Day 75: Backyard Playtime (8/8)

Summer is quickly coming to an end. The days of being naked in our backyard are almost done. I don't know what they kids are going to have to do when they need to wear clothes all day. We started out in the pool, made our way to the sand box (best thing ever!!) and ended our time on the air plane. The sand box was given to us from a neighbor down the street, we add nice sand and a few sand toys and I can't believe how much the kids love playing in it. Whenever they make it to the backyard, they always end up in the sand box. We are slowly losing sand as well but I can't complain. They love it so much. 

Day 54: TWINS! (7/18)

This time three years ago, we found out that we were having girl/boy twins. We knew that we were having twins but we didn't know their genders. I love timehop. It's nice to see the past things I've posted. I know that one day my kids will read this blog and see all the things we did together and my thoughts. I like that. 

I can't believe three years ago we found out we were having girl/boy twins. We didn't know what we were in for but I wouldn't change it. It's been an amazing experience so far, Rallie and Wes are two of our greatest blessings! Sometimes I look at them and think, we're doing it: TWINS!!

Day 49: New Frozen Earrings (7/13)

Rallie loves Frozen! What little girl doesn't? However, she calls it Door because in the song "love is an open DOOOR!" she wasn't talking yet but door was easy to say, so it suck. We went to the mall yesterday and into Claire's for new earrings. We got to packs of colorful studs but Daddy found these Frozen earrings and Rallie loved them. Out of Anna and Elsa, she chose to wear Anna first. They are quite a bit larger than her normal size earrings we put in her. She loves them!

Day 45: Spilled Cereal (7/9)

How does this happen to me? The cereal was on the counter and everyone was nicely playing. I noticed I haven't seen Rallie in a bit and I walk to see that her door is closed and it's very quiet. I open the door to see her quietly eating Fruit Loops off the carpet. She dumped the entire bag and was quite happy with herself!

Day 35: New Bathing Suits (6/29)

Like I said yesterday, all summer has been spent in the pool. Why not get some cool new swimsuits too?! 

Day 32: Day in Stroud (6/26)

This morning I texted Aunt Sami and asked if she wanted to run to Stroud with Rallie, Wes & I. We stopped first at Eileen's Cookies. If you haven't tried them, it is a must do and as soon as possible. They will be the best cookies you ever eat, just make sure you have a huge glass of milk ready. We then made our way to Stroud to see Nana and PopPop. They were working at their new hardware store, True Value. I think I will make a post about this soon. 

While we were waiting, or more like to give Nana and PopPop a break from the twins running around the store, we walked to The Rock Cafe. That's were our pictures were taken. We had a good lunch, walked back to the store and visited just a little longer and then headed back the City. It was nice to just be with Rallie and Wes for the day. Gavin and Eisley were home with Rennie. All and in all a nice day out.

Day 25: Rallie's Bed (6/19)

We decided that we would take the front rail off of Rallie's crib this week. She climbs out the crib very easily so we thought we would save her some trouble and just make her crib into a day bed. She was so excited when she saw it. I guess she had to fall asleep testing her boundaries!

Day 23: Big Girl (6/17)

First day, all day without a diaper. Rallie insists on wearing big girl panties! I have to say that girl's are much easier to potty train than boys. Wes isn't even interested. Rallie will be potty trained before the summer's over! She's growing so fast. 

Day 13: My Crazies (6/7)

This morning at 7 am my kiddos where asking for the pool. We wanted to get some work done in the backyard before we put them in and we could join them. I told Rallie, go find your goggles and then we can go play outside. She came back in her Daddy's arms both wearing their goggles and ready to swim. Rallie found this so hilarious. She loved it. :)

Day 12: After Swimming Sleeping (6/6)

Our new pool is wearing us out. This morning we went swimming at 9 a.m. and then everyone took a long nap and were back in the pool again around 4 p.m. It's been so much fun to watch our kids play in the backyard that Rennie has worked so hard on. They love being in the pool and playing with each other. Listening to Rallie and Wes encourage each other into the water and jumping off the side has been the best part. I think Eisley is going to be the bravest of them all! Gavin is learning to swim without his floaties and loves the slide. 

