A True Treasure

This morning Jaelynn wanted to do a treasure hunt. I said sure...we always love a good find. So, she wrote several clues and I went searching by MYself!!!! I wondered why nobody was helping me. When I got to the "treasure" it was the best treasure ever....all THREE kids were on the back porch waiting for me to find them. At least my kids know what a "true treasure" is to me. I love you kiddos. :)

Summer fun already beginning.....

Oh my- this weekend has been crazy busy! But,TONS of fun!!! It started with
Friday night: We were treated dinner by my Mom and Dad at a new fish place in town. It was very tasty. Thank you again!! Then, we went to a play at the high school. It was presented by the middle school students. They did a great job. My kids really enjoyed all the singing and dancing. Jaelynn and Jake went to spend the night with Grandme and Poppa afterwards.
Saturday morning: I woke up bright and early. Jason's cousin, Stephanie, and I headed to Gladewater to shop at The Ribbon Store. Have I told you I am addicted to ribbon? I love all the bright colors and patterns. Also, do you know I have a bow business? Bowheads is the name of my new homebased, money on the side, addiction, and keeps my girls head covered with cute outfit makers business. :)
Saturday evening: Stephanie, Lauree, and myself all had a girl's night out. Can you believe I left my kids 2 times in one day? Never happens. Jolie had 2 bottles in 1 day. Which never happens either!!!! Thank you Jason for being so kind to let me have some much needed girl time. Anyway-we went to eat at Clear Springs. Yum Yum! Then, we went see Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Interesting, funny, cute,and not appropriate for younger viewers. You know- we discussed that it was rated PG-13. Well,it was more like what R used to be!!!!!
Sunday morning: Church!! :) That afternoon the two good friends from the above day and myself took our kids to the spray park in Tyler. Oh, good old times. They were fun to watch. I was upset that I forgot my camera. So,no pictures. :( Then, Jake went home with Lauree, who has the only other boy in our group. There was 2 boys and 7 girls. They were just a little out numbered. Jaelynn had a friend spending the night. So, it worked out great for Jake to not be home with all the girls.
Monday: We stayed home most of the day. Jason worked in the yard. I love fresh cut grass and manicured bushes. It looks SO great! Now, I need to add some color with pretty flowers. I made 12 bows for an order due this week. This evening we went to Stephanie and Alek's house to eat the fish the guys had caught. OH, SO YUMMY! It was a wonderful way to end the long weekend.

A donkey, two sillies, and a 7 month old baby.....

Ok, I got your attention huh?

A donkey....

Two sillies......
and a 7 month old baby........ We went to an outdoor wedding this weekend. It wanted to rain the whole time, but held off until the end. It only sprinkled a little. Here are some pictures:

Our Little "Lady" and Jake digging in the dirt. Don't you love a girly girl? Ha ha! She is so not that! Dressed up in her Easter finest and squatting to play in the dirt.

Sisterly LovePapa Ross playing with Jolie
My two handsome menOur beautiful babes

I will hold my hands lifted high to the heavens......

Yes, it is that time again-Jolie has turned another month closer to her 1st birthday. She turned 7 months on the 5th. It is just flying by!!!! She is becoming so active and playful too. She is trying to crawl. She will get up on all fours and reach out for objects in front of her. Jolie loves her siblings sometimes them more than me I think. :) Here are some fun pictures of activities they have enjoyed this month.

Jaelynn and Jolie having a tea party. She is the best big sister!

Jake and Jolie playing with toys. It was so cute watching them interact together.Snuggle BugsJolie and her Daddy playing the guitar.

I will end it with pictures of our sweet 7 month old baby!

Oh my- it has been awhile!

I am so sorry I have not posted in forever. It has been pretty wild around here. I will post mostly with pictures that way you can see what we have been up to lately.
But-I have to tell you a funny conversation that happened yesterday on the way home from school. Jake wanted his window rolled down and since it was pretty I obliged. Jake: Ewww it smells like gas out there. (There is a big truck in front of us.)Jaelynn: Well, Jake the world is made up of gas. We breathe gas......
She goes into the whole way we get oxygen from trees and so on. Can you tell what she is studying in one of her classes? :)

*Easter Sunday*

Wow- She looked stunning! Way too grown up.

*Handsome Smiley Momma's Boy*

*Happy 1st Easter pretty baby girl!*

Jaelynn getting her 3 year trophy @ Dance-N-Drill*

*Jaelynn dressed in her poodle skirt ready to Rock Around the Clock**Poppa**Grandme**Granny**Jolie eating her shoes during the recital**Aunt Jill & Taylor**Tess, Jaelynn, and Kate- You all did GREAT!**Jake's 1st t-ball game as a Braves*

*Batter Batter Swing**Braves friends-Jake, Nick & Alec*

*Jolie loving on her sock monkey**Jaelynn-who do you think you are? :)*
As you can see we have been busy! I hope everyone is enjoying all this rain. Soon May flowers will be popping up in bright beautiful colors. Oh, I love Spring!

Tea Please

This weekend was very busy for us. Friday night the kids each had a friend to spend the night. It is always easier that way. So, no one gets left out. Jason went turkey hunting and shot one too! Yeah honey! Thus, leaving me with 5 kids all alone. They did wonderful and I was very proud of how everyone acted. On Saturday, we hosted a tea party for my mom and my mother-in-law. I had read in a magazine that we need to honor the grandparents who always help us out in our lives. They are the ones who babysit for free, help you in times of need, cook for you, and love on you! So, that is what we did. I made blueberry muffins, sugar cookies, white chocolate dipped strawberries, Ritz crackers, and pretzels. The kids wrote reasons why they love them and colored pretty cards. My Dad bought us Tulips (my favorite flower) for our centerpiece. I thought it turned out very nice. It was SO much fun. Thank you for ALL you do for our family. We love you dearly!! Here are some pictures of our precious time together:

My three blessings-

The Greeters-Macy and Jaelynn

Granny (Jason's mom) and Jake
The Whole Crew

My Mom and Dad have started a tradition with Jaelynn. For every holiday or season they find her a tea set. This is her new one for Easter. Isn't it beautiful?
Grandme (my mom) and Jolie
Happy girl
Also, this weekend Jolie turned 6 months. My goodness she is already a half a year old! It is flying by and I don't like it! She is sitting up really good now, eating rice biscuits, all of stage 1 foods, starting to drink out of a sippie cup, babbling a lot, laughing so hard everyone laughs too, reaching for everything in front of her, and playing with lots of toys. 6 months and looking like Punky Brewster. :)

I hope y'all have a great week.

Be quiet or I will tie you up.......

While Jolie was inside eating her 1st rice biscuit and I was cooking supper.

This is what her sister and brother were doing outside.......

caught you red handed!

So, this is how you get Jake to listen to you. Huh?

Prayer Request

Prayer Request -
Please please pray for a little boy name Stellan. You can click on the Praying for Stellan button on my blog to read his whole story. He is in the hospital and has a very serious problem with his heart. I do not know them personally, but when you read about someones life everyday you feel like you do. I am internalizing it too. Stellan and Jolie are only 14 days apart and I could not imagine Jolie in the hospital fighting for her life!!! So, please take a moment to pray for him. The mom just updated a few minutes ago and it is worse.