Reading...

Awwww, had to get the camera QUICK because I knew this wouldn't last long. For a few reasons...#1- she was heading for his book #2- the big kid can't sit still long enough. But, an adorable moment, nonetheless. Case is FINALLY starting to LOVE on his sister more often. I know deep down, he adores her, he just has too many other things on his agenda during the day to notice sweet sissy. They are the most precious, amazing kids in the world and I LOVE them to pieces :)

Don't you just want to eat her up, squeeze her thighs and just KISS all over this sweet face?!

And this kid, just FUNNY. He has a spitting image of his father's jokester personality. The boys sometimes drive me INSANE with their silliness. Oh, Kylynn, please be calm and relaxed with your momma! She will probably be crazier than THIS...

Lake Day

Our friends, the Cole's, graciously ask us to go to their lake house multiple times. We went the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and had a blast. Case LOVES hanging out with them for MANY reasons. They have a boat, a jet ski, fun treats, the best twin friends a little guy could ask for AND Ms Amber gives into ANYTHING Case asks for :) We love the Cole's!!!

 Kylynn enjoying some outdoor relaxing!

 LOVE this sweet thing!

 SO much fun!

 Jolly Rancher popsicles, SURE! Followed by a bath from a hose :)

1st Week of School!

So, the kids started Mother's Day Out this week. I am just in AWE of this time I have to myself. I truly enjoyed my time alone. I honestly guess I justify taking little Kylynn to school because I have NO family here to just drop the kids off and need time to myself. I feel like it made me a better Mom already this week having this time. I worked out, got a pedi/mani, went to lunch with the girls, went to the mall, got groceries alone and took a LONG glorious shower one of the mornings! The first day, Ryan was to fly out about 11, so he wanted to take them to school with me. Since he doesn't read this, I can say he rushed and rushed us out the door, wanted to leave the house at 8:30 (which they do NOT let us in the doors until 8:55) and wheew, just stressed me out messing up my routine :) We made it though, 20 minutes early, and had some hang out time in the parking lot. We were THOSE people who arrive so early and the teachers are like, don't they have anything better to be doing?! We LOVE the kid's teachers. Case has Ms Betty & Ms Tonya whom I have only heard wonderful things about. Kylynn has Ms Jacque (who Case had last year, she moved rooms) and Ms Sarah (who Case had his first year) and we adored both of them. So, should be a successful year and as soon as I start volunteering at a school in McKinney, I will feel good about using MY time wisely :)

Last Weekend

Last Friday, August 24th, my Dad came down to visit. The kids were SO excited as were Ryan, myself and Dad. We pretty much just hung out all weekend and enjoyed each other's company. My Dad just finished his 2nd chemo treatment and series of shots that prevent infection. He is such a strong man... When he was here, we played outside, Case FINALLY rode his tractor my Dad got him (the day before he came), went swimming, to the park and lots more. It was so nice for my Dad to have one-on-one attention with the kids which doesn't happen very often. Not that we don't enjoy the rest of the crew, it was just nice. So thankful he was able to spend 3 nights with us just relaxing and hanging out. LOVE YOU DAD!

7 Month Sweetheart

 I wish for EVERY Mom in the world to have a baby as sweet as this little girl. She is just a true angel sent from above. I honestly say ALL the time my Mom is her guardian angel and smiling through her multiple times a day. Kylynn Sue Bishop is a VERY VERY happy baby girl. 

Moments I don't want to forget....

* When I go to get her from her crib in the morning or from her nap, she is SO excited to see me. She smiles and kicks her legs and is just thrilled!

* She is about as thrilled to see her brother walk in the room and climb up on her changing table to say good morning. She ADORES him!

* Kylynn does NOT like for me to put her down all afternoon. I think she likes to be eye level and checking things out. She doesn't want to miss a thing!

* She is starting to scoot and army crawl everywhere. It won't be long before she will be crawling and getting into EVERYTHING. Not sure how Case will take this!

* Her chubby little legs are the most precious thing ever. She has some dimples that, well, she comes by naturally!

* Her feet are just PRECIOUS. They are so dainty and are skinny like mine. 

* She has some beautiful skin. We are going to all be jealous of her pretty skin this winter!

* She loves her Daddy...she giggles at him and tries to grab his face all the time. She thinks he's pretty funny.

* I don't know if it is because she is our last baby or what but I just can't believe how fast it is going and I am not the sappy type, but I catch myself just HUGGING her because she is so lovable and I don't want her to grow up so fast...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this baby girl...Kylynn Sue Bishop, we adore you.

Images I don't want to forget...

I took these pictures this morning when I got up...I know they are a little blurry but I don't want to ever forget the way these two precious angels sleep with their little tushes in the air. ADORABLE...

 Sweet baby girl...

Sweet "baby" boy... Yes, I know he is 2 1/2 and STILL in his crib :) Clearly, he loves it!

One Year Ago Today...

No one should ever have to go through what we all went through one year ago. Watching our precious Mom be taken from us was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. We all know she is in a better place and can only hope that this past year she has had the best time of her life. Little does this guy know how much he lightened the mood around my parents house...

Perfect timing to snuggle with Grandpa Vern on such a trying day...

Or just spend time with Auntie Kirby...

It's hard to believe it has been a year already. The time really does go so quickly. I would not take back the 20-something days I spent in Iowa before and after Mom's passing. She really was a beautiful soul and I find myself wanting to be SO MUCH LIKE HER every day! Everyone deserves a Mother like we had...

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU CINDY SUE NEILL.