Go Fly a Kite

Pete's aunt Gloria gave him a kite for Christmas in the hopes that he would be able to fly it with the kids. We flew it once at a place by our house and then Pete took it with him to the "New New Park" and flew it again there. Taylor loves being able to hold it and Blake loves watching.

 

 

 

Welcome Fred!

Tray and Melinda had their little boy Fred on March 7th, the day before his daddy's birthday. Fred wieghed in at a wopping 9 lbs. 3oz (wow wee Melinda!!). He is cute as a button with rosy cheeks and the sweetest little face! We can't wait to meet Fred and kiss that sweet face.

These are the III and IV I got Tray for Chirstmas. He said he was going to wear it to the hospital when Fred was born. How fun to be a fourth!!

Like Father, Like Son


Pete's "Dirty Sock" Birthday

   Yesterday, Pete turned 36 years old!!! He started out the day with a game of sunrise Frisbee golf with his friend Trey. When he got back, we went on an epic bike ride to the park with the kids. The way there was nice except for the riding into the wind part. We had a great time playing at the park, but unfortunately, the kids were over the experiences on the way back. At one point Pete and I switched bikes so that he could speed home with them to try and eliminate the whining and crying coming from the bike trailer. When the kids went down for there nap, Pete trimmed the oak tree, and fortunately, John helped him bundle all of the branches so that they were finished in half of the time it would have taken Pete to do it himself. We then went to Stillwater with John, Laura and baby John for dinner and sat on the patio for a wonderful dinner. After dinner we stopped at Publix where Pete picked out his own birthday cake :( and a present for the kids. I had planned to make him a banana cream pie but, we decided to make it a later in the week treat. We went back to our house, made a fire and visited with John, Laura and Trey.
Taylor Grace had a very hard time going to sleep after all the birthday sweets excitement of the day. Pete, Tay and I were all sitting on the floor in her room, well after she should have been in be,d talking about the day. I asked her if she had told daddy happy birthday again tonight and Pete told her he was 36. She said "dirty socks" and was looking at his feet. We said no, 36, and she said "oh, dirty socks, Tay Tay socks too." We then took a trip outside to see the starts and moon, which were both "night, night" and then finally put her back to bed. Pete and I were sitting outside watching the kids play in their pool the night before his birthday. We were contemplating our incredible life that the Lord has so graciously blessed us with. Pete said, "you know, all the things in your life that you think will make you feel accomplished, or fulfilled, end up being disappointing. Degrees, jobs, accomplishments. All of them except children. Children actually bring you more joy than  you thought they were going to." We are blessed everyday by the two incredible gifts that the Lord has allowed us to have.

 Tay was feeding her baby a part of her donut

 On Saturday we walked with Pete while he played Frisbee golf

 This is the present daddy got Taylor and Blake when he bought his cake

Daddy's "dirty socks" 

A fun filled Saturday

This past weekend we had the most fun family day! We started out the morning with breakfast and then a trip to Lakes Park to ride the train. We had been telling Taylor all week that Saturday we would be going on the train. So, each day when she woke up we would count down how many days it was until she got to ride the "choo choo train".  We got to the park a little early and played on the playground equipment, then bought our tickets and picked our seats. The kids loved the ride and I'm pretty sure Pete enjoyed himself as well.

When we left the park we headed over to the Greek Fest where we met John (Big John), Laura (baby John's mommy) and baby John. We ate some delicious, authentic Greek food and then made our way over the the carny section of the festival. John and Pete decided to try their luck at the fish bowl toss, and we walked away with two fish each. The fish toss is by far the most bag for your buck at a fair! Taylor was so excited about fish and proudly swung, dropped, held, her fish for the rest of the time. Surprisingly, that little guy ended up in a better place later that day. John and Laura donated their two fish to us, so now we have three pretty fish swimming around on our kitchen table.

The weather was cool and beautiful and I felt like we were in the middle of a movie on such a perfect and fun  day.

 

waiting for rest of the lucky passengers

Getting their tickets punched

Pete said Blake cried when the horn blew and then again when he saw me on the side, but then decided it was fun.

 

 

 

Fish Toss

 

 So excited!

 The proud winners

 Checking out the rest of the rides.