THE LOFTIS FAMILY

Brinton's 4!

2009-11-19T12:53:00.003-06:00

I meant to do this yesterday(B's actual bday) but my internet was down. It's back up and running so here goes. I can't believe you're already 4 - wow how the time flew. You have blessed our lives and our family more than words can express. You are so thoughtful and caring of others, you sympathize for those around you, you love playing with your friends and get your feelings hurt pretty easily if someone doesn't want to play with you. You are sensitive in many ways which helps you be aware of other's around you. You are very sweet to your sisters - you are such a big helper! You are so easily pleased and like to please others. I love listening you sing (especially one of your favorite songs "hallelujah, the Lord is great!") Your prayers are getting longer and more your very own.
Brinton, we love you very much and are so glad you are our son! Happy 4th bday!

5-2=3

2009-07-27T16:01:00.003-05:00

A few hours ago, my mom, Brinton, Lucy and my niece, Nikki, pulled out of our driveway headed to Marshall!!! What have I done? It was sort of sad to see them go (I didn't think it would be as sad) We were putting them in their car seats hugging, kissing them and telling them to behave, etc. When Devan finished telling B bye he came around to Lucy and as I was telling B bye he said maybe I'll just stay home (with these little tears in his eyes). But you've been so excited about going to Mimi's, I told him. I think he realized he wouldn't see us for a few days and then just got sad. I talked to him a few minutes and then he was fine. (I knew how much he wanted to go and he loves his Mimi!) Lucy never shed a tear or even looked worried at all. She kept saying, bye momma, bye daddy, bye Macy and was just a smiling. They were both ready to go! I talked to my niece a little while ago and all is well! I'll go pick them up on Thursday... (I actually had some time to do a couple of new posts below :)Now - what to do?! ha

Macy

2009-07-27T15:37:00.007-05:00

Sweet Macy -I really haven't posted much about just you and what you've been up to in your short life :) So let's play a little catch up. Let's start with a few milestones so mommy can remember them for later.
Rolling over - 3 months
back to tummy - 3 1/2 months
sitting up - 5 months with assistance, now at six months you can sit up but sometimes you flop forward or backward and we have to catch you :)
2 teeth - you git you bottom teeth in the same week - June 15th/19th
You babble, coo mostly at your brother and he also is the one who makes you laugh the most.
You stare at your sister when she talks to you - she's so sweet to you.
You're a pretty good sleeper still. You wake up around 6ish - eat - and will usually sleep til 9 or so.
You LOVE the bath, snuggling, and your momma - if you see her, then that's all you want! But she loves it...(most of the time:)
You light up when you're daddy comes home and talks to you.
You are content and happy almost all the time.
We love you, Macy Leeann! We are thankful for you! (and mommy will try to write more about you later...)

After my bath time

Macy and Lucy in the morning -
my daddy put me in here and couldn't resist the picture

Random finger painting pics

Sea World Fun

2009-07-27T14:20:00.008-05:00

We ventured out to Sea World (yes we know how hot it is) a couple of weeks ago and had a blast! We went with the 3 Vandygriff girlies and the 5 of us! The kids did great and Macy slept pretty well in the stroller. Since it was so hot, we watched a lot of the shows and kept pretty cool for the majority of the time. The kids loved Shamu (which is where we went first - so disappointing that B says the name right now, last year is was Shampoo). Lucy clapped for them and kept calling his name (I guess that's supposed to be a boy name). They feed the sea lions (Brinton fed them last year, but didn't want to touch the fish to throw in the pool this time...) and loved playing in the water and running around. We all had a good time! We are so thankful for our good friends who took us and helped us with the kiddos!

Brinton and Lindsay riding the Shamu coaster
I was surprised he got on - when I rode it with him later he told me,
"It was a little scary and a little fun, but I like it."

Lucy playing in the waterWatching Shamu

Lu holding Macy's hand at the show - too sweet

clapping and saying, yea, Shamu!

Macy and daddy

With the birds

Lu getting a nap in

Fish...

SHARKS!

July 4th!

2009-07-12T17:26:00.002-05:00

We went to Buda to celebrate the 4th of July with Melissa's parents. They are always so good to us and cherish their family! They had a slip-n-slide for the kids which they loved - especially Lucy. We had yummy food (the corn tasted sooo yummy and reminded me of the garden corn we used to have when I was a kid:), and then enjoyed the fireworks!
(Sorry for the slow beginning of the slideshow, didn't know it was going to be like that until I was done - and you also have to light the rocket with the match to get it to start...exciting, huh!)

Going on a Canoe Ride!

2009-07-12T15:00:00.009-05:00

At then end of June, the kids and I went with Melissa and Lindsay V. to Zilker. Lindsay and some of her friends go canoeing there sometimes and thought our kids would enjoy it. So we ventured out on a hot, sunny day to give it a shot. We got the life jackets on everyone, got the kids in the canoe, and away they went. You pay a certain price per hour, so Macy and me found a shady spot under a tree, sat in a chair and watched dogs chase balls in the water and a little boy "fish." And Macy fell asleep at some point and we were sticking together when the canoe gang came back about an hour later. We were all hot and sweaty, but the kids had a great time. They saw turtles and geeses.( They kept trying to explain to Brinton that one is called a goose and more than one are called geese, but he keep saying they saw "geeses.") We ate some lunch and then went on a train ride around the park. We finished off by dipping our feet in the water and then heading home. A hot day but a fun one for sure!

And they're off...

Time for lunch yet - this boat is tasty :)

CHEESE!

Cool Mama

Should I JUMP IN...

Cooling down after the ride.

Macy, you should've come too :)

Choo Choo!

Children's Museum/Grandmother's Farm

2009-06-27T17:08:00.004-05:00

After the wedding, we stayed in TN about a week. The kids had fun playing with their cousin, Caleb. We went about 30 miles from Nashville to visit Devan's grandmother and the kids just love exploring on the farm. There are old barns, trucks, cows (and their deposits)! She also has a peafowl (peacock is what I call them :) that the kids loved to watch when it dared to show it's face.

We also visited the kids museum one day and they had a blast!

Great-grandmother with her great-grandchildren

Up in the barn

Lucy and daddy

Driving the big truck

Children's Museum

Just had to get Macy in here - especially with her Cardinals shirt!

TN here we come!

