Tori Teaching Bubba to walk

Tori is a wonderful big sister and not only brings, diapes, toys, food for Tristan she also likes to help him perfect his new skills. She works with him on saying mama and dada, helps him stand on his own, and helping him walk. Here are some pictures of her pushing a chair around the house with Tristan holding on. Tristan is very lucky to have his big sister.

Valentine's day cooking playdate

Today Tori and Tristan had their friends over for a fun Valentines Day cooking playdate. We made cupcakes, did crafts, played in the bounce house, ate snacks, played in the yard and of course decorated and ate our beautiful cupcakes. Tristan and his buddies did not make the cupcakes but they sure enjoyed eating them!! Here are some pictures of the crazy fun playdate!!

Tristan's First Steps

Tristan walked today!! He was standing not holding on and so I offered him a toy but pulled it back so he would have to walk for it and HE DID!! The bad news is Trav and I were SO EXCITED we screamed and scared the crud out of the poor guy and he cried and did not continue is walking this evening. Maybe tomorrow?? Man he is such a BIG BOY NOW!!

Tori at swim lessons

Tori LOVES to swim and here she is at swim lessons.

A Couple Cute Pics

Life has been so busy lately I have not had the time to update my blog at all so I thought I would post a couple pics of the kids from today. Tori is being her silly self in these pictures- I just love her silliness. Can you believe how big Tristan has gotten because I sure can't! He looks like a little man so much less like a baby. He is adorable and minus his teething days is as sweet as ever. I will try and be better about posting now that things have slowed down over here.

Melissa's Send Off Party

Melissa recieved orders to serve her country once again and will be stationed in Iraq for almost a year. Her friends and family came togther to throw her a goodbye party she really really loved! Dad was able to fly in from Mexico to be part of the party. Chuck, Aunt D, and Aunt Kathie all came. It was awesome because we had cousins-- Tori, Tristan, Nana, Kya, Christian, Jonah, Max, and Gates plus cousins Tanya, Mel, Dani, Farrah, Charles and Jimmy all togther. Melissa's friends from school were in attendance as well- Brit, Chey, and Rachel! Plus a few of Mel's military friends came. All in all it was a wonderful party and Mel really appreciated everyone coming, she was really touched. We will miss you while you are gone Mel, but are so proud of you!! We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melissa's Send Off Party