How Does Your Garden Grow?

Coop loved the baby goat. He was very worried about the coyotes getting this cutie.
Ethan's first pony ride!

Mimi kept Parker back in the shade. He had to change because of an explosion!

What a big boy holding the chicks.

Coop loves Jenny!

Can you tell they were hot?

Helping in the garden.

Miss Mary is such a great teacher! She was telling the kids all the flower names and they listen to every word she says.

We used lots of glitter for our Mother's Day craft which was a big hit.

Dancing around the May pole.

Baylor and Mimi before class.

Having a little snack.

I seriously could eat him up!

He's a happy baby!

We picked Baylor up at preschool and headed to Conner Prairie for a class. It was a sunny day and so warm outside. The boys were excited to go and see all the animals. We met Jenny and Ethan there and were excited for a fun day. I took the boys to class and Jenny and Ethan walked around the prairie with Mimi and Parker. The class was all about gardening and plants. Miss Mary read the kids a book and they made two cute crafts. We also danced around a May pole and sang some songs. After snack we headed outside to check out several gardens around the prairie. Baylor wanted to stay right by Miss Mary so he could check it all out. They loved helping put the dirt in the wheelbarrow and smelling all the different plants. We found Mimi and Jenny outside and they went around with us. After class we all ate lunch and then went to the barn. The boys were excited to show Ethan all the animals. We were the only people in the barn and had all the animals to ourselves. Baylor and Cooper loved holding the baby chicks! Mr. Ethan looked like such a big boy riding on the play pony, he is so cute. It was a great day!

Looking Good

Underwear model?
Parker was busy bouncing.

What a great driver!

He watches his big brothers all the time when they are riding around.

Sporting a bike helmet on the tractor.

He was giggling.

Lunch outside!

We had a busy day at home today. I seriously have been trying to clean out the boys closets for over a week but it is hard to get anything done! I seem to get started and then someone needs help with something or is crying. Baylor was such a big help and helped me sort and hang up summer clothes in Cooper's room. While we worked Cooper was looking good in his big boy underwear! He was so proud, but we were not very successful today. He sat on the potty a million times but ended up with three different pairs of underwear because of accidents. This afternoon we played outside and ended up putting a diaper on. I definitely think he is going to be harder than BMan. We had such a great time outside! The boys are so happy to be outside. Tonight we played outside again after dinner and had several visitors. First Pappaw and Aunt Patty came to bring a grandfather clock that they picked up that is Tom's. Then Mimi and Mama came over to see the boys. The day sure did fly by! We are looking forward to a very busy weekend!

Big Hitter

Can you tell Coop was happy about this picture?
Coop joined the team in the dugout for the talk after the game.

We played the Braves and one of Baylor's preschool friends was on this team.

Go Daddy!

Coop is happy with all the rocks.

Hi sweet baby!

We had another game tonight to makeup for Saturday's cancellation. Baylor was excited to play again. He kept on asking who was coming tonight and I told his little brothers who think he is great. He said he is going to teach them all about baseball too! He had two really good hits tonight and had fun playing. The whole team is so fun to watch! They are all so cute in their uniforms. Daddy always helps catch and out in the field and I know Baylor really loves this. I was quite busy watching Coop and Park by myself but they did great. Coop would run back and forth to the flag pole and I would time him and this kept him busy for a long time. Parker helped cheer on his big brother!

Baylor's Fan Club

Mimi and her pal.
Baylor loves Katie. We are so proud of her she got a job at Riley as a surgery nurse!

Mammaw and Pappaw came to cheer on Baylor.

Go Baylor!

Parker was such a good baby at the game.

Coop loved playing with Katie.

Pappaw took Coop to the snack bar. He didn't know it was there before and he sure is happy to know now!

His professional stance.

Baylor had quite a fan club that came to his came. He was so excited to have everyone there to cheer him on. Mimi, Mammaw, Pappaw, and Katie Collier came along with his brothers and mommy and daddy. He did a great job and had some great hits. His team is so cute and they really do a great job. Thanks everyone for coming to cheer on our little baseball player! We think he is doing great!

Last Full Week

Baylor was excited to bring these teacup planters to his teachers.
Baylor and Parker snuggling before school.

He did some bug hunting. There were lots of worms.

He thinks he is a BIG DEAL when he drives the four wheeler.

What a doll!

I love this face.

He is loving the tractor.

We painted bread with melted butter tinted with food coloring for the butterfly wings.

Some of the bread was a little too soggy.

Coop's butterfly grilled cheese.

We used a carrot for the body and a grape for the head.

This is Baylor's last full week of preschool. The past three years has flown by and I can't believe he is going to graduate from preschool. He is getting sad and doesn't want preschool to be over. I am really talking up kindergarten and all the fun he is going to have, but I must say I am sad for preschool to be over. He has had such a positive preschool experience and has loved going every day. I am praying that kindergarten will be just as great and he will continue to love school. Today he took his teachers thank you presents and he was so proud. Daddy and Baylor planted the flowers yesterday and then he helped me write thank you notes. After school we came home for a fun day of play outside. The weather was so beautiful and the boys had a great time. They LOVE to be outside and ride their ride ons and play on the swing set. Daddy had everything charged and ready to go. For lunch we made special butterfly grilled cheese sandwiches and had fruits and veggies. After lunch we went back outside until nap. We were even able to spend a little more time outside this evening before the rain came. It was a wonderful day outside!

Beautiful One

Wonderful, so wonderful is Your unfailing love
Your cross has spoken mercy over me
No eye has seen no ear has heard, no heart could fully know
How glorious, how beautiful You are

Beautiful one, I love You
Beautiful one, I adore
Beautiful one, my soul must sing

Powerful, so powerful, Your glory fills the skies
Your mighty works displayed for all to see, beautiful
The beauty of Your majesty awakes my heart to see
How marvelous, how wonderful You are

Beautiful one, I love You
Beautiful one, I adore
Beautiful one, my soul must sing

Beautiful one, I love You
Beautiful one, I adore
Beautiful one, my soul must sing

You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You, Jesus

You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

Beautiful one, I love You
Beautiful one, I adore
Beautiful one, my soul must sing

Beautiful one, I love You
Beautiful one, I adore
Beautiful one, my soul must sing

And You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
You captured my heart with this love
Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

Things that made us...

SMILE!!!