2009-06-27T16:47:00.004-05:00

We left Thursday afternoon after camp on our trek to TN. We stayed in Marshall, at my parent's house, that night. We left about 8 am Friday morning and arrived in Nashville about 5 pm. What fun, you say?! Well we made it and it wasn't too bad of a trip - just long. We went to Bethany' rehearsal that was at 5:30 (we were a little late - but I don't think any one was too upset :) The kids did a good job of practicing for the big day. On Saturday evening I stood in the back until it was time for them to walk down the aisle. Lucy, with basket in hand, Brinton, Caleb who just turned 2 were ready for their debut. Our two kids started walking and Lucy stopped and started throwing her flowers (Caleb is still at the door crying and not wanting to go) Brinton leaves Lucy, walks back, grabs Caleb's hand and off they go (Caleb went with him and all was well). Lucy needed a little push to keep walking so she didn't distribute the flowers all in one place and then did great! It was a beautiful wedding and did I mention the ceremony was short (can I hear a yah-hoo - the kids only had to sit for like 10 minutes!) Congratulations Bethany and Jon!

Ring bearer and Flower girl (and Elmo) macy and Lucy with Uncle Bob (Dev's uncle)

Lucy and mommy

The trio

Sweet

Kids our aunt and uncle

Fun pics after the wedding (no, I'm not crying..sniff,sniff)

Our cool shirts from Aunt B

At least there were some Texans here...

sss

Camp Agape

2009-06-27T16:30:00.004-05:00

We had a fun time at Camp Apage this year! For those of you who don't know, this is like an all day VBS that our church does each summer. They have a preschool for those kids whose parents are volunteering. I helped with the 4 year olds again with Summer! Good times. Our class was super easy and fun. We did a few things during the day with the 2's and 3's which is why I got to get pictures of my kids :) They seemed to really enjoy it and were pretty wiped out at the end of the day. We are already looking forward to next year!

Haley and Lucy

Kat and Brinton

Lucy at Bible time

Brinton at bible time

Listening to a story...

With Aubrey and a Cunningham and a half:)

Lucy and John Paul

Ms. Jackie having Bry and B tell what they had learned

Listening

The boys

Swimming

2009-06-02T15:42:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures from the Vandygriff's pool last weekend.

Macy

Watching her bubba

This waters pretty nice...

Only his mommy was worried about him climbing up and down this...

Saved the best picture for last... (you can put your own caption on this one!)

Sweet

2009-06-02T15:38:00.004-05:00

Just a sweet picture of Megan and Lucy that Devan took after our home group from church. The Rivera's stayed a little longer and the kids had a FUN time with them!

Water Day!

2009-06-02T15:18:00.005-05:00

The kids had their last day of Children's Ark a couple of weeks ago. They had a fun time. We are so glad they enjoy their time there so much. They love going - they talked about their teachers and their friends. It was so fun to hear their version of what happened at school. And I love hearing them sing songs from their Bible class. They're still singing This Little Light of Mine on a regular basis.

Lucy with her ball

Jace and B

Lu, B and Bry

She followed her brother everywhere

Snowcones...

Our teachers

How did y'all put up with me all year!?

Macy's First time in Bible Class

2009-06-02T15:07:00.003-05:00

Macy went to bible class for the first time a couple of weeks ago. She did great! She is growing so fast (much bigger than the others were!) She is now 4 1/2 months old and is just a joy. She started rolling over about 3 months old and both ways about 3 1/2 months old. She'll scoot herself around in circles now, loves to watch her brother and sister jump and play around (her giggles are so fun), likes her exersaucer, sleeps pretty well most nights, and for the most part is a content baby!

Where am I, mommy?

Oh, who are these people? Fun..Random pic - sleepy?

I'm back...

2009-05-05T17:09:00.002-05:00

It's been about a month since I've posted...so below are about 4 or so new posts all of which happened in April. Fun reading...

Family Retreat

2009-05-05T16:09:00.003-05:00

We had a great time at the family retreat! Since Devan had a baseball game Friday, Summer rode with the kids and me and we followed Clint and the boys. What sweet friends. We stopped about halfway at a WalMart and then Brinton and Lucy saw the movie in the Bests' car and that was all it took (Clint let them ride with him!!!!!!!) So that left just me and Summer and Macy! Wow, what a guy:) Many people helped watch my kids that evening while I got out room ready and unloaded. Kat took care of Lucy for a long time...It's so good having help! The rest of the time the kids played in the huge sandbox, the water and had a canoe ride Sunday before we left. The kids were pretty well-behaved and Macy was easy most of the time (a few cries here and there). We had fun with all of our friends - maybe when we're older it'll be easier to carry on a conversation since we won't be chasing all our kids...

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Bluebonnets

2009-05-05T14:07:00.004-05:00

Here are our bluebonnet pictures...

Easter

2009-05-05T13:54:00.001-05:00

My mom came on Easter weekend and we had tons of fun! We (my mom and I) went shopping. She let the kids hide the eggs in the house and then they'd find them (they did this too many times to count). They loved it and we're still finding eggs... Mimi also brought outfits for the kids to wear Sunday and they were too cute. Thanks!

Dying eggs

Look at us!

Look at me!

We went to the Roach's (Melissa's parents) after worship on Sunday. They love all of them so much and they are so good to our kids (and us:) They had lots of fun and especially cracking confetti eggs on people's heads...

Kite flying - Whee

(more)Easter at Children's Ark

2009-05-05T13:48:00.003-05:00

Lucy and Brinton had their Easter parties at school, so I went up and took some pictures. They really love going to school and being with their friends...

Lucy with her class

Brinton and Jace

B and Bry

(even more) Easter at the Jackson's

2009-05-05T13:27:00.004-05:00

We had a great time at the Jackson's Easter party! The kids loved hunting eggs and playing with their friends. Brinton even got on the jump and bounce thing - he had tried it before at fall festival and would only sit on the edge - but he was actually jumping and sliding...I was shocked. They were sweaty, tired and wiped out at the end of the evening...

Brinton posing for me

Lucy kept putting the eggs in another boy's basket!

Hard to see - but Brinton sliding

Bubbles!

Gators and Friends

2009-04-06T13:28:00.004-05:00

Look at me - I'm holding an "addigator"

She didn't want Devan to help her - she said "I do it, I do it!" But she never got upset:)

You know you're in Louisiana if...you go to a place called "Gators and Friends." Over Spring Break we were at my parents in Marshall, TX. It's only about 20 miles to the Louisiana border. We found this place where you could feed and walk among the animals and decided to check it out. When you walked through the building and came out into the animal area, the first thing you saw was a pit full of gators. Lucy loved it from the beginning, but it took Brinton a while to want to look at anything. But after a few minutes, he was feeding the animals and touching them. It was a really neat place with lots of exotic animals - zebras, deer, camels, capybaras, llamas,etc. Note: we didn't get to feed the alligators! I posted some pictures below of our fun trip - but the most exicting picture (at least to me) is the one above - my little LouLou holding an alligator (before anyone thinks I'm too crazy, notice the mouth is taped closed :)

Feeding the animals

Mommy feeding the llama for Macy (had to get her in a pic, too)

Husband of Mine....(Birthday Poem)

2009-04-01T15:37:00.004-05:00

My husband means a lot to me,
and I'd like to let him know,
that he is so very special
and I'll never let him go.

