Running Wild

This little cowgirl can be tame or she can be wild. She is so cuddly, loves giving hugs and kisses, but loves to test the limits! The other day Brad was disciplining her and was really letting her have it. He was down on her level and talking very sternly. She kept smiling at him and saying, "Daddy, ur funny....Daddy, ur funny!" I could see the smoke coming out of his ears as I was around the corner laughing! We have known since she was a baby that she had a mind of her own. Brad always says that Paige reminds him of his little sister (a.k.a. Aunt Jamie!)

Paige is our little princess, but her crown is sometimes tarnished. That's what makes her so special. She has the best personality and makes everyone around her smile. I love my little cowgirl even when she is running wild!

Love those Baby Blues

My friend, Trisha, took these pictures while our kids were playing outside. She is an amazing photographer! She captured those sweet baby blue eyes....

Price Adjustments

Today I took the kids to the mall to get out of the house and as I walked through Sears I noticed that our new washer/dryer is now cheaper than what we paid for it. I asked about a price adjustment and sure enough they offer a 30 day guarantee on price adjustments PLUS 10% of the total adjustment. So, guess what??? We get back $457.58!!!! I just LOVE a bargain!!

I love to buy nice clothes for my kids, and I have saved a fortune by getting price adjustments. Old Navy and Gap offer a 7 day price adjustment. It used to be 14 days, but they just recently changed their policy. I'm sure many other stores do the same thing, you just have to ask!

And, of course pictures...

Eating breakfast outside on Nana's porch. What could be better than that?

Going to Nana's park!

First Communion

This weekend Jake and I attended Jack's first communion. Brad was working and Paige stayed with Nana, so I had some special time just with Jake. A first communion is a very special time in a child's life, and I was very glad to share it with our dear friends. Melody is quite the hostess and prepared a great dinner party after the ceremony!

Me and Melody
(She and John are Paige's God parents)

Our God daughter Mary Kate. Her

first communion will be in 2 years!

Jack, Mary Kate, Will, and Jake strike a pose.
(if Paige were in the picture it would be the complete crew!)

I spy...

a box full of monkeys!

Zoo fieldtrip

Today Brad, Paige, and I accompanied Jake on his preschool fieldtrip. The weather was great, all the animals were out, and the kids were really good!

Gotta love the zoo train!

Jake just had to ride the alligator, and Paige squealed when the carousel ride was over!

Jake said, "Mom, quick! Take a picture of me with this big fish!"

FYI: We bought a zoo pass while we were there, so you can expect many more zoo trips with pictures!

Daddy Time/Husband Time

Brad has a few days off this week, and it's been GREAT! We got to have a lunch date without kids today at a new steak restaurant by our house. It was yummy! Then, another miracle happened....we both got to take a nap this afternoon before picking up the kids. Oh, that was even better than lunch!

Here's a few pictures of Jake's Daddy time today...

Fishing Buddies

Reeling it in....

What a catch!

Then it was time for homework...

When Brad picked up Jake from preschool today his teacher said that he didn't want to finish filling out his 100's chart. Jake is a good student, a people pleaser, and always wants to do his best. But, I have noticed that he is also a perfectionist and gets very frustrated when he can't do something perfect. When I asked him why he didn't want to fill out his 100's chart he said, "I'm too slow." So, Brad took on the task of helping him fill it out.

And, here is the super star student with the 100's chart all filled out!

In other BIG news....

This little lady peed on the potty for the 1st time!!!

We bought her a potty seat a few weeks ago and showed her where it was in the bathroom, but never did anything else to encourage her. She has been telling us for a while now when she goes in her diaper. Every morning I wake up to, "Mommy, I pee pee diaper!" I knew the potty training was around the corner, but I wasn't quite ready. I loathe, and I mean LOATHE public bathrooms!! I am not ready to take my princess to every public potty in Tulsa, but I guess she is telling us otherwise. Is she actually potty training herself???? I have heard of this, but never believed it. Only time will tell....