More Arboretum Pictures

Fun times with friends

Sunday afternoon we had the Timmerman's over for a playdate. Natalie and I decided we should get together on Sunday afternoons since both of our husbands work. We had them over for dinner and play. All the kids had a great time and it gave Natalie and I time to catch up on life. We really enjoyed it and look forward to going to their house next Sunday. I am so glad we decided to do this.















Addie and Alexandra playing doctor.












Avery dressing up and playing house.
























Doak learning his ABC's.

Alexandra and Addie playing barbies.

Avery and Doak playing peek a boo.

Addie and Alexandra eating dinner.

Fall 2009 at The Arboretum

Yesterday we went to the Arboretum with some friends. They have Mommy and Me Days on Mondays. The flowers were beautiful and the pumpkins made it feel like Fall. There were plenty activites for the girls to do. We got there when it opened so we could get pictures of the kids and still have time to get in line for face painting! We had a picnic and then petted the animals at the mini petting zoo. The weather was cool and stayed that way until we left. It was fun to watch the kids run around and soak up the beautiful sights. It was hard to decided what pictures to share because I took so many! Enjoy!













Me and My Girls

The butterfly trio...Gracie, Addie, and Alexandra














Sweet Avery checking out the pumpkins.












The girls enjoying the pumpkins.














My sweet beautiful angels!












Adorable Avery!

Snap Shots

Here are some candid pictures of the girls. They play so well together! Avery is talking up a store and repeats everything everyone says. She tries to do everything Alexandra does and it is so fun to watch. Alexandra continues to grow so fast and amazes me everyday.














Sisters riding the broom....

Sisters eating dinner.

Sisters on daddy's motorcycle...Alexandra already says she wants one when she gets old like daddy!

Where's Avery???

Congratulations Toby!!

Toby went to California to show them how Texans ride motors! Toby got 1st in his division (22 riders). A buddy also went with Toby from Coppell and they got 1st in the 2 man ride and 4 man ride. We are so proud of them!! Here are some pictures of Toby in action. Congratulations TOBY!!!!!!

Toby entering a cone pattern

Turning into the 'Harp'

Toby turning in the 'Snowman'

Toby and Eric in California on a motorcycle competition. The beach of beautiful Del Mar, California.

Toby and Eric at the beach working hard!

Captain Jack Sparrow posing for me......

Slumber Party at The Braaten's

Toby is out of the state competing at a motorcycle competition for work so I planned a lot of activities to keep us busy while "daddy" is gone. Friday night we went to Meredith's house to stay the night! I was excited because this brought back memories from when Meredith and I had our own slumber parties. My favorite part was the brownies we would snack on before we went to bed. We had such a wonderful time! Meredith is a great cook and it is always a treat to eat at her house. First, when we got to Meredith's we went to My Gym. They were having an open house and Elmo was making an appearance. Of course, the big kids wanted to have their picture taken with Elmo but the little ones not so much. They all had a great time running, bouncing, climbing and playing at My Gym! Then we headed back to the house to eat lunch and play. The kiddos did a great job posing while Meredith took pictures of them! All the kids got a long so well. They were fun to watch! Thanks Meredith for the amazing home cooking and company! Oops Meredith, we forgot those brownies.....maybe next time!















Kiddos looking out the window.














Something was funny.....so sweet!

Cade and Alexandra in the ball pit.

If your happy and you know it clap your hands..

Avery and Kenslea on the beam.

Cade climbing the rock wall.

Alexandra ckimbing on the rock wall.

Cade and Alexandra with Elmo.

All of the kiddos with Elmo.

A morning at the pond and park

This morning after we dropped Alexandra off at weekday school, Avery and I went to the park with some friends. The moms got their walk in and the kiddos got to play afterwards. On our walk we stopped at the pond and saw some turtles. Further into our walk we saw a snake cross our path. I stopped in my tracks and Natalie kept going so Doak could see the snake! Once we finished our walk we took the little ones to play on the playground! We all had a great time and look forward to a repeat next week!

Avery by the pond.















Natalie and Doak looking for fish.

Avery sitting by the rock.














Doak climbing the boulder.














Avery talking and pointing to something.

Avery stepping on the bridge.

My beautiful sweet Avery.

Peeking out of the tunnel.

Sliding down the slide.

Avery swinging in the big red swing.