Things have not slowed down from September.
Aaron went to SNU for a youth pastor summit. He was home a day and mommy headed to Nashville for a math conference. Luckily Lolly came and stayed to help. Then we were back a week and it was time for fall break. We rested and hung out and went to The Gathering Place one day. We love that place!
Nana and Papa and Susan and Jason were then in town. Nana and Mama and Susan went shopping at the craft fair Friday and then we spent time together Saturday. Mommy and Daddy worked on getting things together on Saturday for the Jenni Allen event and then mommy went to the event and daddy took the youth to a concert. Kiddos got to stay with Nana and Papa and had fun!
We went to McGarrah Farms Pumpkin Patch with our life group and as always had lots of fun. We got pumpkins, went on a hay ride, and played with friends.
Then Payton had her first field trip to the pumpkin patch and mommy got to go with her! It was a lot of fun! Payton loved riding the bus.
Then the kids had fall parties and they loved it. Mommy went to Payton's and Daddy went to Brody's. For Halloween we went Trick-or-Treating. Brody was Spiderman, Payton was Ariel, and Brecken was Chase (from Paw Patrol). We had a blast and it was cold! Love doing things with you kiddos and having traditions! You are my world!
Mommy
Thursday, November 7, 2019
September 2019
Brody celebrated turning 8 this year!! Unfortunately, he was sick on his birthday with pneumonia! But we celebrated the next day at Smitty's garage. He was healthy by his birthday party which was at Fast Lanes play structure.
Payton is loving Kindergarten and doing well! Her friends are Porter (aka her boyfriend), Finley, and Akshit. She also asked Jesus into her heart on September 3rd! We are so thankful for this and praise the Lord!
Brecken is paci free in class and doing well. He goes into class without crying and we are thankful! :)
We had our craft fair and it went well. The day of the craft fair, Pastor Diane's granddaughter Harper passed away. Everything got kind of crazy. We did all the funeral, viewing, etc. for Harper and the next weekend was Pastor Mal's last Sunday and Aaron was a part of getting that ready! It was a sad few weeks and emotionally and physically exhausting.
I am so thankful for my kids and their health. Thank you Lord for protecting them.
I love you!
Mom
Payton is loving Kindergarten and doing well! Her friends are Porter (aka her boyfriend), Finley, and Akshit. She also asked Jesus into her heart on September 3rd! We are so thankful for this and praise the Lord!
Brecken is paci free in class and doing well. He goes into class without crying and we are thankful! :)
We had our craft fair and it went well. The day of the craft fair, Pastor Diane's granddaughter Harper passed away. Everything got kind of crazy. We did all the funeral, viewing, etc. for Harper and the next weekend was Pastor Mal's last Sunday and Aaron was a part of getting that ready! It was a sad few weeks and emotionally and physically exhausting.
I am so thankful for my kids and their health. Thank you Lord for protecting them.
I love you!
Mom
August 2019
You guessed it...... we are still busy! :)
We got home from Disney and a day and a half later, Payton and mommy headed to Houston for Aunt Janna's wedding. Payton got to do the guestbook and she loved playing with Kate, Kayce's niece. We had fun seeing family and friends and Payton enjoyed her first plane ride!
We got back from Houston and the next week Mommy started back to work. The kids got to stay home with Lolly and Peeps and do lots of fun things. Then the school year started! Payton is in Mrs. Shiohira's Kindergarten class and Brody is in Mrs. Tucker's Second grade class. In His Image isn't open this week, so Brecken got to be with Nana and Papa. Then the next week Brecken started in Ms. Paulette's and Ms. Katelynn's class.
We also celebrated daddy's birthday! He turned 34! He was gone on his birthday to SNU but we celebrated the next day!
School is in full swing and we are getting into the groove of everything! I love you so much!
Mom
We got home from Disney and a day and a half later, Payton and mommy headed to Houston for Aunt Janna's wedding. Payton got to do the guestbook and she loved playing with Kate, Kayce's niece. We had fun seeing family and friends and Payton enjoyed her first plane ride!
