She Has His Heart

I've mentioned it before, but it's worth mentioning again.  Debra has a very special place in our family.  She and Taylor are a part of us.  And, nobody knows that better than Walker.  Debra is his girlfriend and she has his heart.

I was getting ready for our dinner party last week and told him that Debra would be coming over.  He was thrilled.  The day before I got some flowers to put on my beautiful table.  Walker said, "I want to get Debra some flowers."  So, I told him we could do that because I knew I had to make a HEB run anyway.  

So, that morning, we walk in the store and he immediately went to the flowers and started looking around.  He was very serious about this big decision.  Finally, he walked over to some red carnations and said, "I want to get these for Debra."  

It was 100% his idea and so very precious. 

Everyone arrived and the flowers were on the kitchen counter.  And, of course, everyone was standing around in the kitchen.  Walker didn't want to come grab them in front of everyone, so he told Debra, "I got you some flowers".  I think that's so cute!  Eventually, I got the flowers and gave them to Walker and he presented them to his girl:

I told Taylor, he might have a little competition!  This is such a precious relationship and I am so thankful that Debra is a part of my boy's life.

When she got home, she sent me this picture to show her boyfriend:

Her special flowers, in a pretty vase.  Someday, (in a long, long, very long time) Walker will fall in love.  I hope he finds a girl as special as Debra and remembers to buy her flowers!

A Grandchild's Dream

Walker and Everly constantly ask us, "when are we going to the farm?".  They love it at the farm.  But, why wouldn't you?  Especially when you look out in the backyard and see this!!

Oh my gosh, Nanna and Bubba are always ready for the grandkids and I can tell you… they had a blast!  What's better than a blow up slide?

Maybe a jeep ride?

And, jumping on the trampoline?

And, learning to drive?

And, having a hundred and one tea parties?

They are never at a loss for activity…. even when it rains!  

Everyday, Walker will ask me, "Mommy, what are we doing today?".  The answer is usually, "school, church or crossfit."

I'm so glad Clark took Friday off and when Walker asked, "what are we doing today?", we were able to say, "GOING TO THE FARM!".  They could hardly contain themselves!

It is so great to have such a fun place to go visit family!

A Special Dinner

Back in the 'ole GP days, my parents had some excellent dinner parties.  Always good food, good drink, wonderful toasts and amazing fun.

Blaine was usually at them and we often talk about all the good times.  Ever since Googie died, Blaine has been asking for a good old fashioned dinner party.  I'm happy to report, I obliged!

He came down last week and Walker and Everly got some good Uncle Blaine time in the backyard.

And, then it was time to party!  Forgive all these pictures, I just thought they were all good, so I'm including them!

It's great to have a picture of Blaine with us, considering he's a part of us!

And, so happy to have Debra and Taylor as a part of our special night.

I loved that Melinda came!  She's a great "aaaaahhhh GP" girl and fit right in with our craziness!

More pictures….

I love this one….. Mom with all her "boys".  Blaine, Clark and Taylor have all helped her through the loss of Googie.  All these guys are so very special!

It was a fantastic night.  Wonderful toasts, good stories, some tears and a whole bunch of laughs!

T-ball is Back

So fun, baseball season is back!  Look at our little Yankee!

He's improved over last year and is very excited to be playing!

And, little sister has found a friend!  Cameron's older sister is super sweet to Everly…. it's great to have someone to look after her!

Our big boy coming into home!

A must for all little sisters…. playing in a dirt pile.

Smiles after the game!

This year is very exciting…. we actually keep track of runs and outs.  I think it will be a very big learning year…. the boys improved a ton just over the course of one game!  Can't wait for the rest of the season!

Girly Girl

This is too fun not to share.  We all know that I've been blessed with a girly girl.  I'm so thankful and pray that she always is!

My Everly would rather wear a dress than anything else.  So, she has way too many dresses.  In preparation for spring, I've bought her some precious dresses.  So has her Bunny.  

Today she put on a fashion show of all her cute new dresses:

Told you it was too cute not to share!  Did I mention she has too many dresses????

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is very different than is used to be!  Not sure if this a bad thing or not, but it's more for our kids these days than it is for Clark and me.  But, hey, that's okay!  They love it.

They both had parties at school.  I'm very proud of my boy.  He addressed and signed 12 cards for his friends!  I loved watching him get excited to pick out each little card and ask me how to spell every name.  He did a fantastic job.

This year was very special because they got lots of mail!  Nanna and Bubba and Pepaw and Maggie sent Valentines in the mail.  They both thought it was so special!

These packages from the farm came on the 13th.  They couldn't wait to open!

They loved their candy and cards.

I think this picture is too fun:

The kids like "selflies", because they can see themselves.  I just decided I wanted to be in with them.  Precious smiles!

Then we were off to Crossroads for a fun SNOW day.

They had a ball playing in the snow.

But, I've got to tell you…. it had been awhile since Walker had been to one of the preschool events.  It totally freaked me out that he was the biggest kid out there!!!!  He's the bigger and older one now.  Wow, time has gone fast!

Walker had his first Tball practice that night:

He did great!  It's going to be a really fun season.  He actually knows a couple of the boys on his team, so he's super excited to get out there!!!!

And, when we got home from practice, Daddy had a special surprise for his little girl:

I love that she felt sooooo special and couldn't wait to get that flower in her room!!!!

Like I said, things are a bit different these days.  But, I wouldn't change it.  It was a great V day!

Chuck E. Cheese Party

Walker's best friend had a CEC party in December and that's all Walker has wanted since then.  He got his wish!

It was a fantastic party.... good games, good food, good friends.  This mama was pretty excited at how it turned out!

Here are some fun photos of the big day!