Closing Ceremonies

Cutter and Cooper finished another year at the Western Hills Christian PreSchool. Thanks to Ms. Donna and all of the teachers who care for our kids.

Here Come's the Bride

Cooper LOVES to play dress up. One of her favorite outfits is a princess dress that looks more like a wedding dress to me. In this pic she is wearing the veil part of the outfit. Every time I see here in this my mind races toward the day that she will be wearing one for real. Oh my!!!

Happy Mother's Day

This picture sums up the experience of motherhood for Erica. She sat down on the couch to relax and let her feet soak in some bath oils. That did not last 30 sec. before Cooper wanted in on the action and of course Cutter had to follow suit. Erica lives each day as what a friend of ours described as a Opossum mom (her offspring always hanging on to her). Rare is a moment of quiet and solitude. The kids just love to be involved in whatever mom is doing. With her entourage following her every move Erica still manages to get more done than me on any given day. So Happy Mother's day Erica, thanks for being a great mom. Cayden, Cutter and Cooper couldn't be more blessed.

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To my mom - Happy Mother's day to you. I know that I don't communicate it near enough but I love you and am grateful that you are my mom. Your constant encouragement and prayers are still powerful even though I am "all grown up." God has blessed me in so many ways...one of the greatest is having you as my mom.

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To Retta (my mother-in-law) - Since there is not "Mother-In-Law" day I thought I would use today to say thanks for being a great mom-in-law. All of the classic mother-in-law jokes don't apply to you. You have welcomed me into your family from day one and I am grateful.

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Happy Mother's Day to these three moms in my life.

Scott

Wheels!

The pic is a couple weeks old...but, here are the BIG BOY and BIG GIRL bikes that the twins are riding now (and the moment they first saw them.)

The other pictures are of their first trip on their new rides. I guess you don't really appreciate it unless you have twins but there was something really cool about two kids riding their bikes for the first

time, together!

Up on the Roof

Erica was preparing supper and left me in charge of the kids outside. This is the result.

Hey, they had fun.

Easter Find

This past Sunday we celebrated Easter at the home of Larry and Marie Matthews (an elder and his wife from church). The day was complete with great BBQ and an Easter Egg Hunt.

mmm...cake!

Cooper clearly enjoyed eating the cake Erica made for her birthday!

Twins Birthday

This past Saturday our twins turned 3. When asked what kind of cake they wanted, Cooper said "a frog" and Cutter said "blue." You can see the creativity of Erica as she gave both kids exactly what they wanted. They were thrilled.

Rain drops keep fallin' on my head...

This past week central Texas has received more than its fair share of rain. Even some Memorial Day plans and events have been altered due to falling rain and rising water levels. However, the kids did not miss the opportunity to go outside one day and play in the rain. They had a blast. Thought you might like to see a few of the images I took while they played.
Enjoy!
PS - Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Erica! The kids are still a little too young (not for long) to post this themselves...but if they could, I am sure they would say something like this:

Cayden: I have the best mom because she plays with me all the time. She makes me cool things like backpacks, marshmallow guns, camouflage birthday cakes, CD's with cool music and even a fort in the backyard. And she even likes the motorcycle game!

Cutter: My mom is the best because she "gets" me. She understands every word I say...sometimes she is the only one.

Cooper: My mom is the best because she makes my hair so pretty...and makes me pretty shirts...and buys me pretty dresses (all on sale)...and buys me pretty shoes...and let's me play in her make-up.

All 3: I love you mom...You are the BEST!

Scott: I agree with the kids. You are the best. It is incredible to watch you be a mom. You bring a rare combination of creativity, wisdom, and hard work to the equation. And I know you don't always feel this way...but you make it look easy. Thanks for being a great mom to 3 awesome kids. I love you!

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To my own mom...

Happy Mother's Day. It is a blessing to have you as a mom. I know I was not and still am not the perfect son. But through it all you have always been there for me. Thanks for your never ending love.

I love you,

Scott

MM...MM...GOOD

I know it has been a while since our last post, so I am posting this recent pic of Cooper. I love her expression and all of the chocolate on her face. I remember the days when a bad day could be cured with a good fudgesicle!

Have a Great Day!

Tough Girl!

Cooper got her first black eye for Christmas! She fell and hit a toy piano. At first we thought she just had some food or something above her eye. The next morning she woke up with a slight black eye that has gotten worse each day since. It doesn't seem to phase her and she didn't even cry much when she hit her eye. Maybe having two brothers is paying off.