Trains, Trains, Trains!

Last Saturday we had a great time at our local park riding the Mid South Live Steamers! These trains are so cool to not only watch but also to ride. I honestly think we couldv'e rode them all day long. Here are a few shots of the trains and of course, goofy #1 and goofy #2, waiting in line! We were not allowed to take pictures while train was in motion, so that's why we have no shots of us on the trains, but you get the idea!

Bath Time

Ok, so I remember when my boys were babies and their first baths were this huge event of me simply sponging down screaming, red faced, not-so-happy infants. Denny had the camera ready, the Dreft smelling hoody towels laying on the counter and we just wanted to record this milestone in their lives...But looking back, it's kinda funny to me. I mean, yes, it is a milestone and being Ms. Super Sentimental Mommie, you know I take pictures just to take pictures.

But these days...bath time is somewhat...uh, dangerous for all parties involved. All will get wet, maybe hit, tear-free soap will somehow burn the retinas of my children's eyes, accusations of pulling out hair will be made and all the while, the bather must remain calm, cool and collected during the evening hours when energy is at its lowest! So, the differenes between then and now are obvious and I admit, comical. So here is a glimpse at the two goons we have the joy and task of bathing every night...I would rather have this now, than a squeaky, clean infant who really didn't need a bath to begin with. Just sayin...

When Brother Is Away...

Cade gets to play with all of Beau's things, without having to share! This includes Beau's beloved cowboy boots. Even though Cade has a new pair of his own, he walked out of Beau's room wearing them and insisting I take his picture wearing them. Of course, I obliged him of his request, a willing participate for photo opportunities, YES! So here are a few...they were taken in about two minutes and Cade was moving on to something else. But they are the essence of Cade-goofy, silly, pleasing, sweet and simply beautiful.

Campin' Out

Over the Labor Day weekend, the boys and their daddy decided to take advantage of the cooler weather we had and they camped out in our backyard! Beau was the most excited about sleeping under the stars! They helped set up camp, build a fire pit for roasting the marshmellows and making the tent nice and cozy...with a heater in place for the low of 51 degrees that night. The boys had a blast and so did their daddy, while I slept nice and cozy in my BED under my down comforter!












This last picture was taken right before Cade decided to come in and sleep in his bed...(Please excuse the blurriness of some photos, I was playing around with the Night Portrait setting on my camera.)

A Box of Pasta...& a Kitten

So you know you do this too...make a list for the dreaded Wal-Mart trip. And you come out with alot more than what was on your list, right? Well, that was me...again. But this time was different. You see, we had made the "Family Wal-Mart" trip just the night before, and I forgot to buy a box of pasta for dish I was making for a neighbor who just had a baby. So, Denny and I had date night dinner plans and I had him "swing" by Wal-Mart before our dinner.
As we both approach the entrance we see a crowd of children standing around. I thought it was some kind of fundraiser, until we see what was in the box. Free Kittens! Now, most of you know, we lost our very beloved El Gato last October. We wanted to get a kitten sometime, or should I say Denny did. Its not that I didn't want one, its just...well, I just prayed that day, that I would loosen up a bit more in life...and Denny prayed that the right opportunity would come along for us to have a kitten. And so that is how prayers works...pretty darn good. The only kitten we held, ended up being our beloved Smokey.
Just in case you are wondering, I did get my pasta...along with a bag of kitten food, and toys. Not to mention, the kitten went to our dinner party as well.





Our Smokey could not be a more perfect fit to our family. Sweet, definitely playful and aggravating to even, my boys and just a joy to have.

My Beautiful Boys

Here are just a few of my favorite shots of the boys...full of life, wonder, adventure and energy, they are. I wouldn't want it any other way.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Thanks to all my family and friends, this year my birthday was so memorable. Nee Nee hosted a wonderful birthday party, with tacos and a pink ballerina birthday cake from my favorite baker, Kolinda's Kakes. The boys enjoyed running wild outside before the festivities began, and I loved every minute of having some of my most favorite people all together. I am so blessed for all the love in my life and grateful for yet, another year to bask in it all.