Put the Gumbo in the Wagon

I think this is about the cutest thing ever. Mia Beth and Riley Cate LOVE for Daddy to take them for rides through our yard.

Cookie Project

We've been trying to have "project time" more often in the afternoons. Last week we made sand art in a baby food jar out of crushed up fruit loops. Today's was a little less involved, but much tastier! And please...no snide remarks about how these don't count as making "real" cookies! Thanks Nana for buying our project for us!

Riley Cate and Daddy's Day of Fun

Here's Riley Cate out on our adventure today. She picked a flower and carried it around forever. Here's me and Cate in a self-portrait. I shot this while holding my big digital camera out in front of us. It was kinda tricky to get both faces in there, and I was really happy to catch such a great expression on Cate's face.

The Goings On

Remember when it was warm in Arkansas? Here are a few pics from the days that we actually go to go outside! In short sleeves! By the way, anybody recognize that cow? Yep! That's Cow, Riley Cate's old friend. Mia Beth loves him too! Ok...my hope and prayer is that they'll always be like this. How stinkin' precious are my kids?!

Oh, and this is just a random picture of Belle and a monkey dancing on top of a My Little Pony wedding cake. Just thought you all might enjoy.

Sunday with the Carlton Cousins

The other Carlton's came down this weekend and the kiddos had sooooo much fun! They always have a great time playing together, even if the game is Riley Cate and Rex taking turns pushing each other down. Abbie is definitely the "mom" of the group. She told Riley Cate to tell her if she needed to go potty, but that never really worked out too well. Mia Beth just sat back and took it all in. Bet she can't wait for the family vacation in June so she can get in on the fun a little bit!

Silly Riley Cate

Scene #1... this afternoon at the house.
Phone: Ring Ring Ring
Riley Cate: I get it, Daddy.
[Riley Cate then moves a box into position so she can reach the phone on the counter]
Phone: Ring Ring
Cheney: BARK... BARK... BARK!
Riley Cate (speaking into the handset): Hewwo? I talka on the phone. CHENEY HUSH!

I'm not sure who it was on the phone, but nobody answered when I got the phone from Cakey.

Scene #2... later this afternoon at the house.
Riley Cate: Where'sa my milk go?
Jason: I don't know Riley Cate.
Riley Cate: It's probally hidin. My milka is hidin.

This is what Riley Cate wore to church last week. Yes, that's a bonnet. And she was precious!!

Mommy wasn't here for this adventure and I hate I missed the fun!

Below: The actual confession?