Need a Little Laugh?

Michael's mom figured out how much June likes this giraffe, so we've been trying to teach her how to do it herself. Giggly video.



This was a couple of weeks ago. She is army crawling pretty quickly now.

Babe in Arms Class

The Roanoke Public Library has a free Babe in Arms class conducted by Miss Ann. She leads songs, reads books, teaches signs, and demonstrates new infant massage techniques. Big brothers and sisters bring dolls or stuffed animals to be their "babies".

June got to be her "model" for a bit last week.






Here's a zoomed out shot to show how fascinated Owen and Ryan were by the whole process:
Next time, I'll remember to take pictures of Spooky receiving his massage.

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!