"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."
-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Picnic at Veterans Park





Today after leaving the gym, we headed to the park to play and have a picnic. The weather was once again absolutely perfect! If this weather keeps up, Henry, Grant and Grace are going to get a tour of every park in the over the mountain area! (Well, maybe not every one. There are quite a few!)

Loving this Fall Weather!!




We are loving this fall weather! Yesterday afternoon it could not have been more perfect, and we took full advantage of it at the park. I'm thinking we may go to another park today for a picnic at lunch. Days like this are too good to pass up!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Greek Food Festival 2009

We had so much fun last night at the Greek food festival! This is certainly one of our favorite fall family traditions. We saw lots of friends, ate great food, and saw some great entertainment. I just regret that this was the only pic! (I also took all three to the zoo Thursday, but not a single picture was taken. I've got to do better!)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

What a Blessing :)


I just think it is the neatest thing to watch Grant & Grace's bond and friendship grow. They are precious, and they just love playing together. It is like they have a play date every waking minute of their little lives. What a blessing they are to each other...and to the rest of us!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Independent Woman!

We're on our way out the door to the gym, but I just had to take a second to commend Grace on her independence! She has been doing such a great job with giving herself a bottle. She likes being in control, and so she is so proud of herself! Henry has also been a great entertainer lately...as you can see he is entertaining Grant. Grant and Grace think Henry is the funniest, most entertaining person that has ever walked the face of this earth. It is precious to watch them light up when Henry walks in the room!


Saturday, September 19, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

A Fun Surprise from Nana & Pawpaw!

Henry's cheering section
Nana & Pawpaw came down yesterday & surprised Henry with a John Deere gator!  He was thrilled & drove it at every opportunity yesterday!  He is great at driving it since he has one at Mimi & Papa's house, but he was beside himself to now have one to play with at home too!  

Monday, September 14, 2009

Henry's First Trip to Disney World!

Henry loved his first plane flight and slept gate to gate on the trip home!

The parades were a highlight for Henry, as were the character dinners!

Lunch at the Crystal Palace with Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet & Winnie the Pooh



Worn out!

Chef Mickey's for Breakfast




Henry loved driving race cars





Henry LOVED Turtle Talk with Crush.  He took this picture with Bruce afterwards.








Henry danced the night away Saturday night at Downtown Disney!

What a great trip!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Labor Day Weekend



We had a great Labor Day weekend, except for Poor Grant getting sick.   Grant got an ear infection this weekend.  Last weekend Grace was sick, and the weekend before Henry was sick.  We are worn out and ready for some healthy children around our house.  Above is a video of Grant on Labor Day showing off his new trick that Mimi taught him.  Despite his fever, he still had his cheerful moments, bless his heart!
 
Friday night Henry's new bedroom suite arrived.  (Well, actually the bunk beds came, but the chest is on back order for a few weeks.)  He was beside himself and loves his new big boy room. 

On Monday we got to see Lindsey.  We have missed her while she has been in Houston getting herself "highly educated!"  We can't wait for her to be through with school and back here for good! 

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Seven Months!



Happy seven months, Grant & Grace!  (Henry couldn't miss out on the photo op either!)  Grant & Grace are growing up way too fast.  I wish time would stand still!  I feel like we are going to blink and they will be eating table food, drinking from sippy cups, and walking around!  They are rolling, sitting (with help), standing (with help), and learning new tricks every day.   Henry, David & I are so blessed to have Grant & Grace in our life.  We love you, Grant & Grace!