August Fun

I know I have not updated in a couple weeks, so here are some pictures that were taken throughout the month! We can't believe how big they are getting! It really is true how fast they grow and change... almost makes me want two more... key word: ALMOST!!

Having fun at the park

Daddy and his little princess

Linkin showing off his new hat

I love this picture of the two of them! Linkin is already trying to be just like dad...wearing the same brand hat!

Pretty Tatum, I love this color on her!

Cute babes! They just love posing for pictures.

Getting comfy in Daddy's arms

I love this picture! This was today, right before church. I can't believe how grown up Linkin looks! What a handsome little man!

Only in Texas... and Birthday Shout Outs!

So, one day Mark, Tatum, Linkin and I went for a drive. We were driving through an older part of town and came upon a neighborhood that was a little run down. We were commenting on some of the homes and how people can really let their yards go astray and the things they leave out on their front lawn. You wouldn't believe all the items we saw! Well, anyway... we kept going on about the things we wanted to do to the yard at the house we are building in Surprise, AZ.... then we stopped the car in disbelief. What? How Could? Why? We didn't have our camera or our phones with us, so we decided to drive back and take a picture. So... whada ya think? You like?

Yup, only in Texas will you find a Purple house with Pink polk-a-dots and yellow shutters!

Happy, Happy Birthday to you... From Me!

Happy Birthday Jo! (Aug 17th) Hope you had a great day!

Happy Birthday Sheri (Mark's mom) Next year we will be there to celebrate with you!

Happy Birthday Launa! How old are you again... I keep forgetting :)

Posing For Pictures and Being Big Helpers!

Here are a few recent pictures of Tatum and Linkin. They are both so active now. Crawling all over the place and now they are both pulling themselves up on everything! These next pictures Tatum and Linkin were "Big Helpers" I made a strawberry pie for some friends and the babies wanted to help clean up...

Round Rock, Texas

My brother, Bret, came to Texas to play a baseball game against a team in Round Rock (about 2 1/2 hours from us), so we decided to take a trip down to see him. Bret had not seen the babies yet because he has been gone with baseball the whole time, so it was fun to see him. This was Tatum and Linkin's first baseball game ever and they did really well for a 7:00 PM start (which is when we feed them last and put them to bed). We had a lot of fun and wish we could have stayed longer. We think Uncle Bret had fun too!

Chillin' in my own chair It was a little hot out, can you tell????This is what they are paid to do??? Bret was called in to clean up another player's mess. 1 out and bases loaded! He did great and got the save!

Sweet Tatum

Tatum is so funny! She makes us laugh all the time with her funny noises. She has started babbling with food in her mouth, which is not fun for the person trying to feed her, but it is pretty funny. She is so sweet and loves to give kisses. Here are some of my favorite pictures of Sweet Tatum!

Picture with Mommy Pretty Smile I love this picture... Can you tell I Love her so much!!! Being comforted by Linkin Pretty Girl Here she is talking away like normal!

The Many Smiles of Linkin

Linkin has so many different smiles! He smiles all the time, especially for the camera. Tatum smiles all the time too, but when the camera comes out she looks at it trying to figure it out! So, here are some of my favorite pictures of Linkin with all his different camera smiles!

Laughing at Mommy Eating yummy sweet potatoes Crawling to get the camera Sweet boy Big Smile This has to be one of my favorites because it is such a funny smile This is how I found him in the morning, he must have been playing peek-a-boo with his stuffed animals

5 Incredible Years

July 12, 2008 we celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary. What an amazing 5 years it has been with many wonderful memories created. I am so grateful for such an incredible husband who, I think, is the absolute best. He makes being married so easy, fun and always exciting. I know that I am so lucky to have found Mark because he is so amazing! I love him soooo much! I just hope all of you are as happy as I am because you deserve it!

Engagement Pic

Can you guess what pic this is? hmm tough one

Just having fun

My brother, Ryan's, Wedding

Just days before Tatum and Linkin arrived

AND... we were able to get out and catch a movie, which is a forgotten event in our home. Thanks so much Launa... you are the best!