New Kids On the Block in Dallas

In May Rodney took me to the New Kids on the Block Concert in Dallas. We had the best time! We just showed up in Dallas and called some random hotel downtown for a room and got a great price. We wanted to be close enough to take a shuttle to the concert. We drive a mini van and have 3 kids- this was really living on the edge for us. The hotel we stayed at was super nice and friendly. The concert had Nelly, TLC and New kids. I sang and danced like a crazy person and Rodney never once even rolled his eyes. I think he was happy to see me having such a good time. We have not been away together since Carter Wayne was born! I am not counting Africa because that was a stressful trip. We vowed to not wait another 8 years before we get away again. I am so thankful for our time together and for my parents who watched the boys. The boys of course were NOT ready for us to come home. They had too much fun with NeeNee and PawPaw! The concert was excellent and I suppose I will always be a "blockhead".

Family of Five

Momma watch

This is what Sawyer does when he wants me to watch something on tv. He doesn't let go of my face till the commercial - no matter how many times I have seen. My sweet little buddy. It is Sawyer's world- we just live in it!

Crystal Bridges

Friday of Spring Break we met Ashley, Noah, and Caroline at Crystal Bridges Museum. They painted pictures, looked at sculptures, and enjoyed special snacks. While we were there it even started snowing! Snowing in March!?! It was beautiful and the kids really enjoyed it. The kids were all surprisingly good the whole day- I think they all missed each other! Defiantly a memorable last Spring Break day!

Spring Break Monday

On Monday we met my parents at Chick fil a for lunch and play. We then went to their house. The guys decided to make a trap for well anything they might catch. It is so fun to have my parents so close by. I am so thankful my boys will grow up with the special fun you only find with grandparents! My heart is so full!

A taste of Spring!

The first Saturday of Spring was glorious! The weather was amazing! We had soccer practice and then played outside all afternoon! The rest if the week was cold and we even had snow! Spring in Arkansas can be such a tease!

Spring Break Kick Off

These two boys were tired before Spring Break even started. On Fridays we are all just pooped! Friday nights at home are my favorite!

Leprechaun Hunt

The Friday before Spring Break Carter Wayne's school had a leprechaun hunt. All week some mischievous leprechauns had been playing little tricks on the kindergarten hall. Each day, Carter Wayne came home with tales of chairs upside down, cookie crumbs on Ms. Craig's desk, and other such shenanigans! On Friday we took the kindergarteners on a leprechaun hunt. We found "gold" (spray painted rocks) everywhere! Then on the playground we found 2 leprechauns! The kids chased them into the school. We caught up with them in the cafeteria and each class got to dance with the leprechauns. I was impressed with Carter Wayne's dancing- looked a lot like clogging- it is in his blood! ;-) we ended the festivities with green cupcakes, green apples, and green juice in Ms. Craig's room! It was a great day! I was overwhelmed by the blessing I have in getting to be a stay at home mom and not miss these moments. Also, I now have my dad here to watch Sawyer so I can give Carter Wayne my full attention at duch events. Being a stay at home mom is really hard and I am not a natural at it at all, but these sweet moments that my son will never forget mean the world to me! I am so thankful for this family God has blessed me with!

Tonight- We ride!

One of our friends gave us this cool new pretend atv. I love how Sawyer held on with his arms and his legs! :-)