William's World:Poor King David

Poor William has had a rough week. After an ER visit, an IV, a pediatrician visit, and an abdominal X-ray, he was diagnosed with severe constipation. 2 home enemas took care of the issue, but were understandably traumatic.

After the drama had passed, we were doing a nightly devotional. This picture was on the page...

William said immediately...."I didn't know that King David has to get an enema too."

Grahams Gems.....Lately

Graham has been very chatty lately. Most of it is unintelligible, but he has a few favorite words....

"Fifi"-Rudy

"Man yeah"-Lemonade

"Paw Poom"-Paw Patrol

"Bickey"-Mickey Mouse

"Ga Ga Da Da"-Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site

Halloween 2015

Happy Halloween from 2 Cowboys, a Ghostbuster, and a Puppy!

First Grade

William is at big school now! He loves First Grade and his teacher, Ms. Butler, seems like a lot of fun. Their days are filled with frequent "dance breaks". Many afternoons, we walk home, and William talks the whole way about his school adventures. We're looking forward to a great year at Bellevue!

William is 7!!

Favorites....

Song: "Joy to the World the rock n roll version"

Game: "Operation"

Toy-"building Legos"

Movie: "Minions"

TV Show: "Miles" (from Tomorrowland)

Friend: "Holly" (Taylor)

Activity: "toy shopping and the park"

Food: "McDonalds chicken nuggets"

Get ready first grade, here we come!!!!

Graham is 2!!

-Has a vocabulary of about 20 words

-is totally obsessed with his Daddy

-Loves all things Paw Patrol

-Favorite foods are applesauce pouches and goldfish

-Favorite drink is "Manyeah" (lemonade)

Happy Birthday!!

Summer.....Catching Up

To say this summer has been crazy has been crazy is an understatement! Here's some pics that hopefully hit the highlights...

Disney with the Gillespies:

Leaving Alabama.....

New Life in Nebraska...

Williams World:The Devil

...."if the devil was in the Deer Creek pool in the deep end and forgot his floaties I would not help him Mama."

"I've been working hard on resisting the devil and pushing him out of my heart lately."

Goodbye Dr. Trumbull!

One last check up before we moved. We'll miss Dr. Trumbull.....the best doctor we've ever had!!

Atlanta Trip

We took an impromptu overnight trip to Atlanta to visit the College Football Hall of Fame and Dave and Busters. Loved our little getaway!!

McWane with the Kits

We have had to cancel several times, but we finally made it to McWane Center tosee our good friends the Kitsteiners before we both move. Our crew always has fun together, and it's never long enough of a visit. Isaac and Elijah were Williams first real friends, and they have remained the truest friends he has. What a blessing!

Williams World: Marriage

Setting: eating breakfast at the table

W: Graham, want me to tell you the steps to getting married?

G: Et (he says yes to everything)

W: ok. First you find someone you have to fall in love to, then you go on some dates, then you say your names, then you get married. Easy.

Mothers Day Q&A

What does Mommy like to do?

"Mommy likes to swim"

What is Mommy good at?

"Being a mommy and daughter"

My mommy is funny when.......

"She puts Graham in time out"

Mommy looks pretty when......

"She goes to a ceremony or graduation"

Most days Mommy wears.....

"Just clothes and stuff"

My mommy's favorite song-

"Whisper"

My mommy's most important job.....

"Being a mommy and teaching Graham"

Kindergarten Graduation

How has this year flown by so quickly? It seems like just yesterday that we were putting Jitter Glitter under the pillow before the first day. And now my sweet boy is a kindergarten graduate. The program at Frazer was emotional and so sweet. We are so proud of you, William and so thankful for this special year at Frazer!!

Best Seat in the House.

These boys love their daddy.

Graham's Gems: "Yes"

William has his funny comments featured in "William's World" posts, and now Graham has his very own place! 

Graham answers yes to everything. It sounds more like "ess" or "et", but it's the answer to every question. I was in the car yesterday and was listening to the radio when a make up commercial came on. A woman asked "are you tired of being in a make up rut?" And I heard a little voice in the back clearly answer "ess."

Williams World: Mr. Personality

Ryan has been learning about Myers Briggs personality types at school, so there's been conversation at the house too. Apparently William picked up on some of it....

W: PLEASE play Legos with me!!

Me: not right now, you can play by yourself.

W: But I can't!!

Me: Why not?

W: (exasperated by now) BECAUSE I'M AN EXTROVERT!!

Easter2014

Family Hike

There wasn't church this Sunday, so we hit the trail! It was so nice getting outside and enjoying nature together. William was a great trail guide and got a good stick collection. Graham would follow his brother anywhere!!

Round Up!

William had a great time at his kindergarten round up. They sang "the Old Brass Wagon", played the banjo, and lassoed. It was a fun time!!

Upwards Soccer

We have enjoyed participating in Upwards Soccer while living in Montgomery. The program is at our church and is a great faith based way to introduce team sports. The Wolves had their first gamet his morning and it was a muddy, messy, great time. Head Coach Daddy does a great job!!

19 Months

We're a month delayed in our appointments, so here's a 19 instead of 18 month update on our Graham!

-weighs 24 pounds and is 32 inches tall

-has around 8 words. Calls most things "dada". Has starting saying "yes". It's the cutest sound!

-LOVES being outside and running around.

-loves being rocked and sung to at night. Will sing along with "Jesus Loves Me".

-has a contagious smile and spirit that makes everyone around him joyful.

My Ninja

I walked in to the below picture....

"William, stop climbing the walls!!"

"But Mama, I'm trying to be an American Ninja Warrior!!

Life with boys. And I wouldn't trade it for anything.

100th day of Kindergarten

William looks like a fun senior citizen!! He kept saying "I look ridiculous" and "I'm still going to play on the playground Mom". All in all, he had a fun day.

Happy New Year 2015!

Williams resolution? "Get more toys."

18 Months!

Our baby boy had a half birthday last week! Time is flying by. Here's some 18 month info-

-says 4-5 words (mama, dada, nigh-nigh, bye bye, thank you, Nana, and Paw Patrol...which he pronounces "pawpoo")

-still takes 2 naps a day

-favorite foods: grapes, yogurt, nilla wafers, hot dogs

-loves balls, being outside, rough housing with Daddy, and stacking cups

Meeting Mickey

William introducing his little brother to the wonder that is Mickey Mouse......I *think* Graham liked it.....

Williams World:Thanks Grammy

It's been a blessing living so near grandparents. My mom especially has been so helpful to us. And with as much time as William has been spending with her, her phrases have rubbed off a bit. It's so funny hearing these out of that little mouth!

"Wake up and smell the coffee, mama".

"I'm going to try not to hit the panic button today."