I know it's April Fool's Day,
but this really ain't no joke.
I really love my husband,
I may by him a coke.

We have 3 great kids,
who really love their dad.
He wrestles, gives hugs and kisses,
and that makes them so glad.

I love you so, my Devan,
there's something I need to say,
I want to tell you that I hope
you have a wonderful birthday!

I know this is really cheesy, but what can I say! I really do love you Devan and am glad I am sharing my walk with you. May we grow to love each other, our family and most importantly our Lord more everyday! Happy Birthday!

Look what we got...

2009-03-26T13:20:00.000-05:00

Here is the first of a few new posts...

I had been watching the news yesterday evening and was sort of tracking the storm that was coming through. Devan was at baseball practice and I kept debating on whether to call him and tell them to let the players leave, etc. so they wouldn't get caught in it. Anyway, I talked to him about 5 or so and we were trying to decide if I should meet him to eat before church or if he was coming home. I told him I did NOT want to get out if it was going to hail. Devan said, well it doesn't look that bad here, maybe you should come on. I said, well I really don't wanna risk it. So he said he would come home, pick some food up on the way, and then we'd go to church. Well what do ya know, Kaylee can actually listen to the weather on TV and realize when to stay in. Devan got POUNDED coming home. I called him about 10 minutes into his drive when I heard the hail coming down and it sounded horrible - I could hear the hail hitting the car. Luckily there was only one big dent that we could see...Maybe SOMEONE should listen to SOMEONE next time:) Ha! love ya, honey!

Devan took the kids out to look at it - it really isn't as dark as it looks in the pictures

Great Gandmama and Jake

2009-03-26T13:08:00.000-05:00

Over Spring Break we visited with my grandmama who lives in Longview (about 30 miles from my parents.) This woman is a remarkable lady who loves her family and the Lord. I am amazed as I watch her and admire her more and more each day. She has been living with dibilitating arthritis for years, yet continues to do things most of us complain about doing when we're a little sore. She loves her great-grandkids and they are so sweet with her. Lucy probably brought her her baby doll a hundred times for her to wrap it up for her in it's blanket. She never tired of doing it (I'm sure it was painful, but she wasn't gonna let that stop her). We love you Grandmama!

Well...here is my brave girl! My brother brought his dog (and this is a BIG, SCARY looking dog) to my parents house. Jake is a good dog, but can be pretty intimidating. Lee kept trying to get my kids to play with him. Of course Brinton never got too close, but after a couple of days, here is Lucy. She was petting him, clapping at him and letting him lick her. I loved watching it. I think my brother did too!

This is a happy squeal :)

Lucy's parties

2009-03-26T12:49:00.001-05:00

We celebrated Lucy's birthday by going to Chuy's that evening (you can't go wrong with that place :) We had our awesome friends the Vandygriff's , minus Lindsay :( join us for the celebration. We weren't really planning on doing this because Devan was supposed to have a game, but then it got canceled (and then actually was played...) anyway, we went on with it and Devan joined us. We just made a cake and took it there - I loved the easiness of this and think I should do the same every year :)!

Put a cake pic since Brinton helped decorate!

Too much creamy jalepeno...Macy was partied out

Lucy loved this baby (it crawls and talks) Thanks!!!

Here are some pics from over Spring Break at my parents. My mom had a small party for Lou there. She had a Dora cake and then one just for her.

She likes Dora, really - not sure about this face...Yum!

Lucy, Lu is turning 2!!!

2009-03-09T11:16:00.000-05:00

My little girl is turning 2 today! WOW! Anyone who knows our Lucy, knows she is very determined, but very loving, too! We are so grateful for her, even times when we're not sure the best way to handle her. She keeps us on on toes for sure. We love listening to her talk and communicate with us, especially things like "I love you!," "Give you hug," "don't cry, Maymay"
We love watching you play with your brother. There are disagreements, yes, but often you get along so well. He is definitely your protector whether you need it or not right now (you can stand up for yourself that's for sure.) At the park just yesterday, a couple of boys approached you both and put toy guns in your face (I was a bit unhappy about this) but I quickly saw your brother push the guns away and help you up off the slide, grab your hand, and say "Come on, Lucy, let's get out of here." I love watching you both! When I hear you say "Hold me, Bubba" my heart just melts. You are very strong-willed and require a lot of patience. But I think that will be a positive quality as you grow. Your Mimi has said that hopefully this will mean you will never go along with negative peer pressure (boy am I hoping she's right.) But as strong-willed as you are, you are also that loving. Your hugs, snuggles, singing, your smile that lights up a room, listening to you pray "Dear God........Desus name, amen!" are worth it all! We love you, LouLou! Happy Bday!

Some things Lucy likes:
* "bubba" and "MayMay"
* "Momma" and "daddy"
*"waffles" in the morning
* any stuffed animal or baby doll - she will carry them around the house, likes to sleep with them and take them in the car with her.
* her family
*"paying" (playing) with her bubba
* "fying" (flying) in the air with the help of her daddy
* talking and using all of her new words that she is learning every day.
* saying "hold me (Insert name)" a lot :)
* saying "no" a lot - we're not sure how to get her to stop this...we've tried many methods :)
* Singing - she will sing songs and if she doesn't know word, she'll make one up. Many times I hear her singing a familiar tune with her own words...Her favs are Jesus Loves Me, Twinkle, Twinkle, All Night, All Day, and a couple that we have made up :)
* Reading books
* Being outside

Some things Lucy dislikes:
* Being told to do something or not to do something when it's the opposite of what she is wanting.
* Having to share when she is sure everything belongs to her :)
* Having help brushing her teeth those times she wants to do it "by mysef"
- I'm sure if I thought long enough this list would be longer, but then again, her main dislike is no.1 on this list - Just being told no or not to do something - she can't stand it!

One week

One Year
Two years

Stroller mishaps and other stuff.

2009-02-26T12:52:00.001-06:00

Well - I try to be a good mommy. So I had a basketball game on Monday and Devan was finishing up baseball practice. I decided to leave a little early and go to school and let the kids play on the playground before my game. I get out, put Macy in the stroller and head on - thinking this will be good times for all. When we get to the curb going onto the soccer field, I pushed the stroller up and onto the grass, turning to wait for the other two to follow. Usually Lucy loves holding Brinton's hand, but not today. She refused to come over the curb with her Brother and started to whine. Well, he didn't want to let go of her hand and she wasn't budging either. I looked at the stroller making sure it was good - took two steps to grab Lucy up - I turned to look and what I saw will be etched in my memory forever - it was like it was in slow motion and I was frozen - I saw the stroller rolling down the hill with my baby inside - I put Lucy down, ran down the hill and got to the stroller just as it stopped on level ground. I looked in quickly so see my precious Macy still sound asleep as if to say "what, mommy, why are you so terrified, I am having great dreams...." Well, I moved her around and checked her just to make sure. I am sooooo grateful she was fine but what I haven't mentioned yet is that there were witnesses. The cross country coach and a few of the runners were out there. The coach was actually standing right where the stroller stopped, looked at me as I was running down and asked "Is it empty?" "No!" I yelled. The look he gave me after we knew she was fine, well, let's just say it didn't help me in the thinking what a horrible mom I was department. But all is well and God was watching over us!

