Hot Rod'n

The boys LOVE their little vehicles.. we actually have 4... crazy, huh? but two of them were $20 at a yard sale so ya can't beat that. Piper really wanted to ride today so I found a bungie cord and seat belted her in. She had a blast. They rode for about an hour, until lunch time. Parker acted like Andrew was chasing them and trying to get his girlfriend;). He kept saying, "I got my famous girlfriend" over and over... SO sweet!
**Update... tonight Parker wanted to ride Piper around on a "date". He was SO cute! Andrew later asked if he could have a turn at riding Piper around on a "date"... Parker obliged and then went away and hid and started crying. He was sad Andrew was riding around Piper:(. I told Cameron Piper is already a heartbreaker!

2 boys and a girl.... I think...

She may be a sweet and girly in her dresses and bows but she knows how to have a good time getting dirty with her brothers.

Here are a couple of pics of Piper in the pool... she is Miss Independent in the pool and does NOT want to be held. 

Mud soup anyone??

The boys are EXCELLENT cooks! They make mudsoup just about everyday! They have their own special herbs and spices that they mix in... we actually had to dispose of some earlier because it had been preserved in an old jug and it WAS toxic smelling... whew!!! anyway... Andrew built a special stand to sell his mudsoup from today:). He was so proud of it! Not sure of what he's going to be when he grows up but I'm sure it will have the word engineer attached;).
So if you're unsure of what you're having for dinner and don't mind spending a buck a bowl, I know where you can get some mudsoup... I might add, we are NOT responsible for any illnesses that result!!

Summer '09

We've had a GREAT summer so far! This has been the easiest summer I've had as a mommy. The boys are so helpful and really play well together. We've had tons of fun at the zoo, the library, the front yard and one of our favorites... the PARK! We're so fortunate to live close to a great park... one of the best parts is that no one is EVER there... it's like our own private park ;). There's plenty of play equipment, swings, a great walking trail and some fun cows just across the fence that are always entertaining.

A little camera shy... ;)

Andrew learned to ride without his training wheels a few months ago.

AND... did I mention... Piper learned to blow kisses this week!! :)

not quite sure what to say...

Today we celebrated July 4th. We had a great time with family ... ended the night with a HUGE... LOUD firework show.. it was a great day! BUT talking about all of it and the details kind of seems so insignificant after learning about little Kate. Kate is 5 years old... the same age as my oldest, this past Monday she began having tremors on her right side. They took her to the ER and found out she has a massive brain tumor that looks to be malignant and aggressive. She had surgery yesterday and the prognosis is not good. After the surgery, she hadn't move her right side for quite sometime but finally moved it (which they think was possibly involuntary). This family has a hard road ahead and it only began Monday. Uggghhh... my heart is so heavy for them... my eyes filled with tears and a huge lump in my throat. Please pray for the McRae family. Here's a link to sweet Kate's caring bridge site.

I love Parker Isaac!

Today I took Parker with me to the grocery store. He loves to go run errands with mommy and daddy. I've been wanting to do something special with him for a while because he's just SO stinking sweet.... so before going to the grocery store, we went to Sonic. I pulled up and ordered him a icecream cone. Then I went and got him out of his carseat and let him set up front with me. We had a great time talking. He loved sitting up front! I told him how proud I was of him being such a good big brother to Piper and how responsible he has become. He really is SO responsible for a four year old. He always takes his shoes off where they belong. He always puts up his dirty dishes, throws away all his trash. As soon as he wakes up, he picks out his clothes for the day and puts them on. He's an excellent recycler. He always puts his water bottle back in the fridge for the next time he's thirsty and if it's empty, he sets it by the sink for me to fill up. He's been working on coloring and practicing writing letters, straight lines, etc and he works so hard at them, without complaining. SO sweet! He is an absolute joy! He's also HILARIOUS! He says the funniest things always. He's full of energy. He's terribly passionate in every way. I can't even begin to imagine where life will lead him. I pray so much that God will open his eyes to His goodness and his passion will be used to further His kingdom. I'm SO honored to be Parker Isaac's mommy. I LOVE him!

Meet my new best friend Elrod!

We're BACK and we had a GREAT time! I had the best birthday! We stayed 3 nights in San Antonio at a Marriott suite resort. Our room (mini apartment) was amazing! We pricelined it and got a superb deal.. the rooms start at about $120 a night and we got it for $45/night. We spent all day Sunday at the Alamo, the River Walk and The Natural Bridge Wildlife drive-thru. Still need to upload and post those pics... the highlight of the trip for me occurred Monday morning on my 33rd birthday.... I got to hang out with Elrod, the Sea Lion. What a TREAT! Here are a few pics of me and my new best friend;). Oh AND... I'm planning for a career change... I'm working on holding my breath underwater so I'll be able to apply at SeaWorld for the 2010 season;).