Catch Up

My pretty girl seems to get bigger and more beautiful every day.


She had her first friend over for a sleepover a couple of weeks ago and we made t shirts!


Last weekend Madeline wanted to stay at her Mimi and Papa's so Tucker and I had a morning to ourselves and a mini photo shoot.














This is what Tucker looked like the morning after the girls' sleepover. He was up as late as they were!


Madeline and her friend Sydnie- her buddy since they were 18 months!


Madeline's castle. I think it is pretty amazing. She was only able to accomplish this because Tucker was asleep.

The ZOO!

Sunday was beautiful. We taught Sunday School at church that morning to the 2 year olds and then went home to get ready and go to the zoo. Madeline and Tucker's babysitter, Emily (who is our wonderful 20 year old family friend- I used to be her teacher) had sent me a text on Saturday asking what we were doing for the rest of the weekend. She wanted to spend some time with the kids. How wonderful is that?! So, we invited Emily to come along to the zoo. We were also meeting our precious Pratt, Clint and Hannah there. As soon as we got there Tucker spied the "hahsies" so off we went for a carosel ride.











After lunch we went to ride the train and Madeline and Pratt sat together and shared chips. I don't think I have heard or seen many things more precious than Pratt reaching for Madeline and saying her name so that he could sit by her.








Tucker wanted to ride with his best friend.


I think this is one of my most favorite pictures ever. Sweet Pratt smiling for the camera and my two surley children griping and wanting down.


Our wonderful Emily.


It was a wonderful day. Happy Labor Day.

Fishing Derby

A few weeks ago our town had a community wide fishing derby at the lake a few minutes walk from our house. I wanted to call our babysitter and spend a few hours away with my husband that night but Tyler wanted to spend the evening with the kids at the derby. Can't fault a man for wanting to spend time with his family!

We had a good time. I sat on a blanket watching Tyler fish with Madeline's 2 ft. Barbie fishing rod while Tucker ate dirt, threw rocks, and tried to walk off into the lake and while Madeline danced, told everyone she was a princess, and picked flowers. She did fish for a few minutes but she grew bored with it quickly. It was a great night.