Anderson's Single Date Night

Tonight was Anderson's date with just us. He had a hard time deciding what he wanted to do. For the past few days he's been going back and forth between the trampoline park, seeing a movie and going bowling. Today he finally settled on bowling! We went to a bowling alley here in Bossier and to our surprise all the lanes were occupied with league bowl. After a minute of panic we decided to head to the base bowling alley, which to our luck had a lane for us! We bowled 2 games and snacked on fries. We then headed to Chili's so Anderson could get some Mac and cheese and fruit! While there we tried out the table top game. We had such a good time tonight!

Anderson, you are so precise, inquisitive, silly and according to you the best bowler out of the three of us! We are so happy to have you in our family! We love you!

Callie's Date Night

Tonight David and I took Callie on a single date! Callie chose to listen to Frozen all the way to Air U where we jumped our hearts out for an hour! Callie was awesome!  Then the girl wanted pizza so we went to Cici's Pizza Buffet. Callie had macaroni and cheese pizza and 2 brownies! After all that fun Callie requested to go home to bed so we did!

Callie, you are an amazing young girl who is so full of life and love! Your dad and I are so happy to be on this wild ride known as life with you! We love you sweet pea!

Liam's 2 Year Stats (a week late)

Here are Liam's 2 year stats from his well-visit on the 11th.

Weight: 34lbs=99%
Height: 38inches=99%
Head: 51cm=97%

Berries

This morning we went blueberry picking (we also picked about 20 blackberries!) with the kids bestie, Lylah and her baby brother, Ellis. The kids are used to seeing each a couple times a week but today was the first time in about a month due to sick kiddos, vacations and schedules. They were so happy to see other and they did a really great job! And then we found this sweet road on the way home!

Father's Day Weekend

Friday night we went camping out at Black Cypress Bayou. We met some friends from library storytime, who also happen to live in our neighborhood. The kids had a great time playing in the dirt and it wasn't too hot since we were on the breezy side of the lake. Saturday we spent the morning camping and at the zoo. On Father's Day we made Dad breakfast before heading to church and then to one of Dad's favorite places-the lake where we swam, had lunch and cruised. Happy Father's Day to the BEST DAD around! We love you!

Liam's 2nd Birthday

Today our sweet, cars loving, trike riding, ball throwing boy turned 2!  As is the trend at birthdays for me I wondered how can this be!?! My baby is 2!  Then I take one look at you, Liam and think of how blessed I am to be your mother.  Sure you challenge me (your red hair comes complete with a red headed temper and maybe, possibly a bit of your parents' tempers!) but boy do you know how to love!  The moment you were born you stole my heart and have been bringing me so much joy ever since.  I love watching you play cars.  I love that when you wake up from nap you snuggle for just a few seconds and then says "Mommy play with me."  I love that you want to be just like your brother and sister.  I love that you want to help around the house-feed the dogs, set the table, carry things to the car..., I love that you run straight to the sandbox when we go out back.  I love that your little face lights up when you see someone you love.  I love the way you say ok.  I love the way your little body shakes when you're excited.  I love that you point out things as we're driving.  I love that you snuggle before bedtime prayers.  I love everything about you Liam. Period. Dot. I do love everything about you.

We started the morning bright and early.  Callie and Anderson were super excited for Liam's Cars themed birthday and in our room shortly after 6 this morning!  We made them hang tight for a bit before going into Liam's room to sing him happy birthday.  We then opened a few presents before having pancakes, eggs and oranges for breakfast.  After breakfast we watched "Cars 2"  Arts and crafts was next and we colored little wooden cars.  Followed by the required birthday photo shoot and then it was off to Chuck E. Cheese for birthday lunch and cupcakes with Dad!  A stop by PetSmart and then it was home to nap.  After nap Liam opened another present-his bubble machine!  Which of course was taken directly outside to try!  Let me tell you it is awesome! Totally blows bubbles!  While out there we made funny chalk drawings to take out pictures with.  As soon as Dad was home it was inside to see the grand finale of presents-a dad built race track and a mom built car garage!  David did a super impressive job building the ramp and Liam LOVES it!  The car garage he's not too sure of!  Liam then did a little FaceTiming with his family before having hot dogs and potatoes with more cupcakes for dessert!  I think the kid was sang to a total of 5 times, had 2 rounds of cupcakes and had numerous text and FaceBook messages, what a loved little boy!  Happy 2nd Birthday Li-man!