Friday Follow

I guess I've been under a rock, because I didn't know Fridays is the designated day to find new blogs to follow and also gain a few followers for yourself.

Thank you Erika for the introduction.  :)

I linked my blog to the ones hosting below.    

If you stop by, say hello and let me know.  

I'd love to visit your blog too!  :)

Our day

Today I watched my niece & nephew for a couple of hours while my sister had a meeting.

They played really well together, especially in Jacob's room while he was at school.

I first thought Luke was hurting Kate, but she was quick to tell me she's OK.  

Levi was asleep when they got here, but after he woke up their attention went straight to him.

I could not get both of them to look at the camera and smile at the same time, so here's 2 pictures.

When we get home from picking up Jacob, he always wants to ride his tricycle.

Apparently he does not understand it's 100 degrees outside...  we resort to bringing it inside.

He insisted wearing his sunglasses.

I could stare into these beautiful eyes all day!

I've always said he has lashes for days :)

I've noticed Levi's are starting to fill out too.

I'm so sure for my boys to have longer lashes than me!  

Reunited

I met my mom in Alma today so she could return Jacob.  :)

And boy was it a hot one.

I don't think he realized he was coming home, because he was so surprised to see me.

His sweet smile melted my heart!

We were back on the road, and here is Jacob enjoying Nemo.

And Levi enjoying the ride.

Jacob's favorite part - going through the tunnel.

And yes, it started raining!!!!! So needed!!

After a couple of minutes of rain, I saw this - a cold front came through!

Unfortunately, that didn't last long.

We are back home and we are back where we left off... telling Jacob to leave Levi alone. :)

Good times!

Mr. Big Boy

Smiling for Daddy  :)

I had to show this cute onesie.  :)
I bought it for Jacob, but he never got to wear it.

Speaking of Jacob - I have not forgotten about him.  :)

He has been at my mom's house the last few days.  

I promise to dedicate a post to him when he returns.  

My Sweet Pea

I seriously cannot get enough of this little fella.  

His little cheeks are starting to fill out.

More for me to pinch!!  :)

Yummy feet!

Bath time!

Sip 'n See

My sister Beth and friend Melody were so kind to throw me a Sip 'n See Shower for sweet Levi.

Here is the super cute invitation:

The beautiful tablescape:

Super cute cookies:

Oh so delicious petit fours:

Man of the hour:

The lovely hostesses:

Jacob sipping:

A precious gift that totally touched my heart:

Thank you is not enough to say to Beth and Melody for the hard work they did in preparing for the shower.
To make things easier on me, the shower was at my house, however, not as easy for them.

They went the extra mile to make this day special, and it was.
All the love they put in each detail was so sweet.

I appreciate you both so much!

Annoucement

Just thought I'd show the sweet birth annoucement I had made for Levi.

He has a little smirk on his face that I thought was cute.  :)

What an Accomplishment!!

When I met Kris in 2003, he was a student at Northwest Arkansas Community College.

He had served 5yrs in the Navy right after high school, so college for him came later in life.

Unfortunately when you work full time, taking more than 1 class a semester is a stretch.

Kris received his Associate Degree in May 2008.

He then had his sights on getting his Bachelors.

Luckily we have a local college that allows students to meet 1 night a week for 21 months to receive a BA.

Kris began this journey at John Brown University in November 2008 - every Tuesday - 6-10pm.

I am so proud to say he completed his last night of class Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010!!!
You read right, 7yrs of college.  Woo Wee!

His degree is in Business Information Systems.  

He and his partners had to submit a database project last night and present to the class.

Needless to say, the last few months have been working endlessly on that one particular thing.

Oh, and did you know we had baby #2 in June?

Yeah, we didn't really time that just right.  :)

Saying that I'm so happy that's over with is an understatement!

I mean, I'm so thankful for Kris setting goals and completing them, but I am ready to have him back!

Tonight we had a little celebratory dinner with my sister and her family and our good friend Kirk.

When Kris walked in the door from work, he didn't know what was going on.  :)

Here is the delicious cake (that the kids were dying to get their paws on!).

YUM-O!

Jacob asked, "Daddy, you sit by me?"  

That's why he's at the kids table. :)

Kris, thank you so much for the example you have set for our sons.

I know you stayed up until the wee hours of the night reading and reading and more reading.

Writing papers and studying like no one's business!

All while working full time 7am-7pm!!

Jacob, Levi and I are beyond proud!!

Love you bunches!!!!

This & That

I've seen one of these on another blog that I stalk read, and thought it was so cute.

I saw one in a local boutique and had to get it.

It will be so cute for parties, get togethers, etc... 

I love the idea of changing out the bow for the occasion!

Switching gears...

After Jacob was born, my OB doctor gave me this sweet blanket.

I was so excited to get one for Levi too!

I love all things monogrammed.  Such a sweet touch! 

The other day I noticed that Levi had fallen asleep on Kris.
Had to grab the camera!

Oh, and we're super cheesy for staging this photo.  HA!  :)

Good times with friends!

We had a cookout last weekend and had over the Pittmans, Winberrys, Kirk and my parents (who were in town).

We had a slip 'n slide, a bouncy house, and a pool (on its last leg) for the kids entertainment.

I hope all these munchkins (and any future ones, hint hint Winberrys!) remain close friends.  :)

Later, someone had the bright idea to place the slide in the pool = genius!

My niece Kate shook things up by going down on her belly.

Lukie's turn!  He is so ready!  Look at that face!

They loved the slip 'n slide!

And of course the bouncy house too!

So glad Caleb offered to mow.

Oh yeah, here are some of the adults.  :)

Later we threw all the boys into the tub to rinse off.

While sweet little Kate fed her new favorite cousin, Levi.

She is such the little momma!

As always, good times!!