5.23.2011

it's may, we are in texas, so if you ask me, it's SUMMER! :)


today link graduated his first year of "school" at the early childhood learning center at our church, wilshire baptist.  his wonderful teachers put together a graduation picture of each child, their class, and gave out certificates of graduation.  it was pretty adorable, and i can't quit smiling at the above pic.  priceless.  although i am certain there will be many more cap and gown moments in link's future, it will be hard to top the cuteness factor pictured above, if you ask me.  :)

his hunny and papa (my parents) make every effort to make sure they see us at least once a week, since we all live so close.  i can't tell you how much i cherish this time with all of us together.  it's so fun to see them with link and how much they all adore each other!  :)



we have done a lot of work in our yard lately, and last weekend we cleared out a very shady section in the back where link can dig, rake, play with trucks, and just get messy all summer long!  i am thankful for a spot where he can stay cool and play.  he cracks me up below, such the outdoorsman.  he loves that hat, such an old man hat, right?


here's a pic of link and his buddy wade.  they had a play date last week and i couldn't help but snap a few photos.  they are a pretty cute combo, don't ya think?  link has started giving hugs and kisses to all his friends.  i love that, even the big, loud, rowdy kid he is, he still has a soft side.  :)


a few of my favorite "things"


bring it on summer, we are ready for a couple of great vacations, a lot of backyard cookouts, some good pool time (i'll have to post a video of the swim lesson progress soon!), and fun in the sun!!!

5.08.2011

happy mother's day

dancing in my backyard with my sweet boy and his daddy giggling.  priceless. (link's favorite dance songs are old 97's, U2, and willie.  good taste, if you ask me!)


oh my goodness, i love being your mommy, sweet link!  and i am so thankful for the amazing God that gave us our happy family:  your daddy, YOU, and our fur babies, mckenzie and owen!  i love you all!  thanks for a wonderful mother's day.

and thank you so much to my sweet mom.  words cannot express what she means to me.  i could go on and on and ON (no really, i could!), but to keep it simple let's just say that if i can be HALF the woman/mom/wife/friend she is, i'll be doing this thing right.  she is a living legacy of what a wise, godly, feisty, caring, comforting, teacher, nurturing, sweet, overcoming-any-obstacle, STRONG, LOVING, and never forget truly funny woman.  MOM, you are the definition of class and a true lady.

to my favorite woman on earth, my sweet mother, my inspiration and my love, lavon link.  i love you with all my heart.  and i thank God every single day of my life for YOU.


(here she is, loving on her 8th grandchild.  yes, that's link, 19 months ago!)  she has three kids and eight grandkids and loves them each in her own special way with all with all her heart.  everyone that receives her love knows how special that feels.  thank you, sweet mama!!!  that's living life to it's fullest, if you ask me!!!

5.05.2011

loves.


at 19 months, some of your favorite things...

as you can see above, your dogs (well, all dogs for that matter!).  the pics with owen are much sweeter than the ones with mckenzie.  he is typically carrying her around while she growls at him.  she's not a big fan of that.  after all, he did put her in the oven (if you are a friend on facebook, i'm sure you read that funny story, where no animals were harmed, btw.  thankfully the oven wasn't on. :)).


the pool.  sprinklers.  the water hose.  well, really any water.  even the kitchen sink is a favorite of yours.  (above, on the way to swim lessons.  yes, for this very reason.  he loves water!)


trains.  airplanes.  cars.  motorcycles.  heck, just things that make loud noises and move.  haha, now that i write that, i realize maybe you love these things because you all have so much in common!


ice cream.  but who doesn't love ice cream?!


rain boots, being outside, and pushing things.  thankfully for the latter, it's normally just a toy.  :)


baseball.  you have no idea how happy that makes me.  :)

easter


we had a good time this easter with family.  on saturday with the pritchards at colonial, easter egg-hunting and brunch.  then on to sunday with my family at my parents' church, then easter lunch, more egg hunting, cake pop eating, confetti egg smashing, bubble blowing, candy eating...whew!  lots of fun.






there is one hymn i always want to hear/sing on easter.  it always reminds me of my mom.  she always has such a big smile on her face when she sings this song.  anyway, as i've grown older and really listened to what i was singing, i've grown to love it, as well.  now everytime i sing this song i smile, too. it may be old, but it is still so very true and powerful.  happy easter!  here's the chorus...
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives 
today!
He walks with me and He talks with me
Along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives:
He lives within my heart.