August and September 2021

 August started out with you guys going to Nana and Papa's for a few days. You guys had fun. Mom got time to start work and organize and started back to work. Dad headed off to Alaska for a few days!!! 

Then we started school. Brody is in 4th, Payton is in 2nd, and Brecken is in Pre-k! 

We also celebrated daddy turning 36 on August 17! 

Payton started up softball again and Brecken started soccer. After a few practices, it is not his favorite. :) 

September 2021

We celebrated Labor with the Reds. We went bike riding, playing at Lake Atalanta park, the Rail yard bike park, and the park/splash pad in Rogers. It was a fun day! 

We then got to celebrate Brody turning 10 on September 9th! Wahoo. He had a Star Wars laser tag party with friends at the church and had an absolute BLAST! Brecken started his official soccer games and is liking somewhat better, but still not a huge fan. :) He is ready to try baseball, lol. 

Mom and dad got to go to the Arkansas vs Texas game! Arkansas beat Texas but it was still a really fun experience. 

This month is busy with piano, golf, tumbling, soccer, and softball! 

Every day I have with you guys is wonderful and a blessing. 

I love you with all my heart. 

Mommy 

June and July 2021

 What a fun, wild, and crazy summer! 

Here are the highlights!

You guys started with a quick trip to Amarillo!

Payton ended a great season of softball! This girl has improved so much! 

We celebrated Nana and Papa's 50th anniversary in June in Killeen. Then we spent a week at the lake with everyone. We went on a boat, went swimming, played mini golf, played games, and just hung out. It was lots of fun! 

We had lots of fun swiming, going to splash pads, the Community center, parks, bowling, and taking swim lessons. 

July 2021

We celebrated July 4th with the Bailey's. 

Then daddy started Sabbatical. We headed off to Utah for a week. We went to a water park, Canyonlands, Arches National Park, dealt with heat in a car with no air conditioner :), mom and dad went on a date night in downtown Salt Lake to celebrate 13 years, went to a waterfall, and just enjoyed Utah. 

Then when we got back, we headed to Amarillo for time with family there. We had lots of fun doing water stuff, playing outside, and just being with family. 

We got home and Payton and Brody headed off to church camp. Mom and dad got a few days with Brecken. We went swimming, bowling, and the community center. 

I love you more than life itself. You guys are my everything! 

Love, Mom

April and May 2021

 A fun, but busy few months!!! 

First, we celebrated Easter! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! I got you the cutest matching outfits! Eek, I loved them so much! We spent Easter afternoon at the Snodgrass house. We sat outside, ate food, and hunted Easter eggs. 

Happy 4th birthday to Brecken on April 6th! We celebrated with family and friends with a Toy Story birthday party! We did pin the items on Mr. Potato head, had masks, did tattoos, made forky, and had lots of fun! 

Payton started softball! You are really started to get the swing of things with hitting the ball! Can't wait to see how you grow!

Russell had a "birthday" party with Brecken at the park. Boy did Brecken have fun! We have been spending more and more time outside as the weather gets better! 

May 2021

Happy 7th birthday to Payton on May 1!! We celebrated with an art party. Everyone painting a flamingo, painted a butterfly, and made slime. It was a fun party! 

Brody did guild and had his audition for that! You rocked it Brody and did SO well! 

Then we SURPRISED THE KIDS WITH A TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD!!!!! We had the best time. We flew in on a Thursday. We stayed in the penthouse at the Hilton. Friday we went to Magic Kingdom. Saturday we went to Hollywood Studios. Sunday we had a resort day. Monday we went to Magic Kingdom. Then we headed home Tuesday. It was so fun! 

Brody also had his recital and did great! We celebrated Mother's Day and Nana and Lolly's birthdays. And we officially ended the school year! Wahoo! Bring on summer! 

I love you three so, so, so much! 

Mama

February and March 2021

 These few months have been good! 

Brody is still struggling with his OCD, anxiety, anger. He is seeing Dr. Reiff to try and get it under control. 

We had a big snow storm that we got to play in. We also got a few days off of school! Wahoo!!! 

Mommy got teacher of the month in Feb. This is the first big recognition I have gotten. Super proud of it! 

Russell and Brecken had a play date at the church gym during the snow storm.You boys sure were missing each other!

We did some school and played some games as well. We celebrated Valentines Day.

Mom and dad got their first COVID vaccine. We also got to go on date!!

Payton is doing well in school and working hard!

March 2021

Payton lost a bottom tooth!! We did some spring cleaning and Brody and Payton had some dress up days at school. 

We also had to say goodbye to Mer. She passed after a stroke. So we spent some time in Amarillo. 

We had a surprise going away party for Preston! He is doing so well, he is headed back to Utah!

For Spring break, we took Preston to the airport in Tulsa then went to the Tulsa Zoo. We did lots of park days and playing outside!!! 

I love you guys more than you know. You are my everything! 

Mommy