Happy 4th Birthday Treyson!

We woke up The Bubster on his birthday with a birthday pancake and candle, while singing Happy Birthday!

So excited to be 4!!

....a new case and carrying bag for his LeapPad 2 that MaMa and PaPa got him :)

His first "real" baseball bat.  Let me tell you, this stinker can hit that baseball far when he swings this bat!

and some new t-balls

opening Anniston's gifts.  She wanted to get him a blue ball, and a sports shirt.

Here's the sports shirt--he wore it to school that day :)

She also got him a pack of gum--his favorite!!

Love, love, love these two!

Treyson,

Happy 4th Birthday sweet boy!  You are such an entertaining child :)  You love to test your limits, but usually make the right choices.  You haven't been getting any time-outs at school, and you're even taking your 2 hour naps daily!

You like to ask us to snuggle with you at night before bed, which amounts to us laying down next to you for a few minutes while you wrap your arms around us.  You have started saying your own prayers at night (versus "Now I lay me down to sleep..."), and it is just precious.

You love to sing in the car, and you also love to tell me which way I'm supposed to be turning to get you to school the fastest!

You are ALL BOY!  We get home from school, and you change into "sports clothes" and go out to the backyard to either kick the football around or play baseball.  You cannot stand hitting the ball off of a tee......this could present problems when we sign you up for "T-Ball" in a couple of years--HA!  You've been hitting pitches thrown by Mommy or Dadoo since you were 2, and you can really hit the ball far now with your new metal bat!  Your hand-eye coordination is insane!

You wear your football uniform (jersey, pants, shin guards, cleats, black stickers under eyes, and helmet) EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY as soon as you wake up.  You also come into Mommy and Dadoo's room on Saturday mornings to wake us up asking to turn on College Game Day on ESPN--You LOVE football!

We still have some work to do on listening skills and following directions the first time, but it is getting better over time :)  Every morning you wake up and do your "chores" (make your bed, brush your teeth, brush your hair, and get dressed), but it takes several reminders as you seem to get "sidetracked" with being silly.

We wouldn't change one thing about you though, Treyson.  You are our sweet T-Man, and we love you so very much!  There is never a dull moment with you around :)  We cannot wait to see what God's plans are for your future.

Love you the mosty wosty!
Love,  Mommy and Dadoo

Anniston and Treyson's birthday party!

I have been a total blog slacker.  I apologize.  Honestly, I haven't taken that many pictures lately!  We've been to tailgates, Branson, parties, etc....but I've decided to leave my camera at home and just enjoy being in the moment instead of stuck behind the camera waiting on the "perfect" picture.  

We had a roller skating birthday party for Anniston and Treyson back in August.  Their birthdays are just 6 weeks apart, so we try to just do 1 big party for family to come to.  The kids were pumped to get to skate!

It was a fun day for everybody who was able to make it!  It is always great to have a fun reason to see family and friends!!

First Day of 2012-2013 school year!

Today was the start of our 2012-2013 school year.  The kids woke up early to a waffle breakfast (special request by the kindergartener !)

 We've got on our first day outfits, and now a pic with the signs :)

 She is ready to go into her new elementary school!

 such a big girl. . . . still makes me teary-eyed looking at this pic

 She went and found her desk right away, put her nametag on, and got out the manipulatives to play with until the 8:00 bell rang

 Dadoo with his little princess

 again.....teary-eyed as I type :(

 Goodness gracious, I love this sweet girl so much !  Going to miss our Mommy/Anniston date days :(

 He was so excited for her this morning.  They gave big hugs right before we walked out too !

 We then went over to Treyson's school for his first day of Pre-K !  (Well, year 1 of 2........similar to Anniston, he is the baby in his preschool class, so he'll do another year of Pre-K at a different church.  With his September birthday, we are glad that it worked out this way for him)

 Dadoo with his T-Man !

 This little stinker keeps me laughing constantly (and will also happen to keep my beautician in business in the future as I get to my "graying" age--this boy will be my "tester" !)

 Peeking in on his classmates. . . they had just sat down for breakfast !

Anniston and Treyson,

We are so excited for this school year that lies ahead.  You are both so smart, and we are anxious to watch you grow and learn as the year goes on.  We love you both the mosty wosty!!

Love, Mommy and Dadoo