Allee thinks she is a BOY!

Although this picture doesn't do it justice, Allee has shown recent interest in potty training! BUT, not the right way. Every time Aiden needs to go potty, Allee runs with excitement to watch and says, "I tee-tee." Except, she pulls her little shirt up, pokes her belly out and pretends to "tee-tee" like Big Brother! I always sit her on the potty when we get a chance and she "strains" when I do that. I guess she thinks sitting is just for Number 2 like Big Brother. I thought girls were easier! I guess not when they have a different example to follow!

Aiden is a BIG BOY!

We went to the doctor for a well-baby 3 year check up yesterday. Aiden weighed 33 pounds (Allee weighs 25!) and was 38 inches tall! He loves to go see Dr. "Rob". When we got there, the nurse took us into the triage room to weigh him and take vitals. He, of course, was talking her head off. She took his blood pressure and he said, "Man, that is getting really tight." When she went to take his pulse she told him she was going to feel his heart beat in his arm. He quickly corrected her and told her where his heart was. Then he said that he had a big heart (in his chest) and a little heart (in his wrist). He answered all of her questions by himself. When she was finished, she was going to put him in a room and said, "Okay, now you can go play." He said, very boldly for all the other doctors and nurses to hear, "No, I can't go yet. I have to see Dr. Rob." It was just too cute! This picture was taken the other day at our house when I actually felt like cooking supper. Allee was napping and I asked Aiden if he wanted to help. He was so excited. I actually have a video that I will try to post later, so keep checking for updates, even old ones. He washed and peeled the potatoes. I have a pampered chef safety knife and he tried cutting up tomatoes, but that didn't work very well. Either way, he had a blast. He also helped me load the dishwasher! He is just really growing up! Thanks for your help Aiden! Mommy loves you!

Aiden's 1st Wedding

I know it has been a while since I have updated...you know my camera issues. Anyway, Aiden was in a wedding on July 14th. His daddy performed the wedding and Allee and I just observed. I was so proud of him and how handsome he looked. He was so excited. I did not get to attend rehersal because it was our last night of VBS, but he went with his dad. On the big day, he couldn't wait to put on his special suit. It was a long day and I was a little concerned about his sleep patterns because he is cranky if sleepy, but all went well. I could not have asked for him to walk down the aisle any better. He did fumble with the pillow a little during the ceremony, but fortunate for him, daddy is real quick. At the end, he was to walk with the flower girls. They both wanted to hold his hand, but he decided he needed a hand for his pillow, so he proceded to tell the girl (as he thought she was taking his pillow) that it was his pillow and she couldn't have it...yes, in the front of everyone. But at least he whispered! Then, he walked hand in hand with her down the aisle. I just melted.

Aren't my men handsome!!!

My Dad - by Aiden

Okay, Rick had to bring the kids to me at the office and I was checking my mail...we were just about to leave and go home...Aiden saw a picture of his Daddy from like 6 or 7 years ago on my desk. He said, "Hey that's a picture of my Dad." I said, "Yes, it sure is." Then he said, "Somebody put hair on him." (Rick has recently shaved his head) Then he proceeded to say, "He is so handsome." My little man is becoming more than a "little" man.

I'm a Big Boy!

We finally arrived back in Samantha yesterday and then drove to Kennedy to pick up the kids around 6:00 p.m. I was so happy to see my babies again. Of course, we got good reports from NaNa on how they had been, you know, they eat well and sleep well when Mommy isn't around. Then came the funnies that we had missed throughout the week. I only have a moment, so I will share my favorite.....

Aiden (of course) was crying over something silly that Allee had done to him. NaNa Taylor said "Aiden, you have got to be the biggest cry baby I have ever seen." He said, "No, I'm not"... she said, "Yes you are" He said "No I'm not, but if I was, I wouldn't be a cry baby I would be a cry BOY!" (sorry if I miss quoted some) He is so tied into being a BOY, not a BABY!

HE WON!

Joseph Summerlin, age 12, won 1st place in Keyboard (piano) in his age division. WAY TO GO JOSEPH!! We will be travelling home tomorrow. Please pray for our safety.

Still in Little Rock

Yesterday was full of meetings so we were very tired. We went to the Youth service last night and it was a real blessing. The guy that did the music lead a couple of praise songs that I was unfamiliar with but that were very moving. Here are the words to my favorite one...
EMPTY ME - Holy Fire, Burn Away, My Desire, for anything that is not of you, and is of me, 'cause I want more of you, and less of me....Empty me, Empty me, Use me, Fill me. This song was really touching to me. We should always desire to have more of Him and less of us! WOW! God is so good! The speaker spoke on Goliath and the Power of One. He brought up several interesting stories where "ONE" made a difference. For example, the Titantic was designed with air tight chambers and if 4 of those chambers filled with water, in the event of an accident, the ship would still float. 5 of the chambers were damaged and therefore filled with water when the ship hit the iceberg. Therefore, the ship sank, because of ONE. He gave other examples that were mind boggling.

After the service, we came back to our room and intended to go to bed, but one of our friends from Colorado visited and we ended up laughing and talking until almost 1:00 in the morning. It was so good to join in good humor and Chrisitian fellowship with friends. So, needless to say, most of us slept in the morning, which was much needed and relaxing. Today is usually a lazier day.

We get to find out after the service tonight if Joseph placed or not. His score sheets were really good, so hopefully we will bring home a National Championship!!