Big Brother

Grady is seriously the best big brother ever. He has such a great model in his Daddy of how to take care of the "women-folk." But, he is just so sweet and kind and gentle with his girls. I love to watch it.

Went outside to find this one day.
Eissa was so sleepy.





Sleepy Eissa went down for a nap. I came out from putting Eissa down and saw this...Grady reading (more like acting out the story, really) to Hadley.






All of these pictures were taken in May. As I was putting together this blog post, I looked outside to see some more brotherly/sisterly activity (literally minutes ago). I had to snap some shots.
Yes, she is doing what you think she is doing. Ahh, my little country kids. :)
These first 2 pictures were taken from inside, through the window.

I went outside and asked what they were doing. Here are the exact words I got from Hadley: "We was peeing on the grass! (very excited tone and pitch) Grady pees higher." Interesting observation.
Grady was telling me all about the big adventure they were on and how they were "about to go to another place." Look at their bikes all equipped for their big trip.
No, I didn't tell him to strike this pose...he just did. He had no idea I was putting together a post about his sweet big brother self...this is just what comes natural.


So sweet. So fun. I love my kids.

Presents!!

(I usually follow up a Part 1 with a Part 2 blog post. But, it's just not in me these days and besides...I haven't had any uninterrupted time to do it. I'm still in need of catching up on some pics, so we'll just do that really quickly. The Part 2 is coming, just not right now.)

There's nothing better than packages from back home. Mail in general is fun, even when not in a foreign country. But, mail in foreign country is just spectacular...and packages to boot...yeah...that's fun. Here are few pictures of some recent goodies. (Also, a video to follow. I still don't know how to rotate a stinkin' video, so just tilt your head and enjoy...and if anyone knows how, please enlighten me.)


Mama (Granny to the kids) sent this cow. She told me it was in honor of Brian Britt. Apparently that stuck in her mind and she now remembers Brian and the way he used to whistle that song every time she hears it. So, yes...Brian...now we have a cow that plays for you all day long in our house. ;) Fun huh?
The kids LOVE it as you can tell.
Then our friends, the Carmos, brought down some goodies from Joel's parents (Grandma and Grandpa to the kids).
Close your eyes...oh my gosh, oh my gosh...what is it?!?!?!?
Wow...
COOL HATS!!






What else did we get?


Super cool sidewalk chalk!!



The sidewalk chalk set came with some 3-D glasses...super cool.



Mama (Granny) sent the kids some bubble blower...sword version. Fun stuff.













Oh goody...Animal Crackers from Grandma and Grandpa!!
Waiting patiently.
What is it? What is it?


One for everyone.


Yummy!!