Tents are for Boys Only!

Wednesday night while I was at church, Cory was entertaining the boys as usual. I had just told him earlier that day, I needed some ideas to play with them more. I am so not creative or imaginative so I have a hard time sometimes playing with them the way they like. Anyway, Cory built them a tent in their room and he told me how to construct it for them. I am not dumb, but Caden likes things certain way (wonder where he gets that :)) and I didn't want to argue with him about it!

So I built the tent and was trying to get in a play with them when Caden exclaimed...tents are only for boys momma! Well, later when Caden wasn't looking, Carter invited me in to do puzzles under the tent :)

Graydon was here with us Thursday morning and he wasn't too sure about this tent thing! I convinced him to get in and look around, but he stayed mainly on the edge! Too cute!

Glasses

I actually took these a few days ago, we thought Carter looked quite studious in his doctor glasses. We would laugh at him and he really thought he was a star! Well of course, if I took Carter's picture, I would have to take Caden's picture.

We took Caden to the eye doctor on Tuesday and he does have to get glasses, but they won't be red like these :)

My Four Guys

Just wanted to post a couple of new pics of my four guys! We have been really busy this week, I am not sure what we have done, but I haven't been on the computer much and I really haven't taken any pictures lately.

So please enjoy, it might be awhile before there are more :)

Love their funny pose :)

Going on a Date

Tonight I had a date with Cory. We just went to dinner and then did some Christmas shopping for the boys, while they weren't around! It was nice to be alone with Cory and talk without interruption :)

But the funny part is Caden's reaction to the whole thing. We told him earlier today that he and his brothers were going to Graydon's house so that Brandy could watch them all. Why he asked, so Momma and Daddy could go on a date we told him. Okay, no big deal.

Well when we picked them up, he had lots of questions. Why did you go on a date? What did you do? Where did you eat? What did you talk about? etc. So funny! Then he got sad, almost crying, and said in his somewhat sweet whiny voice..."I want to go on a date too!"

I told him that maybe sometime this week he and momma could go on a date. Okay, he replied, then came the punch line... "But I can't drive Momma, so I can't take you on a date." How cute is Caden :)

Sharing God With Others

Last night we had a couple of visitors. Yup, you guessed it! Our lovely, local, Mormon missionaries. I was annoyed at first because I was nursing Cole so Cory got the door with Caden and Carter in tow. Of course, as you all know my husband, he didn't just say no thank you and turn them away. Cory engaged them in conversation and tried to get them talking about what they really believe. I didn't really pay attention to all of it, because the part I did hear was about Jesus revealing himself to people in America just a few hundred years ago and how the book of Mormon came to be...stuff I don't believe.

Anyway, Cory stood at the door and talked to them for almost 20 minutes and Caden and Carter stood there listening. Towards the end of the conversation, Cory was talking to them about how Jesus was our only salvation and the one way to get into heaven. I believe the missionaries had said earlier they weren't sure if they were going to heaven yet. So Caden became almost frantic..."Daddy, Daddy" he cried. I got Caden's attention and had him come over to the couch. I asked him what he wanted to tell Daddy so badly.

"Momma," he said, "I want to tell the people my verse."

"What verse baby?" I asked.

"My verse, I have seen your salvation, Luke 2:30" Caden said.

I told him, "Okay, just say excuse me and tell your daddy."

So Caden goes over to Cory, politely says excuse me, then proceeds to quote scripture to the Mormon missionaries! He said, "I heard you talking about salvation, and I want to share my verse with you."

Like Father, Like Son...sharing God and His Word with others! God took that moment to remind me to be thankful for the kind of man Cory is and the example he is setting for my boys.

Sea World - Day 6 Orlando Trip

This was by far my favorite day! I have tons of pics to post, so here it goes!

On our way into the park, we stopped by the dolphin nursery where they had a few baby dolphins to look at. The boys thought it was really cool!

Here are the three older boys looking at the dolphins.

This is the best shot of one I could get.

We went to Shamu's Happy Harbor next. It was a great play place for the kids. There were nets to climb, slides, and a great sand box area. There were also lots of smaller rides they could ride on. Carter was a little short for most of them, so we spent our time playing. There was also a baby care center with changing tables and a nursing room, so I spent some time in there too!

