Spring, I mean Summer Training Game

Man was it hot yesterday! Ab scored some tickets to the Rangers vs. Royals spring training game so I surprised Jaycie and took her out of school early. We hardly watched an inch of the game, but we had a great time eating, drinking and playing in the grass. Here's a shot of me and Mya - she could've used some shades!

Poor Lucas, it was so bright! Don't worry, this photo opp was his only exposure to the sun that day. I love how Jaycie is snuggling up to him in this pic. I threw on Jaxson's baseball cap after awhile to avoid extreme sunburn (now it's only on my arms and chest). It was too small and only fit the very top of my head, but comfort over beauty, right?

Cutie patootie!

We all took a turn with the hat, well everyone except for the hat's owner Jaxson - oops!

Action shots of the kids rolling down the hill. The guy to the right without a shirt on was encouraging them to be a little more adventurous hence Jaycie's somersaults.

This was Lucas most of the game. I covered him with a light blankie and you can't see it but he actually has an ice pack underneath on his back for temperature control. He seemed to enjoy it!

Cousins make great friends!

Thanks Ab!

"Did you know Jungle Jim's are made of metal?"

Elliot picked Jaycie up from school today and there was something different about her when I saw her. Can you guess what it is?? She was covering her mouth up and then finally showed me her big huge fat lip! She explained to me that she fell on the Jungle Jim, how she didn't even cry and then asked, "Mom, did you know Jungle Jim's are made of metal?" It was too adorable and after I asked the how's and when's I just couldn't get over how cute she looked. Well, I admit the following is not her most flattering, but from where I stand... total knockout!

Not as obvious smiling, but I had to follow that pic with a little better one!

One boy... One girl

Our lives have been pretty busy, chaotic and wonderful lately. I apologize for holding out on all of you Lucas fans out there ( I know, y'all are Jaycie fans as well)! So here they are... drumroll... the two cutest kids in the world (it's okay if you think your own are cuter :) !

We have started a weekly date night with Jaycie and last night was my night to take her out on the town. It was really special to spend some one on one time with just us girls while Elliot and Lucas had some male bonding time at home. We went out for ice cream and she is always drawn towards the most unnatural looking flavors - this one was called Krazy Kolors!

We went to paint pottery together and this was the finished product. She was very proud of her polka dotted puppy!

This picture was supposed to go first - as you can see it's the "before shot".

Jaycie gets a little something special every time she reaches a new level of reading in her kindergarten class. She got juju berry with any toppings she chose. Her eyes were way bigger than her tummy and she couldn't even finish it! Don't worry, Mom came to the rescue!

Another out of order pic, but you get the idea. I love her concentrated look - usually the tongue comes out!

Picture perfect! It almost looks professional!

He is starting to really enjoy bath time. I have a LOT of these kind of pictures but they're not as G rated!


"Aah, this is the life!"

Me and Ab took the babes to an infant massage class. It was a lot of fun and they really enjoyed it. These guys are going to be great buddies. I posed Whitney with her arm around Lucas and they loved every minute of it!

What he does best!