The Marines

Friday, March 22, 2019

Barnyard Fun

The big kids were coming to spend a few days with us for Spring Break, so Lindsey suggested we meet at the Tuscaloosa Barnyard. Taylor was able to take off and join us for a very special morning. What's better than baby animals, a pony ride, and a wagon ride? This was John Sawyer and Reed's first visit there, and I think they will all be ready for another visit soon!

The first stop was holding the baby chicks, ducks and bunnies! Maddie and Lillian even held a rat!! Not this Nana!

My favorite part of the day was seeing all of the sweet smiles!

John Sawyer loved the super noisy and excited little pig!

This cutie actually laughed out loud on the pony ride! Could there possibly be a pony is his future?

This might just be Maddie's last time on the pony! Her legs are getting just a little too long!

I could not possibly love them more!

Back to the animals! Those goats are just a little greedy! That's Maddie and the pet rat on the bottom left. No thank you!

On to the playground!

This trampoline thing was also a very big hit!!

It was the perfect place for a little leap frog!

A cow to milk, pictures to take, horses and cows to feed and so much more!

The fasted cow train ride ever! For real-I thought they might just fly out!

Lots of memories were made, and lots of smiles were shared!

We will be back!

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Thirty Three

Following John Sawyer's birthday party, we were also able to celebrate Josh's birthday. He is a hard working, fun-loving, easy going, awesome husband, father and son-in-law. He has been a vital part of our family for over a decade now, and we couldn't love him more! He is very easy to celebrate.

Happy Birthday to you!

May all of your wishes come true!

Steak, macaroni and cheese with a little applesauce for this one! Notice that little boo boo between his eyes. He was playing with a paper bag over his head and ran into a bench. That little game didn't end too well.

I love it when everyone is here!

John Sawyer is a fan of apple sauce, too!

So glad we got to celebrate with you!

March is the beginning of the birthday season for us - Josh and John Sawyer in March, Maddie in April, Lillian and Taylor in May, Reed (Little) in June, Caleb in July, Lindsey in August and Reed in September. Lots of cake and ice cream in our future!!

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Let's Party

Time flies! This first year with John Sawyer has been such a wonderful world wind! I know that I have experienced it before with Maddie, Lillian and Reed, but it is still amazing how quickly they grow and change! He's talking, walking, exploring, and developing quite the personality already! Each day he seems to learn something new. We loved gathering together as a family to celebrate this special little one. He had the perfect paw-ty!!

Mom and Dad worked hard to make this a very special day for John Sawyer.