The girls had their pictures taken in blue bonnets back in April. Somehow, I forgot to put them on the blog. Silly me. The pictures turned out great! Our fabulous photographer friend, Allison, took them. The girls look so grown up!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Beginning of Summer!
This summer has started out busy. They spent two weeks at VBS. Last weekend, we spent the weekend in Oklahoma with family! On Saturday, we traveled to Tulsa to spend the day with my aunt and uncle. It was great day! My cousin and his family, my parents, my sister and her family, and my other aunt and uncle were there. My aunt Kathy made two very delicious meals for us. The kids swam in the pool and did crafts.
Being at my aunt and uncles has always been relaxing. It was fabulous day of just being together. Not worrying about anything and not being in a hurry. It reminded me of being a kid and visiting them. Always fun!
kids swimming |
Crafting! |
My mom and my aunts with the kids |
Grandma watching |
Kathy and Gracie |
brothers |
Napping |
sweet kiddos |
Kathy with the kids |
Being at my aunt and uncles has always been relaxing. It was fabulous day of just being together. Not worrying about anything and not being in a hurry. It reminded me of being a kid and visiting them. Always fun!
Kindergarten Graduation
Back in the early part of June, Lizzie and Gracie graduated from kindergarten. They were so excited! It was really cute. Each child was called up and then given a special award that was specific to them.
Lizzie's was Fabulous Fashion and Gracie's was Lovely Listener. The kids wore mens button up shirts backwards and made mortar boards.
Lizzie's was Fabulous Fashion and Gracie's was Lovely Listener. The kids wore mens button up shirts backwards and made mortar boards.
Gracie with her class |
Lizzie with her class |
Their mortar boards |
Sweet girls |
I can't believe that these two sweeties have completed their first year of school and are now first graders.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
We Are 6!
Last week, the girls celebrated their sixth birthday. They had a fantastic birthday week. We started the Saturday before with their birthday party at Build-A-Bear. Then led up to their actual birthday on Wednesday. Grandma and Papa came to celebrate at the party.
The girls loved the party! Their friends had a blast! It was a really great party.
The girls loved the party! Their friends had a blast! It was a really great party.
picking out our bears |
waiting our turn to get stuffed |
our finished bears |
hearing happy birthday |
Silly girls |
On their actual birthday, we took them to Rainforest Cafe. It was their first time to go. They had a blast watching the animals and eating.
silly faces |
our sweet six year olds |
Each year, I tell them the story of their birth. I leave out some of the gory details. Each year, I think back to that time in our lives and am thankful for so many things. Each year, I am astounded who these girls are and how far they have come. It's amazing what doctors and medicine can do. These two little girls fit in the palm of Wes' hand when they were born at 3 and 4 pounds. They are now sweet, smart, wonderful girls, whom we love very much.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, we spent it in Oklahoma. We had a great time with family. So much fun, Gracie said she didn't want to go back to Texas. We did eventually get her in the car and head back home.
Saturday was spent shopping with my grandma, sister and mom. Meanwhile, the kids were building a fort with all of my mom's clean blankets. We ate great Mexican food for lunch and noodles for dinner.
Sunday, my cousins Chris and Angie came for lunch and brought Dawson and Kassidy. As usual, the kids all played and had a great time. Lunch was terrific. It was fun!
It was wonderful Mother's Day weekend. So glad, we were able to spend it with my family!
Saturday was spent shopping with my grandma, sister and mom. Meanwhile, the kids were building a fort with all of my mom's clean blankets. We ate great Mexican food for lunch and noodles for dinner.
Chatting with Great-Grandma Susie |
The fort |
Waiting for lunch. |
The "moms" |
The kids |
The dads, my brother in law hates to have is picture taken |
Close up of the guys that would let me take their picture. |
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Easter 2014
We spent Easter in Oklahoma again this year. It was very fun. We saw lots of family, ate a ton of food and had fun! On Saturday, we dyed Easter Egg. The kids had a blast making them.
For dinner on Saturday night, we had Great-Grandma over. It was nice to visit with her.
Easter morning, the girls excitedly hunted the eggs from the Easter Bunny. After the hunt, we had breakfast and got ready for church.
After church, my cousins came over for lunch and to hunt more eggs. Also, we celebrated Dawson's birthday! He loved his cupcake!
Before we left town, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Potter's house for a visit. It was good seeing them. Grandpa gave the girls their ride in the wheelbarrow. They love the rides and they ask him for it!
It was a great weekend seeing family.
Eggs! |
Cousins dying eggs |
Great-Grandma with Gracie and Lizzie |
In their beautiful dresses |
Wes, Melissa, Lizzie and Gracie |
Nana, Grandma, Papa, and the girls |
My parents, my sister's family and our family |
My sweet sister's family |
Angie and Dawson |
The kids after hunting eggs |
Grandma Potter and the girls |
Grandpa and Gracie |
Lizzie and Grandpa |
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