Is It Here yet?

Yesterday we saw another glimpse of spring. We strapped the kiddos in the bike trailer and road a couple miles to the "big" park, as Tobin would like to say. He calls it "big" because there is a HUGE slide! I packed up a picnic and strapped on the new seat belt covers I made this week (so they would be more comfortable) and off we went...

They are both a little unsure of what is about to happen...

It was really windy, but we had a great time! What would a picnic be without Cheetos?

Then, off to the playground to run off some energy!

Caroline and I sat in the (dead and oh, so scratchy) grass and watched the guys play while we enjoyed some sunshine... finally!

Tobin found the Letter "T" . He was oh-so proud of himself!

I LOVE that little wrinkled up nose when she drinks from her cup!

Can you spy the biggest slide?

Such joy!

Beautiful Baby... all mine!

The boys... posing for a shot on the pirate ship! Tobin was the captain!

She is her Daddy's girl!

Hope all of you Oklahoma people enjoyed the Beautiful Day we had. You Texas friends... please do not gloat on your everyday sunny weather! (; Wherever you are, I hope you enjoy your family and the springtime that is soon arriving!

Thermostat Art

I just read this post from the Nester. She is having trouble with a stubborn light switch that is in an awkward spot. I thought this post might help her get more creative with the switch instead of ignoring it. We'll see...

I get lots of comments about this wall when people come into my home. They don't usually notice it until they walk out of the bathroom and there in front of them is our thermostat- framed like a piece of art. Sometimes they like it, and sometimes they say, "doesn't that draw attention to it?" I say, "so what?" I mean, isn't the thermostat pretty important in a home? Everyone has one in their house. Why not frame it like a work of art? This started when we bought our first home in Texas. Our thermostat, again, was on a narrow wall(not enough room to hang anything else beside it, but maybe above or below and i just didn't like it). I had this great frame that was empty because when we moved, the mirror broke out of it. I know what you're thinking... bad luck. But, I wouldn't state it like that and I'm not superstitious. So, I kept the frame to use for something else, having no idea what to use it for. I have a problem like that. I keep things (even if I don't have an exact spot at the moment) and hide them away for a day when I'm feeling creative. When we moved into this house, i used the frame again... what for? To frame the thermostat. Now, I'm wondering if I should paint the wall inside the frame around the thermostat a different color like Red or Blue. What do you think? Should I glue a matte around it? Leave it? Totally do away with it? What are your thoughts?

(Tobin wanted in the photo too so, I thought I'd give you an idea of where the door started. It's the same distance on the other side to another door.)

Messy Ones...

I love the messy faces of my kids. The smiles through the ketchup or jelly...

The cracker crumbs that stick to the juice dripping off their chin

The laughter that comes from the blood sugar high right after they eat...

The satisfaction in their eyes when they're full.

Food is sometimes entertainment at our house. What about yours?

When Baby's Sick, Aint' Nobody Happy!

Caroline is NOT feeling well at all. Poor baby... or should I say poor family? "Why" do you ask? Besides the fact that she wants nothing to do with food, has to be held most of the time and has a dirty outfit (due to a runny messy diaper) every couple of hours...


She has to have three Paci's in the hand and one in the mouth- at ALL times!
Don't even think about touching her silky blanket!

And if you even try to take one of her paci's away? You might as well lay down and die b/c you are about to witness the fit of the decade!

Despite all of this, we are all totally smitten by her presence. We are so blessed to have her in our life! Hope you enjoy your weekend. Praying for Health in our home!

The Flirt of Spring

Today was an amazing 58 degrees outside. The warm sunshine lit up our insides and put smiles on our faces. With all the snow and frigid temps this winter brought, we were so ready for some sunshine-- We are definitely ready for SPRING! I know, it's not here yet, but today seemed like it was flirting with us. We spent the day in Choctaw with Mimi and Mamaw!

Sweet Caroline's Spring headband...
Her favorite part of their home, the tiny bench to watch TV on!

Tobin loves playing with the cars...

And they both LOVE the books...

The "girls". I love this photo. It's like the laughter is caught on camera. A Candid shot...

Mamaw and her "Sunshine's"

Tobin and Mimi took today's weather and decided to play some ball. Tobin LOVES to play ball! I think we may have to get him registered in T-ball this summer...

Me:"How old are you?"

Tobin: "Three mom, you know it!"

Keep your eye on the Orange ball...

... orange ball.... in mid air...

... again...

Caroline didn't want to miss out on the outdoor fun, so she kept watch with Mamaw from the glass door. She loved watching the colors spin on the flower.

"How does that work?"

Thank you Mimi and Mamaw for hosting our day. We had a blast with you! We can't wait till Springtime hits for good so we can have fun all day at the park!

Tomorrow's forecast: Another day in the 40's with chance of rain.... Now you know why I said, "flirt" (:

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!

(PS- Caroline spiked a fever and we took her to the ER tonight. She has an upper respiratory infection, sinus infection, and double ear infection. Poor baby- We are so thankful we took her in before pneumonia set in. Please be praying for her quick and healthy recovery!)