Few more Baptism pictures

My camera card decided to be nice to me today. Actually, to place blame on the camera card would be unfair. The printer was unplugged. Seems like user error to me! Oops!! Here are a few more pictures from the Baptism day.

Gabe reading the Bible with the kids, making sure they fully understand what they have chosen to do.

The morning of...

My sweet Isaac, has such a heart to lead boldly with his faith.

God's Girl! She asked specifically to wear this shirt. She is most definitely God's girl. Julia has a heart of compassion for God's people.

My Mom and Dad, Gabe's Aunts, and Gabe's Mom came to witness Isaac and Julia's baptism

Isaac's Baptism

Julia's Baptism

Grandaddy, Grammy, Isaac, and Julia

Aunt Phyllis, Aunt Peggy, Ma, Isaac, and Julia (and Baby too!!)

Gabe bought Isaac and Julia a surprise, totally unrelated to the baptisms. Just happened to give it to them on this day.

Surprise!

Their very own kayak!!!

A Visit to see Grammy and Grandaddy

We ended our Spring Break last week with a trip to see my parents in Coleman while Gabe was backpacking in Big Bend National Park. We had a great visit. My Dad and I took the kids fishing Saturday morning. My parents gave Isaac a new fishing pole for his birthday and he was excited to try it out. Julia had fun with her princess fishing pole as well. It was fun to watch them. After awhile they both gave up on the fish and began collecting shells and building rock houses. I immensely enjoyed watching them play as I talked to my Dad. Throughout the weekend, my Mom and I also had some great time together. She taught me how to crochet, something I have been wanting to learn. I don't what kind of student I was, but she was a great teacher. Thanks Mom and Dad for hosting us. We  had a fabulous weekend.

Grandaddy getting the fishing poles ready

Caleb lovin' on his Ollie

Isaac really enjoyed standing the yard practicing casting

My Beautiful Mother

Caleb and Grandaddy playing - look at Caleb's face

Caleb had so much fun wrestling with my Dad. I think the feeling was mutual.

Teaching the kids to play baseball. How Caleb ended up with the heaviest and most dangerous bat (in his hands anyway) , I am not sure.

Grammy and Grandaddy

My parents came for a short visit last Saturday. This was their first time to meet their newest grandson. It was a good visit. Just wish they could have stayed longer. Isaac and Julia really enjoyed playing with Grammy and Grandad and were both sad to see them go.

Trip to Coleman

We just got home from our quick trip to Coleman. I found out Thursday that a dear man, who was like a Grandfather to me, passed away the day before. His funeral was Friday. So the kids and I packed up and headed that way.

It was nice to spend time with my parents. The kids got some undivided attention from Grammy and Grandaddy. Nobody (including Oliver) wanted to come home today.

Here are a few pics from our short little trip.

My Dad is a member of the local Volunteer Fire Dept. So he let the kids try on his jacket. They thought they were pretty cool!

Tickle Time with Grammy

Isaac read a book to Grandaddy! This is the first time he has read a book to anyone other than Gabe and myself. What a brave and confident boy!

Julia was "reading" to Grammy! She has listened to Isaac sound out words and now she tries to copy and do the same. She sounds out every little syllable.... it is rather funny to listen to. I will have to get it on video and post it later.

I love this picture for several reasons. It reminds me of Kendall, Jared, Meagan, and Savoy sitting in Grandaddy's lap for story time. Now they are all teenagers. Where did the time go?!

Saturday morning, Dad got up with Isaac and starting making their secret pancake recipe. They spilled the beans and let us know that the secret was to add frosted flakes and cheerios to the pancake batter. Gulp! We ate it up with a smile on our faces! Actually, it wasn't too bad, just a little lumpy and crunchy!

The rest of the morning was spent playing games. Julia's attention span couldn't hold out for a game of checkers so she joined Grammy to play some computer games. By the way, I hear Isaac beat Grandaddy at checkers!!

Isaac got to help Grandaddy mow the grass. Dad even let Isaac drive it by himself!!(with blades off - it was safe I assure you)

Proof that Oliver had been getting into something! I thought Dad had put this on his nose as a joke, but no.... this was all Oliver's doing. He apparently had been nosing around in Mom's flowers and came in with evidence on his nose! Silly dog!