Photo A Day...June 2015

Day 152: It is certainly not an easy job, but this is "why." I LOVE my kids, and my job!

Day 153: He always makes sure he's properly dressed to clean his room. Ready for anything!

Day 154: We ended my last day of work at the pool! Hello, summer break!

Day 155: The only way to spend the first day of summer vacation? Outside, in the water, with friends.

Day 156: A party to celebrate this sweet girl. Can't believe she's graduating tomorrow! We love you, Brittney!

Day 157: Saturday morning chores.

Day 158: Hello glorious, historic hotel. Please  be good to us this week!

Day 159: Sea World!

Day 160: History lovers raising more history lovers. It doesn't matter how many times you visit the Alamo. Every time it's as amazing as the very first visit.

Day 161: One of us was particularly upset that our little vacation ended today! He loved everything about the last 4 days.

Day 162: We had a full day of appointments and errands. Their favorite stop was the one that ended with candy.

Day 163: Doin' time for shaving a bear at Nana and Grandpa's house.

Day 164: 'THEY'RE HERE! THEY'RE HERE! THE FAMILY IS HERE" -Davis

Day 165: Baby shower day for my sister. We were all so excited!

Day 166: We finally had a "home day," and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Day 167: They can tell you all of the toys that make up this bear, but we still have to stop every single time.

Day 168: Making sure Uncle Erick is ready for the "pet show."

Day 169: My little monkey's. We had the park to ourselves today.

Day 170: We spent the morning at "Grandpa's zoo." Otherwise known as the Abilene Zoo. They make excellent little guides.

Day 171: This one. "I like you and Daddy today!" Thanks, Sister.

Day 172: Happy Father's Day to our provider and protector, and the only one with kisses magical enough to heal booboo's. We love you!

Day 173: My goodness she loves babies. Especially this one!

Day 174: My people. My whole world.

Day 175: This one is a dipper. It doesn't matter what it is...it must be dipped in something. Ketchup and mustard are his favorites. Today was no different...apples in ketchup and BBQ sauce.

Day 176: A poolside picnic with my people.

Day 177: My little fish. I LOVE that they love swimming as much as I always have!

Day 178: Sweet Carlee will be 4 very soon, and we had so much fun celebrating her today.

Day 179: Dribblin'

Day 180: She was SO excited! She kept saying "I'm not 3 anymore! Now I'm 3 AND A HALF!" Happy half-birthday, sweet princess!

Day 181: Notice that one of them is not wearing floaties?! Sweet boy can SWIM!

Photo A Day...May 2015

Day 121: Our day started in the ER, but our favorite fireman made it a LOT better! Thank you, Justin! You made his day...again!

Day 122: A graduation fiesta! Congratulations, Dr. Aaron!

Day 123: These sweet friends. Friends and prayer warriors who would drop everything if we needed them to. And 3.5 of our 6.5 kids. There is never enough time!

Day 124: Davis' cheering section. Anna cheers just as much, if not more, for "Coach
Daddy" too!

Day 125: Dancing with the Stars. One of them danced her little heart out!

Day 126: For a few minutes, we had the waiting room to ourselves this afternoon. He took advantage, and played in the "baby tent." Thankful things are healing nicely.

Day 127: National Day of Prayer. We prayed for each other; we prayed for our leaders in government; we prayed for our schools and everyone in them. Then, as I do every day, I prayed for every kid I work with by name.

Day 128: Celebrating Friday, and that Mama made it through this week.

Day 129: Rainy day fun with friends. Very soon there will be 4 of them!

Day 130: They call me "Mom." And I love them more than anything in this world!

Day 131: Flying with the windows down in daddy's truck today.

Day 132: Everyone needs a tiny rolling suitcase full of jelly beans.

Day 133: This precious princess. Her behavior for the last few months has been less than ideal. In the middle of a meltdown today she asked "is Bubba going to have spina bifida always?" Sweet baby. This live will never be easy. Davis HAD to grow up way too fast, but so did she.

Day 134: The kids I work with know that I have very few rules, but those rules WILL be followed. You will do your best; you will be kind and respectful; and you are NOT allowed to use this list of phrases.

Day 135: After almost 3 miles, I can say with certainty...our entire neighborhood is uphill.

Day 136: Playing in the sunglasses while we wait for our boys.

Day 137: First one ready for church this morning.

Day 138: My super smart boy thinks learning to read is so much fun! He was reading about "David and Goliath." He is convinced that the story was written about him, and throughout the story they spelled his name wrong.

Day 139: Brandon works a LOT this time of year, and they havn't seen him since church on Sunday. We were ALL so happy he was home earlier tonight!

Day 140: It's really a shame he isn't more comfortable with his doctors. After a long day of MRI's and x-rays, we're so thankful for doctors who truly love their patients!

Day 141: This big kid graduated from pre-k tonight! We will miss his beloved Ms. Jenn, but...Kindergarten, here we come!

Day 142: They were so excited this morning. It was their last day of school, and it was pajama day!

Day 143: The end of a great season for my little #9 and Coach Daddy!

Day 144: A little afternoon shopping with my people today.

Day 145: When the rain just keeps coming, and your kids are going CRAZY...

Day 146: She played HARD today. After the babysitter left, she said she needed to take a rest. I found this 5 minutes later.

Day 147: Kids staying with Nana and Grandpa for a couple of days means a rare dinner alone with my favorite guy.

Day 148: Found a box of stuff from college. Don't think I'll be needing these anymore!

Day 149: This kid. He was a tiny, shy, precious 3 year old when I started dating Brandon. Tonight, he's a high school graduate! So proud of you, Rex!

Day 150: Bubbles! Lots and lots of bubbles...because Grandpa doesn't know how to say "no."

Day 151: Finally four! So thankful for sweet friends...for me and my kids.