Fun in the Sun

This past weekend we broke out the kiddie pool and slide. Both boys loved it. Here are a few pictures of our fun afternoon. Only two more weeks and then we can have some real fun in the sun at the beach!!

Grant's randomness

These are a few random funny and sweet things Grant has said over the past few months:



"Mom, why do you ask so many questions?"

"You are a knucklehead."

"I love you but i'm still on my daddy's team."

" Mom you love me because I pick you flowers"

"My daddy can get that balloon down because he is bigger than the other working men."

"Do you know why i'm a good big brother? Because I listen to you most of the time"

" I thought I saw a pretty cat, I did I did saw a pretty cat"

" You crack me up"

"You look pretty and smell good mommy"

" I'll be back in a jiffy"

"Mom, when I get bigger and i'm a girl I can use your hairspray"

" Mom I just love Bryce's cute name"

"Mommy I love you to the moon and one million"

Sweet suprise

One of the many things I love about Andrew is how thoughtful he can be. This past weekend he went to the Gridiron Men's conference in Birmingham. When he came home Saturday he suprised the boys with two Bearstein Bear books and myself with a book called 365 things every woman should know. I brought it to work for some daily inspiration. Here are several of my favorite quotes from the book:

God's grace is only a prayer away.

You might be the only bible someone will ever read.

A perfect wife is one who doesn't expect a perfect husband.

Your marriage will only be successful if God is an active partner in it.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt

It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

A friendly no is much better than a reluctant yes. - Spanish Proverb

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability. - Harry F Banks

Being friendly coast nothing but reaps great rewards.

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it
Proverbs 22:6

The greatest teacher is not experience, it is example.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have money can't buy.

A great weekend...

Our weekend line-up....

Play with the kids, watch cartoons, go swimming, wait for daddy to get home, have a squealing contest, drink coffee, kiss my babies, read my Nook, go to church, visit with family, and hopefully find a little time to clean and go grocery shopping!

It's Okay Thursday

Its okay.....

- that I don't feel like going to clean up the church tonight. I am just super tired!

-that I think I have the best kids in the world.

- that I am working really hard on my relationship with the Lord. I am still falling short of where I would like to be but I am making progress!!

- that Father's Day is Sunday and I still need to find Andrew one more gift from the kids.

- that I want some Hot & Ready Krispy Kreme's real bad.

- that I filled up my gas tank today and cringed at the price.

- that I am so ready for August 29th!! (Vacation Week)

Makes sense to me...

Brotherly love

We are so blessed to have two beautiful healthy boys. They love each other so much. I told Andrew I hoped they stayed this close growing up and he informed me that they wouldn't. That would be my dream for my boys to not only be brothers but best friends. Here are several recent pictures of our sweet babies!!

Grant

Sometimes, I sit and reflect on the fact that Grant used to be "my baby". He is such a sweet, loving, goofy, wild, OCD little man. Don't get me wrong he definitely has his moments when I could ring his neck, but for the most part he is such a blessing. Grant loves to help me cook, play games, farm with Uncle Jeremy and daddy, play with his dogs, help clean up the house, play cowboys, knights, or superheros, watch cartoons, and spend time with Bryce. Grant can often be seen dancing or running wild around the house.Grant has also matured so much in the last few months. He now says his own nightly prayer. It can be the sweetest thing and sometimes the funniest but it comes from his heart. It makes Andrew and I happy that he is learning to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. He brings such joy to my heart. I am so blessed to be his mother!

When Grant turned four back in May we decided to let him have a sleepover party. We had Maddie, Jeremiah, and Brady spend the night. We ate pizza, let the kids decorate their own birthday cakes, played Mouse Trap, and opened presents.

Grant also had his first dentist and eye appointment after his 4th birthday. Both went well. Andrew took G to the eye appointment so i didn't get any pictures but here are some of  Grant's 1st dentist appointment. (And yes he wore sunglasses while the bright light was shinning in his eyes).

Grant also had his 4 year check-up this month. He weighed 37.5lbs and was 42.75 in tall. He is growing right on track according to his pediatrician.  Here are a few more random pictures of Grant. Enjoy!!