TRIP TO MIDLAND

We were lucky enough to visit my sister in Midland for about two weeks. The kids had a great time playing with cousins and running around outside...collecting acorns.

My cute little Charlie Bear.

HERE COMES TROUBLE!!! There is no other way to say it. Laura got into Susan's makeup and ended up making this lovely.

We spent the day at the Air Force Museum "looking at exhibits" (Dade's phrase he kept using the whole time we were there).

She is always ready for a smile.

This little model plane was a hit.

The wings moved up and down and each kids wanted their own turn.

I love this kid.

Nothing breeds creativity like a little down time. We let the kids play outside everyday and after a few days they came up with this....chalk tree.

Yes, she's on her cell phone.

This picture is missing Grayer, in fact all the pictures are missing Grayer. Just wait little buddy, a few more months and you will be in all the action too.

We also went to the Children's Museum. This little news room was so cute. A video camera recorded their little faces and they were able to watch themselves on the monitor.

Chalk Tree you have met your match.

Sticker Tree's Rule.

Thanks for the trip Sue.

GRAYER 101

This boy loves, loves balls. He has discovered that they even taste good.

Hard to smile and keep a ball in your mouth?...Not for this guy.

Now, the tasting fascination does not end there. Frozen fishies also taste yummy and feel good on sore gums.

Please note the drool coming off his chin.

I think it is the combination of his shirt and the fish that make me laugh. I don't think anyone has to worry about their daughters here.

He is finally drinking from a cup all by himself (months ago now). This kid was pretty stubborn and wanted Mom or Dad to do all the work.

A few months ago I posted that I never let the older kids get messy...well, now we have an even messier picture.

BBQ Beans...if anyone was wondering.

He sure cleans up pretty.

We also started walking over a month ago.

He looks so proud of himself. This last week or so he has finally decided to give up the crawling thing altogether.

Poor kid.

With us in between houses right now, he gets the short end of the stick when it comes to naps.

This is how he spent the last hour of church last week. I finally caved and drove him around to let him get a nap. Can you blame me? Wouldn't you drive around to get a peek at that cute face?

HELLO - HAVE YOU MISSED US?

I know, I know. It has been more than two months. One might think that I've had a baby or something. No, we just decided to do this...

and then two weeks later it looked like this.

All because we are doing this.

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