DD's Boat

Yesterday the family decided to go out on DD and Yaya's boat. Toby thought he would get some quiet time out there on the lake (I don't know what he was thinking with three girls going with him?)! We decided to have a picnic on the boat as well. So we stopped at Subway and got a sandwich and a drink. After driving around, we found a spot to throw the anchor and fish. Alexandra and Toby got to fish a little. Alexandra thought the fish was going to jump on the reel when she threw it in the lake. She does not understand that it takes a lot of patience and time. About an hour later we decided to head back to the dock. We fished on there for a while and Toby caught a little fish. Alexandra was so excited she almost fell in the water. I think the fish scared her at first but with lots of coxing she finally touched it! I am not sure when daddy will ask us back on the boat (if ever) but we had a great time!

Daddy and the girls.

Alexandra enjoying going fast on the boat!

Avery not sure what is going on.

Alexandra fising on the boat.

Avery getting use to the boat.

Alexandra and daddy fishing off the pier.

The catch of the day. Way to go daddy!!

Alexandra touching daddy's fish.

Happy Easter

We met our neighbors at The Dallas Arboretum Saturday. We even brought food for a picnic. When we arrived at The Arboretum we found out there was no parking on the grounds. We had to park and ride a bus to The Arboretum. When our friends arrived we decided we would have a car picnic. The weather was chilly at first but then it warmed up and was so beautiful! There was even an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. They had so much fun hunting for the eggs! It was a great day to spend outside. Alexandra and Tucker were excited to observe a garden snake for a bit. The ride home so very quiet both girls were fast asleep!



Sweet sisters!

Should I touch this?

Macy and Avery

Alexandra and Tucker

Avery dumping out all of Tucker's eggs.

Alexandra hunting eggs.

Avery getting an egg!

Tucker, Macy, Avery, and Alexandra after the egg hunt.

Alexandra eating the candy from the eggs.

Alexandra decorating eggs for the Easter Bunny.

Avery's First Steps

I like to walk with something in my hand.


Walking under a picnic table.

This is so fun!

We can't believe Avery is already taking her first steps! It started 2 weeks ago when we were in the playroom and she stood up and took one step after another. She didn't think anything of it. Two days later we were in her bedroom reading and she took the book from me. She stood up and took about 6 steps. She got sooo excited!! I called the family up to watch her and she put on a show. Of course, I wasn't expecting this so I didn't have a camera with me. Every since she has figured out she can get around other than crawling she has really improved on her walking skill. If she gets to excited when she walks she just sits down and crawls. We are so proud of you Avery!!

Coppell Motorcycle Competition

Yesterday Coppell hosted a Motorcycle Competition benefiting a Memorial for the fallen officers of Coppell. Toby decided to ride in this one. It all went so well that they plan on making this a yearly event. Unfortunely, I don't have any pictures I forgot the camera. I was lucky to get myself and the girls ready and out of the door by 7:30. Papa decided to join us and we are glad he did (thanks papa)! The morning started off misty, windy, and cool. So when we got there we hung out in the fire station where the cop food was (donuts and coffee). As the day passed the sun came out and it became warmer. Toby has not been on a motorcycle in a year and still managed to pull 1st place in his division. Go Toby!! He and a fellow officer placed third in the partner ride. We look forward to going next year!! Congratulations Toby, WE are very proud of you!!!

Sweet Baby Avery

Where does the time go? It feels like Avery was born just yesterday and she is almost 10 months. Her favorite thing to do these days is to find something that moves and walk behind it. She has pushed the laundry basket, a box of diapers,and a fairy car. She has gotten good at steering whatever she is pushing. She is so proud of herself! She is climbing the stairs. She talks all the time. I have a feeling they will talk over one another when Avery gets older.




Look mommy, no hands!

Mama

She loves chewing on whatever she can get her hands on.

This game is cool.

Trying to figure out where the balls go.

Pushing the fairy car.

Reading the paper.

Share mommy.

Sick as a dog

Yesterday about 9:00 a.m. Alexandra's temperature spiked to 105. It had been between 100 and 101 for about a day. We took Alexandra to the doctor because of her symptoms. The ladies at the doctors office were in tears because they were use to seeing Alexandra as an entertainer not a lifeless patient. You all know how Alexandra is full of life and never sits down or takes naps. She was burning up, red, had chills, crying, and sleeping. After several tests at the office (they can check for the flu now) they came to the conclusion it was walking pneumonia. She is on antibiotics, tylenol, and motrin. This morning about 3:00 a.m. her temperature was 104 but it is now down to 101. She is full of energy this morning and is making up for loss time. She seems to be recovering fine. We will talk to the doctor this morning and see if we need to take her back to the doctor today or tomorrow. I am very grateful that Toby took off yesterday and went to the doctor with us. He is also off today and tomorrow. We are watching Avery to make sure she doesn't catch this from Alexandra. Thanks to those of you who have been keeping us in your prayers!!

The Dallas Zoo

Dianne and I decided to take the girls to the Dallas Zoo. We met in Plano at the Light Rail and zoomed on to the zoo. Being the first time with each of us having 2 we had to work out a system so none of us would get left behind on the rail. We did come across friendly people who helped load the strollers and let us have their seats. I am glad to see that still exists in the world. The ride took about an hour from Plano to the Dallas Zoo because there were so many stops in between. It was fun but we would not do it again unless we met closer into Dallas so there would not be as many stops. Once we got to the zoo the girls were off to see the animals. Here are some shots from the very exciting day! Alexandra was asleep once I put the car in drive. Avery sang all the way home and "A" didn't budge.


Ryan and Alexandra on the Light Rail


We finally got a seat!

Ryan and Alexandra walking at the zoo.

Giraffes

Climbing on the monkies (sorry about the blurr).

Alexandra playing in the egg.

My silly Alexandra Otter.

Avery having fun at the zoo!

Not sure what this was but it kept the girls entertained for a while(Avery even laughed at it).