Here are a few of pics up of the kids . Everyone is seeming to adjust nicely with the addition of little Macy. She is doing well herself. She doesn't cry very much and is sleeping pretty good too. Her brother and sister enjoying kissing on her and making sure she's okay. Lucy says things like, "Don't cry, May May" and "it's okay" and her newest, "dust (just) a minute." (I wonder where she hears this stuff??!)

Macy's Here!!!

2009-01-21T16:22:00.000-06:00

Well, Macy is punctual! She arrived Monday, January 12, which was her due date! I started having minor contractions that morning. Summer came over and took care of Brinton and Lucy. When we got to the hospital I kept having contractions, but after a while they slowed down - what!? So they started potossin (sp?) and she came within a couple of hours. She weighed 8lbs. 5oz. and was 21". She's the biggest of my babies... Once again I opted to have a natural birth (no epidural) and was so glad when she was delivered :) We are so thankful everything went smoothly and that she is a healthy baby. Thank you for all of your prayers for us!

Brinton's new bed and Merry Christmas

2009-01-05T11:41:00.001-06:00

May I just say that my dad is very talented. He can build and fix almost anything. We had been talking about getting a bed for Brinton since he's slept on a mattress on a floor for over a year now. My dad said he could build him one for Christmas. Well that sounded great to us! But he didn't just build a bed. He made a baseball bed with a shadowbox sort of thing. It had bats, cardinals, pictures, hats, gloves, etc inside the casing. It also has a built-in nightlight at the top. Brinton loved it! Thanks Grandad!

Brinton looking at the stuff inside

He didn't want to pose

My dad and mom came to our house this Christmas :) Since traveling for me was not an option. We had a fun time opening presents and just relaxing and spending time together. My kids love their mimi and grandad.

Excuse me, I'll have to call you back later.

Headphones from great-grandmother

Dancing, Dancing!

2009-01-05T11:33:00.000-06:00

Brinton enjoyed putting on the Christmas hat, turning Christmas music on, and dancing like a crazy man! Lucy joined in on the fun, too. They were so funny and cute and it really tired him out!

I'm dancing...

I just liked his hair in this one.

We're slowing down

It's so hard being a performer.

Go and make disciples of all nations...

2008-12-18T12:15:00.000-06:00

THE GREAT COMMISSION...How often do we think of this commandment from our Lord? Especially when we are actually talking about other nations and not just our own. I know I am guilty of not thinking of it near enough...but man has it hit me full force.

I have been meaning to do this for a couple weeks now, but have not been able to sit down and put my thoughts together. A lot of you know my sister, Jill and her husband and two kids left for Rwanda, Africa on December 2 to do mission work there. They will be there for a minimum of 5 years. I, as the rest of my family, am so glad they are doing the Lord's work and that their kids will be able to grow up serving the Lord in such a special way. But a part of me wants to be able to bring them home whenever I want. That's the selfish and human part of us. I know the Lord has put upon their hearts the people/orphans of the genecide that happened over 10 years ago in that country. I love them dearly, and even though I will miss them more than I can say, will miss watching firsthand Fred and sweet baby Tess grow, learn and experience so many things, I will know that life is not about us and our wants and needs, but ultimately making disciples for our Lord and Savior.

Please pray for my sister's family and their team as often as you can. For their safety, learning the language, culture shock (as it sets in), the people of Rwanda and for us here in the states who will be missing them.

Chris, Jill, Fred and Tess - Thank you for giving up so much to give others so much! We love you!

Lucy and Tess

The grandkids

This girl is in love with her cousin, Fred

Tess with her Aunt Kaylee at the airport -

did I really let them take her with them on the plane?

Brinton's 3rd birthday party

2008-12-18T12:02:00.001-06:00

I know this is a bit late - what a surprise :) We had a small, and last minute, party for Brinton for his birthday. The Brentwood tournament is always this weekend and Devan has to be at the gym Thurs, Fri and Sat. We weren't really sure what we were going to do, so we just decided to have a few friends come eat cake and them play outside. Brinton loved it! I made him a Diego cake (next time I will not pick one with so many different colors - I thought about just finishing him with the same color late Friday night :) It did drive me a little batty, but I was happy to do it for my little boy.
Diego - Boy am I glad that's over :)

My friends

Yummy...

Our family :)

Can it be, my boy is 3?!

2008-11-18T09:52:00.001-06:00

Well, I can't believe it, but my little Brinton turned 3 today! It's hard to imagine that 3 years ago I gave birth to this beautiful little guy. In just three years he has brought his dad and me (and so many others) such joy! I can't imagine my life without him. He is so sensitive to the things going on around him. He loves people and wants everyone to be his friend. He loves wrestling with his dad and Lucy. He loves his sister and is so helpful and watchful of her. I love watching him play with her, go get her milk, etc for her from the fridge and say, "Here ya go, Lucy, you want your milk?" I love the way he sometimes will crawl in our bed in the early morning hours to sleep with us for a few hours. I love watching him with his daddy, listening to Devan tell him stories at night. I've walked by his room several times at night and listened to him pray and Devan pray with him, then Brinton will say, "Will you tell me a story and then after that a bible story?" Devan will ask what story from the bible he wants to hear or he'll tell him a new one. What a blessing for B to have a daddy like his. I love when he hugs me or puts his arm around my back like he sees Devan do and then just grin at me. I love watching him play with his cousins and know how much he will miss them when they go to Africa in a couple of weeks. I know he'll cry and wonder why they are so far away, but what an example of faith his aunt and uncle will be to him as he grows up and listens to stories from them. I love watching him with his grandparents; how he wants to sleep with them when he's there and have them read books and books until I am sure they are worn out. I love watching him play with his friends and knowing that there are so many people in his life that love him and are so good to him. I am so blessed that he is healthy and, for the most part, a well-behaved child. I could go on and on, but as most of you know I usually don't blog this much...

"Thank you God, for putting this amazing little boy in my life. For letting me take care of him, love him, hold him, pray for him, and share him. Please help me to be a good example and mother to him all of his life. Let him walk with you all of his days so he can be with You forever. You have blessed our family so much and we are thankful!"

Sweet, Baby!

