuring out a new way to approach each day without a loved one.

Lucy Kate and Bryant with Uncle Scott.

I have never seen her smile this big for the camera!

Scott and his son Christopher with the babies

All the grandkids, Lucy Kate, Christopher, Evan and Bryant

MeeMaw with all her grandchildren

Too cute reading to Bryant and Evan

Anything that works

In our den we have all the toys stored underneath the cabinets. I always get toys out and close the doors and they have never tried to open them. I was desperate a couple of weeks ago and I was trying to cook supper with them crawling all around me and a light bulb went off!!! I swung open those doors and they drug every single toy out and they were entertained until time to eat. WooHoo!!!! It was a mess to clean up but they loved climbing in and handing the toys to each other.

Daddy Day

I have not had the opportunity to blog much so I wanted to back blog. We did celebrate father's day and I had to share the cute pictures. The babies woke daddy up with breakfast and presents. Bryant and Lucy Kate gave Charles a sweet book about dads and I gave him a hunting camera that he wanted. He is so easy to buy for because he always "needs" some hunting gadget! We went to church in Lula to be with Charles' family, had lunch and did some swimming. We were also able to visit with my dad and have supper. A great day with all the men we love so much and remembering those that we have lost.

Good Morning Daddy we have food and gifts!

Father's Day in Lula

Sweet Anne Marie cooling off in the pool

Bryant loves the water and will put his face in every chance he gets.

He is going to be a little fish!