All Boy!

I just had to share this picture and story! My little boy is one thing for sure...he is ALL BOY! He is rough, tough, and you better watch out because he is always into something. Last weekend my friend Ashley came over so we could take a few more pictures of her little girl (I will post some of those later). Keep in mind that Oakley is now 18 months old and Kaylee is only 6 months old. We had Kaylee all laid out on the backdrop posing and smiling like crazy when all of the sudden, out of the blue here comes Oakley full speed ahead, running as fast as his little legs could, pulling his lawn mower behind him. Just to be clear it was one of those bubble mowers. Needless to say nothing was getting in his way, even poor little Kaylee. Next thing we know he had ran right over the top of her, lawnmower and all! I panic, rush to grab Kaylee up expecting her to be screaming for her dear life, but nothing...it didn't even faze that tough little girl! The funny thing is my sister had my camera and caught the "just after" moment. Ashley, I do apologize for my rough and tough little boy and I am glad you have one tough little girl! I am sure she will pay him back one day!

Sleepover!

Avery had her first sleepover Valentines Weekend! Emma came to stay the night and the girls had so much fun. They played hard all evening and when it was time for bed they crashed! Emma did great considering it was a first time staying with someone besides family. The next morning we got out the construction paper, markers, and glue and made valentines...since it was Valentines Day. Emma made one for her Mommy and Daddy and Avery told me that she was making hers for a friend. Later on that day her Daddy and I were telling her Happy Valentines Day when she ran out of the room and came back with the Valentine that she had made earlier. She said "Happy Valentines Day Mommy and Daddy. I love you! I tricked you Mommy, I really made this valentine just for you and Daddy." I must admit that I cried...I mean how sweet is that! Anyhow, back to the sleepover, it was a lot of fun and Oakley had just as much fun with Emma being there as Avery did. They all three had the best time!

Good Oral Hygiene

One of Oakley's favorite things to do these days is brush his teeth. He loves it and I am NOT exaggerating! He brings me his toothbrush and toothpaste at least five times a day. If he is really quite you can always bet that he is in the bathroom with the bathtub faucet on (he always wets his toothbrush first) and his toothbrush in his mouth. It is really cute and I must say I hope this is one habit he keeps! Although there is one thing we have to work on - if he can't find his toothbrush, because he isn't quite tall enough to see into the drawer, he will grab any ones and use theirs. This causes quite a problem for me since it totally grosses me out!! I know he is my kid but their are just somethings that are off limits and my toothbrush is one of them!!!

I thought this pictures was especially cute because not only is he brushing his teeth but he is saying cheese at the same time! Just in the last week or so he has started to say cheese every time I take his picture. I don't even ask, he just says it! Again...how cute!

The Girls

So, my very best friend is moving...to California!! Not just down the road or to a new town, all the way across country. What will I ever do without her here? I am so proud of her and excited for her but man am I going to miss her. Not only am I going to miss her but Avery thinks the world of "Aunt Alison" or "my Alison" as she calls her. Avery was attached to her hip this past weekend. There is nothing more exciting to her than when Alison comes to visit.

Saturday night all of us girls (and a couple of the guys) got together and had a farewell dinner for Alison. It was great to get together with everyone, but quite bittersweet at the same time. We are all truly living in different parts of the world these days. Four of us are still in the same state but different cities, one is in India (we missed you like crazy the other night Ariel) and now one in California. The older we get it seems the further apart we live, but one thing I know for sure is that our bond, our friendship only grows stronger. The picture below is of all of us girls and all of our baby girls on Saturday night.

Alison, may all your dreams come true, may you find all that you are searching for, and may you forever remember where home is!! I love you and will miss you! Godspeed!!

"From the Kentucky coal mines to the California sun, yeah "Ali" shared the secrets of my soul, through all kind of weather through everthing we done, yeah "Ali" baby helped me from the cold world..."

What a good big sister!

I had to take this picture a couple of Sunday's ago. Jason and I were running around like crazy trying to get ready for Sunday School and Church (just like every Sunday morning) when I walked in our bedroom and Avery was getting Oakley ready all by herself. It was too cute! She then told me the other day that she wanted to set the alarm on her clock so that we wouldn't be rushed anymore! So I guess we will be getting up earlier on Sunday mornings from now on!

Uncle Goose!

What a crazy couple of weeks it has been. Since the ice storm last week the kids have not been to Ms. Linda's (their babysitter.) Last week they were home with me since I could not work due to the storm. Gran and Nana are both teachers so they took turns watching the kids this week. However, they both had school on Friday and we didn't know what we were going to do with the kids. Thank goodness for my little brother, "Uncle Goose." He graciously came over and played with the kids all day so I could work. Avery and Oakley had a blast! When I told Avery that Uncle Goose was coming over to watch her and Oaks her response was, "Uncles do that?" Too funny! Anyhow, I know both of my kids are wore out tonight and I am sure Uncle Goose is too!