1 year

2 years

3 years

Dora and Diego

2008-11-03T12:49:00.001-06:00

Well, here are my cute Dora and Diego. I am happy to say these costumes were CHEAP. After borrowing vests, rescue packs, Pam sewing some awesome Dora shorts, the total cost for me was about $ 8. YAY! We went to the church for trick-a-treat a trunk and had a great time with our friends!

Dora and Diego ready for action!

Check out the 'packs

Lucy kept wanting to hand suckers to everyone/anyone.
It's her new game to just keep getting stuff and handing it to you :)

My snuggle partner

Ohh, light...This pic is dark - but I put it in here just to show you how bright
her shorts were. No getting lost!

Meggie and Lucy being entertained by Haley

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-03T12:48:00.001-06:00

We had a busy week and meant to go to the pumpkin patch earlier. But of course it didn't happen, so I took them Friday afternoon before Trick-a-treat a trunk. Needless to say the pumpkins were pretty much all rotted and scarce. The pics I got didn't have them both smiling at the same time, but at least they were sweet while we were there.

Brinton's fake smile

Lu checking on B to make sure he's smiling...now she's not looking

Pumpkins!

Sweet smiles

I don't carve pumpkins, but since Devan was still at
basketball practice we gave it a shot.

Lucy

Brinton

Fall Fest at school

2008-11-03T12:33:00.001-06:00

The kiddos had fall festival at their school last week. Lucy really didn't care about any of the games, she just wanted to put stickers on her face and she thought that was hilarious. Hey, what can I say, my kids know what's fun :)

Lu and Mama

Hugging the duck - she's into hugging everything

Shootin' hoops

I think we have a marksman in our midst
(he made sure he was gonna hit the target)

Daddy and Brinton - too cute

Camping

2008-10-28T21:32:00.000-05:00

We went camping as a family for the first time this weekend! So glad we got to experience this with some GREAT friends! It started out a little rocky for us at first. I got there with the kids that afternoon (Devan had practice and wasn't there til almost dark). Brinton and Lucy were playing and Brinton was trying to climb up in Ryan's truck, fell and hit his chin on the tailgate. His mouth was bleeding and his tooth looked a little wiggly. I called Devan to see what to do and probably was a little too dramatic (I still don't think I was.) Anyway, the dentist we called after hours didn't answer, so we just waited it out and it seems like he's okay. It was just sore for a couple days. I was then just a little paranoid every time they fell or looked like they were going to fall, etc. I'm sure everyone was laughing at me inside. :) Saturday was much better:) The kids had fun riding bikes, taking wagon rides, going to the lake and so much more. Brinton was already asking to go back as were in the car going home.

Cason & Lucy

Sweet Ms. Summer giving LuLu a bike ride...She loved it!

Cheese

The lake - Brinton's favorite spot

Climbing

Sweet boy

My friend

Yum!

Fall Festival!

2008-10-28T21:20:00.000-05:00

We went to Fall Festival last weekend and had a pretty good time! At first we didn't think Brinton was going to do anything, but after watching Lucy try some things he jumped on the wagon. As you can see in the pictures, Lucy got on the jumping thing and Brinton just pretty much sat on the edge and smiled for the picture. She may just have to toughen him up a little.

Yes, this is me squeezed in this small train car!!!

Me and my boy

Yes, I'm having fun.

This is great (I didn't wanna get off)

Shortly after we got home from fall festival, the kids and Devan took a nap. I, too, was planning on taking one, but there were other plans for me... I started having stomach cramps that turned into terrible ones all through the night. Short story: I had horrible cramps, bloating, etc. , went to after hour dr. on Sunday night, spent a few hours in the hospital that evening making sure everything was okay with baby (yes, it was). They said it was probably just a GI bug. Well I've never had one like this before. The pain was horrible and a few times I told Devan I'd rather be in labor - at least it wouldn't last this long. It took til Thursday to start feeling myself again. I hope to never have that happen again. It was nice to start feeling myself again and being a wife and mommy :)

Animal Farm at school!

2008-10-28T21:13:00.000-05:00

1st day of school, or is it?

2008-09-16T15:38:00.001-05:00

Here are my kids on the 1st day of Children's Ark. Well, it was Lucy's first day anyway. Brinton, we found out later that day, had the croupe. He didn't go to school because he wasn't feeling well (as you can see from his face in the pic), but then he just got worse and worse. I took him to the after hours clinic later that night and they gave him a steroid to help him breathe easier. He was actually feeling a lot better the next day. And of course Lucy got it a few days later:(

Back to school...they go on Monday and Thursday for 4 hours and seem to really enjoy it so far. Lucy hardly whimpers when I drop her off. I am so thankful for their Christian teachers and the environment they are in with their friends. Brinton on his first day - with Lu

Mom, can't you tell I'm excited by this real smile on my face:)

Our cousin, Tess

2008-09-16T15:29:00.001-05:00

We went to Ft. Worth a few weeks ago to attend a mission seminar for the families of my sister's team going to Rwanda. It was very helpful and the people in charge did a great job of giving us information on how to cope (and a lot of other advice), etc with them leaving the country in December. It was also very emotional as each team member blessed their parents, siblings, etc. and talked to them about what they mean to them... You can imagine the waterworks that went on that weekend. While it is so hard to say goodbye in a couple of months to seeing them physically - they are only beginning to say hello and introduce the love of Christ to so many who desperately need it. I am sure I'll blog more about them later - but I am not up for a big cry right now:)
Here are some pics of my kids and their little cousin, Tess. (Sorry, Fred, your sister hogged all the pics:)

Sweet Pics!

2008-09-16T15:02:00.000-05:00

Lou seems to find many different places and things to fall asleep onEating yogurt

Eating yogurt and then daddy letting me play with my spoon and yogurt bowl when I'm done- wow, he's fun!

This corn stuff is great!

Bubba feeding me :)

Brinton Shares the News!

2008-08-27T16:05:00.000-05:00

Thanks, Britney, for spurring me on to get this on my blog. I actually did mean to do it yesterday after we found out, but, well, I didn't. We are so excited about our new addition and hope Brinton continues to seem so happy when the baby comes! Of course we hope Lucy does well, too!

Looking Good

2008-08-21T13:49:00.000-05:00

After seeing Britney and Bekki's blogs with the yearbook pictures (which had me rolling with laughter) I couldn't resist. I laughed when Bekki said she was on for 2 hours, but it is sort of addicting... I showed Devan last night the ones I had done of him, and when he saw them, we both were laughing so loud we had to shut the door so we wouldn't wake the kids! Hope you have some good laughs.

