Pool Time

It's summer! Here is Reese and her friend, Claire at the pool.

Memphis Zoo

One of Jonas' best friends is a lil' guy from the daycare where Jonas went. We went with JW's family to the zoo before it got so hot. Here are the kids on the carousel. Reese was scared when it first took off, and you can tell from her face.

JW is from China and so are pandas!

Jonas & JW

The grizzly bear playing with a ball.

Family picture at the Teton area of the zoo.

Jonas LOVES JW. What a blessing to have friends!

Dentist {Lots of firsts, here lately}

Took the kids to the dentist for the first time back in April. They did great and sat very still while getting their teeth cleaned. No cavities! And they loved their goodie bags with new toothbrushes in them.

They each wore sunglasses to help with the light in their eyes and watched TV that was hung on the ceiling. Great distraction tools!

LOOK! My teeth are all clean now!

Mother's Day Breakfast and Jonas' First Field Trip

Access hosted Muffins for Moms around Mother's Day and Reese and I were able to join Jonas in his classroom.

Jonas *proudly* showing me his name.

My special gift!!

At the Farmer's market with J's classmate B. The theme in J's class for the week was gardening, so this was the perfect spot to take the kids to learn about fruit & veggies.

Each of J's classmates were given $2 to buy fruit or a vegatable. Jonas chose watermelon.

Jonas' First Day at Access

Jonas started Access on April 27. He now goes 5 days a week from 8a-3p and will attend all year long. His teacher is Mrs. Monika and he is loving his new school. This was taken the morning before he started. He also had his 4yr shots the morning he started and didn't even shed a tear.

Jonas has his own back-pack, lunch box, blanket and pillow.... and of course they are all monogrammed! Here is Mrs. Monika!

{Random}

I normally just post pics on here but decided to leave you with some words today. Not necessarily words of wisdom but just words that come to mind.

Our Life.
jonas. speech. new school soon!!! reese. loves to tumble. sporadic. i am tired. bootcamp. love it. grandparents coming soon. cooking is not my fav activity. jason loves his job. it can be crazy and stressful. beautiful weather. lots of parks. kids are getting new shoes. my children love flip flops. so do i. love having family here. love having friends over. love, and I mean LOVE my girlfriends. where are the burgers? been cleaning. seems like I am always cleaning. blessed. at peace. great 'ladies group' friends. love ACH. love child life. powerwheels make my kids feel powerful. chocolate pizza is a fav around here. mississippi. i heart you. forever. arkansas is our new home. i want to feel sand in my toes. i want to go on another cruise. maybe this summer. jason is amazing. great father. loving hubs. love going out to eat. panera's mac-n-cheese is to die for. love dates with the hubs. want to go on one now. love clean kids out of the bath. love nash-vegas. love las vegas. love sweet tea. mmmmm.... love the south. made curtains out of aprons. adorable. above kitchen sink. monogram stuff makes me smile. taking pics keeps memories alive. God is a healer. provider. peace-maker. lover. our friend. happy friday. be blessed.

Fam night with Reese {March 27}

We had Reese while my parents had Jonas so we decided to go shopping and out to eat. Here is Jason and Reese in Pier 1 being twinky twins!



In TJ Maxx

As you can tell, this is a different night than the zoo and Reese is wearing the same shirt. She loves kitty cats and this happens to be one of her fav tees!

Zoo with Bevie's family {March 24}

For you Becky Latch......Reese and Davis!

Kelsie, Jonas, and Reese looking at the monkey's!

Kelsie and Reese givin' lovin!

Jonas in front of the ducks, fish, and turtles.

The crew.....Koby, Parker, Mason, Kelsie, Reese & Jonas

Petting Zoo Party

We decided to celebrate Jonas and Reese's birthday together this year! We had a petting zoo come to our home and it was a blast. It appeared a "lil" chaotic, but the kids had so much fun petting and holding these animals. I took 255 pictures and just a few made it to the blog. If you want to see all of them, let me know and I will forward you a link. The animals that came: horse, mini horse, pony, llama, 2 goats, cow, baby chicks, puppy litter, and bunnies!!!!!!

Here is their cake that I made from a Betty Crocker website


Sydney looking at the chicks

Reese and Sydney riding the horse.... Reese appeared scared the entire time but didn't want to get off

Climbing before the animals arrived

Jonas holding a puppy.... the puppies were a favorite with all the children!

Reese thinking her puppy was a baby!

The llama loves COKE!

Kristin with Morgan and a puppy

Reese had just kissed this goat right on the lips.....

Emerson holding a puppy

Jonas and Abby riding the horse.... been friends since birth!

Jonas and his best friend from school

And all the kiddos in one picture... except for Ethan who ran off right as the pic was taken. You turkey!

To all who came: we had a fabulous time playing! Thanks for the cool gifts and loving our family!