East Central Meet

The track meet yesterday took place at East Central again. Lizzy took 1st in the 100m and 4th in the 200m. Sadie came in 4th in 100m and 5th in the 200m. You can tell both girls have gotten stronger and are coming out of their blocks quicker. They worked hard the week before this meet, running bleachers and doing strength training. So, they were very sore all week. Their hard work paid off for them!

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Here are some more pics of the family. Meemaw and Papaw were able to come this weekend and watch them. The kids enjoyed having them there and weren't ready for them to go home. I know Meemaw and Papaw wanted to stay longer, too. We tried to talk them into moving back to Oklahoma!

Nic did so good yesterday. He liked being down on the ground and feeling the grass.

Silas was flirting with this teenage girl on the track team. He would sit in front of her or beside her and try to get her attention.

Who could resist this charmer?

The correct way to wear flip flops for a 2 year old

Silas is in and out of the house all day long. So instead of trying to put tennis shoes on him 20 times a day, we bought him a pair of flip flops. He is able to put them on himself and come and go as he pleases. The only problem is how he puts them on. This particular day, he did put them on the RIGHT feet, just between the WRONG toes. Maybe he will start a new trend :)

And, they're off!!

Track season kicked off this weekend w/ the first meet at East Central High School in Tulsa. Both Lizzy and Sadie are running this year in the same events, but different divisions. This first meet was pretty laid back and they both did great. Lizzy placed 1st in the 100m and 3rd in the 200m. Lizzy got her best time ever in the 100m running it in 14.6 seconds. Sadie was very nervous about her first time running and had an oops by crossing into someone else's lane in the 100m. But despite all of that, she placed 3rd in the 100m and 4th in the 200m. Go Spikes!

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Josie & the Cheetahs

Spring soccer season ended last weekend. Lizzy's team ended w/ a 9-1 record and placed 2nd in their division. Good job Cheetahs!

I never thought . . .

that I would ever fall head over heels in love w/ a short, chubby, wrinkly, bald man. But, I have done it 4 times now.

And, who couldn't fall in love w/ someone who likes to do this :)

These were taken last weekend at Lizzy's soccer tournament. The rain drove us back into our vehicles for a bit and Aaron took the opportunity to capture the moment. Can't wait to show this one of Silas to his wife someday!

It's all in the look

I have started assigning weekly chores to each child. One week they may have kitchen duty and the next week is trash and feeding the animals. Henry was not happy to find out that one of his chores for the week was to sort all of the kids laundry. When he saw the pile he had to sort, he looked at me and said, "This is not my best day." I couldn't have said it better myself.

2 Months today!

Nicolas is two months old today. He is such a sweet baby, a little spoiled, but sweet. I am so glad he is a part of our family :) He is at the stage of cooing and smiling when he sees you and I love it! He is sleeping most of the night (except this week, he has had a little congestion) and goes right to sleep when we lay him down. Yay! Here are some pics I took of him today:

Goofing Around

The kids got into the craft supplies and found a use for large googly eyes:

We even tried them out on the baby:

Silas after his nap. He was telling to not take his picture:

Soccer Snacks

Anytime your kids play any sport, the most important part of the game is ALWAYS the snack. So, Sadie and I decided to make her snack day a little fun. We made these cute little butterflys out of clothespins. We put homemade kettle corn w/ some food coloring for the wings. I got this idea from the Family Fun magazine. I love this magazine, because it has all kinds of neat craft and snack ideas in it that are easy for kids to make.

So fun!!

Glamour Girls!

I went to upload my photos onto the computer the other day and I came across some photos that Lizzy had apparently taken. I had just had Lizzy's pictures made a few weeks ago, so I guess she got the idea to do her own photo shoot w/ her sisters. :) Notice the backdrop she used. They are old baby blankets. I sure do love my glamour girls!!

Silas & Nicolas

Do you think they will be the best of friends?

My Valentine!

Most people are celebrating Valentine's Day on February 14th, but we celebrate the birth of our 2nd daughter, Sadie Ann. This year has been a little busy since Nicolas was born just two days after Sadie's birthday, so I am late on posting some photos. Sadie turned 8 this year and she is still as sweet and easy going as she was when she was born. Happy Birthday, Sadie Mae, we love you very much!!! You are the best Valentine's gift I've ever received!