1960

1968

1976

1980

1954

1960

19661976

Brinton Talks About God

2008-08-12T15:06:00.000-05:00

When I got home last night, Devan was telling me about putting Brinton to bed. They were in his room praying and when they were done, Devan started talking about the things God made and asking Brinton wasn't he glad God did all this. The conversation followed:

B: Yes....Where is God?
D: Where is he? Do you know?
B: In heaven?
D: That's right.
B: What does God do in heaven? Who's with him?
D: Do you know?
B: There's guys up there sining to him?
D: Yes, there is probably lots of singing in heaven. Do you know we can sing to God? Like when you sing Jesus Loves Me, you're singing to God.
B: (pondering a moment) I like singing to God....(sits there a minute)
Okay, daddy, goodnight.....

This was something else I wanted to remember. It was just a sweet story...I just pray he always wants to sing to God...

BIG BOY!

2008-08-12T15:00:00.000-05:00

Brinton has been officially potty trained for about two weeks. He had been pooping on the potty for months, but just couldn't seem to get the other down. A few weeks ago, we started taking him just to see what would happen. He didn't seem to interested, but after a couple of days, he said he needed to tee tee on the potty and has been telling us ever since. Hopefully the others will be that easy. He wears underwear during the day, and pull ups at night. His pull up is usually dry in the morning, and sometimes he'll come wake me up to go during the night, or go when he first gets up. We are glad to be buying diapers for one! At least for a few more months. ( I am starting to try and blog things like this just to help me remember, since I usually forget to write them down)

TESS

2008-08-12T14:55:00.001-05:00

Last Tuesday, my sister Jill had her baby! Brinton and I drove to Sulphur Springs that morning. She was induced, since they recently moved to Ft. Worth (where theit sponsoring congregation is) and of course didn't want to go into labor 2 hours away from where she was delivering. She went in that morning, nothing really started happening until the Dr. broke her water around 3:30 or so, and then Tess made her appearance at 7:28 pm. Jill did great - used no pain meds... Their family, as well as all of us, are so happy and thankful for a healthy baby.

A Cry in the Night...

2008-08-02T10:15:00.000-05:00

About 12:30 am we heard cries from Lucy's room. She will cry out sometimes in her sleep, but will stop very quickly and go back to sleep. Well last night the crying kept coming and then got louder and louder until it was screams. Finally, I knew something was wrong and was about to go check, but Devan got up right before me. When I followed after him in a minute or two, he was holding Lucy out in front of him in the hallway. He informed me that she had thrown up and is was everywhere. (It wouldn't have taken me long to figure it out, though.) Devan ran some bath water and I gave her a bath (poor girl, one thing about having so much hair is that it was covered in it) She seemed happy and ready to play as I scrubbed and scrubbed the smell off her. Wonderful Devan took on the job of cleaning her crib. He stripped the sheets, cleaned the railings, etc. and Lysoled (sp?) her mattress. After she was all cleaned up, Devan said he would take her in the guest room in case she was sick (which she sure didn't act like). I felt bad since he had had camp all week, but I offered and he said no. Well this morning, I got up at 9:30 (how nice for me) and looked in the guest room, then went downstairs and found : Devan asleep on the couch, cushions stacked high on either side of the chair so Lucy couldn't escape, and Sweet Lu on the floor amidst her toys, asleep. They are still sleeping (it's 10:30) and since Brinton didn't have a nap yesterday (he hung out with the older girls at camp yesterday) he is still asleep, too. It fells so quiet and strange. I think Lucy is fine (sour stomach maybe) but just thought I would share since I had some time.... (this may be one of my longest posts ever)

Blessings!

2008-07-22T11:38:00.001-05:00

Devan and I are so richly blessed by our two children that God gave us! We thank Him each day for the joy they bring to our lives! We pray that they will grow up to be faithful Christians who will love and serve their Lord with all their heart, soul and mind. We are thankful for all of the Christian friends and family that we are blessed to have... (read on below)

Brinton

Lucy

So in saying all that, we are also praying the same for our new little one on the way!

YES! WE ARE HAVING A BABY!

It's taking a while for me to post this...the baby is due January 12. We are so happy and feel truly blessed by this addition to our family! Please pray for our little one! We love you all!

My First Haircut!

2008-07-15T22:03:00.000-05:00

"My mommy and daddy finally decided it was time for my first haircut. Why they waited this long is beyond me." -Lucy
We have actually been meaning do get her a haircut for a month or so now. The back was all different lengths and her fly a ways in the front always got in her face. Her hair was so long, if you didn't pull it back, she couldn't see because her hair in the front went to her chin. So, we went to Tiffini's this evening and she gave her the sweetest bangs and trimmed up the back. I love it more and more each time I look at her. She looks like such a big girl...which will hopefully spur her on to continue to walk, which she is actually doing now when she's not too lazy. :)

Lucy before (I wish her hair was more in her face like it usually is so you
could get the real "before") She did so good through the whole thing:)Her new bangs

eating after my haircut

Another pose at home

me and bubby

Where are you?

2008-07-12T23:17:00.000-05:00

I know it's been about 2 months since my last post. That's so bad. Well, since it has been a while, there's lots of reading and picture viewing to do. If I would just keep up with it, I wouldn't have to marathon post. I should just send my pics to Bekki and let her do my blog for me :)

4th of July and the Rangers!

2008-07-12T22:59:00.001-05:00

We went to Buda to watch the fireworks with Annie and Grandad (Mo and Lindsay's grandparents.) We only had to drive a couple of blocks to see the fireworks. Brinton stayed in the truck at a safe distance and we took lucy a little closer. I forgot to take my camera when we went up, so this is the only pic I have. Lucy loved them ( at least she seemed to do a lot of watching, pointing, and clapping :)We went to my sister' s in Ft. Worth this past Tuesday and went to the Ranger game. It rained as we were getting there. We got a little wet but dried before the game started. We're just glad it stopped. The Rangers won and we had cotton candy, so I was happy. Lucy enjoyed watching the planes fly overhead more than anything and B liked dancing to the music.

The cousins before the game.

Who knows?!

Hamming it up with Unlce Chris (the one who taught her to say, "What's up?")

Dancing

My precious boy!

Brinton and DaddyFred reading to his cousins

One out of two eyes are open...They love each other!

Shampoo, Shampoo!

2008-07-12T22:38:00.001-05:00

My sister took charge and planned a mini-vacation to Sea World and the Alamo. We had been telling Brinton about Shamu and so he went around telling people he was going to get to go see Shampoo. He eventually started calling the poor whale by his correct name, but that wasn't near as funny. We had a great day at Sea World. We got there about 11 and ate lunch outside. The kids did great. Lucy slept in her stroller some. Brinton didn't nap and so he was out when it came time for the dolphin show which is the last thing we did. They were wiped out (so was I) when we got back to the hotel. But everyone slept good. Then we went to the Alamo the next day, and walked on the River Walk. My camera didn't take great shots indoors. Some are sort of blurry.

