Weekend at the Grandparents!

After Nicole's wedding we spent the weekend at the Grandparents house in Spicewood. EJ's new best buddy is Max, the dog. They had so much fun running and playing. There were so sweet together. EJ loved Max's kennel and spent a lot of time going in and out of it.



EJ also had a great feeding the fish with Grandpa Michael, exploring the grounds on the golf cart and watching Grandpa move rocks with his "digger."








When we went back into town, we got to see their trucks. They own a car transporting company with huge trucks that EJ loved. He was too scared to sit in one until I went with him. Then there was no stopping the fun!

Spiderman, Tigers and Flowers, Oh My!

We had the special treat of going to the Dallas Arboretum with Mary, Isaiah and Ruth. The weather was a balmy 77 degrees! A welcome relief from the midwestern winter. The boys had a great time playing and getting their faces painted! Here's EJ checking out his tiger face.



I loved my cuddle time with Ruth and talking with Mary while the boys ran wild!!



We couldn't get one kid to look at the camera...ahhhh, life with toddlers! Nevertheless, it was a great day with special friends!

Nicole's Wedding

Here's EJ's debut as a ring bearer! He was so handsome. I wonder if "GQ" is hiring toddlers these days!




Here's the bride with her family. She was a gorgeous bride and seemed to have a wonderful wedding day.



EJ ended up going it alone on the wedding aisle as the flower girl got cold feet. He did a great job--a super star!!



It's official!! Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert!



Time to party! Here's EJ's "reward" for a job well done.



Michael and Carol threw a great party. Everyone had a great time celebrating this special day. I was so proud of my little boy. He performed his ring bearer duties like a champ!



Here's Uncle Brian dancing with Carol and then with his date, Candace.



The hosts got to "bust a move" too!

I love this picture of the precious couple. It was a great celebration and they are en route to their honeymoon on the coast of Mexico.

Austin

EJ and I made it to Austin for Nicole's wedding. She is Eric's step-sister (His mom's step daughter). The festivities began Thursday when we got to Austin. Uncle Brian was there and ready to play!



Checking out the wedding hotel with Grandma Carol.



Getting a "happy" cookie from the hotel bakery. We can't wait to see the wedding cake!



Time to rehearse! Here's the bride!



Uncle Brian has to send EJ down the aisle! Wish him luck!




What's a wedding rehersal without tunneling under all the chairs!



Practice makes perfect....we hope!



EJ and the bride, AKA, "The Princess" when she gave him a ring bearer present. He loved it!

Quick Trip

Uncle Andy came through town on a midwest recruiting trip. We got to see him between meetings for some basketball and they got to take the Wildcat out for a test drive--in the snow! We are still teaching EJ how to pedal so Eric and Andy had to do all the work. He's going to have the hottest ride in the neighborhood this summer!

Colorado

EJ and I took a trip to Colorado while Eric was out of town on a long baseball trip. It was great to see friends and family. EJ and Ty had a blast at Little Monkey Business (a company owned by our high school friend--http://www.monkeybizness.com/littlemonkeybizness/index.html). Danni and I got to play with triplets (who are sitting up and full of smiles!) while mom chased after the boys.



Next was our pancake breakfast tradition with Tricia. EJ kept himself busy "washing" his cars in the water glass while Tricia and I got caught up. We happened to be in Denver when the Train show was in town. As you can see, they had a Thomas the Train for toddlers to ride on. EJ loved it and wasn't scared at all.









There was lots of fun to be had, playing and laughing. I loved that I got to get caught up with my sleep!

Love Hurts!

After church today Kelly and I took the kids to McDonalds for a few minutes before naptime. At one point, Sammi gave EJ a hug and he hug put his arms around and swung her around. They fell, both hit their heads on the ground and ended up flat on their backs! Of course, the crying started and the mommies had to take over hugging duties! It was funny to see the whole thing go down!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I was so touched when EJ asked me to be his Valentine! He presented me with the card he made at church with the help of the sweet ladies who watch him while I'm in Bible study. He was so proud of his work. I hung it up in our kitchen but have to get it down everyday so he can "tell" me about it.



I also loved the sweet hug I got along with my Valentine. I'm a lucky lady!

Happy Birthday Allie!

Our neighbor, Allie, turned two and we were delighted to celebrate with her and her family. It was a Sesame Street Birthday and E.J. picked an Abby Cadabby cupcake. EJ had fun watching the older boys play Mario Kart on the Wii but had the most fun chasing Allie around to give her a birthday hug. Here they are with cupcakes.

The family jewels

My wedding anniversary is next week so I went to a nearby jewelry store to get information about polishing Eric's wedding band. The ambiance of the store is quiet elegance with champagne-colored upholstery and chandelier lighting. So, not the best place for a two year-old but alas, E.J. was with me. The store did have a "kid cubby" with toys and a TV. EJ made a bee-line for the toys and did great entertaining himself while I asked my questions. That is until he yelled across the store to me these words: "MOMMY, I'M POOPY!!!" Everyone in the store turned and looked at me. I tried to play it off but I'm sure my face was so red. Secretly I thought it was funny and when we left I checked his diaper and sure enough, he was right.