Happy Easter!

We kept with tradition this year and visited the Botanical Gardens after church on Easter.

Notice what Todd calls the "mommy smile" plastered all over my face. It's what I do when I'm trying to smile while urging the children to smile and look at the camera...funny!

Boys on the bunny.

Lukie hears a Who. This flower looks just like the one with the speck from Horton Hears a Who. He REALLY wanted to pick it!

Poor Baby!

Carson was diagnosed with a double ear infection last week and was prescribed Amoxycillin. He seemed to be doing better but on Thursday (day 7 of the medicine) he started getting a rash. Ronda and I thought that at first it looked like little bug bites all over him, but as the day went on it got worse and worse. The nurse finally called me back on Thursday afternoon and told us to stop the amoxycillin and bring him in on Friday afternoon. In case anyone needs to know, this is what an allergic reaction to pinicillin looks like (hives galore!)...

The rash is almost completely gone now, but it sure did make us nervous for a couple days. Parenthood is not for the weak!

Our Luke is Four

Our smart, funny, fast, sweet boy turned four years old. He brings so much joy to our lives that it is hard to imagine what life was like before he was born. I found myself getting very emotional yesterday while preparing for his birthday party. I know it's cliche, but these past four years have flown by!
The festivities started on Thursday with a little birthday party at school. On Saturday Luke had his first soccer game and then the birthday party. Although he thought we were going to have another party on Sunday (the actual day of his birth) we just enjoyed the beautiful day and played with all his new toys! We were happy that Granni was here to celebrate with us!

Welcome Home Uncle Joe!

Joe got back from Iraq Sunday afternoon and we were all there to greet him as he and Rocky (his dog) got off the plane. It was AWESOME! {You can click on the images to make them bigger}

Alivia, Dad, and Justin


Alivia & Papaw


Alivia, Mom, Me, and Carson


Luke and Uncle Justin being silly.


The babies.


Alivia and Holly...waiting patiently!


Luke and Carson


It was a long wait!


He's finally home!


Here is a video but I cannot figure out how to re-orient the picture so watch at your own risk and if you know how to fix it let me know!!!

Busy Boys

Here is the latest video of Carson's expanding mobility. He and Luke were playing so well and I just had to capture the moment. Can a baby walk as early as 8 months?! I think we're going to find out.

Pledge of Allegiance

Luke learns many things at school, but here is something he surprised me with. I am so proud of him. Thank you Mrs. Rockett!

Burger King Freakout

Last Thursday was one of those afternoons where I place a call to Todd around 4:15 and ask how much longer until he gets home. There wasn't one thing in particular going wrong, I was just extra tired and the boys seemed extra needy. Some days are just like that. Some days I just freak out. Well, the last thing I was going to do was make dinner, so Burger King it was. We were all much happier after that.