Monkey See Monkey Do

Andy and Daddy cutting the grass! What a picture!

Andy was a busy little bee... after he cut the grass, he washed my car. He said it needed it!

Summer Fun

Yay swimming at PawPaw and MawMaw's house! We were thrilled to see him in the pool!!!

Here Andy is sharing his trains with Catie!

Sweet Andy sharing more trains!

I think she has plenty of trains...don't you?

My little helper...he loves to help! He especially loves to help me wash dishes!

These two guys crack me up...and are both so intense...guess what they are watching...Swamp People-too funny!

Ok I had to share...this is my first attempt at sewing. I made her BIG bow!

Smiling little girl!

Sweetness!

Summer Fun

I can't believe she's already able to sit and enjoy her bumbo!

This week, we are having VBS at church! It has been a great week...so far and we still have a few days to go. Andy is having a blast and has enjoyed being in the 3 year old class. When I ask him what he has learned for the day, he replies, "Mommy I learn about Jesus." Oh how sweet to hear that and thank you Jesus for his teachers that are teaching them the truth! My little Andy is growing up... Catie has also enjoyed her time in the nursery...a little swing time and time on her play mat! They both have had a good time while Mommy helps teach a classroom full of 2nd graders.

Catch Up

Andy enjoyed playing with Daddy's and Uncle Moon's old trucks and cars. Here there was a "big" crash! He's so dramatic...wonder where he gets that from??? And then Andy enjoyed helping PawPaw grill MawMaw a wonderful "happy retirement" meal. We are so excited for MawMaw and thankful for the time she invested in children's lives.

I attempted to take come pictures of the two little ones and well...this is as good as it got.

And here's Momma enjoying playing dress-up with Catie girl!

Mom's last day of work! At their faculty breakfast, she was recognized for 25 1/2 years of teaching...(what a great accomplishment) and then we all surprised her with beautiful roses and four smiling faces! Mom, we are so proud of you and all the lives you have touched!



While we were in Luling, we headed to the Children's Museum. Here are a few shots of the things Andy really enjoyed doing while we were there. He had a blast...so did Catie as she slept the whole time we were there.

We also headed downtown and road the streetcar. It was fun and yes, Catie slept the whole time!

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day!



This morning before we left for church, Andy asked if he could hold Catie and for me to take some pictures of them!!!

Mother's Day was absolutely wonderful...we had a wonderful day at church and then enjoyed some family time at home. Being a mommy is so rewarding and such a huge responsibility. Billy and I are adjusting to our little family of 4 and getting used to the busyness. Catie is now 5 weeks old and is growing so fast. She is smiling more and more and has started giggling this past week. We've noticed what triggers her giggling is when she lays on her play mat and watches the star that plays music and changes colors. Her greatest fan and the one that is showing his affection more and more is her big brother. Andy just adores Catie Claire. He is always wanting to help with her and is constantly hugging and kissing her. Thank you again Lord for a smooth transition and two little blessings!!!

Easter

MawMaw, PawPaw, and Uncle Moon came to visit us Easter weekend.

Andy shared his tiger and puppy with Catie while she was sleeping.

Proud big brother!

Andy checking out his new baby sister!

Andy loved Easter this year! Needless to say, he made a complete mess with the eggs. They ended up being a brownish, blackish color, but we all enjoyed watching him decorate them.

Andy hunting eggs in the backyard.

PawPaw, MawMaw, and Andy made and decorated a chocolate bunny cake. Andy enjoyed putting all the jelly beans on the cake!

Andy checking out his Easter basket before getting ready for church!

Playing on the floor with her big brother!



Andy was so proud to hold his sister. He actually asked if he could hold his Catie. It was so sweet to watch him hold, kiss, and talk to her while they sat in the rocking chair!!!