Easter Centerpiece

Yesterday I saw this cute idea in Better Homes & Gardens for this Easter Centerpiece, so I couldn't wait to try it myself. I am a sucker for willow tree branches and these had little flowers on them...perfect for Spring.

I thought it would be a project the kids could help with, but hot glue guns and kids don't really go hand in hand. Oh well, they baked cookies while I finished working on this.

Happy Spring Everyone!

Rodeo Time in Houston!

Tonight Luke & Brady went to the rodeo with Yaya & Papi!


Luke in the tractor tire...wow that's a big tire!



Brady & Luke got to take turns driving the tractor!

And then...there was lots of food!

The boys got a special treat- their favorite food is sausage. Sausage on a stick...even better! Yaya said both of them ate the whole thing. The messier the better!

Sharing a turkey leg with Papi

Lastly, you can't go to the rodeo with your grandparents without cotton candy, right?

It took Brady a minute to get used to the texture, but Luke jumped right in!

Petting Zoo

Both cowboys were completely wiped out when they got home.

Thank you Yaya & Papi for spending the night with us at the rodeo!

Spring Flower Garden

We got our back spring flower garden finished this weekend!!! So happy for spring to be here!

Owen Daniel Allen

We found out last Tuesday that our new baby is a boy! Above you can see his profile with his hand by his mouth. So happy to hear that he is growing and healthy!


Another profile picture


Him looking right at us...these always look a little scary!

His arms!

And finally... him in all his glory! Yep, I'd say we can count on him being a boy...

Brady's 18 Month Checkup

Today was Brady's 18 month checkup with Dr. Decker.

Here are his stats as of today:
Weight: 28 lbs 5.5 oz
Height: 34.25 inches

He checked out well and seems to be growing and developing just like he is supposed to!

Learning Cutting & Puzzles

Luke's cutting skills have come such a long way! As you can see above, he can now cut his shapes. I traced the shapes for him and he cut and glued them to the paper. Yay Luke! He is so proud of himself too!


Brady is not lacking in the learning department either! While Luke spends his time learning to cut, Brady sits and works on his shapes puzzle. If you notice, he has FINALLY mastered it!!! He kept trying and trying and today he finally got it all by himself! Yay Brady!

Dr. Seuss Week

All week this week at school Luke has been focusing on Dr. Seuss. Today they had a Dr. Seuss Field Day and made all kinda of crafts and played fun games. Here is Luke with his Dr. Seuss hat and his green eggs & ham. What a fun week!