Happy Forrest

I pulled out my camera before I took Forrest and Ann Evelyn to MMO last week, and look who was in a happy mood! Well, he is usually always in a happy mood, but he's not always this happy to pose for pictures. I love his smiles! And even though Ann Evelyn is more interested in the legos, I still think it's a cute picture of the two of them together. Notice that Forrest has rediscovered his blankie. For awhile, he just didn't really care about it, but now it's back by his side! And also notice that precious owl clip in AE's hair. A birthday favor from her sweet friend Meredith. :)

And she's off!

Baby Girl is walking! She's been going strong for about a week now. So much so that we even had to go buy some shoes - some PINK shoes. Check them out! They are so cute and fun, and Ann Evelyn LOVES them! The first few days we had them she wanted to wear them all the time - even at naptime and bedtime she'd be holding that shoe up to her foot, trying her hardest to get it on.

We actually didn't have many choices with shoes because Baby Girl has a very wide foot. But she's just as happy as can be with these pink ones. I'll have to work on finding some church shoes! So far we are just going barefoot on Sundays. :)

Wilson came home today and said he felt like his baby girl was a toddler. We were outside and she was walking and exploring. She was reminding me a lot of Forrest at that age. One thing is for sure, she is very proud of herself. She loves being able to follow her brothers around on foot!

Lately...

A few recent pics of the babes...

in our monkey pjs!

Big smile from Andrew while playing at the park!

Ann Evelyn and Forrest looking out the window.

He sure knows how to make a chocolate ice cream cone look delicious!

My 2 babies before their first day of MMO. Forrest was SO excited to be going to "preschool". Ever since Andrew started, he has been wanting to go to "preschool", too!

Bubby and Ann Evelyn with the circus elephants! We drove down to the fairgrounds for an up close view.

My handsome boys before church Labor Day weekend. After 8 years, I finally convinced Wilson to buy a seersucker suit. :) I love it! They all matched for church this day, and I had to take a picture of course. I love these boys so much!

Summer Trip to Meridian

We were long overdue for a trip to Meridian! We finally made it to Ganny and Papaw's at the end of the summer after Wilson finished all of his trips. The boys had a great time - they are already making such fun memories at Ganny and Papaw's house. They love riding the mule with Papaw through the woods, going to "Papaw's Shack", and feeding the horses. "Papaw's Shack" is Andrew's name for the hunt house that Papaw built. Papaw takes the boys back and they eat snacks on the porch, work puzzles, and look for animals. On this trip they were excited to bring back turkey feathers to show us!

Here they are returning from a morning ride in the woods.

Showing their treasure - turkey feathers!

The horses enjoyed some leftover snack from Papaw!

Ann Evelyn watched from the back porch with Ganny for the boys to return.

We even enjoyed some fun cousin time!

Elizabeth and Forrest look like they are having some serious competition - airplane vs horse (or girl v boy?)!

Ann Evelyn is loving some hugs from Alexa.

Happy 4th Birthday, Andrew!

You are 4 today, Andrew!! Happy Birthday!!

We love you SO much!! You are a precious blessing to our family, and we thank God for you each day. What a wonderful few days we have had celebrating YOU!!