sunday best

a rare photo of the kids before church

because we are usually running late

right after i took this shot, reese ripped out her bow,

took off her shoes, griffin had to go to the bathroom

and maddox set my keys down somewhere

and then we were late for church

happy birthday mom

happy birthday grandma barb!

can't wait for you to visit next month, we miss you!

hope you have great day and a fun birthday

we love you

little buddies

don't be fooled by their cuteness...these two are trouble!

(minus the boogers...those aren't cute at all)

all grown up

where did my baby reese go?

she wants to do everything by herself.

...just like the boys.

i love my ms independent, but i miss my little baby who let me rock her to sleep...

and wipe her nose!

A Griffin Valentine

Griffin's first Valentine's Day party. He was so excited. All the kids decorated their own mailbox with heart stickers the day before. And then he delivered all his Valentines to his friends.

He signed all his Toy Story Valentines with a blue circle. Then we taped on a piece of chocolate and and a tattoo. Dad helped him.

Notice Reese in the background trying to sneak in some computer time. She won't be happy when I move her, she thinks she's in the clear.

So I put her in the playroom, and she forgot all about the computer.

And here was my Valentine.

Impact Jiu Jitsu

Maddox at Jiu Jitsu last week. I'll write more about it later, but wanted to get some new pics up today. You know, so I don't get any phone calls or emails from a certain somebody about not having any new posts up. Eh hem...Mom.

I was right...

Look away for a few minutes, and this is what you will find. But Griffin is so excited and happy and proud of himself, I just can't get too upset. See that big smile, how could you be mad. So, until the phase passes, it is what it is. And please excuse the almost naked Griffin. The kid can not keep clothes on. For anything. A naked hoarder. Wow, I've got my work cut out for me. Let's just hope Reese doesn't pick up any of these lovely habits because she is Griffin's shadow and watches it all.