14 months

My mom & I took the kids to Mrs. Lee's Daffodil Garden in Gladewater this week to take some cute spring pictures. Unfortunately, most of the Daffodils were already past their prime. We still managed to get a few pics & enjoyed getting out in the beautiful weather!


The sun was SO bright! Here are the kids with a few remaining daffodils.


My sweet, sweet babies!


Casen is improving his walking skills & now he wants to walk EVERYWHERE he goes!


Smiley boy!


Collins past her prime... "Mommy, pick me up!!"


We use this chair as a toy box. Case is perched on top of a pile of toys - right in the middle of the action!


Silly boy!


Aunt Suzy described Casen walking "like a crazy starfish"... oddly enough, that's sort of what he looks like! He is so proud of his new skills!


Collins isn't walking independently yet, but she gives Case a run for his money when she's behind her "baby walker". She is very competitive with her brother. When she sees him walking, she wants someone to help support her so she can "walk", too. It won't be long before she takes off on her own. "Watch out world... Here I come!!"


Love those pigtails!


Collins playing with the dump truck.


One of Collins' favorite toys... her racecar from Aunt Lori! She loves to ZOOM it around on the floor.


Collins being silly with her racecar driver.


Window blinds are just SO tempting, mommy!


Love her!!


Wampa with his 2 favorite sidekicks... they're such great buds!

13 months

We've seen many changes over the past month. Casen now weighs 22 lbs. He took his first independent steps & also got his first teeth (finally!)

Collins now weighs 18 lbs. She recently endured her first ear infection, but quickly recovered with a course of Amoxicillin. She continues to get new teeth - I think the count is up to 14 now!

Casen pulls his socks off every chance he gets...

... & both he and Collins love to chew on them - Yuck!

We went to Dallas last weekend & were able to spend time playing with a lot of cousins - how fun!
Collins on the slide at Aunt Vicky's & Uncle Tommy's

Case loved the slide!

Casen sliding with his cousin Calvin.
Casen loves to push Lainey around on their Lightening McQueen racecar...& Lainey LOVES to go for rides!

Collins pulling up on the baby gate.

Big girl!

Our tent is SO much fun!

Case & Lainey love to play with their MegaBlocks from Nana & Pop.
Collins with her MegaBlocks peeps - she loves playing with them.

Our little rebel... he knows how to climb up on the fireplace all by himself.

This is his sly "what are you gonna do about it?" smile... little stinker! Good thing he is still so easily distracted - right now I can redirect his mischevious little mind.

Casen put himself in the corner... silly boy! If only discipline would always be this easy!

Visiting the Cousins

Last weekend we drove to Florida to visit Stu, Suzy, Carson, & Taylor. Casen & Collins were such fabulous travelers! It took us 11 1/2 hours to get there, & they only fussed for about 30 minutes the entire trip. The rest of the time they slept, snacked, or played with toys. We even caught a few sweet minutes of them holding hands across their car seats & giggling with one another - so cute!
Aunt Suzy went with us for our 1st trip to the beach & got some great pics. Destin is gorgeous!I've never seen crystal green water before - just beautiful! Casen is very observant and enjoyed watching the ocean sites. He wasn't quite so keen on the sand, however. Collins, on the other hand, wouldn't stop shoveling sand into her mouth. Silly girl!

Collins loves her daddy!

Examining Aunt Suzy's shells & starfish.

Loving that Florida sunshine! Collins on the beach. Casen on the beach.

Case exploring the ocean with daddy.

Fun on the beach with daddy!

Sunset on the beach in Destin.

We took the kids to park for the first time. The kids had a blast swinging.

Sweet Carson hanging out in his own swing.

Casen was intrigued by the infant swing - we could hardly keep him out of it!
Carson loves his red dog so much, Case had to see what all the hype was about.

"Hey Cuz, look what I have!"

Taylor doing yoga.

Casen recognized this Bumbo... he just didn't quite remember how to sit in it.

Casen loves to climb in the oven drawer... his own little dugout!

Congratulations, Uncle Mike!

Michelle's brother, Michael, proposed to his girlfriend, Caitlin, this weekend - Congratulations!! We are so excited for them & can't wait for their wedding this Fall. Our family is so blessed! Casen & Collins were born in 2010, Carson & Taylor were born in 2011, Aunt Lori passed her CPA exam, & now we have Mike & Caitlin's wedding to look forward to :) Casen & Collins had their 12 month well check appointments with Dr. KAE last week. Casen weighs 20.4 lbs and is 31 inches long. Collins weighs 16.4 lbs and is 27.25 inches long. They can both play peek-a-boo & pat-a-cake now. It is SO fun to watch them laugh & play - they are so cute!

Case & Lainey's Great Aunt Judy had these adorable sweaters & hats knit for them when they were born. They fit great just in time for our colder weather. Thanks, Aunt Judy!!

Casen likes to show off on his Bounce 'n' Ride... Look, no hands!

I just love this pic! Collins' hair is now long enough to pull into little pigtails. What a cutie!