I never imagined how much time we would spend together and in the pool and summer has just started. Tomorrow our cousins come over to stay for two nights and they will join us in the pool. It's going to be so much fun. The connivence of the pool has been so nice. I do fear the that kids will be too comfortable with the water and I worry about it constantly. They always wear floaties when around the pool now and I am trying to teach them to float without them, just in case. I never want them to be too comfortable in the water. I think having a healthy fear of the water isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just makes me and them more aware. 

The best thing about the pool is that they sleep better at night and during nap time! :)

Day 9: Library Fun (6/3)

Yesterday, my friend and principal Tracy invited us to go to the Piedmont Library for music and fun. This was the first time we've done something like this and I was unsure if the kids would enjoy it or behave. Oh em gee, THEY LOVED IT. I am so thankful that we were invited and actually went. All the kids participated, even Eisley. It was so much fun. I can't believe it's already nine days into summer and I haven't done this yet. I will researching Mustang and Yukon library to see what the library offers there. I want to do this at least once a week. 

Day 5: Nothing Done Today (5/30)

Some days having four kids under 5 is overwhelming. There are days just getting breakfast on the table, then getting dressed, only to play inside for a bit before it's nap time. It's all exhausting. There are days, where I can do it and go to the zoo by myself, load and unload them multiple times and have so much fun and then there are days like today, where I might not be able to get ready for the day until almost 11. Rennie and his friend Martin are working on our back yard make over (that's a whole other post.) Essentially it's just the kids and me today.

Rallie loves the camera. She will take a picture and then say, "I see." and then giggle and say, "Another." She definitely has some personality and a lot like her dad: stubborn and a know it all. Love her little curls and free spirit. Rallie always watching out for her Wessie and loves her blankies and thumb. Such a sweet girl.

Day 4: Zoo Day! (5/29)

Since we have family pass to the zoo, we try to go often. This way we don't have to walk the whole zoo each time and can just hit little pieces each time. This morning it was overcast and looked like it was going to rain again! (This month we have had more rain in the month than we have had in years combined. Flash Floods and water had done some damage around Oklahoma.)

This time it was just the kids and myself. Rennie is still working at school. They are pretty good about listening and as long as they take turns walking (expect Eisley) it works outs. The weather was perfect and so we headed out for the morning. 

Day 2: Daily Walk (5/27)

I try to get them all outside daily. We play on our bikes or take a walk. We have to wear out that energy in some way. :) Today, we walked our neighborhood. We usually take the same route. Down the main road, by the creek and then around the cul de sac and back to our house. Sometimes if the twins are really energetic, I'll then put Eisley in the stroller and head farther down the road.

Day 124: Cubs Tourney (5/4)

 

We had a t-ball tourney today and Rallie is dressed to impress. She loves going to the field and supporting her big brother. Rallie ADORES Gavin and will probably one of his biggest fans. She follows him around the room and looks for him when he talks.

 

Rennie and Wes are exhausted after their day at the fields!!

 

 

Day 115: Ballfield Nights (4/25)

 

 

Love spending my evenings at the ball park. Reminds me of growing up in Lake Worth. The twins are going to love running around when Gavin's playing, Rennie's coaching and I am keeping score. This is how I imgained my life when Gavin was first born. Rennie and I talked about the day he would start playing ball. I love it and I can't say it enough!

 

PS - Rallie is way into sucking her thumb. I know I should discourage it but I think it's so adorable I can't help it. :)

Day 108: Thumb Sucker! (4/18)

...and we have a thumb sucker. It's so dang cute, I can't help but smile every time I see her do it.

Day 104: Rallie's Excitement (4/14)



This picture is worth a thousand words to me. Rallie follows Gavin around the room and is always searching for him when she can hear his voice. She just loves her big brother!

Day 95: Sweet Babies (4/5)

Day 73: Rallie Rolls Over (3/14)

Rallie was the first one to roll over! I was able to set up my camera and just keep it trained on her until she did it again. I am so very proud of her. She's a natural mover.

BONUS:

Today is 3.14 which is Pi day in math terms. So I made a homemade apple pie from scratch. Yum!