Just A Coloring

Callie Grace has said that she wants to be an artist when she grows up forever.  Caleb has always shown little interest in coloring.  Yesterday afternoon, they put their chairs together at the table and colored.  Callie Grace told Caleb what a great job he was doing and helped him in identifying his colors.  They definitely have a love/hate relationship these days (mostly on Callie Grace's end) but it was so nice to see them having fun and learning together!

Callie Grace made a bunny book at school yesterday.  She wanted me to take her picture with each page of her book.

Heart Dump

Feeling a little overwhelmed today.  We have lots of things on the calendar for the weekend.  Crosson's birthday is coming up - April 12th.  He would be 8.  The flowers at church are going to be in his memory on Sunday.  We normally take a balloon out to the cemetery on his birthday.  Callie Grace and Caleb enjoy doing this so much.  After all this time, his birthday continues to be the hardest for me.  My great aunt who is in her 80's lost a son in the same way that we lost Crosson.  When we had Callie Grace, my Aunt Claire came over to visit us.  As she recounted her story to me, she remembered everything - the way in which she shared her loss would make you think it happened yesterday instead of 60some years ago.  That one conversation taught me so many things.  Most importantly, it taught me that with time we move forward but we never forget the footprints that they have made on our hearts.  Their little lives will always matter, if only to us, they still matter.

One child cannot take the place of another but I am thankful beyond words that God blessed us with these two...

They give meaning to each of my days.  I love you two so very much.

Soccer practice and Easter decorations

We had our 2nd soccer practice last night.  The children really seem to be enjoying their time on the field.  If nothing else, they are getting to be active which is great.  They both memorized their Psalms 31:3b memory verse for the week.  Go Callie Grace and Caleb!!  I didn't take many pictures last night.  It was a little tough with my ever active 3 year old.  He and Ashlyn did enjoy some fun time on the playground while their brother and sister had their practice.  I think a special friendship is forming with those two.

Caleb and Ashlyn in the wagon
Can you tell that it was a little sunny? 

After the practices with cousin Moira


Callie Grace has been quite upset with me that our only Easter decoration is the wreath on our front door.  So, she took matters into her own hands and decorated some paper eggs for me.  I decided to hang them on our light fixture in our little eating area.

The finished product!

Playtime

Yesterday afternoon was super warm and a little windy.  We decided to hit up the playground.  Callie Grace and Caleb had a lot of fun.  They ran, played on the swing, rock wall and slide.  We love these carefree afternoons.

As a side note, Caleb has always been a little love bug but he has recently become my shadow.  He always says that he wants me.  He showers me with kisses and hugs.  I don't know how long this is going to last but I love it!!

Miss Callie Grace has become a complete sass.  I am not loving this at all.  I hope we can work our way right through this stage sooner than later. 

Look at those pink cheeks!

Look at his pink cheeks!

Update

We enjoyed having Joshua spend Friday night with us.  I didn't get a single picture but I can tell you that the children had a great time.  I believe every toy that we have ever owned was spread out throughout the house.  Joshua lost his 3rd tooth while spending the night.  The tooth fairy knew the way to our house.  Callie Grace and Caleb were in complete awe!

On Saturday, we went to CG and Caleb's twin cousins skating party.  My duo have never skated but we gave it a try.  They both loved it!  Kip had a prior commitment that day.  Many thanks to mimi for helping me watch my babies at the party.

Happy Birthday Aly!

Happy Birthday Rion!

My two enjoying the ice cream

Caleb having fun on the motorcycle

CG skating around the rink

CG and cousin Bradyn

Once Kip got home on Saturday afternoon, we went to the park.  It was a beautiful day!

Callie Grace brought her monkey along!

Caleb on another motorcycle - am I in trouble or what?!

The motorcycle lost its juice so daddy got a workout!


After church on Sunday, we had lunch at Miss Cindy's house.  We brought a birthday cake that my friend from work, Shannon made.  It tasted as good as it looks!

A few outside pictures while we were waiting to eat.  Kip practiced soccer with the kiddos.

Mrs. Cheyenne

Today is Callie Grace's assistant teacher, Mrs. Cheyenne's birthday.  We had a little party for her today.  The children had a lot of fun and I think Mrs. Cheyenne did also!

The children leading Mrs. Cheyenne in to her party

My pretty girl

Mrs. Cheyenne and Callie Grace

Corbin and Callie Grace

Two thumbs up!

To say last night was exhausting is the understatement of the year... but boy did we have fun!  Callie Grace and Caleb both had a blast.  It was even more fun because friends Luke and Ashlyn are on their teams.  Kip and I loved having Pat and Joy Lynn there as well.  Joy Lynn had their wagon in her car and it sure came in handy.  We had so much stuff to carry around!  Thank you for thinking of the wagon Joy Lynn!! :)

Without further ado, I present to you our soccer stars...




Caleb going after the ball!

CG going after the ball!

These 2 monkeys had fun together!

Luke, Callie Grace, Caleb and Ashlyn in their jerseys

I think Callie Grace's # is 5 and Caleb's # is 6.  Fun times are ahead!