Kindergarten and weekend fun!

Our baby girl started Kindergarten Monday. I was actually alot more prepared than I thought I would be. Landon and I both took Kipton to school first, then took Laney to get settled into her new classroom. Kipton had a harder time than Laney did. He was so sad that his sister wasn't going inside daycare with him. He cried for a little bit, then I am sure he was fine shortly after.

After dropping Laney off, we went and ate breakfast and took our time getting to work. Then, we of course left work early to go pick her up. She had a great day. I had to pry information out of her but she met a new friend, got to spend some time with her other friends that go to Pease and really liked her teacher. She was ready to go back the next day, so that made me feel good.

My sweet little girl!

She was giving Kip a hug and telling him.. I won't be able to watch cartoons with you this morning or watch you on the play ground because I am going to a new school now ;( He loves loves loves his sister!

We had a great weekend also. We spent some time with our friends, Dusty, Sarah and their tweedle bugs and a few other friends. We went out to Dusty's parents house and ate some yummy food, the kids fed the horses, had fun watching the fishes in the pond and played, played, played.

Marsha letting Kip pet the horse, Cowboy, and fed him a cookie. He talked about that horse forever!

Laney met a new friend that is a year younger than her and they called each other best friends all night. It was too cute!

Sunday we had fun at the driving range with Papa.

Laney was out of control with that club.. haha

Kip LOVES golf like his daddy!

My loves!

This is a rare moment for me. Landon used to always take me to the driving range and really wishes I could play with him. Since kids we haven't been able to find much time but now that Kip is a little older we should make this a monthly family night.

Papa improving his swing too!

Five Minute Fridays - Last!

I am linking up to Lisa-Jo Baker's Five Minute Fridays.



The prompt today: Last

This word has been weighed so heavy on me the past few months. My little girl's last day of preschool is today. Last day my little girl will be with her teachers and friends she absolutley loves. Last day my little girl will be at the same school as her little brother. She tells me all the time that she watches him and makes sure he is okay throughout the day. (melt me)

We went to meet the teacher last night and Laney was looking so sad. My husband looked at her and said what is wrong baby. She was devasted that she wouldn't see her Pre-K teachers anymore. She is truly going to miss them.

I will cherish the last moments of preschool and pray that she love her Kindergarten teacher just as much as she loves her teacher now. And I pray that she will have an easy transition come Monday. I pray that God will place students in her class that could become her lifetime friends.

We have so much to look forward to in the coming years but it always to hard to think about the lasts. I know we will have hard days but I also know we will have great days to come also!

So, heres to our First's. First day of Kindergarten!!!

Momma's Boy for sure :)

Wow.. 2 blog posts in 1 day, I am on a roll.

My sweet little boy is 2 years and 7 months and loves his mommy. He loves his daddy and sister too but can't get enough of his mommy. Landon will ask for a kiss and he say's no these are mommy's kisses. Although, he was given a kiss by the cutest little girl at church a few weeks ago (they actually go to school together too)and I told him that those are mommy's kisses and he said.. "Mommy, we have to share." Too precious!

The sweetest thing happened the other day. I was walking out of my bedroom and Kipton said "Hey babe". I think I just about melted. So now he goes around calling me his babe. I know I am Landon's babe but I also know that Kipton won't call me that forever so I am going to cherish every little second of being called "babe".

Jhett is here!!!!

Jhett Dixon McLeod has arrived weighing in at 7 lbs 15 oz, 21.25 inches long. My sister did so great... 4 hours of labor (all natural I might add) and 2 hours of pushing. Crazy quick labor being her first child. I am one proud Auntie!

Beautiful baby boy!

Proud Aunt Cara

Proud Uncle Landon

Isn't he so precious?!?

Laney loves her Aunt Cheche and new cousin :)

We love those long toes ;)

Meeting Jhett for the first time!






We had to stop at the buld a bear store in the Tyler mall. Laney picked a Princess Bear and Kipton picked a turtle and named him Pete! I have no idea where he came up with that name but I thought it was cute. The turtle's shell comes off and he calls it his backpack.. haha.



 

They gave their animals a bath, and brushed it's hair.

A little shopping at Brookshire's. Kipton loved having his own basket! I think he might have only ran over one person.. lol!

