Stockyards

The stockyards in Ft. Worth is one of our favorite places to hang out---they have awesome BBQ, and the atmosphere is young and fun. Plus, they have rodeos every single weekend of the year! You can't get much better than that ;)

We went about a month ago during August--it was HOT, but still lots of fun. Henry peeked in on Jefferson every so often to make sure he was alright.
One of Henry's new passions... "BIKES!"
The goat station--it was after hours, so we didn't get to pet them... but we did get to see some mischievous little critters that escaped their individual pins and found their way to the bags of food. Funny little guys...

Great Day For the Park

Henry L-O-V-E-S going to the park! He will run and run for a good hour or so until his energy is spent, and then he'll take a little rest...

...but it's never long before he's up and at it again! Last time at the park we brought his tricycle which was a perfect way to entertain his second wind :)

New Words

Words Henry can say at 21.5 months:

Dog, milk, cheese, juice, more, yes, no, bye, hey, what, moo, meow, wet, dad, mom, Jesus, please, night, hiss (snake), tractor, socks, shoes, berries, turtle, toys, Buzz, king, queen, chick, bike, water, car, truck, choo choo (train), babies, church, boom, fast, chair, tire, sleepy, bed, eyes, nose, hair, cheeks, ears, head, neck, arms, legs, hands, fingers, toes, feet, belly, back, ouch, run, slide... and more I'm probably forgetting. He is so cute and we just can't get enough of him! :)

The Little Things

Life is great--every time things get crazy around here, whether because of busy schedules, cranky kids, or a messy house, something always happens to soften my heart and help me see how truly blessed I am. I love my kids and my husband more than I could ever say with words. I love facing the challenges life brings knowing that with faith in God, an optimistic heart, and a good work ethic, my family and I can conquer anything together. I love knowing that families are forever--and that God planned it that way for our eternal happiness. God has truly showered us with blessings. Below are just a few of mine.

The way my sweet Jefferson looks at me:

The miracle of kindred spirits.
Henry getting to see a squirrel up close.
My little boy getting to play in the water.
Seeing my husband and son having a good time together...

...and excitedly sharing a treat with each other.
Henry getting to be an innocent little boy on a slide, having a great time.

God is in the little things, and I love Him for that.