Strawberry Patch

Awhile back Eli's class went on a field trip to the strawberry patch. It was lots of fun and the strawberries were delicious! Here are some pictures from the day!

Eli and Kegan with their pails

Fresh picked strawberries! Yum!

Kegan and Eli

Kegan, Eli and Maddy! Sweet Friends!

Helping Daddy with the yard work!

Visiting Cousins

A few weeks ago, we made our way up to Dallas to see Tamra and Paul and the kids. It was a very quick trip, but lots of fun. We were even able to go see Joy, Shelby and Luke. Tamra had a teacher's work day that Monday, but the kids were out of school. So, I got to hang out with my niece and nephew all day. It was so much fun! Here are some pictures of the kids trying out the skates and roller blades. It was hilarious!!!!!!!!!

My little cutie!

My niece, Cait

My nephew, Benjamin

We had LOTS of falling down!

Even Miss Mia tried them out

Cait was having trouble standing, but after

awhile she was skating everywhere!

It was a fun visit! We can't wait until we can visit again!

Mia Beth's Surgery

Mia had tubes put in her ears back in April. She was having a ton of ear infections and after much debating we decided this would be the best thing for her. It was the hardest thing we have gone through with her. Thank all of you who prayed for her and gave us wonderful advice. We really appreciated it. Everything went smoothly and I know it was because so many of you were praying for her and for us (the worried parents).

Here is Mia in her pretty dress that the nurse gave her.

She was very excited to wear it!

Our sweet girl

We got lots of love that morning!

Mommy reading her a book to keep her busy before the surgery

And then Daddy

The hospital gave her a cute little bear to hold during

the surgery and then to bring home with her.

When we got home we had a package waiting for us from Nonny (Ryan's mom)

There was a princess for Mia

And a whale for Eli. Thank you Nonny!

GiGi (my Mom) had stayed with Eli while we were gone

and she also had a gift waiting for Miss Mia. A baby doll with a carrier.

She was very excited! Thank you GiGi!

Trip to the Houston Zoo

In the month of April we went to the Houston Zoo for our "Wee Get Together". It was lots of fun!

Mia watching the Cheetah

All of the animals were out close to the fences.

Usually they are all hiding when we go.

Annaliese, Mia & Lukey

Mia Beth watching the giraffes

The kiddos watching the elephants

Heather and Brayden

Wendy and Lillian

Somehow I always catch her when she is feeding Lillian

Watching the Lions

The Carousel

Eli and Maddy pretending to be Prairie Dogs

The REAL prairie dogs

Lukey playing on the slide

Some of the kids posing for us moms

Now for the train! Eli was waiting all day for this!

Trish with Walker and Annaliese

Serenity with Braeden

Kelli & Luke

Wendy with Lillian & Maddy

Heather with Brayden & Gavin

Me & my kiddos

Eli enjoying the ride! It was a fun day!