Lucy with Uncle Chris and Aunt Jill watching the animal show

B and daddy

Lucy and grandad looking at penguins

Playing in the water

Watching Shampoo!

The end of the day...sweet Lu made it!

Watch out! B at the Alamo

Camp Agape

2008-07-12T22:31:00.001-05:00

I know it's been a month ago, but we really enjoyed camp. This was our first time to really participate in this week long of excitement. Lucy was with Bandi in the nursery, so I really didn't worry too much about her. She seemed to do well and didn't cry too much when I dropped her off each morning, so that was nice. Brinton loved it! He talked about going back each night and would tell Devan all about his day when he got home. I worked with Summer in the 4 & 5 yr. old class. We had a really easy group! We all had sooo much fun and can't wait til next year.

Bry and B looking at the bricks. Right before this picture,
I had made B stand in the mud, and lets just say he didn't
like it. Making bracelets
Sliding down with Mo - what a lifesaver she was. She took
him over and over.

Swimming Fun!

2008-07-12T22:11:00.000-05:00

We went to the Vandygriff's for a graduation party for Lindsay. The kids had a great time - as they always do when they're with them. We had a water balloon fight and when it was over, someone pushed Melanie, Melissa's sister, into the pool. What a husband I have... and so that started a few more others getting shoved in as well. We love them all so much and are gonna miss Lindsay when she goes to college.

Griffin and Lucy on the raft
Brinton
My kiddos and their best buddies!
Lucy with Jessie
We're not making water balloons...

2008-05-06T14:08:00.001-05:00

RETREAT!

We had a great time at our family retreat with our church. We got way more sleep this year! (Even with the Drennons as our suite-mates...love you guys) We took Lucy last year when she was just several weeks old and she cried a lot...But not this year, baby. Brinton enjoyed playing in the water and riding on the "boat", the thing that floated in the water (see pic). Lucy was pretty content and happy most of the time. Since she still isn't walking, it was hard to put her down without her getting filthy. I "learned" how to play 88, which is a form of 42 (dominoes). Although my team won, I can say it wasn't because I knew what I was doing. But I had very patient teachers. Maybe if I practice I would be up for it again. Our speaker was very good, too. His first session had me in tears. It was so good to be with our friends! (wish all of you could've been there...you pregnant ones and those who had sick kids...)

Brinton and Bryson last year at retreat...

and NOW!!!

2008-05-06T14:08:00.000-05:00

BLUEBONNETS...

My kids weren't that excited about taking a good picture for me. Lucy just wanted to pick them and Brinton would smile but it seemed like only when Lucy was so looking down. And Brinton's smiles are often cheesey...but sweet. Anyway, I guess that's the fun of kids, capturing them as they are and not just in poses. :)

From the Foothills of the Ozarks.....stands our glorious alma mater, Harding is her name....

2008-04-17T14:48:00.006-05:00

We went to Searcy this past weekend because Devan's youngest sister, Bethany, was getting engaged. John, her boyfriend, called the family and asked any of us who could to come and celebrate with them and give everyone a chance to meet each other. The kids did great on the trip for the most part. Lucy Lu hardly cried at all. Yay! We spent the night in Sulphur Springs on the way to Searcy and stayed with my sister and her family. They got back from Rwanda a couple of weeks ago and we are looking forward to spenind a lot of time with them before they go back. :(
Okay back to the Searcy story... well, she said "yes", and Bethany and John are now engaged. Whew, that could've been awkward if she had said no. We had a good time with the family and seeing Caleb (Devan's oldest sister's baby). And we stopped off at my parent's house on the way back. Lucy ran a slight fever that night but was not really fussy...she has this tooth that will not come in, her gums are swollen and you can see a little part of the tooth, but it just doesn't seem to want to push through. Which would be nice if it did since she still only has 2. Here are some picks from the Harding campus in Searcy.

Caleb is only 10 months old but weighs like 8 lbs. more than Lucy

Aunt Kimberly and Brinton
Our kids sitting in front of the fountain...where Devan was standing to take the pic is where we got married...
Harding swings
Lu in the flowers

April Fool's

2008-04-17T14:48:00.005-05:00

April 1st was my wonderful husband's birthday. I baked a bday cake (strawberry, his favorite, which anyone knows who watches him at first Sunday meals go around the tables until he finds a piece) and had the Vandygriff's watch the kids while we went to Outback...Good stuff. I am so thankful for my life with this wonderful Christian man, husband and father, etc. It's hard to imagine we've been married 8 yrs. next month. He has taught me a lot and I grow to love him more and more each day. Watching him with our kids is one of the most treasured things I get to witness. I know a lot of you are better at these "tribute things" but there was mine.

EASTER

2008-04-17T14:48:00.004-05:00

We spent Easter Sunday with Melissa's parents and family. They live in Buda and we drove there after church. Annie prepared a WONDERFUL meal and then we went outside so Brinton and Lucy could hunt easter eggs. Each had their own personal chaperone to help them. It was so much fun and nice to just sit back and watch while other people took care of the kids. (Which this family has done for us several times.)

I know this isn't a great pic...but what is Brinton doing?

Peek-a-boo
I love this picture of LuLu

What's that?
Brinton cracking a confetti egg on his daddy

Mo and Brinton - best buds

Brinton cleaning up the confetti...He just walked over, got the broom, and started sweeping...Where did he get that from?

Tractors and fishing

2008-04-17T14:48:00.003-05:00

Brinton and Lucy enjoyed riding on the mower with my dad. Brinton calls it a tractor and gets way excited when he hears his grandad turn it on. He would ride the whole time but grandad's arm needs a break...kinda hard steering with one arm. The kids LOVE going to their grandparent's...not like they get spoiled or anything :)

Brinton also went fishing while we were there. I think he enjoyed all of it: Getting the hook ready, holding the pole, watching the fish come up out of the water, but when his grandad asked if he wanted to touch it, he freaked. Surprise, surprise?! I think Devan got this on video. I'll have to see if I can figure out how to put it on here.

2008-04-17T14:48:00.002-05:00

Lucy at about one month...
Lu with her daddy on her 1st b-day!!! Pretty girl

Lucy's 1st Birthday!

2008-04-17T14:48:00.001-05:00

I actually intended to update my blog a lot more, but I only got to do this one post before the blogger started acting up...It's not letting me download any pictures, so hopefully it'll let me do that soon and I can put more up...Hey, Bekki, I tried...

We went to my parents in Marshall, TX and had a small celebration with the family. She really didn't get that messy...She just dabbled in the cake, but seemed to enjoy it! I can't believe she's already one... (March 9)

Splish, Splash, I was takin' a bath....