We got back from Houston and the next week Mommy started back to work. The kids got to stay home with Lolly and Peeps and do lots of fun things. Then the school year started! Payton is in Mrs. Shiohira's Kindergarten class and Brody is in Mrs. Tucker's Second grade class. In His Image isn't open this week, so Brecken got to be with Nana and Papa. Then the next week Brecken started in Ms. Paulette's and Ms. Katelynn's class.
We also celebrated daddy's birthday! He turned 34! He was gone on his birthday to SNU but we celebrated the next day!
School is in full swing and we are getting into the groove of everything! I love you so much!
Mom
July 2019
We just thought June was busy! July is even crazier!
We celebrated the fourth of July and then the kids headed off to Killeen for grandparents week there. Mommy and daddy went to Phoenix for NYC with the youth group during this time. Fun was had by all!!
We got home on Monday and the kids had a dentist appointment Tuesday. Then on Friday, we left for DISNEYWORLD! We drove about 12 hours. You kids did incredible! SO proud of you. Then we arrived to Disneyworld that Saturday about 4 pm and headed to dinner at 6!! We stayed with the Reds at Wilderness Lodge! It was just incredible!
We went to Magic Kingdom twice, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Stuidos. We ate with Princesses, Pooh and his friends, and Mickey and his friends! We met lots of characters, ate good food, swam in the awesome pool, and made incredible memories! I am so glad we got to do this as a family!
I love you!
Mom
We celebrated the fourth of July and then the kids headed off to Killeen for grandparents week there. Mommy and daddy went to Phoenix for NYC with the youth group during this time. Fun was had by all!!
We got home on Monday and the kids had a dentist appointment Tuesday. Then on Friday, we left for DISNEYWORLD! We drove about 12 hours. You kids did incredible! SO proud of you. Then we arrived to Disneyworld that Saturday about 4 pm and headed to dinner at 6!! We stayed with the Reds at Wilderness Lodge! It was just incredible!
We went to Magic Kingdom twice, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Stuidos. We ate with Princesses, Pooh and his friends, and Mickey and his friends! We met lots of characters, ate good food, swam in the awesome pool, and made incredible memories! I am so glad we got to do this as a family!
I love you!
Mom
June 2019
Summer is always fun, but always jam packed!
We started with swim lessons and the kids did great! They are getting better and better.
Then Payton had her dance recital. She did awesome! From there the kids went to Amarillo for grandparents week. Mom and dad worked and went on a few dates. Mom and dad then went to Amarillo to get the kids and also celebrate Mer's 90th birthday!
Then we headed to Greenbriar for district assembly. We stayed at a hotel and daddy had to stay a few extra days and mom headed home with the kids. We were home that week, then Brody went to church camp for the first time! He did awesome and had a blast. Mom and Brecken and Payton did things around town.
Then the next week, daddy headed to church camp. It went really well and the kids had fun. Lots of running around and doing stuff, but July is even busier!
I love you and I hope summers are fun for you!!
Mom
We started with swim lessons and the kids did great! They are getting better and better.
Then Payton had her dance recital. She did awesome! From there the kids went to Amarillo for grandparents week. Mom and dad worked and went on a few dates. Mom and dad then went to Amarillo to get the kids and also celebrate Mer's 90th birthday!
Then we headed to Greenbriar for district assembly. We stayed at a hotel and daddy had to stay a few extra days and mom headed home with the kids. We were home that week, then Brody went to church camp for the first time! He did awesome and had a blast. Mom and Brecken and Payton did things around town.
Then the next week, daddy headed to church camp. It went really well and the kids had fun. Lots of running around and doing stuff, but July is even busier!
I love you and I hope summers are fun for you!!
Mom
May 2019
Lots and lots going on in May! We had a lot of graduations and parties to attend, graduation Sunday, Mother's day, Payton's party, and getting ready for dance recital.
Brody finished out first grade strong! He had a blast this year in Mrs. Gunter's class and did really well! He best friends are Boubacar and Cole. He finished zy)out soccer strong and is about done with sports for now! :)
Payton turned 5!! I cannot believe it. We had an "un-slumber" party with 15 5 year olds. It was like the crazy scene from Dr. Dolittle! :) But she loved it and had fun. They did a craft (paint in my living room - I am crazy), played outside, and watched Tangled. She also is finishing up dance, had dance pictures, and graduated Pre-k!
