Sunday, November 30, 2008

Thanksgiving Weekend


We had a great weekend in OKC for Thanksgiving. We saw the family, a few friends, ate lots of food, celebrated Lauren turning 2, & went fishing (previous post). They kids even got to open their Christmas presents from Grandma Joy & Aunt Pam. They were in heaven!

Taylor & Alyssa

another artist in the family??? Just like big sis!!

Taylor had a sleepover & we ate popcorn & watched a movie.

Enjoying a story from Papa.

Guv & Lauren

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Fishing Trip



One of the highlights from our trip to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving was Alyssa and Dylan got to go fishing for the first time with their Papa. They had a blast and can’t wait to go again!


Papa teaching her how to cast.


She’s already a pro!


Papa finally has a fishing buddy!


Her BIG catch!


His BIG catch!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Starry Night



A creation from my budding artist -- here is Alyssa’s recreation of Starry Night. Her art teacher was so impressed, that she posted it on her website. In fact, I think this is frame worthy. It is so neat seeing her excel in the things she loves.

It’s hard to believe this month is almost over. I feel like it was just halloween & I blinked and here we are at the end of the month. Our month was filled with lots of good family time, Alyssa went on a father-daughter camp out with Corey, 2 school Thanksgiving lunches & much more. Here are a few pictures from this month. As I was looking through the pics I am reminded of the great relationship our kids have with one another -- we are truly blessed. It doesn’t seem like it at times as I feel like I referee a lot these days, but for the most part they get along wonderfully & really enjoy playing with each other. I am so thankful for my awesome family -- they are healthy, happy & just amazing beings! So, here are a few pics that capture the joy and happiness found in these little people.....

Lauren ADORES Dylan. She can’t get enough of him!

Nothing sweeter then a sleeping baby -- she fell asleep on the way home after lots of jumping at Hank’s birthday party!

Lauren our latest band member. Corey got guitar hero rock band (don’t know official name) & we’ve enjoyed playing as a family. In fact, if we leave the drums out we find Lauren playing them.

Alyssa is really good and enjoys playing games on the wii and DS - she actually is very impressive!

Lauren has figured out how to climb in her high chair. I couldn’t find her one day & she thought it was time to eat, so she got in. She is our little pig!

Dylan was watching t.v. -- Lauren saw him & joined him -- once again she mimics everything he does --she’s in love!

Just being silly on top of Daddy!

Found them naked playing footsies....they always seem to find ways to amuse themselves and hang out together.

Alyssa is very nurturing and such a good helper. Lauren was fussing & mommy couldn’t seem to make her happy. When I went to look for her about 5 minutes later she was hanging out with her sissy.

VIDEO TO COME

Dylan singing at his Thanksgiving lunch. Too cute!