Random Cuteness

This is what I saw when I got out of the shower one morning last week. Cole was reading Lily Kate a Thomas book. We have read it so many times that he basically knew it by heart!

Our first trip to the park for this spring/summer. Both kids (and their mommy) had a blast being out and about! There is something about being outside that is just plain good for the soul.

Touch A Truck 2011

Touch A Truck-an event that screams little boy! Last year was our first experience with Touch A Truck Day, a day where a local convention center fills the parking lot with every kind of truck and emergency vehicle and kids get to climb in them and play in them. This year it was FREEZING on Touch A Truck day so I stayed home with Lily and Rhonald headed out to see some trucks with Cole. Cole and Rhonald had so much fun and even got to meet up with Cole's buddy, Jackson, and his daddy, Ryan. From what I have heard both boys had a fabulous time despite the weather. Cole said his favorite trucks were the concrete mixer and the mail truck. There were bouncy houses and cotton candy and he even got to sit in a race care! Cole has been talking about his experience ever since Saturday. I am so glad that he was able to go and spend some great time with his daddy and his friend. Whoever thought of doing this is a total rock star in my book - Cole will be thinking about his day for months!

Silly Willy

Cole looks forward to Tuesday mornings every week because, since he was born basically, that is the morning we have set aside to play with the Thompsons and the Seusys. I love the morning too because I get to catch up with their mommy's! Kellie, Marla and I used to work together at Mercy and have known each other for about 6 years now. These kiddos have grown up together and have loved each other from the start! I can't wait for Lily to be big enough to join in on the fun. We are so blessed to have so many good friends with kids the same age as ours. I love, love, love watching all of them grow up!

Morning Giggles...From Lily Kate

It is so funny how our children tend to be like us in so many ways without ever being taught. Cole is so much like Rhonald but there are times when I see myself in him too. Like in the morning...Cole and I both need some time to wake up...to be quiet and wake up slowly. Lily Kate is showing signs of being just like Rhonald...able to wake up right away and be ready to go and get the day started. I love these pictures because you can totally see the differences in their sweet personalities!

Swingin' With Paw Paw

"There is no grandfather who does not adore his grandson."

---Victor Hugo

Rhonald had an amazing grandpa. He was the most loving "tough guy" I have ever known. When Rhonald lived in Searcy they saw each other every day. Grandpa Searcy adored Rhonald. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know him and to have been loved by him for several years before he passed away. I know, although it has never been discussed, that Rhonald was very excited to see the relationship that his dad would have with Cole. Having such a great relationship with his grandpa was so important in his life and I know Rhonald wanted that for Cole too. Cole has been blessed with 2 wonderful grandpas. One of them, Paw Paw (Rhonald's dad), was able to sneak away this weekend and come to visit us. Although we don't get to see Paw Paw as often as we would like, Cole adores him...and he adores Cole. Cole has been on Cloud 9 with Paw Paw here...playing and talking his ear off! I think Paw Paw is always in need of a vacation day when he gets home from our house because Cole keeps him so busy. It is wonderful to see Cole with his grandparents and to see him learn from them and be loved by them. I am so happy that Cole and Lily Kate will have them in their lives as they grow up!

Dislike!

Our sweet, happy girl finally found something she is not very fond of...peas! Poor thing, I felt bad feeding them to her because I don't care for them either. She did, however, finish the entire bowl! It was so funny because she made the face that is shown in the first picture after every bite. I think I will let her have apples next...a reward for enduring such a yucky veggie!

A Prayer

Some things in life are worth remembering forever and Cole's prayer tonight was one of those things... "Dear God, please let Daddy come home safely. Let Daddy sleep good and dream about dinosaurs. Let Mommy sleep good and dream about animals. Let Lily sleep good too. Thank you for all of the things we have especially my ceiling fan. Thank you for blankie. Thank you for Mommy playing with me and reading to me and hugging me and letting me watch Wonder Pets. I like being a big brother. Jesus loves me. Amen."