Fishin' Buddies

This summer my Dad has taught Peyton how to fish. My parents have a pond at their house so now every time we go over there and Grandaddy is going to be home he wants to fish. I think they have spoiled him because every two minutes they will catch a fish. I hope he doesn't expect it to be that way everywhere he fishes from now on. Here are some pictures from earlier this week when he spent the night.

I love this one...

He caught one, can you see it? It's small one.
On a Parker note, he now has three teeth on the bottom. No top ones yet but he still manages to eat like crazy. He eats twice as much as Peyton will during a meal. Parker is also into EVERYTHING! I don't remember Peyton being as curious as Parker is, maybe I just don't remember it. He is now officially the fastest crawler I have seen. He loves to follow Peyton everywhere he goes. I am loving seeing them interact as brothers. So sweet.

Busy with football & swimming

This past weekend was pretty busy for us. All day Friday and Saturday we spent our time at Shiloh's 7 on 7 tournament at the U of A. It was fun but very hot. Tonight we have another tournament at Shiloh's field. Last night our church had a night at the Springdale Aquatic Center. It was fun visiting with friends and letting the kiddos play in the water. Our friend Brundi (aka: "B" to Peyton) took some great pictures of the boys. Thanks B!

The Birthday Plate

Today my Mom and I took the boys to Different Strokes to paint pottery. When Peyton was a year old I took him and made a birthday plate for him. I had his hand print painted on the middle of the plate so I can always remember how small his hand once was on his first birthday. (I know that's such a Mom thing to say.) My plan is that as they get older they will eat their slice of birthday cake on this plate each year. Well, Parker's first birthday is less than a month away so it was time to make his plate so it could be ready in time for his birthday. Peyton wanted to paint a Nemo fish and he had so much fun doing it. He was so intense about painting the fish so perfectly he wouldn't even look up for a picture. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of Parker and his handprint on his plate. I guess I will have to do it when I go pick it up next week.
Here is a picture from the day I took Peyton in to make his birthday plate, almost two years ago.
Here is Peyton's finished product. I'm hoping Parker's plate comes out just as cute.

Josh blogged???

My husband just did his first ever blog post today. It is actually a guest post on his Dad's blog. (Did you really think Josh would have his own blog?) Check it out his post. He did a great job if I can say so myself. Love you hubby and I'm proud of you!

Our 4th of July & Parker's first hair cut

We had a great 4th of July. The night before we had a babysitter watch Parker while Josh and I took Peyton to see the Naturals play. We met our friends the Perry's there. Peyton loved it but was actually really looking forward to the fireworks after the game more than anything. However, during the 7th inning it started lightening and raining so we had to leave. Thank goodness for Shakes being on the way home. Josh pulled in and got the boy his favorite, a chocolate shake, which solved all of his problems. Here's a picture before the rain came.

On the 4th we headed over to my parents house. Rick, Jessica and my grandparents were all over there as well. Here's a few pictures from our nice relaxing day.
Rick and Jessica had bought Peyton some fireworks. He was so excited about them and couldn't wait to do them so we did them right after dinner even though it was still light outside.
However, Peyton wasn't too sure of them once they started so he and Josh watched from inside.
Little brother Parker loved Uncle Rick's firework show. Here he is with my Dad. Don't you love the goofy grin Parker has on his face?
This same week my friend Courtney came over and gave Parker his first hair cut. I can't believe he is old enough to need one. Josh thought his hair was starting to look like a mullet in the back so of course we can't have any of that around here. Is he not the cutest thing you have ever seen? By the way, he stood up with out any support for a few seconds yesterday for the first time. I can't believe he will be 11 months tomorrow! Oh my goodness, my baby is almost One and will be walking in no time!

Floyd's San Antonio Trip

Last week we went with Josh's parents and his brother's family to Texas. It was so much fun! Every summer we try to get away for a few days with all of us together. I took so many pictures and I couldn't decide which ones to put up so I posted a lot of up here!

Here we are after eating at the Grey Moss Inn. The steaks were great. All three kids even enjoyed them. It was the first time Parker had steak.

The Resort we stayed at was wonderful and has so many different pools. Here's the guys playing a game of water volleyball.
Meredith and I with our babies, Parker and Reese. Both were very tired at this point of the day and worn out from lots of pool time and the sun.
Peyton loved "wimmin'!"
Parker can fall asleep anywhere no matter how much noise is around him. Peyton never was like that and still is but it's nice to finally have a baby that will do that, especially on vacation. This he where he took most of his morning naps while we were there.
Josh's cousin lives near San Antonio and she brought her little girl, Macy-far right in the picture, to play one afternoon and the kids had so much fun with her.
We took the kids to Sea World and they loved it! Here's one of my pictures from that day. We got to feed dolphins and watch the Shamoo show.
Another day Poppy and Gigi took us to Fiesta Texas-Six Flags. Here's some pictures.

We also took some time to go to the river walk and take a boat ride.

During this week were potty training Peyton. He started a few days before we left and he kept it up so good. Here he is with his potty chart I made him and by the end of the trip it was full with his stickers. He was so proud.

Not only were we potty training on the trip but we also left Arkansas and forgot "Night-Night!" Peyton's blue blanket that he LOVES and carries around ALL the time! Can you believe that? We were already in OK when we figured it out. We made it through and he did much better than I had expected he would. I am sort of sad because it's like he grew up in one week-using the potty and no more night-night. But I know it's for the best.

A picture with...

Micheal Irvin!! We are in San Antonio this week and on our road trip down here we happend to be in McDonald's the same time he was. Now look at his shirt, is that not hilarious! Nick, Josh's brother, pointed that out after the picture was taken-ha! He was very nice and kissed Peyton several times. Peyton talked to him and wasn't scared until it was picture time. I'm sure one day he'll regret the face his has on in this picture. Well, I better go, we are getting ready to take the kids to Sea World. More pictures from the trip when we get back.