Law, Medicine, and Child Psychology: April 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Camera Practice

I got a zoom lens for my camera for Christmas, so I decided to try it out on Macie the other day in the back yard...I think they turned out pretty good! Of course, it helps to have a precious subject!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Opening Day

Callie and Jack's Opening Day for Softball and T-ball was the first weekend of March. They are both very excited about playing. This is Jack's first year, and I think he looks so cute in his uniform! Callie actually seems to sort of know what she is doing after playing last year. The schedule looks busy! 2 practices and/or games a week until the end of April...whew! I can only imagine what it will be like when they are older and Macie joins in...So fun, though!

Macie and Papa have a grand time together during the games so that Mommy and Daddy can pay attention to the older two.

Mean Papa!

Papa got poor Jack good! Jack was putting his face very near a big cookie..acting like he was going to lick the icing..so Papa pushed his face down into the icing! It was pretty funny, but the icing went all up in to Jack's nose, and he panicked because he "couldn't breathe", and was quite upset about the whole deal...

Homeowners!!

We are finally homeowners again!! We closed on a house in early March, and we are super excited. We had the absolute best realtors...seriously! It's bittersweet in a way...buying the house and knowing we are moving soon brings to an end the past 3 1/2 years, which have NOT been easy and have been filled with trials and sadness, yet also moments of triumph and joy. God has carried us through, and blessed us with a home that we felt was ours from the moment we walked in. My In-laws have been MORE than gracious in allowing us to live in their home and over-run their lives, and now it's time to be on our own again. Please pray for us during this transition, and especially for Callie and Jack..it will be quite a change for them!

Father-Daughter Banquet

Every year our church (Southeast Church of Christ) has a Father-Daughter Banquet around Valentine's Day. Callie gets VERY excited about this special occasion when just she and Daddy get to go enjoy a meal and fun activities together with other little girls from church. She loves picking out her dress, jewelry, etc...This year, a few days before the banquet, she came to me with a worried expression and asked, "Um, Mommy, since this is a Daddy-Daughter banquet, and Macie is a daughter, does that mean she gets to go, too?" She was very relieved when I explained that Macie isn't old enough to go! Hmmm...what will we do in a few years?!

Summer Sneak-Peak

I recently bought this adorable swimsuit and hat for Macie and decided to try it on her...she is a great model! However, after I got it on, I realized that it fits perfectly RIGHT NOW, so chances are, will be too small come swim season. Sadly, when I returned it, there were no more in her upcoming size, and the store wasn't sure they would get more...it was cute while it lasted!

Bryan

Bryan graduated from law school in May 2009. He took his Bar Exam ...and passed!!! He has finally started putting all of that studying into practice, and is really enjoying where he works. True to his usual ways, he has succeeded in finding a workplace full of other sports fanatic guys, and is already plugging in to all sorts of fantasy teams, etc...However, I am also very happy to report that there is also a mens' Bible study conducted by his collegues every other week...isn't that incredible?! We are so proud of him and his accomplishments!

Callie

Callie is 8. She is smart, funny, stubborn, and VERY in love with stuffed animals, horses, art, and jokes. She is very meticulous--a definite perfectionist--must have got that from her dad! She likes to play outside, play softball, and collect rocks. She has already had a lot of orthodontic work, and has been very brave through it all, sporting her "Aggie colored" rubber banded braces with pride. She is a good big sister, though Jack doesn't take to her "mothering" very well! She has done super in school, and we are very proud of our firstborn!

Jack

Jack turned 6 in November. He is so adorable--funny, crazy, sweet, lovable, and quite possibly one of the most stubborn, competitive kiddos I've ever met! He is all boy--loves baseball, monster trucks, cars, super hero stuff, and trains. He runs super fast, but often falls, usually hitting his head in yet another place. He is a rule-follower, to a fault, and loves his structured routine. He is also loving, kind, and thoughtful. He loves attention from Callie, but usually goes about getting it by being the typical "pill" little brother. He is so sweet to Macie, and she adores him, and we do, too!

Macie

Macie is such a blessing. She is an odd combination of a fireball, extrememly stubborn, yet sweet, and almost always happy. She is constantly smiling and loves to cuddle. She definitely has Daddy (and Mommy!) wrapped around her sweet little finger. She is friendly to anyone she meets, and so far seems fearless--sometimes a scary combination! She insists on being a "big girl" and the very old age of 3. She loves baby dolls, Jack's cars, running everywhere, and being the center of attention. She runs the show with Callie and Jack--and she knows it! She is so fun, and we love her!