Just because...

Just because we had a backhoe in our yard...

and just because she was looking so cute...

and just because their faces make me smile!

They say...

The best camera you have is the one you have with you. If I didn't feel slightly awkward, I would carry around my dslr and take pictures of my kids every move. But, thankfully I have my iphone. I waited years to get an iphone and I love her  it! I am also addicted to instagram! Here's a few pictures of what has been happening lately, iphone style:

1. Allie Ruth looking cute one day after school.
2. Landon climbed up in the tree, so Allie Ruth had to also. She wasn't so glad once she got up there!
3. Park playground.
4. Kelly's uncle gave Landon a bigger bike!
5. Just because I think she is the cutest girl around!
6. First ever T-ball practice. Loved it!
7. Going to the store in her car.
8. My babies crib before I took it apart.

9. Allie Ruth said YAY! This mama is still sad!

10. Landon is so sweet.
11. See... even to his sister.
12. He can READ!!  I am so amazed and proud!
13. Meme has been in the hospital, but is home and doing better!
14. Playing at a new park during Landon's T ball practice.
15. There are not many things cuter than a little one in sandals!
16. Chillin!
17. Running bases!
18. Batter up!

Easter Fun!

We had a great Easter weekend filled with lots of fun!

Landon and Allie Ruth loved dying eggs!

We left the cabin early Sunday morning so we could make it home to Meme's for lunch. 

We went on our annual egg hunt with Sydney!

All the kids take this very serious!

Then we headed home to see if the Easter Bunny stopped to see us!

Happy Easter!

the BEST day!

We spent the first part of Easter weekend at the cabin. We had no plans of exactly what we were going to do. On Saturday, we threw around a couple of ideas. I was on my way to get a pedicure when Kelly said he was going to take the kids across the river and let them play at the beach. Whoa whoa whoa, forget a pedicure, I'm in!

I was early in the day and early in the season, so there was no one out. We had the whole beach all to ourselves. Its usually stacked up with boats, so the kids enjoyed running and running. 

And splashing and splashing! Surprisingly the water was not too cold!

Landon worked on getting a fire set up for Kelly to cook lunch.

I sat and read a book! The kids explored and dug in the sand. I know Kelly enjoyed just relaxing. Its seems like he is always working on something up there. 

We talked about how the kids are growing up too fast and how we would give anything to make time freeze. 

I made the comment that Allie Ruth's hair is surely long enough to donate now. I said "I will just die." Meaning that it will hard to let go of all her pretty hair and worried that it might make her look too big. She turned around and said "I will just die, too!" I am sure we both will live. 

The hot dogs were delish! 

Later, sweet Avery showed up to play!

It was the best day! These are the days!

Field Trip Day!

This was Landon's second field trip this year! I was not invited to the first one when they went to the zoo in the fall. I was invited to go on this one to the Children's Museum of Memphis. He was very excited! In the car on the way to school, he asked "How excited to you think I am?" I said "very excited." He replied "I am 100% excited!" sweet.

Landon loved being there with all his friends!

They started with the dinosaur exhibit and then raced around pretty quickly to the other areas!

Mimmie met us in the gift store! She let Landon pick out a toy for his perfect report card!!

And something similar to this will be making an appearance in Art Room 308!!

When we were walking out, Landon said "That was totally awesome!" 

We went to chick fil a with his good friend and had a great lunch! What a fun day!!