Trip to Roanoke

2 weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel with the kids and Mimi to Roanoke to visit Aunt Lori, Uncle Dusty, Rachel and Gavin. Unfortunately Brent was still working so he wasn't able to come with us. We went up on Thurs. night and stayed through Sunday. It was such a fun time getting to see Gavin again and let the kids play together. The played outside with the swing set, in the baby pool, had tea parties and literally chased each other around. Here are a few pics of our visit!

Gavin 4 months old

Blake & Alli loving on Gavin

Blake giving Rachel a lift

Mimi & Gavin

3 peas in a pod



Pool Fun!

Gavin chillin in the shade



Allison was very helpful in giving Gavin his paci

Blake loved making Gavin smile

Our happy little girl enjoying her ice cream!

4 Grandkids

Girls watching TV with Dusty

Rachel helping Gavin during tummy time!

Me & Gavin

Mimi and her treasures!



T-ball

Blake played his first t-ball game today. He had a blast and did a great job batting, fielding and following the coach's directions. The only thing we need to work on is explaining why we don't really keep score at this age :-)

 Getting ready

 Staying focused for the game

 First up to bat!

 Playing 1st base

In the huddle...on 3....Go Dodgers!

Blake's End of Preschool Performance

Here is Blake singing in his first school performance! He did such a great job and we are so proud of how well he did in preschool this year. We were blessed with an amazing teacher who cared so much for all the students. She really enjoyed Blake and said he was such a kind, smart boy who played well with everyone. Even though Blake keeps us on our toes, we are so thankful for his kindness and know God has big plans for him!

(sorry for the poor quality...I can't get the hi def video to load)

 Blake and his teacher, Mrs. Ryan

 Melts my heart!

 Blake with MawMaw, Bobble & G.G.

 Blake with Mimi & Poppy

Our family!

Allison's first ride

We went to Busch Gardens for the first time this season today. It was a great day and the kids had a blast. This was Alli's first time getting to ride any rides on her own and she LOVED the ladybug ride. She squealed happily the whole time. It was hysterical to watch her so I had to take some video so you could see and hear her too. Also the moment the ride would stop, she would burst into tears. Once she rode it all by herself with no other child on the ride. It is going to be such a fun summer with her!!!

 This is what happened when the ride stopped!

One more time! She doesn't care that no one else wants to ride :-)

May fun!

Here are some pics from our adventures this month :-)

 Watching Cousin Erin's softball game

 Monsters on the beach!

 Blake's favorite truck... the "alligator" one!!!

 Here they go!

 Blake had a blast watching all the trucks!

 My dirty little boy after a night of playing at the softball fields!

 Mother's Day dinner

 Could she be any cuter? I think not!

Blake's end of the year party at the park. His teacher monogrammed a beach towel for him!

Updates

So I know it has been a long time since I updated the blog and I apologize to those who still faithfully check it. Life is so busy with two little ones running around and it seems everytime I sit at the computer someone starts screaming. Everything is going well here. Spring is always very busy for us with Blake's birthday in March and then mine in April. We are on the home stretch until summer. Blake finishes preschool at the end of this month and Brent will finish up in June. Allison is growing up so fast. She is such a fun little girl who loves getting into everything and talking up a storm. She is starting to repeat words we say which is fun. Well, I think that about covers it for us! Here are some highlight pics from March and April. Hopefully I can get back into the routine of updating this!

 Blake got a new swing for his birthday!

 A Curious George Birthday for Blake

 Our big 4 year old

 Allison at 15 months

 Easter egg hunt!

 Easter 2012

 Nice to have a picture with no kids :-)

 At my surprise b-day party! The big 30!!

 Birthday Trip to Williamsburg!

 Watching the sunset at Jamestown park

 We wore the kids out on this afternoon! 

 Strawberry picking

 Sweet Alli had to taste test!

Meeting Baby Gavin

Last week we were so excited that Aunt Lori, Uncle Dusty, Cousin Rachel and baby Gavin came to visit. This was our first time meeting Gavin. He was born on 2/11/12 and is such a little cutie. Here are the pictures of us lovin' on him :-)

Aunt Kim & Gavin
Uncle Brent & Gavin Blake loving Gavin. These boys have to stick together.
Blake and Alli checking Gavin out.
Such a big helper!
Rachel & Aunt Kim :-)
Allison giving kisses.
The babies of the family.
Mimi & Poppy with the 4 grandkids! Blake & Rachel watching cartoons. These two could be related..huh?