Owen and Casen

We hit the road during Spring Break to visit our dear friends in Abilene. Among A-town's attractions, "The Grace". A former hotel now serving as a museum and cultural hotspot, they also have a children's space upstairs.

Here are the pictures we will show the boys later in the whole "you've known each other FOREVER" conversations.

Driving the ambulance...



Playing in the tree house bubble...
I like this one because you can see Wendy's reflection.


10-4 Good Buddy...
Owen's "Our friendship might soon be strained if I don't get my turn next" face

Solo-driving...coming to a road near you in 11 years.

Easter at the Ranch

The school where my mom works (aka The Ranch) had an egg hunt for teachers' kids and grandkids. Here is June, happy to hug on Sushi's neck.


Here's Mr. Cool, putting out the vibes to all the kindergarten ladies. How you doin'?

Sibling love (in front of the matching Aslin girls too...they are SO cute!...shame I cut their heads off).

Got one!

Here, you want it?

June surpassed her previous bow wearing record (10 minutes) by being distracted enough to keep it on for over an hour! She may be a true Texas girl after all.

Owen inspecting the loot. When asked why we celebrate Easter, he responded, "Treats." With a lot of reteaching this week, he's able to share the Resurrection story. Shame we're undoing all of that effort with more treats! But then again, I can't raise the dead so my object lesson there may be a little weak. ;)


And finally, June with Charles. We made a trip to Dallas for Ryan's 4th birthday, where June got to wear a ring toss tiara and develop a life-long attraction to men with extreme facial expressions.

Snowmen, Old Friends, and Darth Spooky

Here is our obligatory "What? It's snowing (again?) in Texas?" picture. Michael, Owen and our neighbor Sterling built this bad boy during our 4th or 5th snow of the year...it's been difficult to keep track this year, but it has confirmed that only the Lord himself could call us to serve in a cold climate. Brrrrr!


In February, we hit the road (first road trip in the Cruiser) to Oklahoma. There we reunited with dear friends Crys and Ryan. Crys and I were college roomies, and Ryan and I first met in un clase de espanol. 13 years later, we have 4.5 kids between us and a shared love for Rock Band. Yep, Crystina is expecting numero tres! Yahoo!


Here's Owen trying to fend off the groupies early. Owen had nothing but love for Gentry, which showed me that he's good with most babies.

Hendrix tapping out a beat!

Did you know there is Build-a-Bear for boys? Hendrix had a costume from a trip, and Owen quickly dressed his favorite companion.

Meet Darth Spooky!

On a Spooky note, he has been found in June's crib several times (Owen and June share a room). Owen says that "sometimes Junie needs him more than me". Melts my heart to see their attachment forming. A definite gift of grace to me.

And Suri Cruise Is Overexposed?

If Suri Cruise is overexposed, what about this kid?


Owen flexing his muscles...June flexing her rolls.

So happy together!!

Owen cheesing it up; June finally questioning this outfit choice.

FINALLY, my mother put pajamas on me. Thanks Aunt Tammy for these cutie pajamas! I wish I had a matching set.

Just because...

Just because she's mine, and I can post as many pictures of her as I want. I love her, I love her, I love her!

May the Force Be With You

The old Star Wars movies have found a place in our home...and after doing unmentionable acts at a Dirty Santa gift exchange, our family now has a Darth Vader helmet with voice modulation device. Jealous?


Perfect to go with the light sabers Owen received for Christmas. Here's Jedi June...Owen loves to give her one too.

The Object of His Affection

As if we needed proof of how much Owen loves June, the following pictures were taken on a car ride home from Austin. Owen asked to borrow my camera to take pictures of June-June. Here are a few of the over 60 (!). It was like he was doing a "study of June" collection.


Sleeping June.
Yawning June.

Grumpy, putting myself back to sleep June.
Gripping my security burp cloth June.
"For the love, let me sleep" June
"Seriously, am I that interesting?" June
Eyebrow furrowed like Big Brother June.
"Okay, I forgive you" June
"I'm getting sleepy again" June
"Hold my hand" June.
"Give me my burp cloth back" June
Now back to "Broke Neck Sleeping Baby" June.

Oh, there are other women in his life.
It's just a shame he can't get good shots of us. ;)