Conversations, Potties, Playdate

Matching potties!! No fighting!

While Braden went with Papa for a haircut (which looks terrific) I just failed to take a picture, Delani had a playdate. Her friend Carter came over. They had a great time eating Doritos and watching Batman (Carter's pick). I wanted to post some of their conversation:

Delani "Carter, do you want to sit in my red chair"

Carter keeps playing - no reponse

Delani " Carter, do you want to color?" As she pulls out all her cool Twistables.

Carter still no reponse

Delani "Carter, do you want some Boritos?"

Carter "YES"

They had fun playing by themselves until it was TV time- thanks to Daddy, I would never turn on TV in the midst of a play date:)

Another conversation from today, I needed to write down

It was time to leave Papa's house and this is what Braden said,"Thanks for having me Papa, thanks for making dinner" with NO PROMPTING from Mom or Dad. Braden is such a SWEET little boy:)

Songs I Can't Get Enough Of

I have two new songs that I can't get enough of. When I was young, I would tape songs off the radio and play them over and over. When my Dad had a pizza shop he and I would do the same thing except mostly we just listened to Buffet over and over. This silly habit has continued except now I use the internet, and then sing to Braden and Delani:)

The first terrific song is by Kenny Chesney and Mr. Mac McAnally, titled Down the Road. A few of my closest friends will know who Mac is. The second tune is a Brooks and Dunn and Reba song with a fitting title Cowgirls Don't Cry.
Click on the website I am attaching for some listening enjoyment:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9wPAkJhSMw
http://www.cmt.com/videos/brooks-dunn/320234/cowgirls-dont-cry.jhtml

Markers and Dress Up

Just thought I 'd put some fun photos up. Braden was very into "dressing up " this weekend. Jammies photo includes my socks- he put them on himself- gardening gloves and Cinderella's shoes. The other photo is of Braden wearing Delani's Tinkerbell sunglasses and his "grill" teeth. Funny funny boy:)

Now the story behind Delani. Tonight we thought she needed a haircut, and being the clever (ha!) Mom that I am, I thought she would sit still if she had a marker. A dry erase marker to be exact. With this marker Delani could write on the mirror and not squirm when Daddy trimmed her hair. Obviously there was not enough mirror, so why not color her legs and arms.?? Hey its dry erase marker- it comes right off the dry erase board, why not a child's legs/arms...Lesson learned no marker period on any part of a child's body!

As I sat at school today in a training session while the rest of the country enjoyed MLK Day I wanted to jot down some words about the kids before I forgot. I need to discuss how sweet Braden has been to Delani lately. He hugs her a lot, and her response is well, not so nice. Lately she has wanted to be the only child, and yesterday when she and I went to Wal-Mart (she wanted new tights) and Starbucks, Delani was soo happy to not be with Bubba:( Makes me sad, but I know she will grow out of this stage. Now back to Braden, he hugs her and takes care of Delani's dolls too:) Braden always has kisses for Daddy and Mommy and worries when anyone is upset. He is such a super sweet boy, I hope that Braden stays that way:)

Real Snow!!!

It may only be 2 inches, but yes kids it is real snow in Papa G and Grammi's backyard!
Our future ballerina

Caden and Delani cheering on Braden as they play t-ball in Ryan's basement. I LOVE the look on Caden's face. This is what going home is all about.

A precious photo of 2/3 of my favorite boys!!

Today- yes we have been home for 13 days, but today, I finally downloaded my camera with Cleveland photos. These are just a few more that I thought were great!!

OH-IO

On Christmas Eve we were given the best Christmas present. Tickets to see my family in Cleveland Ohio. We did so many wonderful things. I just posted a couple of photos of our activities.
The Lake FarmParks has a Santa Workshop where the kids were able to pick out a toy and help an elf build the toy. Then they were on their own to decorate. Braden and Delani picked helicopters. And they both loved the glitter!!

Braden painted his helicopter blue, and what you see is how much they both painted. Just the top. After the kids created their helicopters it was off to see the live animals. The night before piglets were born, baby lambs were in their stall, we saw some huge horses, and even had the opportunity to milk a cow (no one wanted to). The best part was getting to ride in a "sleigh" that was pulled by a John Deere tractor!

Braden, Delani, and Caden sang "Jesus Loves Me" with their great grandma, such a special treat for all.

The musicians. Caden got a ukulele from Santa and just happened to have two other guitars for his cousins to play with too. The kids had soo much fun together!!

Here is a photo of the whole family (Dad taking the photo). A little smaller than the Davenport clan, but fun just the same.

One of our few and I mean few family photos. Pretty sweet faces the kids are making!! Thanks Mom and Dad for such a memorable trip to OH-IO!!!