Preparing for July 4th...

It is easy to see that would could not resist taste testing a little while making them.

Paxson tried to claim all the pinneapple.

A little fun with chocolate...

A peek into our vacation...

July 4, 2011

We were invited to a crawfish boil. A first for me. Parker and I tried our first crawfish. To my surprise it was yummy. So was the corn and sausage! A great tasting experience.

Paxson stuck with bread, cheese, and applesauce! Not much of as risk taker when it comes to food. :)

GraceLynn's 4th of July attire thanks to Gigi. The bow will be worn for years to come. The onsie uhhhh I am pretty sure she has already nearly outgrown it. :)

We spent the day packing and swimming and simply relaxing. Parker lost his first tooth. He jumped in the pool tackling Casey and hit his mouth on Casey's shoulder. Easy as that. :)

Then a few minutes late I noticed that Gracie's first tooth came through! What a day!

Leading up to July 4th...

Preparing yummy treats for July 4th.


Paxson explaining that he gets all the pineapples!

Of course we had to taste test a little while we were preparing the fruit!

Heading out the door for church!

Taking in a little sun

And of course a little basketball as well. Gracie and I are the cheerleaders. (LOL)

GraceLynn sporting her cowgirl hat. Every

Gigi, Gammer, and Jo Jo came down to keep the kids while I went to a workshop! It was a great visit.

I love Gracie's reaction in this shot. She love blowing bubbles!!!!!!

Gammer and Jo Jo watched Gracie while I cooked dinner. Gigi entertained the boys in the pool and kept them occupied. She seems to always end up with the hardest jobs. hahha :)

We ended the day with great food, drinks, desserts, and conversation!

Just a little bragging...

This area was previously covered with lava rock! YUCK and ugh!! After removing all the lava rock he laid sod. (Which is greatly contributing to our water bill ouch!!!!) But it is beautiful and so so much nicer than all the lava rock.

My sweet hubby has turned into quite the gardner! He has alwyas enjoyed and appreicated nature. He has taught me to appreiacte and respect the beauty nature offers. Over the past few years he has really "gotten into" planting. I am amazed at all he has learned and transformed. Here are a few pictures recently taken. There is so much more I would love to share but pictures simply do not do justice. So come and stay with us and enjoy the beauty! :)

The last few weeks...

Parker's lemonade stand. He was pretty successful! He sold out!!! (Another small town bonus.)

Parker teaching Paxson to swim. "Paddle paddle, kick kick"...Parker

Hanging out with Aunt Kas Kas

Paxson had total pudding face the entire time! (You know the commercial where the little boys are in the principals office and one of them has the permanent smile from pudding.)

Parker and Daddy. They had let Kasi and Paxson win once. (so they say)

Just to precious to not have a camera in hands reach constantly!

Paxson and Gammer enjoying a little bonding time. Everyone loves an Ipad!

Gracie's first time in her play saucer. Loven it..........

Parker and Paxson working on their lemonade sale sign. Parker made decorations for each cup. He taped rainbow circles to every cup!

Paxson assisted him in designing the sign and cup decorations.

So excited about the new glow in the dark basketball.

Aunt Kasi came and stayed a few days before leaving for camp. We will miss her bunches!

Aunt Kasi trying on Paxson's sunglasses. He insisted she wore them. He heard us talking about her loosing hers.

End of the season Tball party...

A proud moment getting his trophy!
We celebrated the end of the season with a super duper fun swim party!


The team! Minus two of his good buddies.

A very special day...

Baptisms for Parker, Paxson, and GraceLynn

June 12, 2011

Nothing like a campfire...


Paxson enjoying some marshmallows pre-smores....

The Finals...

A little game of our own....

Team Daddy doesn't take it easy on Team Parker

Daddy money shot & Parker's money block!