The Okies

My brother's wife and kids were in town from Oklahoma last week and we loved getting to spend a few days with them. We haven't seen them in AGES and their kids have grown and matured so much. They are both adorable--even though they look just like my brother!:) We also celebrated Jack's birthday (May 28) a few weeks late since this is the first time we could all get together.

The kids had a blast together and Z was so disappointed when I told him that they had returned home.


This is my SIL, sister, and myself with all the kiddos. We actually managed this swim day with no drownings or major injuries. My dad kept coming outside and telling Trace, the oldest, to watch the babies. I guess he didn't think the adults were paying close enough attention.

Jack while we were singing HB to him

Z and Ali Grace--I could just eat her up!!!


Aunt Holly..."You're the reason God made Oklahoma!!" :)

4th of July Weekend

We had a great few days celebrating the 4th of July. Here are a few pictures that sum up the weekend:

A boat full of family

Lots of tubing. Notice Z's hand...always in the "go faster" sign

Cute kids and junk food

Quality time with my man

Getting dirty

Jumping off of every high surface we could find...


Skiing

Ski school. He is SO close to getting it!


There was also delicious food by Grana and PawPaw and fireworks enjoyed from the middle of the lake. Every direction that we looked we could see a display.

It was a fun-filled weekend!!

Party Time

We celebrated T's birthday last night with lots of family and a few friends. He had a ball...not necessarily with his guests, but riding his 4 wheeler non-stop! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the evening.

I think this is a sign of a good party:

Happy Birthday, USA!

Sunday night we enjoyed the fireworks display from the July 4th Celebration at a local church. Both boys loved the show and we were far enough away that the sound wasn't too much for their little ears. It was a nice little treat. Jon, Karen and Emma joined us for the fun.

Passing through

Some of our favorite friends stopped by to see us on their way through MP. We were so excited to see them. I loved this picture of Olivia and Z playing at McD's. I found one from several years ago that shows them when they were first starting their little friendship.

Weekend of Celebrations

We have celebrated T's 2 years all weekend long. His birthday included breakfast at KK's, lunch at Grana's and family dinner at El Chico where he blew out candles at each meal. Z requested El Chico for him because he loves the song that they sing to the birthday boy. When he woke up from his nap yesterday, we presented him with the gifts that we had picked out. The 4 wheeler was a huge hit. Big brother is pretty fond of it, too.

Today he opened more presents when some friends who were passing through brought more gifts. He is napping now after lots of celebrations!

Tuesday is his official party! I'll have lots more pictures then.

KK's breakfast cupcake


Grana and Z baked this pound cake for T

Z picked out a new bike for T

New 4 wheeler--we are now owners of SIX motorized vehicles!!

He wasn't so sure about the sombrero...

...or the singing

One proud Mommy

TWO!

Two years ago, today, I got my first glimpse of this little person.

A few days later, after a stop off in the NICU, we brought our little miracle home with us.

There have been lots of firsts and lots of fun...

We've loved watching this very special bond grow

And, today we are celebrating two precious years of life.


Happy Birthday, Baby Trent!