Brecken is being just Brecken. He is spunky, funny, and loves playing with bubba and sissy. He is talking up a storm and growing like crazy. His blonde locks get everyone! He is a mama's boy and I don't hate it! :)
Its been a busy but fun month! I got to celebrate Mother's Day and I am so thankful for my kids! I hope I make them proud!
Love you to the moon and back!
Mom
Brody finished out first grade strong! He had a blast this year in Mrs. Gunter's class and did really well! He best friends are Boubacar and Cole. He finished zy)out soccer strong and is about done with sports for now! :)
Payton turned 5!! I cannot believe it. We had an "un-slumber" party with 15 5 year olds. It was like the crazy scene from Dr. Dolittle! :) But she loved it and had fun. They did a craft (paint in my living room - I am crazy), played outside, and watched Tangled. She also is finishing up dance, had dance pictures, and graduated Pre-k!
Brecken is being just Brecken. He is spunky, funny, and loves playing with bubba and sissy. He is talking up a storm and growing like crazy. His blonde locks get everyone! He is a mama's boy and I don't hate it! :)
Its been a busy but fun month! I got to celebrate Mother's Day and I am so thankful for my kids! I hope I make them proud!
Love you to the moon and back!
Mom
April 2019
What a fun month!
This month we celebrated Easter! We did an Egg hunt at the Bales house with our life group. We celebrated Easter Sunday at church as well and are so thankful for the risen King and the salvation He offers us!
Brody ran in the Bentonville Gold Rush with daddy. They both did awesome. Brody says he wants to try the 5k next time! Get to practicing daddy! :) We are not really sure how, but Brody got back on his soccer team! :) He did great. He doesn't love sports but tried hard!
Payton started softball and is doing awesome and loving it! She is on a team with Carrigan and Nora and that makes everything more fun! She is still taking ballet and tap. She doesn't love it but is going to finish out the year strong!
Brecken turned 2!!! We celebrated with a "sports" party at the church. We had a bounce house, ball pit, and games for the kids. It was relaxed and fun.
It has been a great month and we are thankful for everything!
Love you guys!
Mom
This month we celebrated Easter! We did an Egg hunt at the Bales house with our life group. We celebrated Easter Sunday at church as well and are so thankful for the risen King and the salvation He offers us!
Brody ran in the Bentonville Gold Rush with daddy. They both did awesome. Brody says he wants to try the 5k next time! Get to practicing daddy! :) We are not really sure how, but Brody got back on his soccer team! :) He did great. He doesn't love sports but tried hard!
Payton started softball and is doing awesome and loving it! She is on a team with Carrigan and Nora and that makes everything more fun! She is still taking ballet and tap. She doesn't love it but is going to finish out the year strong!
Brecken turned 2!!! We celebrated with a "sports" party at the church. We had a bounce house, ball pit, and games for the kids. It was relaxed and fun.
It has been a great month and we are thankful for everything!
Love you guys!
Mom
March 2019
It is Spring Break month!! Wahoo.
Daddy surprised mommy with chocolate Krispy Kremes. He is the best!!!
We are getting used to Rillo and he is getting used to us! He is not potty trained at all, but we are working on that. He doesn't whine at night at all and he and Mav are really liking each other and becoming best friends!
Daddy went to Phoenix for a conference and Nana came and stayed with us while he was gone. We had a "snow day" even though it didn't have anything on the ground. Ha! But we enjoyed the day together.
Brecken, you are getting really bad at biting others. We are working hard to get this stopped!
We got to see the chicks at Tractor Supply while getting dog food, and the kids loved it!
For Spring break we hung out at the house a lot. We also went to Tulsa to The Gathering Place. It is a lot of fun and really cool! The kids loved it!
Words Brecken is saying: Chase, Mine, Rillo, Mav, Milk
Love you kids!
Daddy surprised mommy with chocolate Krispy Kremes. He is the best!!!
We are getting used to Rillo and he is getting used to us! He is not potty trained at all, but we are working on that. He doesn't whine at night at all and he and Mav are really liking each other and becoming best friends!
