Rain, rain go away!!

This is the 4th day of rain for us here this week...makes for a REALLY long week. Especially when there was no school on Monday or Tuesday and we were stuck inside. I know it's good for the grass and flowers, but I'm ready for some sunshine!! We've been creative with our time though - Daws has given all of his animals a "bath," we've made Daddy birthday cards (a week early) and I got the laundry done and the refrigerator cleaned out. Sometimes rainy days CAN be productive.

We did manage to get out of the house briefly on Tuesday morning. I took the boys up to Happy House, which is where Dawson will be starting pre-school in the Fall. Masen spent 3 years there and loved every minute!! Such a great place! Dawson pulled the whole "shy-act" while visiting. He didn't even say one word...hopefully he'll warm up more once he gets to know everyone. Masen only has 3 more weeks of school left then it will be on to 1st grade. I can't believe it!!

We've been busy with swim lessons, Tball practices, and Awana and bible study. I'm sure this summer will be just as busy. Of course, we'll be anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little girl in August! Josh will have the month of July off, so that will be nice. We're planning a vacation to Branson with Nini and Pops and Molly, Damon and Colton. Should be fun!!

Hoping everyone has had a good week. I'm looking forward to the city-wide garage sales here in Gardner!!! Hoping to find some good bargains....

The Boys' Annual Fishing Trip

Yesterday the boys went on their Annual Fishing Trip of the year. They went with Daddy, Uncle Damon and Pops. This was Dawson's first year to get to go and he caught the first fish!! We're going to upload the video of him reeling it in soon. They braved the rain and cold and had a great time. They always start the trip with breakfast at Perkins and end it with dinner at Sonic...I think the boys sometimes love the food more than the fishing part :). Here are some pics captured on the trip. Dawson woke up this morning ready to go fishing again!


Dawson catches his FIRST fish!! Very proud!



Masen and Daddy show-off their catch.

Pops and the boys

Easter weekend

Here's a few pics of our fun-filled Easter weekend. The boys had an Easter egg hunt with their cousin, Taylor on Saturday - while the sun was actually out. We went to Aunt Molly, Uncle Damon's (and Colton's) house for dinner on Easter Sunday. Had a great time with our family! We cherish every moment we spend together.

Masen hunting eggs.


Dawson stops hunting to pose :)

The four of us on Easter

We colored eggs on Saturday too.

It's a GIRL!!!

We found out the exciting news....we're going to have a baby GIRL!!! We are very excited (I am especially excited to finally be able to buy pink stuff!). The baby looks healthy thus far and weighed in at a big "8 oz." I'm starting to feel more movement as the weeks move on. We're discussing names, although nothing in stone yet. Here's a pic of my growing belly at 20 weeks pregnant. Trying to upload a few sonogram pics too and will add them when I do. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers during this pregnancy! I'm finally feeling really good :).

Roller Skater...

Masen and his buddy Parker at the party.....It was a "Pirate" theme.


Waving to Mom

Stops to pose for Mom :)

Masen has his first Roller Skating party last week with his school. He has been practicing on his skates in PE class (or at least they tried it out a few times). He was so excited to go to the party. He was only 1 of a few Kindergarteners there, but that didn't stop him from having fun! Since I took him to the party, he was all on his 0wn when it came to skating...No, I didn't think it was a good idea for a pregnant woman to attempt to put on skates. He did so good! He was able to go around the entire rink by himself (didn't even hold on to the wall). He kind of shuffled his way around, but boy was he proud :). Here are a few pics from this adventure...I wish they turned out better, but due to the strob lights, I couldn't get very many good ones. He can't wait until next year's party :).