2008-03-17T22:07:00.000-05:00

These pictures and videos were actually posted by my friend, Summer. (I've done a horrible job at keeping up with my blog) We were at their house the other night, and Brinton played in their sandbox...so he was covered in sand from head to toe. Summer just let him hop in the bath with Bryson and Cason...They had lots of fun!!! At least Brinton did... Thanks, boys, and Miss Summer, for my fun bath!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our crazy family!

2007-12-03T14:24:00.000-06:00

My sister and her family sent this to me the other day. I had never seen this site before, but we have watched it several times and still think it's hilarious. Brinton keeps saying, "Funny, so funny," when he sees it! And for those of you who are wondering what's on Devan's face, he was holding Brinton in the picture and that's his hair...

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1132647262

Hair and Trains...

2007-11-28T17:25:00.000-06:00

If you don't have a wig like this you don't
know what you're missing out on.

Lucy

Brinton

Great-grandmama

I came home from basketball practice the other
day to find this train in my living room. Whoa!
Thanks Grandma and PawPaw! But Brinton loves
it. Needless to say, this train stayed in the living room
a couple of days and then chugged chugged its way up to
Brinton's room

Brinton and Lucy

Thanksgiving

2007-11-28T17:13:00.000-06:00

We went to my parents for
Thanksgiving. We had a good time
visiting with family. We are trying to
spend every minute we can with my
sister, Jill, brother-in-law, Chris and my
nephew, Fred. They will be leaving December 28
to go to Rwanda until April. Then they will
leave with their team November of 2008 for
5-10 years to do missionary work. We will miss
them dearly but know that this is a work
that will bless many...Please keep them
in your prayers that they can touch all those that don't
know God. This is a nation that has faced a genocide just
a few years ago and needs God in order to heal...as we all do.

Brinton raking leaves

Brinton and Fred

Brinton posing in front of the
choo-choo train. We went on a
train ride to see christmas lights.
We were in the open air but it
wasn't nearly as cold as we though it
would be.

Brinton turns 2

2007-11-28T16:42:00.000-06:00

B at about 6 weeks

... 1

...2

It's hard to believe that my little boy turned
2! It has definately gone by too fast! But we
are so glad to have wonderful friends and family
who love him so much and will be great examples to
him as he grows up. Thanks to all of you who continue
to love our family as we love each of you!

Brinton holding Mr. John's hand during
Happy Birthday

Thomas the Train...yes, I did do some of this
work on the cake. Thanks to Summer for my
first lesson in cake decorating. He wouldn't have
looked this good without your help.

Sweet Megan

Lynna, yes those are wood chips he is eating.
I do think Paul got them out before he swallowed
them. He is such a sweet baby!

Mimi and Lucy

Brinton had dirt everywhere...It looked like he
had used dirt as shampoo.

Ponytails

2007-11-28T16:29:00.000-06:00

Since Lucy is not lacking in the hair department,
and I haven't had the heart to cut it yet, I have been
experimenting with different hair-styles.

Side view of the pony-tail

We have her 4 ponytails in this one - one on top,
1 on each side and 1 in the back! What d'ya think?

Outside, Outside

2007-11-28T16:22:00.000-06:00

Here are a few pictures of the kiddos outside!
Brinton loves to be outdoors any chance he gets
saying, "Outside, outside."

Brinton and Lucy hamming it up

Like my colts outfit PawPaw?

What a pose?

Trick-or-Treat a Trunk

2007-11-04T23:10:00.000-06:00

We took the kids to Brentwood where people
park their cars, open their trunks, and the kids
go trick-or-treating at the back of a car. It is
a fun time.

Ms. Summer and Lucy

Thomas the Train - again

Buddies

We are so lucky to have so many of the kids
at church and school who love playing with our
kids. It really helps when Devan and I have
practices or games at the same time!

Kayle, Brinton and Kat

Lucy and Mommy

PUMPKIN PATCH

2007-11-04T23:04:00.000-06:00

We took this pictures before class on Wednesday.
There was a little bit of glare in the background
but we did find some good pictures.

BRINTON

CHEESE

LUCY

Brinton wasn't sure about this lady taking our
picture. When she offered to take it, I guess he
thought she was going to take him. He has been
sort of gone back to a mommy/daddy separation
stage. But we got a good family pic anyway.

Our family

Mimi and Grandad's

2007-11-04T22:59:00.000-06:00

Here's a couple of pictures from fall break at
my parent's house. It was a fun time to relax
and see my parents and my sister and her family.

My Mimi...Why do we love her, because she's
just so easy to love.

Sipping straws with my crazy cousin!

This picture just makes me laugh

Could it be love?

2007-11-04T22:55:00.000-06:00

It is...Sweet Coby is soooo sweet to Miss Lucy.
I think she knows he is special. Just look at
those eyes. :)

FALL FESTIVAL

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Brinton had a good time at fall festival. He wasn't
sure about this jumping thing at first because he
couldn't stay up very well. I think he begin to get
that was the fun part about it.

Sweet Morgan... I think she rode the "Choo Choo
Train" at least 3 or 4 times with Brinton. He
LOVED it.

First tast of cotton candy. YUMMY!

Halloween Party

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This is what happens when Thomas the Train
meets spiderman. Cason (whom you can't see
in this picture) was dressed up as
spiderman with a mask on and Brinton didn't
enjoy it...I think he was okay with it when Cason
took the mask off.

Our Little Pumpkin

Brinton and Griffin

Cuties!

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Look at Me!

Devan got this picture when he went to see if

he had gone to sleep yet.

We love our bath time!

To the Park

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Brinton and Lucy love to play at the park
with the Best boys.

Go Bison!!

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Brinton and Lucy sporting the Bison hat

Future football star...what do you think Grandad?

Playing in the morning

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This is me in the morning before mommy does
anything with my hair. It's so crazy!
But I'm still super cute :)

Brinton thinks it's fun to sit on Lucy. Not
sure how she feels about it.

Reading to my sister

Lucy's "First Meal"

2007-11-04T21:32:00.000-06:00

Lucy enjoyed her first taste of cereal.
She did pretty well and didn't get that messy at all.
Brinton liked to help feed his sissy.

Trip to Nashville

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Brinton enjoyed going out to great-grandmother's
farm and riding on the tractor.

Brinton, Lucy and cousin Caleb

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Family Reunion

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The rainbow was awesome! Brinton had fun
with his cousin, Fred, at the reunion. They
caught frogs and just had a good time in the
outdoors.

Lucy with her Aunt Jill

2007-11-04T16:24:00.000-06:00

Yes, I am actually starting a blog. So for the sake of practicing, I am starting with a few pictures and events from the summer and working my way up to the present time. And disregard some of the dates on the pictures ( some say 2004?!) We'll see how well this blogging things go... But I enjoy so many of your blogs that I thought it was about time to give it a try! What can I say, you inspired me!