Penny Hill

We had lunch at Penny Hill last week because Brian was in Norman for the YoungLife golf tournament. Bailey, Kevin, and Blakely came in while we were eating. Ella and Blakely are born just a few days apart. Ella was super excited to see cute Blakely, but this was the best picture I could get. We can't wait for more fun play dates for these two girls!

How to Train a Dragon

Movie Treats

"Sit back and enjoy the show"

Saturday was rainy and a perfect day for a movie. I had researched "How to Train a Dragon" and heard that it was really cute, so we surprised the boys with an afternoon movie. The boys were SO excited! We got to the Warren Theater and it was sold out, so luckily we found a similar time at the CrossRoads Theater. When we left Brian asked the boys if they wanted to get a pet dragon...Haynes responded with, "No! It will pee on my bed!" Whatever the reason, we aren't getting a pet dragon:-)

Breakfast at the Donut Shop!

Haynes and Daddy

Mommy, Ella, and Port

yep...that's what he wore

(those are his undies that are longer than the shorts)

We have been keeping a REALLY busy schedule lately. Saturday morning was rainy and we decided to go have donuts all together at the donut shop...in our pj's!

Happy Birthday Granma!

The kids took Granma a strawberry-lime slush (her favorite) for her birthday while she was working from home.

Ella and Kinsley Grace

Granma and all her great-grandkids (and me)

We got to celebrate my Granma's birthday on Saturday evening with all my cousins. We got to meet Kinsley Grace (Chase and Megan's little girl) too! Ella LOVED her! It was pretty sweet watching her walk up to Kinsley and say, "I hold baby!" We had a great night celebrating April birthdays and watching Logan try to win some money from Brian through silly bets...

Happy Birthday Granma! We are so thankful for the role that you play in each of our lives. You have taught us all what it looks like to love extravagantly. We pray God's abundant blessing over you in this next year!

A few funny Port stories...

#1. "Smell This..."

I was putting all the kids in the bath the other night, while Brian was gone to prayer. Port was going to the bathroom while the other two were playing in the water. I ran and grabbed their pj's, and when I came back this is what I see... Port is standing in the bathtub holding his finger in Haynes nose saying, "Smell this!" I dramatically scream and Port responds by saying, "What I wanted him to smell it!" Oh my....

#2. "Don't Touch My Pipes"

Another bathtub story...We regularly throw all three kids into the bathtub at the same time. It's not only efficient, but they usually love it. We are entering a stage where Ella is quite curious about boy parts:-) The boys think it's pretty funny, most likely because of my reaction. The other night I was explaining that it's not okay for Ella to touch the boys private areas, because we don't want her to think it's okay to touch other people (along with so many other reasons...). As I turn to walk out of the bathroom Port says, "Ella! Don't touch my pipes!"

#3. "I felt your dots"

The last few weeks have been quite busy around here, to say the least! Our kids haven't been able to spend much quality time with their daddy lately and are definitely missing him. Port crawled into our bed at some point last night, neither Brian or I could really remember, not a great sign:-) This morning when he got up the first thing he said was, "Daddy, I felt your dots last night!" It took us a minute, but quickly realized that he was referring to his moles! (Port later explained that he got in bed with us because he wanted to cuddle with daddy because he was missing him!)

StItChEs #2

Oh Haynes....

Wednesday afternoon we were out in the backyard enjoying the amazing weather. The boys had the hose out and were playing in the mud, while I was pulling weeds (Ella was asleep). Sounds pretty harmless, right?!? Suddenly I hear Haynes scream and then Port yell, "Haynes is bleeding!" I turn around to see Haynes foot completely covered in blood! I quickly get it cleaned enough to find the cut is on the bottom of his foot and REALLY deep! Lolli got here amazingly fast and we headed to the ER (for the second time in 2 weeks!). After a quick consultation with the doctor, we decided stitches were a better option for this 2 year old instead of glue. Haynes is truly the toughest kid I know! He didn't enjoy the numbing, but as soon as they were done he said, "I'm okay...can I sit up!"

Needless to say, we have 2 stitches in the bottom of his right foot. They said he can do whatever he wants, so he has! The first night he wouldn't walk on it, but now (2 days later) is playing soccer, jumping on trampolines, climbing everything, etc.

It's B30x...SuRpRiSe!!!

SuRpRiSe!!!

My brother, Gerod, and I have been working on Brian's 30th birthday party for the last month. They helped come up with an amazing invitation for a 80's themed birthday party, where the adults got to play (who knew we needed supervision for adults!)

Allison, Brooke, Sarah

I love you girls more than I could ever express!!!

Daddy and Haynes

(We didn't go too extreme on clothes for the old man!)

Emery, Brian, Wags, and Jake

Jon, Justin, Brian, Aaron

(Waterskipper dream team...)

Brothers...what a pair!

Ryan, Brian, and Jade

Brooke, Catherine, Katelin, Brittany

(you girls are awesome!!!)

Happy Birthday!

(check out the boys raiding the cake)

Jon and Liz

Bryan and Allison

Alex and Brooke

Wags and Laura

Sara, Kristin, Brittany

Megan and Chris

Jason and Kalee

(they rode their scooters to our house!)

Gerod and Kerri

Kourtney and Jake

Costume Winner- Emery

We have the best friends and family that will go full out when asked!!! We did an 80's workout theme party. I rented 3 blow-up obstacle courses which were so much fun...but we had about 5 injuries before the night was over!?! (Who knew that adults needed rules and supervision!) I think he was completely surprised and we couldn't have gotten everything done without my parents! Thanks for everyone's help, I think Brian felt amazingly loved and celebrated!

We love you Bri! You are such an amazing man of God, always pushing to pursue Him more. You lead our family in such a powerful way, I can't wait to see what God has for the next 30 years! Thanks for loving us so well, I love you with all my heart...Lover:-)