Our Aunt Kim

Aunt Kim came to town! We played, ran a 5K, made cupcakes, went to a garden show, and attended a women's Bible study! Whew, a busy time! Our family adores Aunt Kim! Jayne Elizabeth did decide to keep Aunt Kim awake all night prior to the 5K!  They were sharing a bedroom, and Jayne Elizabeth decided to name our entire family heritage, and discuss each body part along with the phases of the moon coninuously as Aunt Kim tried to sleep! ha! We were reminded how precious she is while we have been staying with our dear friends and newborn at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital this week. Aunt Kim is there once again to help us through it!

Joseph and Aunt Kim planting a flower!

Aunt Kim with her boys!

Girlfriends!

Lacey's Senior Prom!

Just thinking about it being Lacey's last year in high school makes me sad! She will be moving off to college even though we have tried multiple ways to keep her in town! ha! This weekend amongst the tornado warnings and heavy rain Lacey had Prom! The twins were bashful when it came time for pictures, and Jayne Elizabeth was soaked from the rain! However Lacey, Caroline and Paige were all gorgeous!

Precious....

check out the three little ones peeking through the rails  :)

Grandma Gail comes to town!

Grandma Gail recently was given 5 nine week old puppies!! This will keep her very busy, and assures frequent trips to the veterinarian! This trip she brought all the puppies for vaccinations, and our kids loved these puppies! Though I am not sure how much the puppies loved the kids! Grandma Gail also kept all three kids this morning while I ran a 5K and then went to a women's Bible study! Thanks Grandma Gail!

No words, Wednesday!

Weaned.

It is official. Jayne Elizabeth is no longer breastfeeding. She did great with the transition. Actually she stopped nursing last week, but I am just now talking about it! ha! We attempted to stop breastfeeding last month, but I dont think she was ready. But when we started to decrease her feedings and have Anthony put her to bed last week she did great! With the boys it was a necessity to wean, I was three months pregnant with their sister! But this time was harder for me, especially knowing she will be the last baby to nurse! I am so thankful that breastfeeding worked so well for our family, it is a precious time, and I am humbled to be the Mommy to these three little ones! I want to enjoy each moment, and hold on to these times as the Lord provides them to us!

I want my mommy!

Anthony's office manager bought Jayne Elizabeth this bib last month! So funny!

  Jayne Elizabeth is doing great, and such a big girl!

Cruze Farm Milk!!

On one of our monthly trips to Knoxville's Earth Fare organic grocery store we spotted the best display of milk! It was our friend's Jack and Jake on the label of their family farm milk! Jack and Jake's mommy was raised on a dairy farm too! Currently their family farm milk, bottle, and pasteurize jersey cow's milk! You can find their milk at local markets in the area!  Please visit their blog Cruze farm girl. This is a neat family, and we are so glad to know them!

The twin's had their first chocolate milk, but Jayne Elizabeth enjoyed the whole milk!!

Delicious!

Look, it is Jack and Jake with their Uncle! He works on the farm like our Uncle Clay!

Maybe this is a future Cruze farm girl!!  ha!

Milk, it does a body good!

Oh, the boys LOVED chocolate milk!!!

In the valley, at the farm!

Spring is here! The farm is green, and the weather is wonderful! Even Jayne Elizabeth is now saying "Pop-pop, Nan-na, farm!"  It appears that these kids would prefer to spend their time on the farm! Jayne Elizabeth is most definitely a Papa's girl!  She "calls" him on her phone and mumbles his name throughout the day! It is so funny because he has really not put any added effort into their relationship, but she has chosen him! As far as the boys Joseph would move in with Granna if we would allow him! Johnathan still makes my heart smile, because he is a momma's boy! All three are very outgoing, and love people ( and all animals! )! With spring here farm life is the place for them to be!

Oh, this little girl!

The boys love their "cow" boots AND their cowboy boots, but I have a feeling it is the person who fills the cowboy boots that make these boys want to be cowboys!

"Buddy" is the twins new best friend! This cow licks them and follows them on the farm!

The newest addition on the farm, "Secret" the surprise filly to us all!

Down by the river, note Joseph getting very close with his stick in the background!

The apple doesnt fall far from the tree.......

Throwing rocks and picking up sticks!

Granna showing the boys how to "measure" the depth of the water with their sticks!

Jayne Elizabeth with her "Pop-pop"

Boys throwing rocks, girl picking flowers!

Joseph feeding "Buddy"

Easter 2010

Happy Easter! We had a busy Easter day. Anthony was on-call so it complicates things! But we were very happy that Granna, Papa, and Aunt Justina went to church with us Easter morning. The family Easter picture that I had visioned didnt work so well! The trio was not in the mood for a photo session. At one point Johnathan said "no pictures today!" Anyway, I should remember it isnt about the outfit or picture, it IS about Jesus who we are celebrating. As the boys would say "Jesus is alive!"

awe, my big boys monograms!

Going into church, Daddy was there for a little bit!

Sunday school party

Family pictures....ha, ha, ha!

Back at home, baseball!

No baseball here, sleepy baby girl with Mommy!