This is a highlight video of Andrew and Abbie's Dual Language Christmas Program!

Happy Birthday Levi

Happy Birthday to Levi! What an amazing little blessing you are to all of us! We can't help but smile as we watch you grow and learn! You are so passionate and loving...with a twist of 2 year old attitude! We love you little man!

Anyone need cute headbands?

For any of you that have a cute little head to decorate...check out these headbands!!! There are different colors too! You can find them at klcreations.blogspot.com! Ask for the "Karen Discount"

more cute pictures ...

Levi and Sam...as puppies!
Ben, Levi, and Sam looking at the fish! There was also a big frog on a lillypad! Levi...tired and ready to go home!

Levi and Sam checking out the frog and fish again!

The lady that does face painting is awesome! The boys all decided to be puppies! They were so cute! They liked all the reaction they received...they acted the part! Can wait to take all the kids back and do more pictures!

Arboretum...again!

Sam enjoying a snack in the patch!

Levi saw the goat...

Levi climbed the fence...

Levi trying to figure out what to do now that he's in...

Ok, so we loved our time at the Arboretum on Saturday so much... we came back today! It was "Mommy and Me Monday"! There were crafts, games, face painting, music, animals, and a beautiful environment! Today we were joined by my friend Erika and her youngest Ben. The boys had a great time...and we did too!

Arboretum Pumpkin Patch

Sorry I am behind on the blog! We have been spending alot of time outside...enjoying the perfect weather. This past weekend we went to the Dallas Arboretum! I just love it there! Right now it is a big pumpkin patch! It's not Bishop's Pumpkin Farm...but it's nice! All of you that live close enough to Bishop's...be sure to take advantage of that wonderful place...wish I could go!!

Pampered Chef!

I have started a new venture...being a Pampered Chef Consultant! Now that I only have the two little boys home during the day, I figured I would try it! My consultant kit came the other day and it was so fun. We all sat around the table and opened everything...the kids loved it. It was fun listening to them tell each other what they thought their tool was for!

I have my first cooking show booked and a catalog show getting ready to start! So if any of you need anything or would like to do a show...just let me know...I'll get a catalog out to you!

Our Teachers

Abigail and Mrs. Brooks

Andrew and Mrs. Mason

Today the new school year begins...

Andrew has been waiting for this day since the first day of summer...Abbie has been waiting for this day since Andrew left last year for his first day of Kindergarten! They were so fun last night. All the excitement anticipating the first day of school. This past week Andrew has been giving Abbie tips, shortcuts, and the do's and dont's of Kindergarten. It's been fun listening to all the buzz!

Andrew has the same all the same kids in his class as he did last year. This class will be together until the completion of 6th grade. Makes it easier for him already having familiar faces. Abbie already knew her teachers because they were Andrew's last year....and she did spanish tutoring this summer too. There are 2 other girls that Abbie met at tutoring that are in her class as well.

We are looking forward to a great year! We'll keep you posted!

Bike ride with Papa Frank!

The bike riders getting ready for the ride!

I guess we will need to get Levi a bike too!
and there they go.....

We have had Papa Frank visiting us the past couple of days! What a treat! This morning they all set out for a bike ride! Too cute!

Busy Summer!!

Ok everybody...I'm a little behind on my blog! This summer has been busy! The kids have been a full time job!! We have taken our normal trips to the zoo and arboretum...in addition we have gone to Six Flags over Texas and the Barnum & Bailley Circus! Fun times! Andrew and Abbie have been going to Spanish tutoring twice a week! It's been fun to hear them yacking to each other in spanish. Abbie is so excited to start school and Andrew is anxious to get back! Kayla will be here for a couple more weeks before heading back to North Dakota. She was able to do cheerleading camp with one of the church's in town. She really enjoyed that! Sam and Levi continue to grow into precious little guys day after day! They are just enjoying having a house full of kids! As for Rick and I...we are just taking it a day at a time!

more pool pictures!

Levi showing off his pearly whites! He went to the dentist for the first time last week! Just hanging out at the pool!
Hiding the balls from the big kids!
Soaking up the sunshine with Grandma!
Sam enjoying his time in the pool

Ok...it seems that I post more pictures of Levi than I do of the other kids! The reason...I can still keep up with him...the big kids swim and splash...and the motion shots just aren't as good!

Swimming Day!

Andrew and Abbie making a plan for the next plunge! Kayla floating around the pool!
Sam loves the water...as long as he can have the green tube!
Andrew swimming like a fish...he loves the water!
Andrew, Abbie, and Kayla playing in the pool!
This summer we have spent quite a bit of time at Papa's pool! (Papa's work has a private pool for their employees! Papa is the poolman...he always makes sure everything is perfect there!) It has been fun watching the kids. They continue to become better swimmers and get a little braver with each swim! Kayla and Andrew are our swimmers...Abbie is getting there...Sam will cruise the edges and float in the "green" tube...and Levi bobs all around with his floaties! Just fun to watch and soak it all in!

Happy Birthday Abbie!!

Abba is a huge helper with the little ones!

matching dresses for the girls!

Abbie and her Strawberry Shortcake girls

This picture sums it up...she's a princess with a rebel side!

and a definite cowgirl!!

Today our little princess turns 5 years old!! Seems like just yesterday we were welcoming her into our family! She definitely lives up to her name..."a fathers joy"! Abbie is a kind little girl with a wild streak that we haven't quite figured out yet! She keeps us on our toes...a true one of a kind! What a blessing and joy she is to us! Happy Birthday Abba...we love you!

Happy Birthday Joey

Joey and Andrew went fishing with Papa Frank last summer!



Happy Birthday to our cousin Joey! He is 6 years old today! We love you and miss you! Hope you had a super wonderful day!

Happy Father's Day Rick!!

and he's still missing one?!?
Our handsome Daddy!
three tired kiddos at the zoo....Super Daddy to the rescue!
Daddy and Sam
Daddy and Andrew

Happy Father's Day Rick! You are a wonderful Daddy and we love you so very much!

Happy Papa's Day!

Papa Swearingen (Dad), Levi and me
Rick, Papa Frank and Sam
Papa Frank, Andrew, and Sam
Papa Swearingen and Levi
Rick and Dad (Papa Frank)

Happy Father's Day to the World's Greatest Papa's....Papa Frank and Papa Swearingen! Our kids are so blessed to have the most wonderful Papa's ever. Thank you for loving our kiddos so much! We love you!!