Global Wildlife

This weekend Uncle Matthew and Aunt
Brittney came in for a visit. A Gaines family outing
was a must for their weekend visit... we visited
the Global Wildlife Center. It is always a big
hit with the kids and of course this time was no
exception...


The baby girls are happy before we boarded
the tram-- they actually did really good!



A quick family picture



Watching the animals



Don't lose your cup Aaron!



This is what Avery and I did

Jennifer's Graduation Party

Saturday afternoon we were invited to celebrate
with Ms. Judy's family for her daughter Jennifer's
graduation. We had a great time visiting with
her family and the kids enjoyed getting to know them
as well.





Aaron also decided that he now likes crawfish--
it always amazes me how he changes his mind
about something out of the blue. I am excited
he likes them however that means we have to
peel them for him now!



Ms. Judy watching Avery so we can
eat in peace



Avery making new friends



Aaron helping clean up-- he thought all the
grown ups were really cool

T-ball Trophy

Aaron had a great first tball season this year.
He even slid into home plate during the last game..
here the team is getting their trophies...

We have ladybugs!

All of ladybugs have come out-- we have 11 total.
We will be releasing them in the garden this Saturday
morning.

Mother's Day 2012

also make not of the dress Avery is wearing--
made by me!

Lady Bug Project

Ms. Judy gave Aaron a ladybug
kit. We were all excited to try it out.
First we had to send off the form
for our bugs...


Aaron's Got "bug" Mail



Aaron and Daddy putting the
bugs into the ladybug house



Here they are on the first day-- they are
currently making cocoon's .... we are excited
to see the larve turn into ladybugs!

Cousins make great BEST friends!

First Pre-K then High School (tear)

My boy is growing up so fast-- next thing I'll know
he will be graduating from high school. I hope he
still has his best buds by his side!

Avery Loves Big Brother!

I'm such a big girl

Our baby girl is getting so big! She
likes to feed herself-- she wasn't this
clean when she finished!

Gaines Garden 2012

Aaron enjoyed the garden so much
last year that we decided to do
one again this year. He loved picking
out his veggie plants at Home Depot. A
big thank you to Paw Paw for bringing
his tiller to help! And to Pop Pop
that brings us a bucket full of
"good" dirt from Pineville every time
he visits!





Paw Paw put Avery in the garden
but there were to many ants
to let her play


The first plant is in!

Barksdale Air Show

Aaron has been in awe of all

things air related since we saw

Uncle Christopher fly. Since he seemed

to be ok with the noise we decided

to take a trip to Shreveport to the

Barksdale Air show. Pop Pop was

able to come along and we also met up

with Uncle Topher, Aunt Leah, Gram &

Paw Paw. This base is where Uncle

Christopher will be stationed soon and

it was a real treat to see the next plane

he will train in-- the B-52 bomber.

This is the B-52 ... it was great to be able to see

what Uncle Christopher will be flying next

The B-52 Fly over

Aaron had some ear muffs on for

most of the show-- he really had

a good time

The Thunderbirds closed the show-- they were

really amazing to watch

All About Avery

This post is all things Avery. Our
girl is full of spunky attitude!


She recently started to pull up in
her crib-- you can tell she was not
happy about mommy taking her picture-
she just wanted me to pick her up!


This is a very rare occurence-- she fell asleep
on the floor



She loves bath time!



Brooklyn came to play with us-- and of course
we pull out the best toys for our cousin!

The Cubs Cheerleaders

I made the girls shirts with their brother's
names on them-- dont they look so cute!
Aaron was so excited to see his baby sister all
dressed up to support the team!

T-ball (The Cubs)

Our Aaron started Tball this year. Last year
he was so upset that he was not old enough to
play -- well he doesn't have to wait any longer!
He is having a blast! He is often dressed and
ready to go hours before the game and he is also
practicing in the backyard.



Pop Pop and Ms. Judy came to cheer him on



My boy is so proud to be a part of
the team



on Base



Catching in the outfield

Uncle Christopher's Graduation

We spent an great weekend with the Gaines

family in Columbus, MS for Christopher's

graduation from flight school and in celebration

of his wedding that Sunday. A great time was had

by all-- the cousins enjoyed being together as well!

Bub Bub's flower

Aaron wanted to plant a flower for Bub Bub
last year... it bloomed again this year. Aaron
was very excited about it too!