Last few weeks...

Have been filled with so much fun. The things we have done are:
*day trip to Oklahoma for a baby shower with old friends
*been in a beautiful wedding (Kin and Kale)
*had a trip to Houston
*finishing up swim lessons this week
*met our new friend, Ella Santone
*had Steph and Den Den in town
*been to some B-day parties
*played with Ms. Hannah
*moved Mom into her new school
*visited our new school too(they love the birds and fish at their new school)

What we are now looking forward to in the upcoming weeks:
*going on a family trip to the zoo this weekend
*celebrating for our upcoming friend Ella Penrod (her baby shower...not quite here yet:)
*starting school on Monday
*Aunt Sis coming in town soon!!!!!

Random pictures from this past weekend....

Our special visitor....

Last week Kelsey came over to visit. I have known Kelsey's family since I was born. They are like family. We have kept in touch with The Marcom's and see them at least once a year. Kelsey is doing an internship here in Dallas this summer so she got to come over and spend some time with us. Kale loved "Elsie" and was quite the little flirt. Kinley was excited to help Mommy make an ice cream cake for dessert. The picture of Kinley in her orange dress is the flower girl dress for Uncle Jordie's wedding. Kelsey also helped Brandon and I hang our family pics in the family room! Thanks for coming Kels....we love you and cannot wait to see you again soon.

Our New Playroom.....

Mommy and Daddy have been working hard on revamping the kiddos playroom. We feel like we made it a little more cozy and "kid friendly" for the kids to enjoy. Kinley said it was just beautiful and Kale seems to enjoy it too. Enjoy!

Natural Beauty

Aunt Mere and I decided to take the kiddos to the Dallas Arboretum on Friday morning. It has been raining on and off all week so it was perfect to get them out and let them run free. The flowers were breathtaking, the view of the lake a dream and the smiles on these babies face forever etched on my heart. It was not too hot, just overcast and a little humid. Thanks for such a great idea Aunt Mere Kale is still talking about Lella.

So Brandon informed me yesterday that the 4th of July is his favorite Holiday! He is super excited about grilling and just celebrating the "All American Way". Yesterday we picked up some flags for the kids and their friends. Brandon gave Kinley the lesson of the flag never touching the ground, etc. He also woke up this morning ready to paint one. It was such a great idea and the whole family pitched in one way or another in the final masterpiece. We are so thankful for this blessed day, the freedom we have and for the men and women who fight to keep it this way. Here are a few pics of how we began our celebration.

Julie says it best.....

Our girls have it good! Yesterday we had a Mommy/Daughter Date with Julie and Avery. We headed to the mall to watch Toy Story 3, rode the mall carousel, shopped some at Potterybarn Kids for Baby Ella and then ate lunch at Chick Fil A! What a fabulous morning. We are so thankful to have these two dear friends in our lives. Take a peek at their super cute pics....

In Front of the Movie Ad...


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