Daddy went to Phoenix for a conference and Nana came and stayed with us while he was gone. We had a "snow day" even though it didn't have anything on the ground. Ha! But we enjoyed the day together.
Brecken, you are getting really bad at biting others. We are working hard to get this stopped!
We got to see the chicks at Tractor Supply while getting dog food, and the kids loved it!
For Spring break we hung out at the house a lot. We also went to Tulsa to The Gathering Place. It is a lot of fun and really cool! The kids loved it!
Words Brecken is saying: Chase, Mine, Rillo, Mav, Milk
Love you kids!
Friday, May 24, 2019
February 2019
January felt like forever long!!! We battled sickness and a busy schedule!
The best thing about this month though was BRODY GOT BAPTIZED! We are so very proud of you Brody! Aunt Lynnlee and Uncle Chris came and so did Nana + Papa and Lolly + Peeps. Your testimony was so sweet and we are so proud of the decision you made!
Payton, you had your 100th day of school and dressed like an old lady! You were the cutest old lady ever.
Brecken got more ear infections and pink eye. Fun Fun!!
We had our first craft fair at church as a fundraiser. It was a huge success! Thank you Lord! It took a lot of work but it was a lot of fun!
Brody then lost his first top tooth! Brody, you had a snaggel tooth for forever. You wouldn't let us pull it. You finally just pulled it on your own one night! Thank you Lord! That thing needed to come out! You also had your 1st grade program and you did awesome. You did songs about friends and loving others.
We celebrated Valentines day with little gifts. You also got to give cards to friends at school. You had fun with it and enjoyed picking out Valentines for friends. Payton choose little flashlights, Payton choose lipstick pens, and I don't remember what I chose for Brecken. :)
The next best thing about this month was that daddy SURPRISED us with a PUPPY!!! AHHHH! He is an Aussiedoodle and we named his Rillo. (Short for Amarillo!) Oh we all love him so much!!!!
Then daddy headed off to his guys weekend! He had a blast with Tomy, Jeff, Eric, and DiFab in OKC. They went to a Thunder game and then just hung out. I am so glad they had that time. We went to Addison's party at Build-a-Bear while he was gone and enjoyed time together.
We also found Rillo has worms. EEk! But its ok. We got him taken care of.
What a fun month! I love you all so much!
Mommy
The best thing about this month though was BRODY GOT BAPTIZED! We are so very proud of you Brody! Aunt Lynnlee and Uncle Chris came and so did Nana + Papa and Lolly + Peeps. Your testimony was so sweet and we are so proud of the decision you made!
Payton, you had your 100th day of school and dressed like an old lady! You were the cutest old lady ever.
Brecken got more ear infections and pink eye. Fun Fun!!
We had our first craft fair at church as a fundraiser. It was a huge success! Thank you Lord! It took a lot of work but it was a lot of fun!
Brody then lost his first top tooth! Brody, you had a snaggel tooth for forever. You wouldn't let us pull it. You finally just pulled it on your own one night! Thank you Lord! That thing needed to come out! You also had your 1st grade program and you did awesome. You did songs about friends and loving others.
We celebrated Valentines day with little gifts. You also got to give cards to friends at school. You had fun with it and enjoyed picking out Valentines for friends. Payton choose little flashlights, Payton choose lipstick pens, and I don't remember what I chose for Brecken. :)
The next best thing about this month was that daddy SURPRISED us with a PUPPY!!! AHHHH! He is an Aussiedoodle and we named his Rillo. (Short for Amarillo!) Oh we all love him so much!!!!
Then daddy headed off to his guys weekend! He had a blast with Tomy, Jeff, Eric, and DiFab in OKC. They went to a Thunder game and then just hung out. I am so glad they had that time. We went to Addison's party at Build-a-Bear while he was gone and enjoyed time together.
We also found Rillo has worms. EEk! But its ok. We got him taken care of.
What a fun month! I love you all so much!
Mommy
Decemeber 2018
It's the most wonderful time of the year! :)
I cannot believe it is already Christmas this year!
We did a bunch this month!
