Avarie

Avarie is growing like crazy also. She is starting to learn to write letters and be able to tell you what letter it is. She loves primary and singing the songs there. She loves to draw, trying to write, and loves to read books.

This is a for that her and Derrick made in the playroom. It was her castle. Our sweet little Avarie. We are so blessed to have her in our lives (even when she is acting like a 3 year old ;) )

Reid

Here are some recent pictures of Reid. He is growing like crazy, starting to say a few words, and getting into everything. He is our little comedian. He is always doing stuff to make us laugh. He will do something and then turn and give us this hilarious grin like ha ha I am being funny. He is the sweetest little boy also. He is always giving hugs and kisses. He has his mischevious side though. He is constantly into things and making large messes and then when you catch him he gives you this hilarious grin that is hard not to laugh at.

Sweet boy Here is his mad face. Derrick and I think he looks like a little bull dog when he does this.
Dad got an early Father's Day present. He got Mario Kart Wii. Reid loves to play with his daddy and will bring us the game so that he can play. It is so much fun to watch.

Memorial Day Weekend

For Memorial Day weeked we decided, since Derrick had Friday and Monday off, that we would go down to the beach. It was a blast! The kids loved it and we couldn't keep them out of the water.

Avarie ready to go to the beach Happy boy

Getting a snack playing in the water with dad

loving it!

Very happy baby

letting the waves hit them

Playing in the sand

On Memorial Day we went to my grandpa and his parent graves and put some flowers on their graves. I recently found out that they were all burried at the cemetary on base.

my grandpa

my great grandmother

Apparently I didn't get one of the other side of the headstone, but the other side is my great grandfathers.

Sea World

We went to Sea World recently and the kids loved the adventure. They both absolutely love animals and so this is one of their favorite places.

Reid looking at one of the fountains Reid trying to figure out what the whale was. He would walk past him, but not to him.
Watching an Elmo show

Happy kids

At one of their shows. Avarie was dying and Reid was so excited he kept shaking.

Totally locked in on what was going on

Derrick's 27th Birthday

Ok so this is over a month late, but here are pictues from Derrick's Birthday. He had a major test on his birthday so we had to celebrate it a day late, but it was a great day!

On his actual birthday I could let him get away with nothing. So this is his birthday coffee cake before going off to the test.

opening presents
Avarie and Reid "helping"

Derrick Playing with his new toy.

The cake

blowing out the candles with help of course

New Find in San Antonio

We recently found this great little nature park while out on one of our drives to get out of the city. It feels like you are out of the city, but it is only about 15 minutes away. It has some perfect trails that the kids can hike easily. The kids had so much fun and loved it!!
Reid had to have his hat on. It was hilarious!