Grammie videos

As previously mentioned, my Grandma is in the hospital. We've been trying to send a few videos to cheer her up, and my mom has had a hard time getting them to open on her phone. So, again, indulge me because I'm posting these for her. But you get to see how amazing these people are, too. Oh! And you get to see what a good sport Nate is. Seriously. He's the best Daddy and husband in the entire world and he makes me laugh so hard.

Pirate prayers

And my last post today...

My Grandma has been in the hospital for about a week now, and we've been praying for her every day. Mom suggested we send a video or two to cheer her up, and I told Milo that he was more than welcome to say, "Argh," like a pirate if he would also tell her something sweet. Well, he got the sweet part, but I'd say the delivery is borderline terrifying...

Lucy growing

While we're on the subject, let me tell you who else is growing. Lucy Lu. This little lady is talking so well (in complete sentences most of the time). She loves babies. I mean, she LOVES them. She has three little baby dolls that she prefers to carry around naked. I'm not sure why they have to be without clothes, but that's her preference. She named them Tiny, Lala, and Firefly. It's good to know we have eclectic taste around here...

Lucy's hair is growing, and as you probably noticed from our family pictures last month, I can get the top up into pigtails. She's passionate about everything, whether it be her favorite activities or standing up for what she wants... Amanda said that I have two firstborn children as far as personalities go, and she's completely correct. She's no passive little sister, that's for sure!

Milo's safety goggles are popular around here.

A baby Lucy followed around the mall play place.

Both of my little people look amazing in a hat.

This picture is so stunning to me.

I had this cow picture on my phone and it really delighted me.

Lucy recently figured out that her baby's dress makes an excellent hat for herself, and the diaper makes a great hat for the doll.

Milo growing

Milo is getting old. I know, I know, four isn't forty. But he has gotten so grown-up lately. I guess I'm feeling a little on the sentimental side because I spent the last day and a half going through his old baby clothes to see which to store and which to sell in our garage sale (THIS FRIDAY - COME SEE ME!). It seems like yesterday I dressed him in these amazingly tiny onesies that looked too small for even a doll, and he was absolutely swimming in them. Now I can't even spell things in front of him anymore because he can sound out words and read. He's thinks pretty often about who his wife will be (he can't help it - he's a planner extraordinaire, just like his Daddy), even though I tell him that he has such a long time before he even has to consider it. And he can do cartwheels. How does this happen so quickly? I read this post by my friend E today, which referenced this post from Coffee & Crumbs, and I found myself nodding, even though my little man is so much older than theirs. Because I still find myself whispering, "Don't grow up so fast," every time I kiss his sleeping cherub face before I crawl into bed.

All this to say, here are a few pictures of my handsome, funny, ridiculously smart little man.

Matching outfits = fun times

This smile. We're all in trouble.

Milo recently built a birdhouse with Nate. He felt so amazing.

Safety goggles and all...

These legs...

We already knew that Lucy got my big, wide mouth. It turns out she inherited my solid legs, and it's so much more adorable on her. I'd say those little legs are perfect, and I'm pretty much smitten.

Lucy saw this picture and kept saying, "Lucy in Milo boots!"

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

I think Nate and I have talked about going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every year since we've been married. How funny that this is the first year we actually made it there. These little people were delighted with everything we came across - animals, pony rides, carnival rides, an animal birthing center, and, of course, the rodeo itself. It was a fantastic day!

I had to include this strange picture in which we all look slightly awkward. I'm not saying we're the most photogenic family, but something is off here...

This picture, however, is absolutely perfect.

Thank you, Freebirds, for having a stand in the food tent.

Burrito ad, anyone?

We sat through a bit of a cutting horse show, which absolutely fascinated these people. 

Oh, how deeply I love these two people. Look - do you think Lucy's hair matches Nate's beard (which Milo has described as being "the color of apple juice").

Carousel. Good enough to ride twice.

Two super serious faces for two little people who were having a blast. Lucy got to ride a few of the rides and she was SERIOUS about having fun. 

Milo Bandito

The cutest little rodeo princess.

Milo and Nate rode a flying elephant ride while Lucy and I took pictures and she said pathetically, "I ride? I ride?" Nate was the most amazing Daddy and marched right up to the front of the line to see if they'd let her ride, but alas, she was too short.

Lucy was SO delighted with this cow - Mis Moo? I've never heard of her, but there were grown-ups scrambling left and right for a picture with her. She loved Lucy because Lucy blew her countless kisses.

My normally cautious son is a natural on a horse. I know this isn't Nate's picture face, but I had to show you the look of pure joy on Milo's face.

Lucy's face. I have no words.

 So there you go. The pictures tell far more than I could do justice with words. We had a fabulous, fun, miles and miles-walking, exhausting and exhilarating day. I sense a tradition in the making.

Heartwarming things

Be still my heart. These little people are almost too much. Do you remember this song? It was on The Elephant Show with Sharon, Lois, and Bram and I distinctly remember singing it all the time when I was little. It popped into my head a few weeks ago and I sang it to my little people while they were in the tub, and they haven't stopped singing it since. That's got to be the mark of a good song, right? It transcends generations and makes little people look even more adorable. That's my test. That also might be why I don't have any hit songs going on...

Anyway, speaking of the tub, we have rediscovered the joy of tub paints here lately.

Also, I caught these little people in one of the most adorable moments a few weeks ago. I had given them permission to watch one little episode of Paw Patrol on Milo's Leapster, and this is how I found them. Serious, focused, and with Milo's arm around Lucy (and the two of them looking so much alike). It's these little moments I have to remember when Milo is teasing Lucy until she screams...

Happy Tuesday! Hopefully you're having a wonderful week full of indoor sunshine (because there's not much in the way of that outside...).