Spring Break and the zoo

Over Spring Break the boys and I decided to brave it and travel alone to AR to see the family. Nathan needed to save up his days off for when the baby comes and when I drove the boys one way over Christmas it all went well, so it seemed like a good idea. It actually turned out great. The boys were near perfect on the way there- watching one movie after another. My sister, Courtney, had her baby on Friday and we left on Saturday so we were able to stop in Little Rock at the hospital to see them (see previous post). We spent Saturday night and Sunday morning with my folks and Liliy who came back to Searcy with us. The boys went to see Grandma and Grandpa (Nathan's parents) on Sunday night and stayed all day Monday. My mom and I were able to go back to LR on Monday and see baby Jude again and do some shopping. We got lucky and found material for the baby room, so that was exciting. The rest of the week was spent splitting time with both families. I think McDonalds was the resteraunt of choice for the boys and you know when you are with grandparents they cant say no so I think enough nuggets and fries were eaten that week to last us all year. On Thursday we traveled back to LR and spent the morning with Courtney and Jude and then took the boys and Lily to the LR zoo. Although many animals seemed to be sleeping the afternoon away, the weather was beautiful and it was a great day with Granna and Granddad. We left to come home on Friday- the ride back was a little more challenging with 2 very tired and very spoiled boys, but they did well overall and we made it back. I think that will be my last solo trip for a while, but it is good to know I can do it if I need to.

My new neice, Jude Elizabeth

Kite Festival

This was our 5th year in a row (I believe), to go to the Zilker Park Kite Festival the first Sunday in April. It was very warm and VERY crowded and as usual, we had difficulty getting a kite up in the air with no wind and no room, but we still had fun. Here are some pictures from our adventure

Another Year, Another Family Retreat

Well, we have returned from another weekend at Laekey Texas at our annual church family retreat. Even the move from late April to late March cannot keep us away. We love it! Actually, this was one of the hottest weekends we have had in a while.

I had it easy this year since Nathan took both boys (what a guy!) in his cabin. I think it went pretty well except at shower time (Tucker hated it) and bedtime Sat. night (both boys slept with Nathan in his bed- he had 2 bunks pushed together. We are all tired (Nathan probably the most) but we had a great time. On Saturday it was so hot that we were able to play in the water a long time and the boys all took a canoe ride. I sat this one out- maybe next year. We brought lots of sand home with us but the boys had a blast. At the talent show Griffin and his buddies, led by Tanner, sang "Jesus Loves Me" and brought the house down. We hope to enjoy many more years here with our church family and make more memories that our kids will cherish as they grow older.

Rodeo Day

Griffin's Latest Thoughts

It is so funny how a 4 year old's mind works. The day before we went to the Dr for our sonogram, we were talking about it. Our converstation went something like this:

Griffin said, "Tomorrow we have the baby"
Katie: "No, I am not having the baby tomorrow, but we will find out what we are having tomorrow"
Griffin: "Do you know what you are having?"
Katie: "No, I don't"
Griffin: "Can't you just look down your throat?"

Gotta' love the imagination!