Rodeo!!!

Tonight Daddy took us and one of his customers to see Cowboys ride bulls! We had a blast! Every Monday the Cowboy Way Church has bull riding for free.We have been looking into attending the church so we took the opportunity to check out one of their Church events.We love the concept of their church.Its just people who believe in God and want to live their life right without all the religious stuff to muck it up! You come in whatever you feel comfortable wearing.They wont even baptize babies because they don't believe in speaking for them.When the kids are old enough to understand what they are answering is when they will baptize them.I love that! There is one being built by the house and we are probably going to start going.Its the only church Shawn wont cry about going to! That's always a plus.
The kids were so excited it was really awesome.They had kids about the age of 5 that rode calves and the junior kids rode steers then the teenager and adults rode the bulls.The kids would not leave the railing.They screamed and cheered and talked about Cowboys! Before we knew it was already 10pm! They were not ready to leave but poor Gage was about to pass out.Needless to say we will be back!

Sunday With Papa and Gran...

We spent the day at Papa and Grans and we all had a wonderful visit.Aunt Erica,Uncle Jeremy and cousin Megan came to visit too and the kids had a blast playing together again.The weather held out for almost all of the visit so the kids were able to play in the pool and run around watering the flowers in the back yard.Sorry there are no pictures,I remembered my camera about 2 minutes into the trip this morning.
Papa grilled us a great lunch.Afterwards us ladies went to Wal-Mart to do our grocery shopping.
The kids were still going strong in the yard when we got back!
It was only about 10 minutes later that the wind picked up and the storm blew through.Of course the heavy part waited till we were loading up! The lightning was so close that it hurt your ears when it cracked! It was very slow going getting home because the rain came down in sheets.
As we suspected though no rain at our house! Guess we need to set the sprinkler system again.
Thank you to Papa and Gran for a great day.Nothing better than spending Sunday with your family.

Afternoon With Nana!

Today we took Nana to Splash Factory with us! It was really great to do something fun with Nana during the week.She still has her left hand bandaged up but was able to have fun anyways.As you can see Alex and Megan took over someones toy basket! Alex was really a little Mommy today.Every time Gage wondered off she went after him.One time she drug him back by his arm and told me "here is your baby"!
After the water fun Nana treated us to lunch.The twins had a great time with their Nana today.Wish Nana didn't have to work so we could do it more often.

Gender Lines Are Being Drawn...

I read awhile back about age 3 the gender lines really start to define itself.That is so true of the twins right now.I promised them each a new toy of their choosing for a peaceful trip to Wal-Mart.Yes from time to time I use bribes so I don't get embarrassed in public! Don't judge!
So as we go through the aisle Alex starts to get excited about the dress up/princess toys.After careful consideration she chooses a cheerleader outfit.
Austin starts telling me its his turn and says he wants Hot Wheels.So onto the car aisle where he got a pack of cars and the old fashion Hot Wheel tire case for his cars.
We have been home for a few hours now and Austin plays with his cars and puts them back in his case multiple times and Alex has not taken off her dress up outfit as of yet.
Its interesting to see the boy/girl differences coming out.
I also recalled another article I read when Alex decided she would be going to Wal-Mart with her pink camo coat on over sundress! It was all about letting them express their own style a little bit when what they wear really don't matter.So off we went in the store with the hood on and all.We may have gotten some looks but she sure thought she looked great!

Our Little Gymnist!

At the park tonight I showed Alex how to walk the balance beam.I did not think she would be that interested but she loved it! When she first tried and fell off she got mad and from then on was determined to walk it.She concentrated on that beam for 15 minutes! That is a lot of time in a toddlers world! Look out Daddy I need money for her gymnastics class!

Park!

Tonight after dinner the kids and I were playing in the floor while Daddy and Uncle Kyle slept on the couches.I was pretty bored and it was only 6pm! So I grabbed the kids shoes and asked them if they wanted to go to the park.They of course screamed yes! Off we went just me and the kids.I'm not even sure Shawn realized we left.
The kids had a lot of fun running and sliding.They pretended to be all sorts of things at the park so that made for some laughs.It was a wonderful opportunity to do something special with them at the spur of the moment.When you snooze you loose Daddy!

Day At The Pool..

Saturday afternoon we headed to Nana and Paw Paws for a relaxing day at the pool.We took Uncle Kyle with us so he would not be lonely because Aunt Taryn , Kyler and Mandy are in Georgia visiting family for the week.My Moms cousin and best friend Sandy was in town with her husband so it was great to spend time with her.We do not see her as often as we would like.She without a doubt has the kindest heart of anyone I have ever met.
The day itself was beautiful! Not to hot but hot enough to really enjoy the pool.The kids had a blast of course playing and swimming.The favorite for all 3 was jumping off the waterfall.They are pros at that now!
Mom made us an awesome lunch, as always of course.We had to leave around 5:30 so Shawn and Kyle could go play poker.Good thing because Shawn ended up wining the pot of $50! He is a bit tired though because it took till 4am to win it!
All and all a wonderful weekend.
I am so blessed to have such wonderful family in my life to share my weekends with.