Easter bunnies came hopping by

Is that the most precious, happy face or what?

This little baby bunny and 2 more were under the boy's playset last week. A momma bunny thought it would be a safe place for her to give birth to her babies. Alas, she was not aware that we have a Yorkie in our backyard that has an incredible sense of smell! On Wednesday of last week, Jake (our dog) began to try & dig a hole under the the playset. In the 9 years I have known this dog, I have NEVER seen him dig, so I knew there had to be some sort of animal (dead or alive) under that wood. Late Sunday afternoon, the first baby bunny appeared in the corner. Jake was going NUTS and tried his darnedest to get to that little baby.
He ran out and we finally caught him and put him in a box.

Here is our first baby bunny.



That very night, we went to get some dinner, came home and found Jake with another little baby in his mouth!!! Ahhhh!!!! I saw him & screamed and began to cry for this poor little guy. Rod went out there and got him. We thought we had rescued him just in time, but he only lasted a few hours. :((((

The next day, I went out to check to see if there were anymore, and I moved the brick I had put in front of the place where Jake was digging, and there was 1 more... he was already gone. :((( Not sure what happened to that little guy.

The WORST news of all is that the first bunny we found in the picture above, didn't make it after all. He died sometime last night. Poor bunny. Not sure what happened.
We still haven't told Reid about it. UGH.
So sad. Baby bunnies are so cute! It was fun while it lasted.
I'm thinkin' telling Reid that the bunny died is not a good idea....

Spring has Sprung!

I love this time of year for so many reasons.

• the weather changes
• longer days
  
• eating outdoors
• outdoor grilling
• going to the park
• playing out in the backyard
  
• spring flowers
• Easter decorations
• Easter outfits
• Easter egg hunts
• going to the Arboretum
• pictures with the bunnies at Northpark
  

I could go on and on! I heart spring!
The other day our yard guy filled up our back flower beds with mulch, it was time to bite the bullet. Yes, it was time to give our boy something he could dig in and make a mess... boys do that pretty well! We couldn't have him go ruining all that pretty mulch back there!
Reid LOVES to dig!
He is ALL boy all the time and loves anything to do with dirt and playing in it these days. I love it! He and I loaded up this afternoon and drove to Toys 'r Us and bought him a fun sandbox.
We had the perfect place to put it and he had a ball playing in it this afternoon!

We discovered another little something that decided to find its home under the boys' playset today too.... a momma bunny thought our backyard was the perfect place to bring her little ones into the world. How precious is that? See below...


Reid's new wheelbarrow. I think he was just about as
excited about this as he was the sandbox!

Isn't he delicious? ;) Love those little cheeks!

Our new little friend we found hiding under the playset.
We haven't found anymore. Just this little one.
Hope his mommy finds him soon or Jake will. :(((
We are trying to keep the dog away, but he is determined to get to this
poor baby bunny. We may have to rescue him soon!

Can't wait to plant these in our pots out front!
Happy Spring everyone!

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed , for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:23

A Day Out with Thomas the Train

On Saturday, we went to Grapevine to see "Thomas" the train.
We told Reid about it that morning and he promptly said,
"I don't want to see Thomas!" We were flabbergasted as we know this boy loves trains and anything to do with Thomas! After a few questions, we discovered that he was scared because he thought the train would go too fast. We assured him it didn't and his biggest question was, "Will Mommy & Daddy protect you?" Sweet boy, of course we will!
It was the perfect day with absolute perfect weather!
Reid had a ball and so did we! Yeah for Thomas!

Fun with the train tables before riding Thomas.

Riley seemed to enjoy his "ride" on my back!

Wow! Thomas is so cool!

Don'tcha just love sun hats on babies?? :)

Getting ready to ride...

Meeting the conductor.

My boys. Love them.

Reid's "official" Jr. Engineer certificate.

Sweet smiles... still lovin' those 2 teeth!



Riley man hangin' in the stroller soakin' up some rays.

Reid was getting a little hungry and tired at this point... guess we need to pack a few more snacks next time! We had a ball and look forward to seeing Thomas again next year!

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2011

This had to be one of THE most hilarious photo shoots I have ever done with the boys! Reid sat & smiled the whole way through, but I couldn't get Riley to stay still to save my life! They both endured it with sweet little attitudes and pretty much laughed the whole way through. :) I had them sit in the chair, sit on the floor, and finally I just had them lay down on the floor and got the best shot! This boy is a MOVER!! I can't wait to see how fast he crawls!

1, 2, 3... CHEESE!!! Here we go!

It started out pretty good, but....

Sweet boys hammin' it up!

Riley giving kisses.... I think.

"Okay Mom. I'm done now. "

"But I really need to touch your face, buddy!"

They are both full of giggles. This makes me laugh!

And finally.... A sweet brother pic. :)


Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Eat some blarney and drink some green beer... whatever that means. :)

Already 8 months!

It's hard to believe you are already 8 months sweet Riley!
I feel like I just posted your 7 month pictures!

You have the sweetest little personality and will smile at virtually
anyone that makes cute faces at you! You like to pull hair, earrings, faces
and anything you can get your hands on!

I am SO in love with this little face of yours and those
cute little sprigs of hair that come down your forehead!
You love to roll and kick your legs,
eat all kinds of baby food, but when I give you green beans, you make the most hilarious "icky"
face I've ever seen!

It's pretty hard to get you to look at the camera these days, but this one
was pretty stinkin' cute if you ask me! I opened the blinds and whatever
was outside was a lot more entertaining than all the noises I was trying
to make to get you to look at the camera!

...And suddenly the sticker became
WAY more interesting than me!

This is tasting pretty good, Mom!
(don't you love the spit up stain on the chair?)
One word -- REFLUX!

You just get cuter with each passing month!
We are having so much fun with you and watching you go through
all the baby stages! I love it even more now the 2nd time around!
We love you (& your big brother) SOOO much!!!!

Friday Fun

Don't you just love this face?

As I was looking at my camera today, I realized I had not taken any pictures of the boys since March 1st. It has been WAY too long. We really haven't been up to anything exciting these days, so I guess that's why I haven't take any pics lately.

All the little things they say & do are so precious and I want to remember them as much as I can when they are 16 & 13 and don't want to have anything to do with their mommy. :)

Riley is at such a fun stage now at 8 months. He jabbers all the time and puts anything & everything in his mouth... even my hair when he can grab a handful! He laughs at Reid all the time and I am so glad he has someone to entertain him when I can't do it.

Reid is all boy all the time. He loves to climb, run, jump, throw stuff, swing, and make loud noises. He's recently gotten into wearing this fireman hat that I got him for silly hat day at school this year. He wants to wear it everywhere we go. I don't care. It's hilarious and one day he won't want to be silly like that. I love it!

With all of the stuff that has been happening with Reid lately, I am just trying to soak up all the little stuff (and big stuff) and not get so worked up about anything that doesn't really matter.

The Lord is really working on me and it's a daily surrender to Him and knowing he loves Reid SO much more than I ever could. I wish I could take all of this away and bring our life back to what it used to be, but I can't. In the meantime, I am just going to love these boys like nobody's business, treasure every moment, and remember that this too shall pass.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
James 1:17

The best birthday presents ever

Thank you Lord for these precious gifts you have given me.
They are the THE best birthday presents a mother could ever receive!
Today is the day the Lord hath made.