Bailey and the kids

 

Oak Lake

 

This photo was taken on Saturday after most everyone had left. I thought Hillary would like to see this. The Oak Lake Fish Fry is an annual event, and we love seeing how everyone's kids have grown. Well Hillary won the prize this year. She graduated from Texas State, and is teachin in Korea. WOW! You go girl. I am adding your blog address to my links, as reading your daily adventures is such fun. We are living vicariously through you Hill.

The Twins

 

Gretchen, I thought you might want an update on my nephews twins. The following is from the latest email.
We just put Riley down for a nap and as she'll do occasionally she
started wailing. All I could make out was "monsters" and "scared" which she pronounces "skeeert". I calmly explained to her that Ricky our cat, who had just come into the bedroom at that time, was there and that Ricky would
scare away the monsters. I tried to use words that she'd understand in explaining this. Ricky would "bite" the monsters and the monsters would "cry." I could tell from her big brown eyes that she was really thinking through this. Ricky had come over and was standing next to the pack and play, so I told him to "stay here and watch for monsters." I guess Riley accepted that because as I left the room I only heard one more quiet whimper. Hopefully she's sound asleep now.

Also, Tyler's vision therapist just left and feels that Tyler's vision is great and doesn't figure she'll even need to see a vision therapist anymore. Tyler's newest trick is giving kisses. If you ask for one, and make a kissing sound, she'll lean in and touch her mouth to yours. Unfortunately she tends to stick her tongue out when she does this, but beggars can't be choosers.

Big Chicken

 
I thought you guys might like to see my big ole hen. This was my mothers day present. Well actually they purchased the Rooster that was about a foot taller. When I went to pick it up, I traded for this hen. I just fell in love with her coloring and she had room for a plant on her back if I ever decide to do that. I really like the ones that you can still see the writing on the metal signs... but isn't she beautiful?

Breakfast Ready?

 
JaiceyBelle waiting on "bites"

Here Kelso taste this

 

Mother's Day

 

JaiceyBelle spent the weekend at Grammy's house. Hangin' with her favorite Uncle Bo. He was trying to mow, but didn't mind stopping every now and then to play with the niece. The new dog, Kelso, has calmed down a lot since getting fixed a couple of weeks ago. JC was making mud pies and grass cassaroles, and using Kelso as her taste tester. Paul came out and said, "He won't eat that". I just laughed as Kelso abliged her. Crunching on whatever she put in his mouth.