Soccer Fall 2011

Thomas is playing his first season of SOCCER! So far, he loves it!  He loves it especially since his buddy Griffin is also on the team and Mr. Kevin is the coach.  Soccer is fast-paced unlike T-ball, so I think that helps keep Thomas' attention.   Here are some pictures from the first 2 games.

Action Shot!

Getting advice from Big Daddy.... probably not. I can almost guarantee Thomas was asking for a toy!

Best Buddies!

The entire team.. all 6 players! 

I have a feeling this picture will resurface at a rehearsal dinner or graduation party!

Loving on Paxton....

The kids are adjusting well to our new addition!  Here are some sweet pictures of the kids loving on Paxton!

Thomas loves Paxton's little feet and ears!  I love this picture of Thomas inspecting Paxton's tiny toes.  Priceless!



Paxton 2 weeks old

In my opinion, Paxton looks a lot like Thomas did as a newborn.  Not everyone agrees with me, but .... when I compared pictures, the resemblences are definitely there!

Paxton, We love you! Welcome to our family! We are so glad you are home with us!  

Preschool 2011-2012

Today was the first day of Preschool for Thomas and Lyla Claire. Thomas is in Mrs. Susie's 4 year old room and Lyla Claire is in the 2 year old room with Lee Herman and Lori Clayton.  Surprisingly, Lyla Claire did not cry when I left her this morning....major milestone!  I think a routine will be good for all of us... plus they both need some social interaction with people other than me and Paxton!  Here's to a good preschool year.......

Paxton's First Bath

There is nothing sweeter than the smell of a freshly bathed baby... as close to perfection as one can be!  Paxton was over 2 weeks old before he got his first real bath... 6 days in the NICU and part of the circumcision gone wrong...  

August 28, 2011

(By the way, he looks just like Thomas! I have got to scan and upload a pic of Thomas as a newborn... totally amazing how much they favor!)

Totally content once he got in the water!  It was like he said, "Ahhhhh!"

Oooo! Bubbles!

Summer 2011



It is hard to believe that summer has almost come and gone.  We love having Daddy at home more often in the summer.  This summer we spent lots of time in the pool, playing outside, and enjoying days of no schedules and routines.  Thomas is so excited about preschool starting in less than 2 weeks.  Lyla Claire, well, not so much. She says, "No, I not going there." when I question her about preschool.  Either way, we need some routine around here... especially with a new baby. My life is screaming ROUTINE and CONSISTENT NAP SCHEDULE.  Back to summer.. here are a few random pics of having fun!

Granny bought Thomas a holster set with 2 play guns. Needless to say, we have all been "shot at" recently!

Playing with Big Daddy

Big Daddy got Thomas this crane. He loves it because it is just like

the crane at the NMMC. 

Lyla Claire as she tells Daddy, "The shut up monster is coming! He coming to get me!"

Riding the golf cart

I bet we put 10,000 miles on it this summer!  We would ride anything to feel a breeze!  We spent several late evenings picking okra, peas, corn, and squash out of Pop's garden.

Thomas loves playing baseball with Kenny.... and so does sister!