Good Night 09

Though I have a lot to catch up on over the last few months, we're signing off, saying good night to one of our most blessed years yet! Wonder what 2010 will bring!

Creighton and Colton's Carnival

We officially celebrated Creighton's third birthday with a combined party with Colton. We had a carnival at Pop-Pop and Gigi Wilson's house! What a blast!

Before and After

Mimi's hair dresser, Peggy, gave our oldest a much needed trim! Although I had to hold him and he refused to wear the black cape, he did a wonderful job waiting for her to give him a cut! She did a wonderful job explaining each step to him and ended with a sucker and a little bottle of water. We'll be back to her next time!

Baylor Homecoming Parade

Playgroup at the Pumpkin Patch

Popcorn & Movie Night

Happy Third Birthday, Little Love

Since we're planning his birthday for later in November, we decided to take him & two friends to Chuck-E-Cheese to celebrate with dinner. Then, we all went back home (these three and one little brother) and had a slumber party! We watched Cars and had ice cream & cupcakes before his third birthday came to an end.

We love you, sweet three year old.

My Little Punkins!

Our first outing at the Pumpkin Patch this year!

Family Photos

Our attempt at a family Christmas Card picture! Still with a tripod {hence, the reason I look squished in the picture. I ran and jumped in!} Much, much better than last year!

Ready for the Rodeo

Benjie, Griffin and I went to a Sunday School dinner tonight and Creighton went with the Wilson's to the Rodeo.

Honoring Pappy at Homecoming

We headed to Abilene {again} to celebrate a special presentation at the Abilene High Homecoming Football game for Pappy. He is retiring after this school year and was presented with a letter jacket and a plaque after he tossed the game starting coin.

Tackle Season

These boys love to play football. Some days they are Robert Griffin. Sometimes they are Joe Paw. Sometimes they are Jordan Lake. Sometimes they are someone I don't know!

Sometimes one of them is super tired. Super emotional. Super drained with strep and an ear infection. Sometimes one of them cries when they get tackled!

Fresh Beat Band

Don't be fooled by this face! How can little brother sleep this soundly?

When Big Brother thinks he's part of a new band?

Washin' Cars with Watson

We had planned on having a car wash this week and it worked out perfectly on Monday for Watson to come over and wash all our trucks and cars with us! These two play really, really well together!

Jon and our Boys

Jon came to town for the BU game and stayed the night. Here he is eating breakfast at Creighton's table and with both boys ready for church.

Our boys are so spoiled with love by so many great friends!

Chubby Cheekers

Oh, too cute!

Happy Birthday SJ

Happy Birthday, Sawyer James. We've been so blessed by your first year of life and the opportunity to love you as our own. I remember the very day you were born! Sweet friend, you're precious! Your smile melts our heart and your personality warms our spirits. We love you little bug!

Hometown Crowd

After taking a nap, Creighton met Daddy at the first Baylor Home Game of the season. He loves spending time with Daddy and had such fun cheering on those Bears---watching the band and looking for Bruiser. Daddy says he can be in a band, but not the band!

Have to Be Creative

When you have to wait around a lot for little brother to eat, nap, stop crying, one tends to become creative in their playing around the house and a parent becomes more open to new ideas! Creigther played with this medicine cup as his "dump truck" and watched it pour many gallons of water down our drain!

Happy toot! Productive Mommy! Fun morning!

Learning the Essentials to Football

Playing tackle football in the front yard with Parker (whose parents were on their last date before baby sister makes her debut) and Daddy. Something about this picture makes me giggle out loud! Boys having fun, simple fun!

Feeding Birds & My Future Daughter-In-Law

Mimi always has something "fun" planned for Creighton to do during the days Daddy works in Abilene. Today they swept the sidewalk and fed the birds. Too bad it poured rain after the bread was tossed in the yard.

When we're in Abilene we get to see our sweet Ava Kate more often. Don't you think one of my boys need to claim her for a wife? She is a-dor-able!!! And of course, I love her parents.

A lot of Work To Do

Boys Only Club

I left Griffin tonight for the first time in the best hands! I went to a Sunday School meeting and Benjie had daddy duty alone with both boys!

Whatever Works!

Actually, whatever saves me time and, of course, keeps the boys happy! Griffin and Creighton got to take a shower tonight. The heat from the water keeps Griffin warm and Creighton loves to help wash his little brother clean! {The cup was not intentionally covering him up, but it works and he'll appreciate it in the years to come!}

Dinner With Friends

First of Many

First ever hunt with daddy

First BU Game of the Season with a BIG Win

BU Football Kick-Off Lunch

The boys dressed in their Baylor gear as the three of us joined Pop-Pop Wilson's annual office party Football Kick-off Luncheon. Good food, friends and a chance to get out of the house!

Look Who's One Month Old

Back to School

This Big Brother went back to school today {Mother's Day Out}! Besides a quick visit to Daddy's office, not much was accomplished on Mommy's part after two feedings, changings, and some pumping!

Deep Under

At our supper club cook out & swim party, Creighton & Daddy went deep under while Griffin watched from the side.

Back in A-Town

We woke up before six, drove three hours back to Abilene for a funeral, in order to pick up Creighton, attend a birthday for Grandpa Spicer and drive three more hours back home. I should have taken a picture of us on the drive home, because it was a nightmare! Creighton had taken no nap for three days {big mistake} and couldn't get comfortable in the car seat to sleep. When he woke up after thirty minutes outside of Abilene, he wouldn't stop squealing and crying and moaning. We were all about to have a nervous breakdown before we arrived home at ten o'clock. No more traveling for a few months---or weeks!
With Mimi and Pop-Pop before our meltdowns.

Meeting Uncle Robert and Aunt Glenda for the first time at Mimi and Pop-Pops! He's not too sure about Uncle Robert...but none of us are!

Just the Two of Us

We left Creighton in Abilene since we basically came home to turn around and return tomorrow. While we were briefly home, I had a doctor's appointment and me and Griffin just hung out together. We had lots of quiet, quality time at home and then we went on a date with Daddy. Unfortunately, Benjie was on call and had to book shifts and find nurses during dinner and once our food arrived, Griffin woke up hungry. There is NO consoling him without milk and there is nothing worse than a screaming kid at dinner. We asked for a to-go box and headed home!

Five Generations

We added a new life to our 5 Generations! Griffin met Grandma Donald today at the donut shop!

Birthday Blessings

We surprised Mammy on her birthday and journeyed to Abilene with the boys.

Hittin' the Road

Our first road trip with both boys!