**We went to see Santa
**We finished out the school year
** Mommy got her nose pierced (and a really bad haircut with bangs - what was I thinking? :))
** We had a Christmas party with our life group at the Gardner's
** We had a Christmas party with the youth group at the Gunter's
** Brecken got his first hair cut and Payton got her second one!
** You guys got your trampoline from grandparents as a Christmas gift!
** Brody was Kiwana's Terrific Kid of the month and mommy and daddy got to have lunch with you!
** We did pajama, hot chocolate, and Christmas lights night
** Payton had her Christmas program
Then we headed out for Christmas. First we went to Amarillo. We had fun playing with cousins, opening gifts, going to church, baking, having a sleep over in Lolly and Peeps room, playing with Christmas gifts, going to a play place, and being with family. And we gave you your trip to DISNEY! and Kindles! Good Christmas!
Then we went to Killeen. We got to hang with cousins here, go to a movie and see the Grinch, go to church, play games, and just be with family.
Brecken is still a major mama's boy. Payton and Brody are still arguing a lot but also have really sweet times.
Then we headed home! What a great month.
Love you so much!
Mommy
I cannot believe it is already Christmas this year!
We did a bunch this month!
**We went to see Santa
**We finished out the school year
** Mommy got her nose pierced (and a really bad haircut with bangs - what was I thinking? :))
** We had a Christmas party with our life group at the Gardner's
** We had a Christmas party with the youth group at the Gunter's
** Brecken got his first hair cut and Payton got her second one!
** You guys got your trampoline from grandparents as a Christmas gift!
** Brody was Kiwana's Terrific Kid of the month and mommy and daddy got to have lunch with you!
** We did pajama, hot chocolate, and Christmas lights night
** Payton had her Christmas program
Then we headed out for Christmas. First we went to Amarillo. We had fun playing with cousins, opening gifts, going to church, baking, having a sleep over in Lolly and Peeps room, playing with Christmas gifts, going to a play place, and being with family. And we gave you your trip to DISNEY! and Kindles! Good Christmas!
Then we went to Killeen. We got to hang with cousins here, go to a movie and see the Grinch, go to church, play games, and just be with family.
Brecken is still a major mama's boy. Payton and Brody are still arguing a lot but also have really sweet times.
Then we headed home! What a great month.
Love you so much!
Mommy
January 2019
Happy New Year!!!
I cannot believe another year has come and gone. Last year was a great year for us, but I am looking forward to this year and all that God has planned!
We spent New Years in Killeen at Nana and Papa's house. Then we came home to NWA.
Mommy celebrated her 33rd birthday this year! We went to Johnny Carinno's with just our family and it was great just spending time with you guys!
Then we had a few extra days at home just put things away and relax before school started again. We went to Fast Lanes play structure before it all started back too to enjoy one last event together!
Brecken got another ear infection! I think we are starting this not fun path again!! Payton went o Finley's birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese.
We did a lot of settling in to the new semester, resting, and getting over sickness!
I love you guys and I am so proud of you!!
Mommy
I cannot believe another year has come and gone. Last year was a great year for us, but I am looking forward to this year and all that God has planned!
We spent New Years in Killeen at Nana and Papa's house. Then we came home to NWA.
Mommy celebrated her 33rd birthday this year! We went to Johnny Carinno's with just our family and it was great just spending time with you guys!
Then we had a few extra days at home just put things away and relax before school started again. We went to Fast Lanes play structure before it all started back too to enjoy one last event together!
Brecken got another ear infection! I think we are starting this not fun path again!! Payton went o Finley's birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese.
We did a lot of settling in to the new semester, resting, and getting over sickness!
I love you guys and I am so proud of you!!
Mommy
Monday, March 11, 2019
November 2018
We are enjoying the thanksgiving season and enjoying our time together as a family. We trucked through school and Brody finished up soccer!
We dealt with tummy bugs this month which wasn't fun but we made it!
We headed to Killeen for Thanksgiving and it was a great time. We were there all week and enjoying time with Nana and Papa! They moved into a new house and we helped them get some things done. We also headed to Dallas and went on the North Pole Express ride to see Santa!! We all had fun and had a blast!
