I decided after looking at the pictures, that I needed to put this one of Payton in. He is very tired, the party was too exciting to take a nap, but isn't he cute? Both of the kids slept all the way home, and as I looked around the van, I thought about how lucky I was to have three great men in my life. It doesn't hurt that they are all cutie pies too.

Just plain "worn out"

This is the first chance I've had to blog this week. I have been filling in for my dad's office helper and that leaves very little time to do things at my house. This unfortunately includes laundry and cleaning which are way behind..... But, on a better note, we went to my sister's house today and met Kevin's family and had a ball. Big Otis must have said three times on the way home, "that was fun." I replied, "yes, it was", all three times. Little Otis and Sarah played on a slip-n-slide and had a ball. I guess I should also include Kevin and Kelli in this, since they both went down it as well.... The slip-n-slide was a little worse for the wear, but everyone had an excellent time. I of course have fun photos to blog and scrapbook. Here are the kids, and since Kelli tried to slide on the sly, here is the picture I promised of her where afterward, she looks as though she wet her pants. I love you sis! Thanks for the great day.

Easter Fun

We had a great Easter weekend. Otis is really getting into this Holiday in a big way. He is a big fan of the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause and any other fictional character that will bring him treats!! It is so fun to watch. We colored eggs on Friday night, and then on Sunday, went to a friends house and hunted.... Here is a picture of Otis... Payton was not so active this year. He slept through the coloring process, and he mostly wanted to be held and watched his big brother during the big hunt. Next year I'm sure he will make up for it. More next time.

Where's Otis???

I was looking through the blog at past postings and it occured to me that Big Otis is not in there.... How could I have missed him? Well here he is enjoying one of his favorite past times, wrestling with the boys. They love it and he can't get enough.

Payton was playing on the floor with me this morning and before I knew it, he was standing next to me! What a little sneaker... He let go, and I guess thought he was going to walk, I caught him just in time. He wants to walk so badly.

Otis is doing well in school and is going to attend a couple of days this summer so he doesn't get bored. He has been helping me clean and do laundry all day... what a great help!

Well, Payton is wrestling my tennis shoes and losing, so I'll go for now...

Busy Busy Blanns

Well, here is my super cool 4 year old. Isn't he getting big? He wanted me to take this "cool" picture of him while we were playing outside. Last weekend, my sister and her boyfriend and little girl came over for a cook out and visit. We all had a ball, especially the kids. I think Otis is girl crazy already. He proposed to Sarah, but I'm sure he wasn't serious.... do you think? They were so cute.... As for the rest of us, we are all busy with the day to day life of a family of four. It's hard for me to keep up sometimes. The kids are doing great and growing by leaps and bounds.

This week we went to visit their God Mother Stephanie and her new baby in McKinney. It was a great trip in our new minivan. It will make traveling so much nicer.... Yes we finally broke down and traded in the car for a "family" size vehicle. It is OU red and we all love it!