Arkansas State Fair

We took the kids to the Arkansas State Fair a couple of weeks ago. This was Colby's 3rd year but Chanley's first. I have to say she was exceptionally good. She sat in her stroller the entire time, well almost, and never fussed. The only time she got out was walking back to the car when her big brother decided his legs were "killing" him and he couldn't walk another step. So he got to ride back to the car in his sisters stroller while I held her. He did wear himself out while we were there! He rode lots of rides, walked through the Hall of Industry, ate some food, made his own slush, and much more. Chanley rode the carousel for the first time and loved it. She even cried when it stopped. Here are some pictures from our fun day.

Race For the Cure 2008

Saturday morning, with my pillow calling my name after working all night, I walked in the Race For the Cure. I tried so hard all night long to get out of going but I rode to work with Kerry Friday night and had already promised her that I would go. I'm glad I did I really enjoyed it and ended up being back home by around 10am. So even though I didn't get as much sleep as I normally would have I was able to function Saturday night. Thanks to Jereomy's work for allowing us to walk and for the great tshirts and gloves!! Who knows maybe next year I'll be able to run in the 5k!!

Pumkin Patch 2008

Last Thursday the kids and I went to the Pumpkin Patch in Mayflower with one of my friends and her little boy. He is the same age as Chanley and their conversations were priceless! There was a huge play area for all of them to play, tables under the shade trees where we ate our picnic lunch, pumpkins of course, and a hayride. We didn't get to go on the hayride because they wouldn't take less than 10 people but they allowed us to drive down in our car so we could see the decorations. The kids were worn out after we left and slept all the way home!

Bryan's Birthday Party

Last Sunday we went to Bryan's 6th birthday party at Gator Park. Colby had an absolute blast riding go carts and playing games. We had to leave a little early to get him to AWANNA which brought on a huge tantrum! Here are some pictures before the tears!

As promised...

Here is the video of our baby girl walking as I had promised before. It is quite amusing so feel free to watch it more than once!

AWANNA Cubbie

Colby has been going to AWANNA's at our church every Sunday night. This is a "club" where kids ages 3yr-5th grade get together to learn about God and important aspects of the Bible. The main focus of AWANNA is scripture memorization. Colby has done exceptionally well so far and has gotten a stamp or sticker in his book every week. He even earned his first patch for his vest last week, the Hopper patch! Each child has a vest and every couple of weeks if they are able to recite their verse they earn a new patch. Some of the verses he has memorized so far are: "all have sinned", "give hime the name Jesus, and he will be great", "all he had made, was very good", "while we were sinners, Christ died for us". Here is a picture of Colby proudly displaying his new vest.

Addalyn's 2nd Birthday Party!

Two Sunday's ago we took the kids to Addalyn's birthday party at Hobbit Hill Riding Farm. This was both Colby and Chanley's first experience riding a horse. Colby loved it.....Chanley, um not so much. But they both had a great time playing with all of their cousins and eating cake and ice cream. Addalyn got a lot of cool presents and will be able to share clothes with her baby sister Emma soon because she is quickly catching up with her in size. They are both precious baby girls and we love them lots!! Happy Birthday Addie!

Addalyn, the birthday girl