Peyton is 8 months old

Peyton turned 8 months old on May 15! That was the day we had Paul's end of school party so he had a great time outside with the boys that morning! He is still a very good, happy, and cheerful baby. He is getting into the phase where he is looking intently at everything around him, so he doesn't smile as much, but when you get his attention he does! He likes to watch everything! It is hard to get him to nap now because he wants to stay up and watch the big boys play! He is a wonderful baby and so much fun to play with! We have been having trouble telling Paul to put him down recently! He won't stop picking him up and carrying him everywhere! It is good that he likes to play with him so much though. Happy 8 months Peyton! I know I'm biased, but isn't he so cute!?!

End of school party

On Friday May 15, we went to Paul's end of school year party with his class. It was a great party with lots of fun things to do! There were goats, ponies, chickens, rabbits, plenty of things to blow bubbles with, a water slide and bouncer, and yummy food! The kids seemed to like the animals the best! Even Peyton held a rabbit, though I'm not sure he knew about it (see last picture below)! We had a great time! I can't believe Paul will start pre-school next year and Preston will be in the 3 year old class! Wow! We had a great year and are very satisfied with his school! Yayy Paul, congrats on your first year of school!

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!

Mother's Day

For Mother's Day we spent the day with my mom at her house and ate yummy crawfish again! Yayyyy we love crawfish, especially little Paul! The boys went swimming and had a great time. Paul let me "relax" for the day, if that is entirely possible! It was a great day! Thanks for everything Mimi and happy mother's day to you and grandma Rose!!!!

And happy mother's day to Mrs. Toni! Wish we could have seen you, but we hope you had a great day!!!!

Jennie & Raul's Engagement Party

Saturday, May 9, and Glenn's 29th birthday, we had our engagement party for Jennie and Raul at Jennie's house. Paul and I had a lot of fun and I'm pretty sure Raul and Jennie did as well! It was a great party with kareoke, drinks, and a lot of old friends! Nanny watched all the boys for us...thank you so much Nanny! You're the greatest Nanny in the world!!!
Highlights:
*Jennie's brother Carl gave a wonderful, and for some, a tearful speech about Jennie and
Raul! He did an awesome job!
* Jennie and the bridesmaids did some kareoke....a lot of fun involved there!
* The engagement cake was gorgeous! There was a beautiful picture of Jennie and Raul on it!
* Jennie and Raul danced together and I'm telling you, they looked so completely
in love they were drawing a little crowd! It was so great to see how happy
they are together!

Congratulations Jennie and Raul! I am so happy for you two....you are so deserving of all this happiness you share together! You are two extremely wonderful people and I am blessed to know you both!

Happy birthday Glenn! We missed you at the party, but we hope you had a great day!

Jennie & Raul Jennie's Parents Jennie & her bridesmaids Me & Jennie Jennie & her brother, Carl Me & Paul Us again Raul

Jennie & friends

Sadie, Me, Jenny T, & Kristi

Paul's school birthday celebration

On Friday, May 8, Paul's school celebrated Paul and Nicholas' 4th birthdays with yummy green and blue cupcakes! The each got to celebrate their birthdays early because they have summer birthdays and they won't be in school for them. The school likes to make sure everyone gets a chance to have a little celebration during school. Happy early birthday Paul!

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!