Ranch

Our friends and neighbors, Christina and Mia, have a ranch not too far outside of Houston.  They invited us to go in July (yes, I know....I am late).  Brooks was fascinated by all the animals.  I didn't get pics of EVERYTHING!  Just to name a few......dogs, cats, peacocks, pig, roosters, ponies, horses, donkeys were all there!  A toddlers dream world!

This pig (I forgot his name) would come up to us on the porch and eat cheerios.  There were several roosters that would do the same.  Brooks constantly asked to feed them!

 My little ranch man

 There were 2 peacocks.  Those little guys are much louder than I expected.

Had to test out the "tractor," of course!

 They also have a playhouse for the kids.

 Yep, it's two story!  So cute

 Small piano included!

 And a huge sandbox

 AND playground equipment

 Feeding the donkeys

 Cute little ponies

Summer Time Fun......

Lots of pics to follow!  We have had such a fun beginning to the summer.  Mama Tuff (as Brooks calls me) is growing by the day and thankful that this summer hasn't been as hot as last!  Our little girl is due 3 months from today, and we are getting more and more anxious.  Brooks has NO idea what's about to go down.......he now points to HIS tummy and says, "Baby in there."  Not sure he gets it!  

Loves to sing.......favorite song:  "Happy Birthday to Brooks."

Colonel (Aunt Karen)....such a sport!

Morgan came to Sugar Land for awhile, and Brooks couldn't have received more attention!  What a fun weekend and LOVED having her around.

 Brooksie loves wrestling with Dad

Aunt Hayley

 Natalie also came!  When we go swimming now, Brooks says, "Natalie going to be there?"

 Little Miss Sydney

 Golf lesson by Morgan

 Worn out!

 His GREAT Aunt Rhonda.....Rhondi!!  He always asks to see pictures on the computer of "Rhondi"

 Helping Mama Tuff in the kitchen.......the things we do to keep these kiddos occupied.  This activity really set off Trent's OCD.  Rice was everywhere!

 Even in his mouth!  How well does uncooked rice digest???

 27 weeks....she sits much lower than Brooks

 Baking ("painting" as Brooks refers to icing) 4th of July cookies

 Out of order but couldn't leave it out.....too cute!

Our family is complete......

Now that we are having a little baby GIRL!!!!!!  On Wednesday, May 16th, Trent and I sat patiently waiting for the sonogram tech to tell us we were having a little girl.  I have to admit that I was a little shocked as I was sure I was having another boy.  Now that it is sunk in, I wouldn't have it any other way and am enjoying looking at the cute, little clothes already!  Trent's first reaction, "So, does this mean I have to pay for a wedding??"  Yes sir, it does!  He, too, is excited about his first daughter.

21 weeks

Remember the last time Trent and I had Chinese take-out?  Our fortune cookie said that we would be getting a nice surprise.....we soon found out we were pregnant.  Last week we, again, ordered Chinese.  Look what our fortune cookies said!

"A small gift can bring joy to the whole family." (baby girl)

 Trent opened it, and it said..."daughter!"  This is no lie, folks!

 Back-tracking!  Brooks turned 2 on April 22nd.  He has grown so much in the past 6 months.  We love hearing his little voice and the language emerge.  He now can answer questions, ask questions and form full sentences......cliche, I know, but it is so fun watching these little ones explore and learn new things daily. I just love him!

 Little artist

 Game face

 My two guys

 Birthday pancakes with Nana

 Even at 2 years old, we still carry "uh-oh" with us everywhere.  

Happy Easter!!!

Keeping with tradition....Brooks is sick on yet another holiday. Christmas Day and now Easter...poor baby!

And this is how we ended the day.....103* temp. (He is NEVER this still!)

Pitiful

Between doses of Tylenol, he watched the Masters with his attire on, of course!

Before the storm hit.....we enjoyed brunch on the golf course (what did you expect!)

Successful egg hunt outside. However, once he realized there was candy in some of the eggs, we spent most of the time eating instead of hunting.

Easter breakfast while watching Thomas the Train

Easter basket fun

Easter basket

Dying eggs.....they all turned out brown as he dipped the eggs in EVERY color!

Easter parade and egg hunt at school

Man on a mission

In line for the parade.....yea right, good luck with that one!

Rounding the corner!