Please don't take my sunshine away!

Today was PERFECT! Praise God for spring-like weather. It was warm and sunny, and we had a great time playing outside this afternoon. I know, I know, don't get used to it because it will probably be 30 something tomorrow. It was great while it lasted though. Ryan, Ashley, and Davis came over to play for a little bit and I just took tons of random pictures of them playing. Enjoy!!

"Hey Davis, watch this." "You're so funny Carson!"
I thought this was too cute. It looks like Carson playing defense on Davis, but he was really just trying to get a hug. Awww, sweet boys.

My precious nephew Davis smiling as usual.

Syd practicing her dribbling.

My little man sitting on his basketball again.

Cam and Sydney played one-on-one, around the world, and horse all afternoon. Notice where Carson is sitting...he just wouldn't move. He had to be right in the middle of everything and needless to say he was popped with a basketball several times.

Sydney's Basketball Game

Sydney had another basketball game today and once again she play great. She was much more aggressive and played great defense. She also scored 8 points again. We're so proud of her. Below are some pictures of her in action and of Carson watching his Sissy play.

Just stole the ball and headed down to score.

Two more points!!
Carson smiling behind his cup because he snuck onto the court...little stinker.

Just watchin' my Sissy play.

Mommy and Carson

*Update*

We had a great last week or two (I forget how long it's been). Sydney's had Strep throat but got over it quickly with some antibiotics. Unfortunately she had to miss her basketball game last weekend. We were out of school Tuesday, very unnecessarily, but really enjoyed just being at home all day. I have mixed feelings because I really don't want to make it up in June. The rest of the week was pretty busy, but we really enjoyed it being a little warmer Friday afternoon. Here are some pics of Syd and Carson playing after school on Friday. They had a great time just getting to be outside.

Carson has a new found fascination with sitting on a basketball.
Sydney got to practice some basketball.

Carson did a little tricycle riding...if that's what you call it.

Sydney praticing her cartwheels

Happy B-Day MLK!

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man who did many wonderful things and deserves a Happy Birthday post, but this one is actually a little more selfish than that. I am always thrilled to celebrate his birthday because it means a day off work with my kiddos. We had a very relaxing day at home just playing around. Here are some pics from our day. Unfortunately it's back to work and school tomorrow, and by school I mean me too. I start back at UCA with my Research Methods class. This is probably the class I've dreaded the most so keep me in your prayers. Only 6 hours to go!!

Carson dancing to his Sissy's guitar playing I wish a laundry basket was this fun for me!

Carson's idea of hula hooping
Syd's looks a little more like it

This is Sydney's please-leave-me-alone-so-I-can-watch-my-movie face

Carson telling me something really important I'm sure above and below is his that's-enough-Mom face

My Little Hoopster

Sydney's basketball season started this Saturday and she was AWESOME! We were so proud of her. Last year was her first year to play and it amazed me to see how much she improved from beginning to end. I was really excited for this year to begin because first and foremost she loves playing basketball, but also because I love it and enjoy watching her. I am pretty competitive by nature and it seems that Syd has gotten that as well. They don't keep score in Upward, but she does and it's so fun to see how excited she gets. This Saturday she scored eight points and had a crazy number of rebounds, I lost count. She just did so good, and if you haven't noticed I'm a very proud Mommy. Way to go Syd!!

Carson loved watching his Sissy play but really wanted a basketball of his own. He was pretty funny cheering for her. It was like he knew on his own that she had done something good and would start clapping and saying, "Yea!!"Sydney playing some defense
Her first 2 points this year!!!

Wonder Place

Ashley and I took the kids to Wonder Place while we were out for Christmas Break. It's been a while but they had so much fun and I thought I'd post a few pictures.

Playing at the water table
Sydney's dot art
Ahh, Davis...I love his faces

Carson really concentrating on his art

Christmas 2008

We had a very blessed Christmas this year and enjoyed every minute of it. I'll save you all the travel details and just let you look at some pics. However, I will say that a stomach bug and a little pink eye won't keep us down, right Mom, Kyle, Ryan, Ash, Davis, Kelly, PaPaw and Cam-the lone pink eye victim. Yes, I know that's a lot of sickness, but we were very blessed and still managed to spend lots of time together. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas too!!

Cameron's mom and dad got us an awesome camera for Christmas so hopefully my picture quality will be improving!!

"Davis, you know we'll be getting matching presents for a long time."
Coloring on our new trays

Carson's baby blues and curly cues

Sydney taking pictures with her new camera from Lolli and Pop

Carson adding extra sound effects to his new blower

Syd and her new shirt

Just doing some reading

Daddy and Carson

Sydney learning to type on her computer, thanks for the program Ryan and Ash.

Carson (AKA: Super Man) with his new cho0 choo train