Father's Day

Will
This is the first picture I put on my blog, but in honor of Father's Day I thought it needed a repost. I love it because to me it shows a lot of the boys relationship with you. Trey is perfectly content just being with you. He can sit with you and fish and talk just as easily as run around and throw the football. Robb on the other hand (as in the picture) wants to get down and get some action going. He wants you to throw him in the air, chase him around, or tickle him. No one can make him laugh as loud or full as you can. One common denominator is how much they love you. Thanks for being such a great dad.


And to my daddy. All the years of happiness with you could not be condensed appropriately into a blog post so I decided to post you as a poppy. The boys love having you stop by for afternoon visits. Thank you for being a wonderful grandfather for my boys.

CMOM

Last Saturday, Will and Trey braved the sweltering temperatures at the golf tournament. I opted to take Robb to the nice and cool Children's Museum.

We are so fortunate to have such fun things for kids to do in Memphis. I was so fortunate to have some of my nieces and nephews with me. Robb loves playing with them, and they are soooo good with him. They had him all around the museum. One of my favorite parts was watching Robb and his big cousin Preston shopping in the little grocery store. The picture below tickles me because to me baby Preston should be the one just learning how to walk and not the one helping my baby toddle around. My how time flies....

While Robb had a great time being whisked around the CMOM all morning, let's be honest he would have had just as much fun with this group sitting in the grass with nothing to play with. The big kids on the other hand had a ball getting to play with all the stuff they remember from when they were the little kids.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Yes, it is VERY hot in Memphis. But it is so fun to go with my boys to a Redbirds game. Will loves to watch sports, and he always explains what is going on so we can keep up:) He was thrilled that the boys were able to and wanted to watch the action on the field (Trey more so than Robb but Robb enjoyed watching all the action in the stands).
This game was on Memorial Day. During the game, the announcer asked veterans and people currently serving in the armed services to stand up for recognition from the crowd. Trey was super excited to see real army men in the stadium. It was a great way to spend Will's day off.

Green Beans

The title of the post is Will's nickname for Trey and Robb's cousin Hank. Last summer at the beach Hank ate baby food green beans everyday. So the name started Hanky Green Beans now shortened to Green Beans. Anyway we loved having Hank visit us for two whole weeks. Farrell and Hank kept Robb while Will, Trey, and I were in Disneyland.

Then we were back to get quality cousin time.

At times I think my boys were a little rambunctious (ie. bath time) for sweet Hank but by the end of the visit he was splashing in puddles and getting sprayed by the hose. Top five memories from their trip:

Trolley ride downtown

Children's Museum

Splashing
Playing at Gee and Poppy's house

Bath Time-I would not let myself post the pictures but they are funny.

My Blue Eyed Boy

About a year ago we were surprised (two weeks early) with this little angel we have gotten to know as Robb. When we were little, old people always said time goes by so fast. Well clearly now I am one of those old people. This year has gone by in snap. In a short time, we have gotten to see Robb grow from a wiggly baby to a toddler with such a fun and big personality. He loves to be around people, loves to crawl/climb, loves to laugh, loves his big brother.

What a blessing Robb has been in our lives. I am looking forward to the years ahead...I just wish I knew how to slow them down!!

Disney

Will had a business meeting in Anaheim, soooo we took Trey to Disneyland for his 3rd birthday. What a time we had. It was one exciting thing after another. It was not too crowded so we were able to ride all the rides we wanted to a few times a piece. We had an unbelievable time. We all missed Robb, but whenever I saw a mom changing diapers and giving bottles it was nice to think of him back in Memphis playing with cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Thanks to all who helped at home:)

Some favorites of the trip....

• Favorite Character: Lightening McQueen. When we saw him in the parade Will had to grab Trey as he tried to race into the street to see him.

• Favorite Ride: Mickey's Fun Wheel, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Tea Cups.

• Favorite Night Life: Dancing in Downtown Disney. There were musicians and bands playing everywhere which meant dancing for Trey.

• Favorite Favorite Favorite: Spending time with each other. What a special time we had!!!!

Mother's Day

Momma, thank you for being a great role model, listener, mother, friend, and grandmother.

Thank you, Tonya, for raising Will. He is a wonderful man, loved immensely by me and the boys. They are lucky to have you as a grandmother, and I am to have you as my mother in law.