Goin' on a Hike

These pictures were actually back from the beginning of January when we
tooka quick weekend trip to visit our friends, the Moores,
who moved up to Oklahoma this past fall.
They have some great land with some hiking
paths and pond just over the back fence of their property.
Hayden was so anxious to go on a little hiking adventure with Daddy.
(Mommy tagged along)


Steve was trying to show Hayden the ropes of picking the perfect
rock skipping rock and how to throw it across the water.

Hayden is searching for his perfect rock...

Hayden decides he is content to just throw rocks in the water -
forget that skipping stuff for now!

The rest of the pics are just my boy truly
enjoying himself in the outdoors.
My men had a great time out there together.

Valentine's Fun - (yes, that far behind!)

It has been a very busy past couple of months (more to come on that)... I just thought I would try to get caught up on the "back blogging" -- is that a term? :-) These are a few pics from Valentine's...

Hayden sporting his "I Love Dad" tee.

Evan in his "Wild for Mommy" Valentine tee. (I am such a

sucker for Janie and Jack holiday shirts.)

Below are highlights from the boys' parties at preschool.

Nothing like a little sugar cookie and ice cream to enjoy with friends!
Hayden truly enjoys going to preschool. He is so looking
forward to Kindergarten and asks about it frequently.
I can't believe we are going to enroll him in Kindergarten this week.
Where did the time go? I know it sounds so cliche but I really
can't believe my sweet son is going to start elementary school in 5 months.

cute little Valentine plates and napkins I found at Target....


Adorable Valentine place mat craft Hayden did in preschool - love it!
Hayden has really enjoyed having this one at home for mealtime.

We are so thankful that Daddy works close
to the school so he can come and
participate often in these fun activities.

Oh how Evan loved the heart shaped cupcakes Mommy made for the preschool party! He is serious about his sweet tooth (just like Mommy and Daddy)

Little E standing on a chair in his classroom. (of course!)
You can tell he is standing on the chair if you look just above
his head you can see the reflection of his little blue jean legs.
I so admire your cheerful spirit and constant happy energy my precious and beautiful son.

Hayden and Evan in "Eye of the Tiger"

So I caught this priceless video in the car on the way to church. I got lucky to
have my Flip video in my purse handy.
This is how you know that their Daddy may play a bit of Guitar Hero....
Anyhow, listen for Hayden's take on the lyrics.

This is the actual lyrics..

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival

Hayden's lyrics

"It's the eye of the tiger, it's the prayer of the night.
Rising up to the challenge of our Bible"

Beautiful Blue Eyed Boys..

I took these pics this afternoon while the boys were loving a
nice Texas "winter" afternoon in the backyard.

Oh, those beautiful blue eyes of both my sweet boys !!!