So Lucky.........

Fathers Day always makes me think about my heavenly Father, and how much he loves and cares for me. So glad he has shown me grace and mercy in my life, and blessed me with an amazing man! Just want to say Happy Fathers Day to my husband, the daddy to my kids. We think we are so lucky to have you in our lives. I am one lucky women! Thank you for striving everyday to become better. Happy Fathers Day, can't wait to see the pictures up in your office!

3rd Day in North Little Rock!

This day was our final day, and it was spent packing up and saying good- bye to our family! We headed to Mike and Sunny's house for one more visit before we headed back home. The kids played just a little longer, and then it was lots of hugs. We had a great time with them on our vacation and hope to do it again sometime. Hope to see them again soon!

2nd Day in North Little Rock!

Our second day in North Little Rock was a lot of fun! We all headed down town to the Market Place. This was an outside/inside market that happens a couple times a week. It was a great little area. We headed outside to buy some fresh strawberries, squash, tomatoes, and Izze found some treasures of her own. The Market was full of fun places inside too, it was fun to look around. After the market place, we headed to a nearby park. This park was a lot of fun, it had tunnels that the kids could go in and then they come out at a different place. They had a little spray park area, which we let the kids go in clothes and all. They ran around and around, in and out of the water. It was a lot of fun watching them play. We found a great place to eat downtown. It was a neat place, because it was an inside place to sit, but no windows, so it was like eating outside. It reminded me of our times in Mexico when we would eat outdoors at the little food places. It was great food! We headed back for naps, then after naps, did a little swimming. For dinner we headed to one of the number one BBQ places, and they had a real stuffed bear inside. The kids thought it was cool, but Ian wasn't too sure. Ian had come to get me to show me the bear, and this police officer (who was eating at the restaurant), growled at him, and it was all over from there. The officer apologized, but the damage was already done. Ian held on to me the whole time we were eating, and wouldn't even hardly look up to eat, or turn around. He was fine once we got outside, and was back to his little boy self. We headed to the Capitol building to let the kids run off some energy before bedtime. The kids ran and ran, and played and played. They even tackled Uncle Mike. They had a blast! We headed back to the hotel for bedtime. A great end to a great day with family!

Nanny & Papa Visit

This Thursday, we got to spend some time with Nanny Carol & Papa Lin. They have been here in the City with Caleb while he is in the hospital, and recovering from surgery. The kids were so excited knowing that they were coming to see them. We meet up with them at Old Chicago, their pizza is so good! The kids really wanted Papa and Nanny to come back to our house for a little bit, so they did. We always enjoy spending time with them. I think the kids miss them when they haven't seen them in awhile. Isabelle climbed all over papa, and Ian broke out just a little bit of his dance/singing skills. He gets his little leg going and everything. So cute. Isabelle had on her new dress that Nanny and Papa got her too. She put it on at the hospital, and has worn it for two days now!! Nanny and Papa stayed for awhile and then they needed to get back to the hospital. We had a good time with them, and hope to see them again soon!! Love you guys!

Ian Swimming

Brian had this Thursday off instead of his regular day off, so he got to enjoy taking the kids to their swimming lessons. Yes, Ian did better with him than he does with me, the instructor even thought so. Something about the daddy role! Since Brian was able to get in the water with Ian, I was able to get some shots of him in action this time too, instead of just Izze. They both did so well this time. Izze is doing better going under water, and Ian is getting more used to the water. It was really fun to be able to watch him too.

1st day, "Little Rock" Vacation!

Isabelle testing out Jackson's scooter. This was a big hit with both kids!








Ian, Me, and Izze at the baseball game, it was very humid. It started to rain on us too, but we had our umbrellas handy.









Ian, Uncle Mike, and Izze relaxing back at their house!










This was all of us at the baseball game, except Brian, who was taking the picture. Mike and his family on the left and us on the right.









Isabelle and Jackson, showing some cousin love. Saying good bye for the night.









Uncle Mike, Ian, and Goldie, hanging out together!









Ian, Brian, and Izze chillin. It was bed time, and they were getting tired.









Jackson & Isabelle playing on top of Jackson's bunk bed with all his fun toys. That was a fun thing to do,crawl up on the top bed.








Goldie & Ian having fun! They would run all around the house.


Well, I am a little behind, but we had a few days of vacation a couple of weeks ago. We went to visit Brian's brother and his family in North Little Rock. We had never been there before, so we were excited to see the family and Little Rock. The trip there went faster than we thought, and rained on us most of the drive, but still a good road trip. We arrived at the hotel late and ready for bed. This was a first for Isabelle and Ian to share a bed. I have to admit I was a little skeptical of how this would play out. I have to say, it couldn't have gone better. They both slept well together and I think they liked being close. They even took naps together with no problem, it was kind of sweet to see the closeness they really have for each other.
The next day, was a little raining off and on, but there was no lack for humidity. Being Memorial Day, a lot of places were closed, so we missed the trolley ride, and some of the shops downtown. We did get to catch a baseball game though. This was a lot of fun, and we even made it on the teleprompter. It started to rain some, so we headed back to the house. We enjoyed the rest of the day with Mike, Sunny, Jackson, & Goldie. The kids were having so much fun playing together, and of course playing with Jackson's toys. We cooked out, and then settled the kids down with a movie. After some time it was back to the hotel for bed. The kids were totally off their schedule, but they still did very well. This was the end to our first day in North Little Rock. More to come......

Water Fun!

We took the kids to one of the spray parks this weekend. They had so much fun, even though the water was a little cool. They didn't seem to mind, they ran through the water and sprayed each other, it was so much fun to watch them. They both got new goggles for their swimming lesson, they wanted to try them out at the spray park too. They were so cute, we had to take a picture. Lots of summer fun to come!

Swimming Lessons!

Izze learning to kick her legs!








Izze under the water!!








Izze learning to float on her back!


This week the kids had their first set of swimming lessons. I wasn't sure about how they would do, but I was pleasantly surprised. Ian's class is first, so Izze sits and watches us, because I have to get in with Ian. She sits and waits like a big girl. The first day, Ian would not let go of me. He didn't really want to look at anyone or anything, but we still had fun. Izze's class was next and she did great, she loved it. The second time, Ian come full circle. He was jumping from the side to me, floating, swimming for balls, he had so much fun this time. Isabelle is learning to go under the water, floating on her back, and kick her legs and arms to swim. I don't have any pictures of Ian, because I am in the water with him. We still have a few more weeks of the swimming fun, can't wait to see how much they learn and grow! Brian came to Izze's class one day and we both talked about how much we love to watch them do new things and see the excitement they have about things. It is truly one of the greatest things to do, for us!