Swimming at Grammie's with Aunt Pearl
Took the kids over to Grandma's pool. The kids had a blast. Abigail went skinny dipping. The kids had lunch and then took showers afterwards in the outdoor shower. Fun fun! The kids even went underwater. Real fast of course.



Grandma with Porter-pie and Aunt Pearl with Abigail



Did someone say Mac 'n cheese?



Bathing beauty



Aunt Pearl and Abigail



Porter in the outdoor shower. He was having fun just letting the water run all over him.

Back in the saddle
well I got the 'ol jogger out, washed it up and away we went. We stumbled upon some music in the park so we listened to it for a bit. The kids were everywhere. Porter made friends with a little Miniature Schnauzer. Abigail toddled around the grass too. My mom brought my aunt Pearl (who I havent seen in years) to the park. It was a surprise to say the least. She finally got to meet the kids!

Horsing around on the weekend



Typical male. Legs spread, belly hanging out, relaxed position. All he needs is a beer and he'll be set.



Daddy and his babies



Grandma don't leave



Porter, you are wayyyyyyy up there man. Hold on tight.

Doctor, Doctor

The babies (errrrrm, toddlers) had their 15 month check up. All's well. Porter is at 22lbs 1oz. Abigail is at 18lbs 15oz. Almost 19lbs. Little girl. Next check up: 18 months.

Abigail and her dinosaur

Look at her go. She took this away from Porter.

Ah ha. She left it alone and now it's alllll mine.

Getting weighed

Yep, I'm still gorgeous.

Family fun
Take me out to the ball game
Take me out with the crowd
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack
I don't care if I never get back
Let me root, root, root for the home team
If they don't win it's a shame
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out
At the old ball game.

Porter and Abigail got to attend their first ever baseball game. The Round Rock Express played the Utah Bees......Bees? Ok. It was Carey's company picnic. Hot, but fun. The kids got to have ice cream sandwiches too! mmmmmm



New Joe's clothes!



Not too happy. But Porter, you look all cool and stuff.



At the game. Porter with his glove. We'll be catching some fly balls next year buddy.



Daddy with the kiddos.


The family in the hot hot sun.

Morning fun
I know that I sometimes post things that may not be very thrilling. But these pics are also for my family in Tulsa. I want them to see how the kids are growing and learning.



Time for Telletubbies



Precious little legs



Are we comfy yet?



I call that comfort.



My baby boy with his March of Dimes bear he got while in the NICU.

In Action
Ok Porter has been able to climb up on the chair for a long time now. He's reallllllly testing us now. He likes to climb up the back of the chair and try his way onto the icebox. He totally knows what he's doing too. Everytime I walk towards him he just lauuuughs. It's quite funny. I try not to let him know he's intertaining me though. But sometimes I can't help but laugh.




Chuck Norris in action



Where's Abigail?



There she is. Now let brother try to bite you. Yeah, Porter bites. We're trying to stop it. Poor Abigail. Man is he gonna get his someday.



Brotherly and sisterly love.

Animal Crackers



The kids shared their animal crackers with Grandpa Best. Grandpa says they don't taste like they used to. They're probably made in China now. My mom always used to buy me the animal crackers with the handle. Had to have the handle.


Nothin' better than sharing animal crackers with your grandchildren.

Mom's Birthdaypalooza
Grandma, mom, Abigail and Porter headed to Georgetown for lunch. We walked around the square and stopped in a few shops. Abigail got a new purse. Thanks mom for a great day. Thank you to all who called and sent me well wishes. Carey took us to Margarita's for dinner. We walked over and had dinner and margaritas of course. It was short but sweet, right honey? (See, the kids get cranky for a bottle and you have to eat fast) Thank you Carey for the beautiful card from the kids. It's the prettiest card I've ever seen. Props to you.




Mom with kids on the square



Mom with the kids
Look at the smile on Porter's face




Playing footsies



Work it Abbey, work it!

Birthday Party
Mom and Aunt Beth celebrated birthdays this month. Grandma Sondra had a pool party. We had hot dogs, potato salad, cupcakes, beans and delicious baked goods from mom's neighbor Doreen.




The babies wanting some of dad's food. Yeah, we're not from arkansas. We do wear clothing most of the time.



Trying to open the cabinet doors



Abigail in her bathing beauty suit



Getting some rays with sunscreen of course.



With Great Grandma Schade



Porter and Grandma Sondra



Abigail laughing.