Here is Cory with the two older boys climbing.

Of course, my kiddos loved the sand box! We spent almost an hour total here!

The dads, Ryan and Cory, relaxing and getting some fluids, it was hot today!

This is my favorite picture of Cole. He was awake a lot today and had a good time!

After leaving Shamu's Happy Harbor, we went to see Shamu the show! It was amazing. I remember watching it in San Antonio years ago, but this one was more theatrical and really good!

The kids on Shamu, from L to R...Carter, Mya, Caden, and Tate.Once again, Ryan's camera is amazing!

The boys and I after the show...they loved it!

Later in the day we traveled all around the park checking out more animals. Cory even conned me into getting on this really big roller coaster. It was fine I guess, I am not big on roller coasters. But I didn't get sick and had an okay time :) Cory also took Caden on a boat water ride. Caden really liked it! After the rides, we went to see another show. This one was with dolphins, whales, and birds. It was absolutely amazing!

After that show we went to pet the Sting Rays. We were having a good old time, then Grammie decides we need to move over by where the food is and feed these guys some shrimp. I was standing back as not to get wet or get Cole wet and the next thing I know, I am being splashed a lot and poor little Carter is drenched. Apparently a couple of the sting rays got a little excited about the shrimp and splashed us quite a bit. Poor Carter wasn't very happy! We did buy him a t-shirt earlier and I had packed a clean pair of shorts, just in case...so he was dried off quickly! I on the other hand was damp and salty the rest of the day :(

The park closed at 6 and we were glad! We went home and let the kids swim a little, eat dinner, get bathed, and to bed early! We had an OSU game to watch...and it was on late in Florida! Here is a cute pic of the kids ready for bed!

From L to R, Brooklyn, Mya, Carter, Caden, and Tate

A little bit of everything...Day 5 Orlando Trip

We rested yesterday and just took the kids to the park in our community and went swimming at the house. Today we ventured out a little. We took the kids to an outlet mall, let me just tell you how fun shopping is with 3 boys :) We also went to a McDonald's of all places for lunch! But it was a gourmet one plus it had the World's Largest Play place. It was worth it! Later after naps and such, we attending a Pirate themed dinner theater and then went to drive go-karts...fun stuff!

While we were all getting ready for the day, Kaci took the kids on a walk. Cole is in the sling, and this is the way Kaci loved to hold him. I posted this pic because I love how Carter is walking, just like his Daddy!

Here are pics from McDonald's. There was a gourmet menu, play place upstairs, similar to ours, just bigger, and then an arcade with tons of games and ways to win tickets!
Carter was king of the popcorn game. He got 50 tickets each time we let him play!Momma trying to teach the boys to play Skee Ball...they always want to throw the balls instead of roll them! Here are Cory and Caden getting ready to cruise in the go-kart

Animal Kingdom - Day 3 Orlando Trip

Today we spent the day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It was great as well! We started off the morning by going on the Safari Ride...it was just like I would imagine a safari in Africa would be! It was so cool! There was a really neat tree called the Tree of Life that was in the center of the park. In Dino-land, there was a playground with a bone digging spot. Of course my boys loved that! After spending most of the day at the park, we finished the evening by eating at Rainforest Cafe! It was another great day!

Once again, the whole gang! Can you tell it was a little cooler today and we were prepared!

We went straight to the safari first. It was truly amazing. I thought it was going to be fake animals that really looked real, but nope it was the real deal. Leave it to Disney to come up with a way to bring a real African safari to Florida! There were so many beautiful animals! Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, lions, ostriches, and rhinos just to name a few. The entire thing was absolutely amazing, I really can't put it into words! Here are a few great shots of the animals.

Here is the sign in front of the Tree of Life. The entire tree is carved like the sign with tons of animals on it. It was really tall and beautiful.
All the kids checking out some underwater creatures. Not sure what, I missed this excursion because I was on a bench somewhere feeding Mr. Cole!

Carter being cute checking out stuff!

Most of the group in Dinoland hanging out on a dinosaur.Caden and Tate spotting something in the bone dig.

One of the rides in the Jungle Parade. It was fun with lots of cool stuff and great music. The kids really enjoyed it!