I love you!
We dealt with tummy bugs this month which wasn't fun but we made it!
We headed to Killeen for Thanksgiving and it was a great time. We were there all week and enjoying time with Nana and Papa! They moved into a new house and we helped them get some things done. We also headed to Dallas and went on the North Pole Express ride to see Santa!! We all had fun and had a blast!
I love you!
October 2018
OCTOBER!
It has a been a fun month for us! We had a few weeks of school, soccer practice, and dance classes!
Mommy had a wedding and it went great! You got a daddy day!
Then the next week mommy and daddy went to Mexico to celebrate 10 years! It was a blast and we are so thankful we got to go. You guys got to hang out with lolly and peeps while we were gone while you were on fall break and you had a blast! We got to spend time at the beach, time at the pool, go to the Mayan ruins, swim in a cenote, and do ATV's.
When we got back, Nana, Darla, Sally, and Susan came and we went shopping! It was super busy and we had to wait 2.5 hours in line to get into War Eagle. But it was fun.
We celebrated Halloween on several occassions with dress-up. We had a "Star Wars" theme this year. Brody was Darth Vader, Payton was Princess Leia, and Brecken was Chewbacca! It was freezing and rainy on Halloween so we met with Tyler Gardner and Gage and Gunner and you finished with them. Yall got lots of candy and had fun!
I love you guys so much!
It has a been a fun month for us! We had a few weeks of school, soccer practice, and dance classes!
Mommy had a wedding and it went great! You got a daddy day!
Then the next week mommy and daddy went to Mexico to celebrate 10 years! It was a blast and we are so thankful we got to go. You guys got to hang out with lolly and peeps while we were gone while you were on fall break and you had a blast! We got to spend time at the beach, time at the pool, go to the Mayan ruins, swim in a cenote, and do ATV's.
When we got back, Nana, Darla, Sally, and Susan came and we went shopping! It was super busy and we had to wait 2.5 hours in line to get into War Eagle. But it was fun.
We celebrated Halloween on several occassions with dress-up. We had a "Star Wars" theme this year. Brody was Darth Vader, Payton was Princess Leia, and Brecken was Chewbacca! It was freezing and rainy on Halloween so we met with Tyler Gardner and Gage and Gunner and you finished with them. Yall got lots of candy and had fun!
I love you guys so much!
September 2018
We have been cruising along with school this month!!
Brody - you turned 7 years old! I cannot believe you are 7! You are such a sweet, loving kid. You have a huge heart for others. You are also strong, independent, and super literal. But we love you for it!! We had a Star Wars birthday party for you. You did light saber wars with your friends, a nerf galaxy war in the gym, and you had an absolute blast! You had about 15 friends there and it was a great day!!
We went to football games, enjoyed time outside, and got into the swing of things for the year.
Brody, you started soccer. You are on Team Burn and you are a lot more confident and aggressive than last year. We are excited to watch you this year!
Payton, you are loving school and being in Ms. Maria's class. You are doing well and growing so much. You also started ballet and tap class and you were so excited! You are loving it so far!
Brecken, you are growing and doing well. You are still super attached to mama still and are getting more active playing with Brody and Payton. You are a dare devil and climb on everything and are so much fun!!
I love you guys!
Brody - you turned 7 years old! I cannot believe you are 7! You are such a sweet, loving kid. You have a huge heart for others. You are also strong, independent, and super literal. But we love you for it!! We had a Star Wars birthday party for you. You did light saber wars with your friends, a nerf galaxy war in the gym, and you had an absolute blast! You had about 15 friends there and it was a great day!!
We went to football games, enjoyed time outside, and got into the swing of things for the year.
Brody, you started soccer. You are on Team Burn and you are a lot more confident and aggressive than last year. We are excited to watch you this year!
Payton, you are loving school and being in Ms. Maria's class. You are doing well and growing so much. You also started ballet and tap class and you were so excited! You are loving it so far!
Brecken, you are growing and doing well. You are still super attached to mama still and are getting more active playing with Brody and Payton. You are a dare devil and climb on everything and are so much fun!!
I love you guys!
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