And we made some time to take the kids to the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler. They had lots of fun with cousin Aiden.

Family Pics

We scheduled some family pictures with a student that we taught in Lubbock at Trinity Church. We meet her and her family and loved them instantly. The sweetest family ever! Emily has been doing photography for several years, so we decided to hit her up for ours.

We headed to Lubbock on Sunday, spent time with my sister that just moved down there to go to Tech. As we were out and about we noticed some clouds starting to form. Sure enough we were in a thunderstorm warning. I called Emily frantic and we moved pictures to an earlier time, hurried up and got the kids dressed and ready and headed to her photography spot she picked. We were hoping that we could beat the storm but nope 15 minutes of taking pictures it started pouring!! Emily continuted to take as many pics as she could. We have pics of us holding umbrellas, pics of us soaking wet and best of all pics of the kids laughing and having so much fun (they loved playing in the puddles). Even though she only had 15 minutes, she some how still got some cute shots. We will be going to Lubbock for several Tech games so will have a chance for redos... which gives me a chance to find new outfits.. (Landon loves that part). hehe.

Here are the two pictures she sent me for a preview! I can't wait to see the others ;)

Five Minute Fridays - Lonely!

I am linking up to Lisa-Jo Baker's Five Minute Fridays.

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The topic today: Lonely

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Such a hard word for me. Lonely just isn't something I want to be. To me Lonely means being alone. Have I felt alone.. yes. Do I enjoy being alone.. no. Do I think we have all felt alone at time.. yes. I like company. I like having someone to talk to.

With two busy busy kids and a husband that is home you wouldn't think I would have time to even think about being lonely. Mommy, can you do this? Mommy, can you play with me. Mommy, can you get me a snack. Mommy, I'm thirsty. I have to admit that at these times I feel like saying... leave me alone. Go to your room, I need to clean this or fold laundry or make dinner or just sit here in peace and quiet.

Maybe my kids are lonely. Begging for my attention. Begging for me to put down my phone. Begging for me to put the clothes or dishes or whatever I may be doing down.

Maybe I need to learn a lesson from my kids and give them attention. Lonely isn't a great feeling.

May we find peace in knowing that God is with us and we will not ever be alone.

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
- Luke 12:6-7

Our weekend in pictures

This past weekend we had nothing planned what-so-ever! For some people this is awesome but for me I go a little stir crazy. I feel like I need to go go go and do do do all the time.

Friday night we decided to make a huge pallet on the floor and let the kids stay up late and watch The Lorax. Super fun! Laney has been asking to do that every night since ;)

Saturday, since I was already going stir crazy, we took the kids to the Big Spring pool. My kids love, love, love the water!!



Soaking in the sun!





And our favorite Sunday ritual, the Summer lawn concerts at the Museum of the Southwest. This past Sunday was Family night, so they had a craft table for the kids, hulu hoops and chalk. They felt pretty special in their masks!





Oh My!!! He steals my heart daily!!!

Pretty little Daddy's girl!!!



My babies!!



Laney made me a mask.. so of course I had to wear it... LOL.



And of course Daddy wanted to play too!



Fun with cousin Jillian!













All in All a relaxing weekend!!

Five Minute Fridays - Story!

I am joining Lisa Jo Baker for 5 minutes of writing on a topic of her choice. It is just a chance to write from the heart. No editing, no thinking about what to say next just letting the words flow.

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So the topic this week is: Story.

Ready set GO!!

We all have stories. We all have different stories. Unique stories. Each story can and will touch the life of someone else if we just share our story so that other's can hear. I have a great example of this. My parents we going through a divorce (8 years ago). I never understood why.. or never knew why this had to happen to me. While working as a volunteer leader at Trinity in Lubbock, I was able to help many teenagers in the youth group that had parents going through the same thing. It is amazing to look back 10 years and say.... ooooooh God, that is why that happened to me, just so I can help 1 teenager. What an amazing God we serve. He has a story for each of us. I hope to share my story with others.. whether it be the small things in life or the life changing things that happen in my life. I need to just look at each moment that arises and remember this is my story and hope that I can help someone else.

I look forward to the story that God has for my husband and kids as well.

What is your story?