About Blake...

As we all know Blake is extremely smart. He just got his report card and of course he got straight A's!!! But, the best news is he has been invited join the Junior National Honor Society. We are so proud of him and wanted to share the news.

Congratulations Daddy (Steve)

Today Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University. The ceremony was very nice and the speaker gave a great speech. We checked Blake out of school to attend the ceremony. Steve has done a wonderful job working full-time, going to school and being the world's best dad. Just doing one of those things alone is a huge accomplishment... doing all three is amazing. We are all so proud of him.

Circus Circus and Blake's Home!

I took Abby and Jacob (with the Parker's) to the circus today while Steve studied. Abby was scared of the horses and clowns, but she loved the music. Jacob liked the horses and the elephant. He managed to take a nap during the middle of the circus.
Abby, Kara, and Camilla at the circus.
Blake got home today and the kids were very excited. They had not seen him in two weeks since they were at Meemaw and Grandpa's for a week before he left. We are all ready for Dylan's visit, too. Jacob was confused and thought Dylan was on the plane, too.

The Princess Treatment

After flying kites, I took Abby to my stylist, Keyli to get a haircut and her nails painted.

Here she is getting her nails painted pink to match her shirt.

Here is the Princess in the car with the book and lollipop Keyli gave her.

Flying Kites

Yesterday was Fly a Kite Day at Abby and Jacob's school. I picked up Jacob and we went with outside with Abby's class. Jacob had more fun on the slides, but Abby loved flying her kite.

Abby & Jacob Home... Blake Gone.

Abby & Jacob came back from Meemaw's and Grandpa's yesterday. They had a great time visiting and playing. Steve, Blake, and I enjoyed a week without little people, but it is good to have them home. Of course, they kept us up all night with their scratching. I am making an appointment this week with their pediatrician to talk about some new medication I found on my support group website.

Blake is in S.C. for Spring Break. Abby and Jacob immediately asked for him when we picked them up. Dylan will be here in a few weeks and we are looking forward to that visit.

New 4-wheelers

Abby and Jacob are now the proud owners of their very own 4-wheelers. They had a blast on their new toys and have really gotten the hang of driving around the yard. I am sure in a few years they will be able to hit the trails with Daddy and Blake. The Parker's came over last night with their 4-wheelers and the kids had a blast.


Today, we drove up to Oklahoma City and met Meemaw, Grandpa, and Uncle Dustin. We walked around the Bass Pro Shop and had lunch at Red Lobster. Then, we moved the car seats over to Meemaw and Grandpa's car and Abby and Jacob went on a trip. They are spending the week with their Grandparents so Dad and Mom (and Blake) can have some downtime. Abby and Jacob are up most nights scratching and we are exhausted. We miss them already and the house is so quiet without them. We know they will have a great time in Arkansas and we will be well rested parents when they get home.

Blake's English Project

For the last few weeks Blake has been learning about the Holocaust. He had to do a bunch of research and write a paper and a response. All of this had to be put into a binder that he had to make. He and I have had some really interesting conversations about WWII, the Holocaust, and religious differences. I think he has gotten a lot out of this lesson and his final product is awesome!

This is a pic of him and his project (he is making a goofy face because he did not want me to take his picture). Love ya Blake!!!