Playdate with Ryder

Ridley had her buddy, Ryder, over to play today.  They had a great time upstairs in the gameroom.  We had a tent set up, so they jumped in and giggled for hours.  They played with the roller coaster and all the random toys.  They found new uses and games for the stuff laying around the room.  I love their imagination. 

Superhero Birthday Party

Ridley enjoyed a Superhero party to celebrate one of her classmate's birthday.  She chose to dress as Wonder Woman, and she loved it!  The party had a surprise guest stop in to say hello.  Superman came to celebrate, too!

OUES Celebrates Valentines' Day

The Valentine parties at OUES were great this year!  Lots of candy, games, and crafts with lots of friends. 

The boxes were created in half the time as previous years, and they turned out perfect.  The boys' friends and teachers thought they were awesome.

The treats were a big hit with the friends, but the teachers were happy to see them go home.  Hahaha!  Score!

CHCS Valentine Party

Ridley had a sweet little Valentine party at Chapel Hill.  She was all smiles as she decorated her heart cookie and chatted with her friends.

One of her best buddies is Cade.  They have been in the same class for two years, and they get along really well.  He is a rough and tumble boy, and she is used to crazy boys.  

Ridley and I worked ahead of time to make these heart shaped crayons.  I don't know how many more years these will be our go to treat, but they were perfect for another year.  I enjoy the time that we spend together making these little treasures.  

When it came to posing for a picture, Ridley played shy.  She is a silly mess, and she looked adorable.

Celebrating Friendship

We have been so blessed this year to get the most wonderful new neighbors.  The Scillians are awesome, and my entire family has fallen in love.  Tonight the girls celebrated Jill's birthday with our little ladies in tow.  They all get along so well together, and I am reminded how lucky I am to have such fantastic neighbors.

Jiu Jitsu Tournament

We had a new experience today at an area Jiu Jitsu tournament.  Two of the boys that grapple with Ryland and Reed were participating, so we went to show support.  

They did amazing, and we all watched very intensely as they won gold.  We all love Sampson Jiu Jitsu and look forward to Ryland and Reed completing one day.

Ridley's 3rd Birthday

 Ridley celebrated her 3rd birthday on a beautiful afternoon at Bicentennial Park.  We lucked out and had gorgeous weather, so we just had to move the party.  She had lots of family and friends join the celebration.  

Ridley is a fun, silly, and active chicka.  She keeps her brothers in line and doesn't take any crap.  We love her no-nonsense way of dealing with them.  She is also very girly and loves dolls and make up.  She enjoys dancing, coloring, and being outdoors. 

Ridley could swing for hours.  

Ridley and her friend from school, Brooklyn, loved it!

Birthday Party Face Paint

Ridley celebrated her friend, Stella, with an awesome birthday party.  Ridley's favorite part was the face painter.  We were blown away with her talent, and Ridley loved the "sparkly diamonds".

Happy 2017

We started the new year with our amazing friends.  We had a great time visiting and laughing, and our children partied hard into the night.

Six Flags

It was warm today, so we made a quick trip to Six Flags with the Nesters.  It is awesome with short lines and so few people.  Everyone had a blast!

Crazy at IHOP

To kick off the Thanksgiving break, we had two Owens boys spend the night.  They wanted pancakes and bacon for breakfast, so I treated them all to IHOP.  It was a bit out of control, and I got a couple of "holy cow, 5 kids" looks.  Lots of laughs and making memories!

Kids of Old Friends

A very dear friend that I have known since Junior High came to visit this evening.  She is one of those friends that you pick up right where you left off.  Our kiddos played so well together, and I would love for them to grow up in the same city.  They ran wild, went swimming, and laughed all evening.  I was so sad to see Suzanne and her crew leave, and I am already looking forward to our next visit.

Cabo

We had an amazing family vacation in Cabo!  The house was great and had an awesome view from the patio and infinity pool.  It was very relaxing to gaze out to the ocean from high on the hill.

The boys loved to fish from the shore.  One evening after dinner, we all headed down to the beach to catch some fish.

Ridley and I got bored quickly, so we started playing photoshoot.

I love this picture!  No filter and such a surprise when I glanced back through the camera roll.  

My boys loved to run from the waves and cheer on their Dad.

The boys spent one afternoon at the kids camp, and they had a great time.  They made pinatas and did face painting.

The crew!

The boys were in a silly mood.  The girls were over it.

Before bed, the kids all piled up in the downstairs den to watch a movie before bed.

The boys went out fishing, so the girls took a tour around the property.  The view from the top of the mountain overlooking the beach was gorgeous.

We blinked, and we were headed back home.  The vacation went by very quickly and was tons of fun.  Everyone is worn out!

Field Day

Due to lots of rain, Field Day had to be moved inside at Old Union.  The kids didn't seem to mind one bit.  Ryland's favorite activity was the blowing baseball inflatable.  I think he was liking the response from the line of boys watching him cream the ball over and over.  He would then go the back of the line to wait for another turn, all while giggling when his friends couldn't hit the ball. 

Reed and Ridley got in on the action too.  They chased bean bags that were launched off the foot stomper.

Even though it was disappointing not to play at the stadium, these Dragons made the best of a fun day at school.

Medieval Times

Reed celebrated Travis' 6th birthday at Medieval Times in Dallas.  He was so excited to come home and tell us all about the awesome fighting knights and horses.  Go green knight!

Bows & Rings at the Ballpark

When you spend the majority of your Saturdays at the ballpark watching your brothers play baseball, you make the best of friends.  Ridley's buddies look like they could be her sisters.  They all were happy as could be with a Ring Pop and a little shade.

Come on Summer

It is beginning to look a bit like summer.  

The boys had a friend over, and we cooked out before jumping in the pool.  We are really looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the backyard.

Celebrating Reed

Today was all about Reed at school.  He was the line leader and the center of attention at story time and enjoyed a special snack.  He has thrived at Chapel Hill and today was another day of love from his teachers and friends.