weekend getaway

This past weekend Alex and I(along with the kids too) went to Kerrville, Texas to speak at a church. We stayed with a wonderfull family,
the Vinyards, and had the most relaxing weekend. We spent Saturday afternoon at a local park and the kids had a blast.

Graham and Belle

Haley with her baby "Natalie Elaina"

For those who know Haley, this is here favorite past time!

The New Year

Well as you can see, I did not hold up my end of the bargain... I just simply have not had the time to post. Life for us has been great but VERY busy!
Where to begin...

Haley went to the local school up until the Christmas Holidays. She had been asking me to "home school" her once we came back from Alabama and Alex and I talked about it and decided that it would be a good fit for her. We started homeschooling 3 weeks ago and so far so good. We are taking it slow but so far she is doing great. We are working on days of the week, months of the year, letters, numbers, simple math, science once a week, scripture memory and other random school stuff. Some days she has a hard time, just because there are lots of kids here(11 others)and she wants to play!
We know she will do great!

So speaking of 11 kids-crazy huh? This year there are 4 other families
(3 new and 1 graduate),
4 singles (2 new, 1 graduate and 1 new staff member)
and one family that is living here short term.

It has been a blast getting to know all of the new students and their families. Haley misses her friends from last year, but she is also excited about making new friends. Not only is she excited but I am very grateful for all the new moms. Each mom bring something new to the table and it's amazing to each ones gifts.

We went on our 2nd annual group trip to the zoo.
All 5 families (without the dads) went and we had a blast.

Haley acting like a tiger. I so did not tell her to make this face!

Our first attempt to get a group pic.

Haley with the giraffes. We always stop and take a pic here for Aunt Grace.

Graham and Haley feeding the birds.

So these next few pictures will be used for blackmail in Grahams future but until then,
we shall just enjoy!

I walked into the kids bedroom and graham was just standing there in Haley's dress up shoes. I could not resist! Btw, Alex is not happy with these pics!

Graham loves to do WHATEVER Haley does!

We had Bradley spend the night a few weekends ago. The girls had a blast. Our friend Elijah came over to watch a movie with us!

Here are the Pretty Pretty Princesses!