Easter Egg Hunt at Green Tree

Today we went to Green Tree to hunt eggs and meet the Easter bunny. Everyone was dressed and ready to go. Todd and I were in the kitchen about to leave, and we notice we were one man down....

Brody sacked out on the couch as we are loading the car. He is SOOOOO excited!

Brody was momentarily paralyzed while sitting in the Easter bunny's lap. Totally frozen with fear, BUT no tears! Way to go buddy!

Owen had different feeling about the bunny. Can you tell? Screaming and clutching!

We were much happier to wait in line for the balloon lady so long as that bunny was no where to be found. I took Owen in line with me to get food and almost never got him back to our table (we were next to the bunny).

Brody perked up from his power nap with no worries.

Good Lookin!

There were no distraction today. Owen was a man after an egg.

Hannah was hot on their trail. She was a woman on a mission.

Laura, Jennifer, and Me (the hot mommas)

The Dashing Dads!

Stuart (with Hudson), Todd (and Owen) and Jeremy

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We had a great time and as a bonus...earned a 3 1/2 hour nap out of our kiddos. Happy Easter to us!

Easter Started Early at School

Today we had our Easter egg hunt at school. This was our first time to actually hunt eggs. Last year the guys weren't walking yet, so the hunt was rather lacking. This year we were ready. Easter Shirt, check, plaid shorts, check, new shoes, check. Ready to go!

Owen was all smiles waiting to go to school.

No, that's not facial hair. It's icing from the brownies the kiddos got to hype them up for the big hunt!

Brody was not feeling well at all. In fact, they had called me to come pick him up, but we tried to tuff it out for the hunt.

Owen had something else on his mind. Miss Lisa was showing him all the eggs and encouraging him to grab em.

Brody perked up and was on the hunt immediately

This is what Owen had on his mind! That man loves to slide!

Oh yeah, back to the eggs

Momma and her boys

Is this the face of a serious egg-hunter?

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Update on B-boy. Monday a week ago he went in because of an ear infection. Then Tuesday (two days ago) Owen went to the doc and had major drainage which led to inflamed tonsils. So, we're all drugged up and as you can the weather is beautiful and we're sick. Boo! After leaving the party I go straight to Nabulsi and ask them to fix poor B. I want him well for Easter. He was pitiful. The ear infection was improving but he had a red throat with a viral infection. A shot in the leg and we are good to go!

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!

It's a GIRL!!! For Sure!!!!

We are SO excited to announce Owen and Brody will be having a little sister join them this summer!!!!!

We went to see the sonographer today and got the news. Todd and I are thrilled. We knew it was probably a girl, but 80% wasn't good enough for us. We want 100%, and we got it! I am a little over nineteen weeks and she cooperated wonderfully! Thank you sweet girl! Mommy is really ready to get going on all your goodies before it gets too hot and I'm too big and your big brothers are out of school. Nana came back from Dallas with me and the boys to help clean out. You can't image how fun it was to tell the grandmother of four boys that she's gettting a girl.

Dallas Rock N Roll Half Marathon

Todd ran in the Inaguaral Dallas Rock N Roll Half Marathon and we made a family weekend of the race. We dropped the boys off at Nana and Papa D's house on Friday and we checked into the Zaza for a little parents getaway. the boys were so excited waiting to see Daddy

Owen kept asking "who dat" as a few runners trickled by

there's Todd (in the orange shirt)

He's gaining on the blue shirt guy

Hooray! We are so proud of you Daddy! Todd finished the 1/2 Marathon in 1:33:32. That's right he averaged a 7:10 mile for 13.1 miles. He was bookin it! We were so proud of him!

Let me see your medal

Papa D was such a trooper to bring the boys out to Fair Park all by himself. Nana had a quilt show goin on and we really appreciate him coming to watch. I was so glad the boys were there to greet Todd.

