22 April

Jacob with Duncan.

Abby in her Duncan "safe" zone (on top of the chair).
Abby and Jacob zonked out after playing outside in the water all day.

Biggest brother Blake being silly outside.

We've had a nice weekend. Yesterday, Steve and I took Abby & Jacob out to lunch at Chili's. They were pretty well behaved and we had fun talking to them. They really come up with the cutest things. Abby loves to know who is "big than" who... who can pick up who, etc. She is so smart because I work with a girl named Nikki and she says to me "Mommy, can you pick up Nikki?" and I say "No." She responds "Nikki Parker, not Nikki from work." She's always trying to trick Mommy.

Last night was "Give Parents A Break" so Steve and Blake went to dinner and I stayed home and worked on my homework. It was nice for Steve and Blake to spend some time together. They went to the mall and bought Blake some new shoes.

Today, Kara Parker and I had to work so Kara brought the kids over and all of the kids played and played and played. Blake was the best big brother and made water balloons for them to play with. He also made all four of the little kids lunch. He really is such a help to us.

Duncan Zipper Copeland

We have had an exciting week... we have a new member of our family... Duncan Zipper Copeland. He is an 8 1/2 week old Jack Russell Terrier and is so sweet. Abby is no longer allergic to dogs, so we were ready to add another member to the family. He loves to play with the kids and is so much fun. Steve and Blake have been diligently working to housebreak him. Isn't he cute?

Happy Easter

We had a quiet Easter at home today. I made allergy free chocolate chip cookies and we've been snacking on that and the Easter Bunny's treats today. We had an Easter egg hunt inside because it was too cold out. Happy Easter to everyone.

Blake and his new Bible.

The Easter Bunny left us these baskets.
Jacob checking out his goodies.
Abby showing Daddy her new nail polish.

Our Week with Dylan

We had a wonderful visit with Dylan. Steve and I both took a few days of leave so we could spend time with him. Steve took him 4-wheelin' and to a movie. The big boys played basketball while the little kids watched. Thursday, Dylan and I ate breakfast at school with Abby and Jacob. Blake was out of school Friday so Blake, Dylan and I went to lunch. Then, we met Steve and saw another movie. We had a great time with Dylan and we miss him very much.



Dylan playing football with Abby and Dad.

Blake and Dylan being goofy.

Our Trip to Sea World

Dylan came in Friday night for Spring Break. After weather delays, we ended up going to Dallas to pick him up. Then, we headed to San Antonio to meet the Parker's for visit to Sea World. It took us about six hours due to the heavy rain, but eventually we got there.

Dylan and Jillian Parker watching the dolphins.

Jacob and his new "favorite snack" raisins.

The kids and Dads playing on the Pirate Ship.

More Pics of Sea World

Here are Blake and Dylan holding a snake at Sea World.
Here are the dolphins... Jacob LOVED them. Once Abby got over being nervous, she was very interested in them also.
Mommy and Abby (with Kara's sunglasses) waiting to see Shamu!
Shamu... Blake, Dylan and Jillian Parker saved us seats in the third row. The grown ups and the smaller kids headed up to dryer seats. All three big kids got soaked!!!

Blake and Abby on the Pirate Ship... the kids loved it.