Monday, March 24, 2008

More Easter Pictures!

Paw, Paw and Ian watching Izze look for Easter eggs. Ian really wanted to be out there with her. Next year little man.








Izze and Paw, Paw resting after all the Easter egg hunting!








Izze pausing for a moment to see if there were any more Easter eggs to be found!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

2008-Easter Fun!!








What a day we had today! The kids and I got up early to go to the 8:30am service for Easter Sunday. We had five services today, so we thought we would go early to make room for others in the other services. I know we had a lot of people today, and many accepted the Lord. What a great day to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and what that means in our lives.

The kids were dressed in their Easter outfits that Nanny and Papa Lin got them. All though we didn't get to see Nanny and Papa Lin this year, they still made sure their grand babies had some new stuff for Easter. Thank you Nanny and Papa for our Easter outfits, and stuffing our buckets full!

Paw, Paw Jack came over when Brian got home, to watch the kids hunt their Easter eggs. Izze was so excited, we had to hide them a couple of times for her. It was really too cold today, so that was about all we could do. Paw, Paw got us Easter dinner, thank you Paw, Paw. As you can see the kids had a lot of fun, and we enjoyed watching them. Ian was curious about the eggs and everything else. It was a great Easter Sunday!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Pre-Easter Fun!






Monday, our mom's group had our annual Easter egg hunt for the kids. Izze was old enough this year to really look for them, and she had a good little bucket full of eggs when the hunt was over. Ian got a couple little eggs too. It was harder for him, because I was holding him and trying to take pictures at the same time. Next year little man, and you will be old enough. Izze was so excited to open them up and see what was inside. We are still eating candy from them. Becky fixed us a great lunch and topped it off with cupcakes. Izze had green frosting everywhere. Izze loves to play at Carter's house, because he has lots of great toys. Ian seemed to be enjoying himself too this time. He is standing a lot and playing now. He seemed to be interested in Carter's train table. I got lots of great pictures (I remembered my camera this time)! Izze enjoyed being with all her little friends, and I enjoyed being with my great friends. It is always so much fun to be together. Happy Easter!

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

A Little Trip!

Pictures of the kids enjoying some outdoor time in their wagon nanny Faith got them for Christmas. Izze with "lips" in hand, she loves to have chap stick or some kind of gloss to carry around. Ian, toy in hand, both ready for a walk in the wagon. The weather was so nice for our trip.


This past week, we headed out for a couple days of fun. We went to Dallas to do some shopping and to enjoy some good food. We usually have to make a stop at La Madeline, Papasitos, North Park Mall, Grapevine Mills, Ikea and a few other places too. Izze always gets so excited for our trips. She likes trips because she can take naps in the car, sleep in the stroller, ride the carousel, see the fake crocodile at Rain Forrest Cafe (or at least she likes to talk about seeing it), and she really likes the hotel room. She enjoys riding the elevators, and she acts like she owns the room when we get inside. She immediately starts opening up all the drawers, and putting all her little gadgets inside. Then it is on to the doors and closets. We have to make sure and check all the drawers and every space for stuff before we leave. She even had her lamb and purse and some other stuff in the refrigerator. She just likes to put stuff into things. Then on to the phones in the room. She calls everyone who comes to mind, and talks about everything. Even somethings I don't understand. All this is pretend calling though. She is fascinated by everything. She loves to have her own big bed to sleep in too. Ian had a rough time going to sleep this time. After daddy holding him on his chest for a while he was fast asleep, and he slept the whole night when daddy put him in his crib. Thank you Lord! We headed back home after a fun time in Dallas to get some work done around the house. Daddy and Izze worked in the yard together, getting it ready for spring, while Ian and I ran some errands. We had a great time, can't wait to go again sometime.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Random Pictures!

Our handsome little guy(Ian)! (So cute)
Here is Ian again. He smiles a lot!
Isabelle swinging around the tree on a warm sunny day!
Isabelle and Ian relaxing in the sun! Isabelle was reading her book! She loves books!
I thought everyone would enjoy these random pictures of the kids. They are so cute! What a warm day today to enjoy!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Mall Play Time!

Today we had so much fun with our mom's group at the mall. Izze likes going to the mall, because she likes to play in the play area. After playing for a while, we all headed down to the food court for some lunch. Izze asked for popcorn chicken (one of her favorites now, since nanny brought them to us once). So, Ian and I decided we would do popcorn chicken too. I think Ian can eat just as much as Izze now. He seriously does eat a lot. After lunch Izze likes to stop and get either a ring or candy from the machines you put quarters in (whatever those things are called). This time she chose jellybeans. Then it was back home for afternoon naps. We had a great time with our friends.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Update-Izze's Face


One week later, and Isabelle's face is almost 100% better than last Thursday. The scabs are gone and now just the pinkish skin is showing. We are so glad it has healed so quickly. We just don't want any scars. We keep praying for them, and thanking God for healing them. You should hear her do this, it is really sweet.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Lunch Date!

Today, the kids and I had lunch with some friends. We love to go out for lunch or dinner. We have such good friends that we love and think so much of. Izze loves to be with the kids too. She will talk about them all the way there and then talk about them all the way home. I know in her little heart she really does care for them. McAllisters, was the choice of the day, which is a favorite of ours. Izze likes to get the pizza and I like the soup and sandwich. Their chicken tortilla soup is really good. Thanks ladies for a great lunch date, and Izze thanks you too. We will have to do it again sometime soon.

Big Crash


For all the parents out there, I don't think there is a worse feeling than when your child gets hurt on your watch. Well, Izze had her first major crash. For those of you that have seen her you know just by looking. She went straight down our sloped driveway on her car (not being able to stop), and landed on her face. She has scrapes, but today they look a 100% better than they did. The accident happened last Thursday. After looking her over, and asking her several questions, we concluded that she would be fine, but her face would show the evidence of an accident all too well. It is healing quickly and seems to not be leaving any scars. It's one of those things you hope never happens again to any of your kids. Heal quickly scrapes and don't leave any scars.

Fun Stop!

Yesterday, the kids and I had a great time at our mom's group. This was Isabelle's first time to Fun Stop. It is an indoor play area for kids. The adults get to sit around tables and hangout. Izze and Ian both had so much fun. Izze still isn't sure about going way up high in the play center, but someday she will venture that way. She would yell to Carter, "Carter where are you". Carter was way up high in the play gym and she couldn't see him. It was funny just hearing her say it. She got to run and play with the balls, and all her little friends. Ian got to explore the baby area. It has smaller things to climb on just for his age. He mostly slobbered and chewed on the stuff. It was just fun to get out on such a cold/windy day. I wish I would have remember my camera, but no. I seem to have a reoccurring problem with the camera. I always mean to take it, and it slips my mind. We had a great time with everyone.