Trip to the Zoo

Paul's school took a field trip to the zoo on Thursday, May 15. We all had a blast, of course! We were all completely worn out by the time we got off the train ride. On the way home, all the boys fell asleep! Too bad when we got home they all woke up and mommy didn't get to nap! Oh well, it was a great day!

Strawberry Patch

We went to the strawberry patch with Paul's school on Monday, April 27. My wonderful sister met me there to help me with the boys! Especially since I've been so weak and exhausted, there was no way I could help them pick strawberries and hold the baby at the same time! Nanny was a wonderful helper for mommy and the boys loved seeing her there! Thank you so much Nanny! It was a lot of fun, but also a lot of work to get down there and pick the strawberries off the plants! It was a very hot day and Preston was already not feeling well, but after about an hour, Paul started to feel bad as well, so we headed back home. I wish we could have filled our buckets more, but we still ended up with plenty of strawberries to take home!

St. Jude Tirke-a-thon

Paul's school participated in the St. Jude Trike-a-thon on Friday, April 24th. We all went to watch Paul ride his bike with his school to help the kids of St. Jude. I think it is so neat that his school participates in this event to raise money for other children! I explained to Paul that we are doing this to help kids who are sick and since his teacher had been explaining it to his class all week, I really think he understood it! It was a wonderful experience to watch all the kids giving back to those who are less fortunate and they all had fun doing it too! Even Preston joined in on the fun and Peyton had a blast playing outside, his favorite place to be! Thank you to all of you who donated money for the St. Jude children....I can assure you, it is greatly appreciated!

Rosehill Habitat

Monday, March 23, Paul's school had a field trip at the Rosehill Habitat. Mommy, Preston, and Peyton tagged along and we really enjoyed seeing all the animals they had there. Paul and Preston got to feed and pet a deer! The deer's name is Nosey because he is so curious about what is going on around him! There were a lot of animals, including a pig, a huge turkey, a pony, plenty of rabbits, and a lot more deer running in the back. The boys also got to feed the fish, which was really neat for them! When it was time to pet the rabbits, even Peyton was rubbing his fingers all over their fur! Mommy, Paul, Preston, Peyton, Charmaine, and Nicholas were the last to go on the hayride, so we ended up having our own private tour! That's where we saw all the deer running around at! The boys really enjoyed it and so did Charmaine and I!

Bluebonnet Swamp

Friday, March 13th, Daddy took Paul and Preston on Paul's field trip to the Bluebonnet Swamp. Mommy and Peyton couldn't go because we were sick, so we'll have to make sure to be there next year for it! We were sad to miss it!

They all got touch a snake and it sounded like they had a wonderful time! They saw a baby alligator and many other creatures; I heard there was even a big snake! Thank you Charmaine for the extra pictures!

This is a picture Charmaine took after our boys and Daddy had to leave to go eat lunch so Daddy could take Peyton to the doctor. This is for all you snake lovers out there....Holly, I think that Juliana is going to LOVE this one!!!!

Our Busy Friday

Paul's school took a field trip to our little town airport in the morning. We all went as a family and the boys were so excited to see all the little planes! They learned quite a bit about the planes, from what they could hear anyway! We all got to see them fly, see how they start the engine and propeller, see one land, and the boys were able to get a good look inside one of the airplanes they opened for them! We also got to go into the hanger where they keep all the airplanes and look around and touch them! I think Paul liked the one airplane they had that could land on water! The teachers served cookies and juice for a snack at the end of it all! Paul and Nicholas stayed close to one another, as usual, and we ate our snack with Nicholas and his family. It was a really fun field trip and I think we all enjoyed it!

Paul and his friends "listening" to airplane talk

Steve helping Paul with Preston and Peyton

The kids "flying"

Paul

Steve, Charmaine, & Nicholas having snack time with usOur family

After the field trip, we came home to pack and headed to Mimi's house just in time for the parade that night. The boys had a blast and so did all of us! The parade was great and the boys loaded up on plenty of beads, animals, and other toys, including a sphere! Peyton was not happy at the parade though; I think the music was so loud it scared him. I had to walk him toward the back and into the parking lot to feed him; poor thing was so scared, he wouldn't eat where all the music was playing! He did eventually smile a bit and even fell asleep once his little belly was full! Mimi and Nanny helped us out with the kids and Uncle Kyle walked down from where he was to visit with us for awhile. After the parade, we all headed back to Mimi's house to sleep; Paul and Preston fell asleep on the way there and slept all night! Thanks Mimi and Nanny, we had a great time!

Pumpkin Patch

Paul had his pumpkin patch field trip with his school on Friday. Big Paul couldn't get off of work so luckily Charmaine's mom was going with her and they offered to help me. What a big help they were!!! I could not have gone without them!

Preston, Paul, and Nicholas

Paul and Preston

The boys had so much fun and there was plenty to do! Besides picking out each of their pumpkins and one for Peyton too, they got to "milk" a cow, get their faces painted, and play on all the fake animals! They also had a petting zoo there, where they pet a real cow, chickens, a pony, and much more!!! The boys had a really great time; it was a wonderful day for all of us!
Peyton was wonderful the entire time and only woke up to eat once! He slept through everything; I guess he is used to a lot of noise!!! Here he is with the cow statue!!!Thank you again Charmaine, and your mother too, I really do appreciate all the help you gave me!!!