Baby #3 Update

Well, I know I haven't been giving out much info on our new little bug. A few weeks ago I went to Dr. Molland's sonograhper. She did a 3D and a 4D ultrasound. Little bug had their knees bent and ankles crossed right under the bottom. Not very helpful when Mommy really wants to know what this baby is. Debbie (sonographer) was very determined to find out what our little bundle was. We tried everything and got nothing but an 80% confirmation of a GIRL! That's exciting, but I went in knowing 50% it was a girl, right? The baby looked wonderful, two arms, two legs, ten fingers, ten toes. I know that's what really matters, but I still really, really want to know. Fast forward to Thursday, Dr. Molland took a peek...still looks mostly like a girl! Guess we'll wait. (oh yeah, I have only gained one pound at this point, but you wouldn't know by the size of this belly)

Now, I went today. They drew blood for some test (normal procedure) and then led me into a normal exam room. What? Am I in trouble? I was very spoiled with the boys and received at least two sonos a month, and then sweet Dr. Molland has been giving me one each visit for this baby. So, why not today? He measured the belly, we listened to the sweet little heart beat, and then he tried to send me on my way. What? Really? Then, Dr. Wonderful said let's sneak in a take a peek at baby...Ooooooooooooo! and......NOTHING! I did get to see our beautiful little bug and everything looked wonderful. I said thank you and decided it was not time for this momma to know what she's having. We'll try again next week. Stay tuned!

PS- Tonight was the first night I felt movement! I think little babe wants to make their voice heard!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy 31st Birthday Dada!

We love you!

Hope you enjoy your new recliner! We sure do!

Heading to dinner with the guys

Family photo. (check out that belly on Momma)

Pa Doss took us to dinner to celebrate the big day

Two Years Old

Owen and Brody are two years old! Happy Birthday!

The two cutest two year old boys I know!

Papa D and Owen

Brody and Nana

Grammie brought us over the most fun puppet birthday cards

Owen is still the official gift-opener. Brody still has no interest in opening the gifts. He waits in the wings for Owen to do the work, then swoops in and grabs the goods.

Holy Moly! Look what Mom and Dad got us! I love this picture because it displays some of our current weird ticks. Brody has to have a toy or object in one of his hands at all times (bath, bed, food, gymnastics, MDO, everywhere). He is so adamant that he will not let go, that he had to cross his hands to drive. Owen on the other hand, is so stubborn that he continued to drive into everything and let the motor run. Todd had to physically remove his hand from the button and turn the wheel. So fun!

Pa Doss led me in the right direction.

Got my hands going in the right direction. Notice he moved whatever he's holding to the other hand. It's still there.

Daddy signing Happy Birthday to Brody on his birthday.

We sang to Brody first this year since Owen got to go first last year. I also want to make note that Brody did not cry when we sang to him. Brody cries EVERY time he hears that song.

What cha wishin for Owen?

SO YUMMY!

These are definitely my children, icing only!

Owen was making his plan of attack. This was their second cupcake of the day. They took them to school to share with their buddies.

We had a couple of friends over for dinner to help us celebrate

Mommies little artists.

I am embarrassed to admit we just started using crayons. I am a bad mom but I was very nervous for my walls.

Little munchkin nibbling his goodies

Ooooooooo...cake time is coming!

Brody is getting very concerned

We did cry, but tried to get it back together to blow out the candle

Owen, on the other hand, loved the attention and the singing

I love Todd's and my face. We were willing Owen to blow out his candle. It took a few tries, but success!

We didn't even put down the cake for a photo with our gal, Lilly

Oh man, this is so good. Notice the blue icing-eyeshadow

Nana, watch the cake!

Our sweet little family

Aunt Kathy brought the goods! Look at grabby little O-man. That's the boys cousin you see in the front. We have some curly headed babies!

So excited our cousins made the trip for our birthday!

we LOVE our Sesame Street Lego's. This is funny pic because it shows Owens other new tick. He is really into kissing. He makes everything kiss. Elmo and Cookie Monster have laid down some smooches

This is the boys birthday present from Grammie! They are new pieces of furniture in our family room. It's like a drive in theatre in there! They just chill in them ALL the time. My sweet nephew just might be receiving one of these for his second birthday...hmmmm?

Uncle Jody was put to work trying to get our goodies loose!

Have you ever seen two happier grandparents?