Squealing: having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

7:00am this morning I heard Mav talking in his room, just rambling on. I was praying he would go back to sleep since the twins were both asleep... He was making these random squeals like a little girl so I went into his room, thinking maybe his foot or some kind of body part was stuck in between his crib walls. I took a peak in his room and saw he was still asleep...yes it was my beautiful little Noelle. Squealing away and just talking to herself. Oh I sure have been blessed in many ways early in life ;) When are their lungs fully developed again?

Fathers Day Weekend

We had a great Fathers Day weekend! Daddy's favorite place to eat is Oregano's so we packed up the crew and went Saturday night. We haven't been out to eat with Mav & the twins by ourselves since they we were born. Lets just say I was stressing the whole day ;) Turned out to be fantastic. Noelle slept the entire time and Hawk woke up towards the end of our dinner but was a very good boy. Maverick had a good time. He made a little friend while we were waiting to get seated.

The little boy had a couple of cars that Maverick wanted to play with :) Mav still has a hard time learning to share (I'm pretty sure he knows what sharing means I think its just hard for him to want to share) lol. At one time the little boy went to grab his car back from Mav and Mav stuck his hand in his face and gently said "NO"... "NO NO NO". It was one of the funniest moments ever!

Sunday we got up early and went to church, then came home and Luke fired up the grill and slow cooked some ribs. MMM MMM Good! He makes the best ribs ever! We put up Mav's pool in the backyard and had a nice relaxing family day.

Mommy & Mav at Oregano's

Daddy & Mav at Oregano's

Hawk Man


Mav & Daddy were playing catch with the dough
(Yes we were THOSE people that night)



Maverick dancing on the table, and yes he knows better!

Sister being adorable :)

Daddy & his boys in their matching shirts

The Creeper

This past week my aunt Sophie & cousin Stephanie took me and the kids out to eat and to play at Chandler Mall. Mav had a blast playing in the child area! I of course think he's the studliest kid out there :) It's hilarious to watch children interact and play together. I was lucky enough to get a play by play snap shot of another little boy on a mission to drive Mav's car and steal his little lady ;)

Okay here we go. Watch that kid in the back with the white Gap shirt on...

Keep a close eye on him

Wow he moved in on Mav at superspeed!

Keep watching the little booger....

Whoa! Totally invading the territory here!

(Isn't there some kind of man code about this?)

Mav was keeping it cool though....

Then BAM!!! HAHA!

Let's just say Mav was totally blindsided but still remained

cool as aunt Sophie came to the rescue!

Yesterday I was in the kitchen and I heard the TV pop on with my aerobics work out video on... I peaked in the living room and saw Mav jumpin all around watching the instructor doing jumping jacks :) I don't know how he managed to get the TV & DVD player on but he sure did! I think it was a sign it was time for mommy to get her workout on. Thanks bubba!

I think one of the most rewarding things as a mother is being able to stay at home with your children. I love waking up every morning and walking into Maverick's room and seeing him sitting there in his crib like a good little boy playing with "Scout" and waiting for me to come and get him. He gets the biggest smile on his face and I swear he grows an inch every day! It's amazing how fast children grow. Noelle gets longer every day and Hawk is in one word just a tank. I swear he is growing at mega speed. The ladies at our church's childcare asked me if I'm feeding Noelle at all or if I'm giving her portion to Hawk. I think Noelle gets her workout in by kicking Hawk away from her all the time (he's constantly rolling on top of her and hitting her), she's mastered self defense already.

We went up to Pinetop for Memorial Day weekend and had a blast. Absolutely love the smell of fresh Pine trees and love being surrounded by nature. It took about 3-3 1/2 hours, Maverick screamed the first hour and last hour, oh joy. He got so upset he threw up all over himself. Lesson learned=if you are in a moving vehicle, screaming will not get you anywhere... He did not make a peep the whole drive back home :) Mav had a great time, he loved being in a new place (maybe because nothing was childproof) and loved exploring. First thing he did was go in the kitchen (I think he was searching for the pantry) and he opened up all of the cabinets. He thought he was hot stuff that he could open up the cabinets (ours are childproof at home). He didn't make much of a mess, just enjoyed having some freedom. I think were pretty lucky to have such a good kid :) Lets hope he stays that way!

Mommy & Noelle

Mav playin poolside

Daddy babysitting (Hawks passed out asleep lol)



Yes I am trying to put Easy Cheese in Mavericks mouth... Elvis thinks were crazy

Mav showing hawk how to use the bouncer toys