Thursday

Long Time, No Post...

First, I want to say that we have been so busy around here...that is why I have not posted lately. I really shouldn't be doing it right now, I have a million other things that I need to be doing, but I felt like I just needed to get it updated.
In March I took Lily to see Horton. She loved the movie (it was pretty cute), but the best part was seeing her friends. I put on that post that I had taken pictures on my phone, but had to get them loaded on the computer. Well, here they are, just 3 months later!!!! They are all awfully cute!!!
From left: Claire, Melina, Caroline, and Lily

I know that I have posted bath pictures of the kids in the past, but they just love their baths. I don't think that they will be able to take baths together for much longer. Lily is really starting to notice things, and I think that their childhood innocense won't last as long as I would like for it to. I guess they all have to grow up, don't they. I wish that I could just bottle them up, and keep this age, so I won't ever forget just how wonderful they are right now. I try to keep up with pics and such like, but I am so afraid of them growing up and not remembering how precious and wonderful they really are. I hope I'm not the only overly-emotional person out there.
Lily loves Avery so much, and I have to say that he loves her just as much. How lucky I am to have kids who get along. When Lily isn't here, Avery is just lost. He will walk around saying, "Sissy, Sissy". Of course, they have their moments when they get on each others nerves. But, don't we all!!!
Avery just loves to ham it up!!!
So does Lily!!!!!
I took these pictures a while back. Lily was gone to spend the day with my dad, so it was just Avery and I. We actually had a fantastic time playing with his cars. He loves his cars. He has just recently really gotten into it. He got this BIG dump truck and a BIG dozer for christmas, and they have just sat for the last few months. But now he is suddenly really into them. Which is great, cause I was feeling like I had wasted money on them. I just really enjoy watching the differences in them. Lily is such a girl, and Avery is definately boy. It is so amazing that even though he has to watch a lot of princess and he sees even more princess, he is still not interested in princess. He loves cars, and electronic devices...how boy is that?!?!?!
Ok...I know this isn't the best pic of me, but he looks so stinkin cute I just had to share!!!
He got the car ramp for christmas from some family member (don't really know who). He really loves it. Though, he really tries to get ALL of his cars to go down it, and it is only designed to take the cars that came with it. This is the new dump truck that he is really starting to love.

Crawdad days was on May 17th. Lily's class had their last performance on that day. They were all so cute.

These pics are of Lily and her friend Ana. They are probably not all that good for each other. When they get together you can see mischief written on their cute little faces. But they do have fun. Ms. Christy figured out in the first couple weeks of class that those 2 could not stand by each other, or it was complete disruption. I think that you can tell by the pics that they are a little mischievous when together.









What a pair they make!!!





Lily was so exhausted this day. She had spent the day before with my dad, fishing all day. I really do think this was a good pic of her though. Her class did a great job at Crawdad days. They are all just so cute to watch.
Between My mother in law - Ginny - and I we got some great pics of the kids!! I love them so much. I have to say that the ones of Avery turned out so well!! I just love how beautiful my children are!!!
This is my nephew, Zane. Pretty good picture, if I do say so myself. Ok, Ok, I can't take credit, Ginny took this one!!!!
Avery loved watching Lily dance. He is so entertained by her.
What a cutie pie!!! That is my daughter's rear. She was turned around so she could watch the bigger kids dance. She is so comfortable anywhere she is. I am glad that she is so outgoing and doesn't have any real reservations. She actually LOVES to be the center of attention!!!
From left: Brooke, Lily, and Avalon
From left: Ana, Brooke, Lily, and Avalon
From left: Ana, Brooke, Lily, and Avalon
Brooke, Lily, Avalon
Ana, Brooke, Lily, Avalon, Kylee, and Kyle
We have had VBS this week. We had a great time, but we are all so tired. Neither one of the kids have been in bed before 9:00 since Saturday. And for some reason, they have had a hard time getting to sleep for naps. I'm not sure about that one. I do know that I am going to put them down for a nap here in just a little bit, and just pray that they get some sleep. They are both going to my parents for the day tomorrow. So they will REALLY be worn out by tomorrow night. That is one thing about summer...we are always on the go, so the kids get all messed up. They should get somewhat caught up next week, here's hoping anyway!!!
I hope that you have all been doing well. I love you all!!!!

2 comments:

Tracy said...

I love the exhausted picture of Lily. That picture could totally be next months copy of PARENTS. You seem to have been covered up all week. Thanks for the invite to VBS. One of each of my 3 boys have been crazy sick this whole week. First it was Spencer, started out Sunday morning. For some reason we let him sleep with us Saturday night, sometimes we do let him. Anyway, I woke up at 4:30 am & he was getting sick. He puked all over my bed & all over my face, right in my left eye to be exact. Put that in your pocket! The worst part by far was just seeing him so miserable. My heart hurts to see my kids this way. It was so sad I wanted to cry & I did a little, as it turns vomit in the eye really stings - I know, who would of thought it. He has had diarrhea all week. I thought he was over it but he just threw up in his bed about 10 minutes ago. I feel so bad for him. Michael was sick Tuesday - Thursday & as of 7:30 tonight Lynden is now sick. He wouldn't eat any dinner last night or tonight. When I let down from his high chair tonight he went straight to the living room & threw up a huge amount, then 5 seconds later another huge amount before I even got him to the hall on our way to the bathroom. An hour later he started the diarrhea & had gone 5 times (lots & like water) by 10:30. I hate the thought of his little bottom getting so raw. It all came on so fast & full force with him. Michael had to make a late trip to Wal-mart for Imodium, pedialite, & extra desitin. I know this was way too much information & I will just go ahead and apologize to those of you reading this other than Heather. But, apparently this bug is running ramped, it just has to run its course & hopefully before one of my guys gets dehydrated. This is mostly FYI in case someone in your house starts any of these things. Plus, I thought you might appreciate a little laugh with the whole eye thing. Nice post, loved all the pictures. I hope you are all well & have a great weekend!

Nicole said...

What great pictures! It looks like you guys have been a just a tad bit busy...;)