Our baby is no longer a baby...

Rylee turned 3 last week and its kind of a bitter sweet thing for me. I'm sad that she is no longer a baby but yet I'm happy that she is finally getting more independent. We had a small family celebration for her while Papa Mike and Grandma Robbie were in town. She is loving Barbie's so that is what she got on her cake and also for her birthday gifts.




I love Mitchell in the background of this pic!

mmmmmmmm..... frosting!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYLEE!!

Mitchell's first T-Ball Game

Mitchell played his first T-Ball game on Thursday. He was SO excited!! During all of his practices, he kept asking when he would be able to play the "real" T-Ball so when the final moment came, he was all smiles!!


He hits....

He runs...

He sits... and waits... and waits...
This picture shows just how exciting the game gets! :) You know, when they are this age, a lot of them are either picking flowers in the out-field or kicking dirt or just plain hanging out. It's hilarious! But I think its just their way of getting a feel for the game!

He SCORES!!
He finally makes it home! :)
We are so proud of him!

TuTu Tea Party with Cousins

HOWDY!!!

We attended a birthday party on Saturday at Bar-J Ranch. Before the party, the kids did some parading in the front yard in their cowboy hats.... just trying things on and getting ready for the horseback riding!!

My baby sister, McKenna was able to go with us as well. She had a blast!

"Look Ma,... no hands!"

Rylee was not happy at all. We had to warm her up a bit to the idea of riding a horse!

She was eventually okay with piggy-backing with someone else (but that lasted for about 6 seconds) and she was diving off the horse into Lorne's arms.... Oh well!

My handsome cowboy! He loves to put his hands in his pockets! Actually, I'm not completely sure if he loves putting them in the pockets or if he has to because his pants are always falling off... skinny little guy!! I'm scared that one of these times when he is running about that he will have his hands in his pockets and trip and fall... that is definitely going to leave a mark!

We all got to enjoy a hayride

I thought this was SO precious of Mitchell sitting on Lorne's shoulder watching all of the horses. I love how Mitchell is patting his dad's back!

Miss Cowgirl

Egg Hunt

We had an Easter egg hunt on Friday and the kids (and friends galore) had a blast!! Lorne was the guest of honor (the Easter Bunny) Rylee didnt want anything to do with him (notice her arm that wont even touch his ear) He eventually took the head part of the costume off and showed her that it was him but she still would not get near him. She was crawling all over me like a frightened cat!
We had a great time stuffing our faces and playing & visiting with friends.
Thanks Lorne for sweating like a pig in that costume!
I had to mention Lorne was the bunny because.... (notice where his hand is!!)

"Thank you for..."

So we went over to our neighbors house and the kids were playing basketball. For the very first time, Mitchell made a basket by himself, and then continued to do it over and over and over. He was SO proud of himself!
So tonight he was saying his prayers and at the end of the prayer he says " and thank you for letting me play at Drew's house and for making a whole bunch of baskets! Amen"
Its so funny and precious to hear our kids' thoughts out loud!
I love you buddy! I'm proud of you too!!!