Sweetest Moments....

Have you noticed that some of the sweetest moments are the simplest? I was playing with Grayson and Ella the other day and they were laughing at me hysterically, so I decided to take a picture and it is my new favorite because you can just see the joy on their sweet little faces!

 

We have had a whirlwind weekend. We have been visiting family from Australia and my cousin had a vow renewal at Southfork Ranch that kept  us busy. It was bunches of fun and I must say I was glad I packed the kids a bag of snacks and ninja turtles, they were quite a hit with the 3 and 4 year olds! 

This is my mom on the left and her friend dancing away!!!

Ella loved being held by everyone including sweet Shelby (my cousin's daughter).

Ella had her first spaghetti meal and boy was it c-r-a-z-y up in here! She loved it but she then proceeded to rub it in EVERYWHERE and use the fork as a brush. Grayson told me, "Mommy, I only get a little bit on my mouth!"

Dancing around after a bath and change of clothes, see what a fireball she is, y'all?

So that was our busy weekend! I look forward to this next one, because Joey and I will be celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary (oh my, I can't believe it!) and our sweet Ella's FIRST birthday. Where does the time go??? Y'all have a great week!

-Love,
Mel

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Lots of love!
Mel

Sorry.....

I was in such a rush and have neglected my blog AND I still have not fixed it. I know, I know.....I am a blog slacker. We have been so busy having fun! Praise the Lord, it has been such a blessing of a summer so far!!
Ella has been very "energetic" and has quite an appetite. She has been begging for summer treats, especially ICE CREAM!  She is just a little fireball. She has so much personality and is just as cute as can be. I can't believe she will already be ONE next week! She is already walking everywhere and is very curious!!!

Grayson also got his very own library card. Our local library had a summer reading program. If you read five books (or have an adult read to them) they can choose a ticket to the circus or a Chick Fil A kids meal. We let him choose and he told the lady that he wanted some chicken nuggets. He was really excited that he had earned it and was proud of his certificate.

Well, I am heading to bed. Joey and I have been staying up quite late together watching NCIS. I just love that show! It has been nice having some time together and staying up late having our NCIS marathons. We also have something to celebrate other than Ella's first birthday....it will be our FIVE year wedding anniversary! I can't believe it! Well...night, night!

-Melanie

Sweet Summer Time.....

The first week of summer has arrived and it has been so much fun! I have spent many days with no makeup, pony-tailing it, and wearing flip flops. For those of you who really know me, you know that is not the usual attire for this lady! It is usually heels and dresses but oh how nice it has been. Joey and I have been taking care of stuff around the house and just getting in tons of family time with the kids. Ella is officially walking around now and Grayson got his OWN library card. They are both growing up so fast. We have spent the week at the park and swimming and reading at the library (remember my summer to do list on my last post here). I am actually getting everything ready to throw my sweet college friend, Cece, a baby shower tomorrow. So I will just leave you with some sweet smiles and priceless moments.
-Goodnight! :) Mel

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Please excuse my blog, I did something and now it looks funny. Hope to fix it soon!

God Made My Family.....

Joey and I have been blessed to have found such a wonderful church. It is called Mclendon Chisolm Baptist Church and it has the sweetest people ever, a nice small town feel, and most important, a strong biblical message. Well, when we began going there we knew we wanted to get involved. So, one day when I was dropping Grayson off I noticed that their pre-school kiddos class was growing so I volunteered to help out. At first, it was not exactly what I had in mind because I teach and have little ones at home but sometimes it's more of what God wants us to do as opposed to where we want to be. Now, a couple of months later, I love it. Joey has been playing the guitar and hopes to get more involved and really hopes to do God's work in all that we do. Well, last week our Sunday school message was about how God made our families and how they are blessings. The kids drew pictures and I just have to share how cute Grayson's was.....

 

(Teachers out there, can you see the developmental illustrations...haha)

Well, I just love it and am so thankful to get to be with such a neat group of kiddos. Speaking of kiddos, Grayson and Ella are loving everything that comes with summer. They have enjoyed ice cream and swimming at Nana and Papa's and will soon get to visit Mimi and Paw-Paw's (they have had some sickness in the house). We definitely had a relaxing ol' time and school is not even out. This Saturday will be our last day and I am just too excited! We already have a busy summer ahead full of throwing a baby shower for my friend, Ella's first birthday, my cousin's wedding, our five year anniversary, and all the full things you get to do in the summer. Hopefully, we'll squeeze in some time to relax. 

Well, I better hit the hay.....here are some pictures of our sweet little swimmers....

-Melanie

Thursdays Seem Like Fridays....

Is it just me? I guess I am such a rascal that I get SO excited on Thursdays. I guess because I feel like Fridays are fun and we're almost there. I guess that is why I let Grayson stay up late and we had a good ol' time tonight. Here's a bit of how me and Grayson and Ella spent this Thursday evening (Daddy was doing Field Day plans for tomorrow)!

1. We had breakfast for dinner (second time this week) and it was PANCAKES. That was Grayson's choice.
2. We played outside and it felt amazing. Grayson attempted to mow the lawn with his bubble mower and Ella went down the slide and then cried....she was a little nervous.
3. I taught Grayson how to play dominoes. He is pretty good and beat me twice...he is so smart that when I did win, I did not feel as guilty about being excited. He told me, "Mommy its okay if you win one time."
4. Ella danced the night away to...you guessed it....that furry little guy, ELMO!

Now of course I would never tell you about it and then not post pictures but Grayson accidentally deleted all of tonight's lovely pics. I did, however, find this lovely one for you.

 

 

Photography by Grayson

I love that little guy! Oh and Ella is just a growing like a weed, well, more like a flower. She is singing, dancing, taking steps here and there, and is as dramatic as ever. We went to the dr. today and on three separate occasions, nurses and a doctor said what a beautiful but dramatic baby. She was of course putting out her pouty lip and kind of crying. That business will have to stop....haha!
Well, our school year is coming to an end and although it is bittersweet...this mommy is SO READY for a summer with my babies! If tonight is a peek into what the summer will be like....then this will be a blessing of a summer!

-Melanie