Bluebonnets

Time was running short but we lucked out this weekend and found a small patch of bluebonnets still blooming just down the street from our campsite. I took pictures of Haley when she was a baby and of course had to do the same for my little man. Please ignore the huge mosquito bite on his temple and the blaring sun. :) I am still learning.

 And one of Haley too.

Easter

Easter weekend in pictures.

 Ready to hunt.

 Jake is ecstatic to be awake and outside...Haley is bummed because she hasn't eaten any candy yet!

Checking out the Easter bunny's nest. 

 First egg of the hunt! 

 And the battle over the candy begins...and it didn't end until they both feel asleep tonight. :)

 Bunny bags!

Hope everyone had a great Easter!

Soccer All-star

Haley started playing soccer a few weeks ago. After her first game of crying non-stop and barely setting foot on the field I worried we might have started her a little too early. Good thing we went back for another try because she is apparently a natural. :) She has scored in every game since. This past weekend was by far her best game...three goals and the sportsmanship award for the game! We are so proud of her and so is she...she wants to wear her new medal everywhere and show it to everyone!

Keep up the good work Haley! Go Super Piggies!! Side note...Haley got to be the deciding vote on the team name and went with Super Piggies! I am shaking my head as I type it. Ha.

Jake's 1

Hard to believe that our little man is a year old. He has been such a wonderful baby. He sleeps well, eats good, and smiles often. Only a year in and I can already see the difference between boys and girls. Jake just seems more laid back and easy going. We can't wait to watch and see what is to come with the next year. Here's the current interesting facts about Jakers...

He loves pineapple and jello.
He does not love cake...barely ate a bite at his party.
He loves riding in the wagon and sitting in the coupe car.
He loves bubbles.
His vocab now consists of about 6-8 words...my favorite being woof.
He is currently dealing with some separation issues...he just loves being with me at all times. :)
He no longer takes any formula...straight whole milk which he is totally digging.
He loves playing cars and cooking at Haley's kitchen.
He dances every time he hears the clean up song.
He loves playing in the dirt and is the most adventurous when he is outside.
He still won't let go and start walking but I know it will be here soon.

Happy 1st birthday Jake. We love you!!

Checkups

Jake and Haley had a joint appt with Dr. Wilber a few weeks back. They were each due their yearly checkups....Jake's 1 year and Haley's 3 year (we were a little behind). They both got a good review and per Dr. Wilber, they are keepers. Their stats are as follows:

Haley
34 lbs 9.6 oz
37 3/4 inches

Jake
21 lbs 10.5 oz
31 1/4 inches

They both are growing up into little kids and it makes me sad everytime I think about. I wish they would stay my little babies forever. :(

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Today we went to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as a family for the first time. Justin's parents are still in town from Jake's party so they came too and we made an afternoon/evening of it. We had a lot of fun and will hopefully make a yearly tradition out of it. Check out all our fun in pictures...

 Yea for public transportation!

 Haley's first tram ride.

 Haley is afraid of carousels but apparently loves riding a real pony in a circle over and over again.

 Lightning the pony was by far the highlight of Haley's day!

 Jake got in on the action too. I got to pick his horse so of course he rode Tex. :) 

 Jake made a special connection in the petting zoo with this sweet little goat. 

 I think he wanted to take him home.

 Haley and Justin having some fun on the farm! Haha.

 My little farmers.

 

 Milking the cow! She wasn't too sure about this one.

 Fried deliciousness.

 I have these two wrapped around my little finger. :)

 Remarkably Haley even thought it was too loud up in the nose bleed section.

 Jake getting rodeo pointers from grandpa.

  

 Me and my "big" kids.