I Got It!!

It is a long story of how I got it, but I finally got Matt to let me have someone clean out the front beds and add tons of mulch! They even cleaned around the two trees in the front yard and mulched around them. I. Love. It. And he may never admit it, but he loves it too!

Okay it really doesn't look like much in these pictures because it is a dreary day, but it looks great in person!

Bathtime...

Bathtime at our house last night was interesting to say the least. I got Anna in the tub and called for Sam to come in so I could strip him and put him in. When he finally came running in to the bathroom I guess my back was turned because when I looked back at the tub this is what I saw...

I then yelled for Matt to come help hold him in the air while I pull his pants and his diaper off. Matt came in and as I'm pulling off Sam's pants I mention what a bummer it would be if our little prankster had a poopy diaper. I probably don't even have to tell you the rest, OF COURSE THE DIAPER WAS POOPY!! That's how things work for us!! We had a good laugh on that one, Sam definitely keeps us on our toes!

Is That My Hairbrush?

I never posted pics of the kids in their Halloween costumes. Anna Banana was Minnie Mouse, and Sambo was dressed as Captain America. They both actually loved to wear their costumes which shocked me because I thought Sam would be ripping his off at the first chance he got! I came across these pictures today and had to post them. Sam is running around in his outfit, looking to save the world with...my hairbrush! I have to say though, after looking at this picture closer, I agree with Sam. Anna could use a "rescue" :) Must have been a bad hair day for her!

We are Proud to Say...

That Anna is a full-time underwear wearer!!!!! We are saying goodbye to this diaper holder once and for all. I have been carrying it around for weeks without having to use it, and I decided to finally put it away. It sounds silly but I even remember who gave this to us after Anna was born. I have loved it and used it every day.

Anna, we are so proud of you and your accomplishment. You are such a big girl, and you amaze us EVERY DAY!!

I Thought She Wouldn't Do It...

Anna surprised me and got on the swing with Kinley to Spider Swing. They had fun! She usually doesn't try new things without throwing a little fit, but when Jess asked her if she wanted to do it she said yes, I was shocked!

Anna and Luke at the park.

Zoo Trip

Yesterday we went to the Houston Zoo with our neighborhood playgroup. The kids had fun and the weather was great! We got to see the brand new baby elephant, sooo cute! For the finale we rode the train. We had never done that before and Anna and Sam really enjoyed it. It was a great ending to a fun day. Sam fell asleep before I pulled the car out of the lot!

Anna and Scarlett watching the elephants.

The new baby elephant is on the ground under the mama. She was in the sun so the mama came and stood over her to shade her. It was very sweet!

Some of the kids lined up waiting for the train.

Anna was very excited to get to hold her ticket and give it to the lady to get on the train. I was nervous she would drop it and it would blow away!

We are ready to ride the train!

Mimi and Pop's New House

This weekend we went to Lake Charles to help my parents with their new house. This is the first time the kids had been to see the house. They had fun playing in the yard and running around checking things out.

We played a little tee ball outside.

Daddy tried to show off...

...and he hit the ball up into the gutter!

Big yard, lots to explore!

Mimi got Anna this new butterfly outfit and she ran through the house with it on so fast we could barely catch her!