Swimming anyone?

We reached 90 degrees today, so we busted out the backyard pool. Fun was had by all but one. Graham and Layne loved every minute of it. Bryce, on the other hand, wanted out as soon as she realized it was cold when the wind blew. She loved sitting in my lap as Graham and Layne splashed around.

Sitting Sisters

Bryce and Layne watching cartoons with their dolls. They insisted I cover everyone up.

As the girls get older they spend more and more time playing and interacting together. Layne does the infamous head tilt when she knows the camera is on her.

The girls are getting a head start on their big birthday by have a little cupcake with Nona. Layne gobbled hers up and Bryce decided she did not like her hands getting dirty with the icing.

Pony Party!

Our sweet friend, Shelby, had a pony party and the kids had a great time. Graham loved the pony. When he saw it he said, "Mom, my heart is coming out because I am so happy!" He rode the pink pony enough for everyone. It took Layne until the very end but she finally rode it as well. Bryce, my normal daredevil, would only pet it softly. She preferred the bunnies, ducks, goats and chickens. I think those animals are more her size.

Deja Vu at the water table

Spring has spung into action and we dusted off the water table for an afternoon of entertainment.


As I was watching them play I had a deja vu moment. It made me realize how quickly time goes go by. The girls will be 2 on May 20th. When I look at those old water table pictures it makes it a reality that my babies are no longer babies but kids. Bryce and Layne want to do everything Graham does...

like play with Play Doh outside,

sit on the coffee table when mom turns her back for 5 secs,

enjoy time with Grand Dad,

and play in the sandbox.

From the mouth of Graham...

Graham has said some interesting and amazing things this week. I never know what is going to come out of his mouth.

Mom, I feel my heart beeping (beating) real fast because Jesus is in my heart.
What kind of car will Jesus drive when he takes me to heaven?

We will need to take a cage with us so the sharks can't eat me when we go to the ocean.

We have had some severe weather here the past couple of days. It had Graham very concerned.


G:Why is the weatherman talking about fruit?
M: What?
G: He said there could be damaging winds and tomatoes.
M: You mean tor-na-does.
G: That's what I said.


The weatherman then talked about what to do in case of a tornado. Graham listened intently and understood everything he said. So we then discussed our plan of action and where we would go if we needed to take cover. Fast forward to 4:00 am and sirens blaring...


Mom get Sissys, we need to get in the closet by the stairs. The tomato is here!


I love that little guy! He is definitely the man of the house when his daddy is away.

Soccer anyone?

Graham survived his first soccer game. He even managed to score a few goals and only cried twice. I think that is pretty good considering there were 12 kids attacking the same ball and it did not matter what team you were on. I am sure by the end of the season our little Roadrunner team will be a fine tuned soccer machine...offense, defense, goal keepers, passing...who am I kidding these are 3 and 4 year olds. They just want to kick the ball in the goal. any.goal. It was fun seeing the excitement in the their eyes even if they scored in the wrong goal.

Trip down South for a wedding...in a car

for 7 long hours...no one slept, many videos were watched, and Mcdonald play areas were heaven. In the end, it was all worth it because we got to see many of Brian's relatives and Graham got to see his Great Grandmother Doffing. All Graham wanted to do was dance with his Gana at the wedding. The whole drive down he kept asking when was he going to get to dance with Gana. It was very sweet. It was also the first time Gana was able to meet the girls. Daddy's girls
Layne at the wishing well
Bryce with her Uncle Kevin
Graham at the wishing well