Walker's Easter Program at School

Today was Walker's Easter Program at Reading Friends. They started off singing some Easter songs and then had "EGG" relay races and ended up with an Easter Bunny sugar cookie and juice (perfect right before lunch) Walker was SOOOOO happy to see his daddy and even Bobcat showed up. As you can see in the group pictures, Walker is standing with his buddies, Max and Reid. Well he wasn't exactly standing still but rather hopping up and down the ENTIRE program, looking like a bunny. As I stood there, I looked around and the parents were in hysterics. Notice that the other children are sitting still singing politely. My child, along with Max and Reid were screaming the songs! Atleast they knew them right??!!!! And they were the entertainment for the program!!

Walker running in the relay race

YAY!! Daddy is here!!

And here are the bunny hoppers......

Still hopping....

HAPPY PALM SUNDAY

I'll Huff and I'll Puff....

Bo worked on this blowing and blowing and blowing.... Huffing.....

And Puffing...

If at first you don't succeed....Just whack the thing!!!!

Bo The Cowboy

This is Bo and his horse "Ole Joe!"

Dinner with Friends

This is at the end of the evening... Bo Hugging Caroline

Ashley and her stick of broccoli

Caroline is trying to share her drink with Bo while he is showing her how talented he is by putting the cup on top of his head!

Bo trying to teach Caroline "Cheers!"

Last night we had some sweet friends over for dinner. The kids had alot of fun playing and chasing each other around the house. Well acually I think Caroline was trying to figure out why Bo and Walker were chasing each other...She was acting like a princess should! Oh and the Armstongs are looking at a house in our neighborhood so Ashley thought it would be a good idea if we ran down the street to look at the backyard. We knew no one was home so we were Trespassing, looking in the back yard and then we could see in the windows of the house. We had our faces pressed against the glass of the back windows when the realator walked in with her family!!!! We were mortified and basically ran out the backyard. I think we scared them more than they scared us!! We met her out front and she said it "scared them to death" to see our faces peeking in!! It was kinda fun too!!

Our 2nd Blessing

Now this is Bo Ryan, our 2nd Blessing. He arrived in this world on December 11th, 2007. He has not stopped moving since. He was crawling at 5 months and walking at 11 months, and Running at 12 months. Did I mention his favorite thing to do is climb. I found him on top of the counter tops numerous time, climbing the fridge, sitting in the sink and the last episode, he climbed on the counter and stuck his hand in the toaster, while it was on! He is going to give us a run for our money!! He loves life and he loves his big brother ,Walker. They are best friends and have so much fun together. Bo loves school, loves to be social, loves pizza and loves books. He and Walker bring us so much joy, laughter and love. Though our life is not perfect its fun and full of so much love. We have moments of pure chaos and its those times when Ryan and I just look at each other and laugh. Sometimes, I cry, but at the end of the day I thank God for every blessing he has given us. Especially these boys and each other.

Our 1st Blessing

I claim that the day Walker was born he was smiling. February 2, 2006 was the BEST day of our life when the Lord brought sweet Walker into our world. This 4 year old of ours is a Cowboy from head to toe. Its not often that you will see him not wearing his boots. Even in the summer, Walker is known to have on a staw cowboy hat, swim trunks and his boots. He is brilliant to say the least and all boy. His favorite things to do are : Hang out with his daddy, mow the lawn, play with his brother Bo and his pets, and most of all Work at the Shiner Ranch. The love we have for these children is unbelievable. I often think to myself " WOW! Did my parents Love me as much as I love these children?" Its an unbelievable and amazing feeling!

The Man I Married...

This is my precious husband Ryan that the Lord chose for me. I made the best decision of my life when I decided to marry Ryan. Not only is he absolutely adorable, he makes me laugh, takes care of this family and loves the Lord. I am the luckiest woman on earth to be Mrs. Ryan Merrill!

Spring Break at the Shiner

The Sunsets at the Shiner Ranch are so beautiful! Bo LOVES all the animals, but especially the horses

Walker being such a sweet cousin feeding Shiner

Ready to mow the lawn for Pops!

Cutest boy EVER!!

We had so much fun at the Ranch for Spring Break. Bo is in most of the pictures because Walker was busy being a "Ranch" Man. He would get up in the morning, get dressed (boots and Wranglers of course) and then go have a "Cowboy" breakfast with his Pops. I absolutely love the fact that he is making all these memories at the ranch. While we were there, I remember telling Ryan that the ranch really really makes Walker happy. He is happy anyways, but when he is down there, its like he is really in his element. Where is he supposed to be. Now, that may change over the years, I hope it only gets stronger. Bo loves being there too, but right now he is too young to realized how special the ranch is. Next year, Im sure Walker will be helping his little brother learn how to work cattle and work hard!!

Boys just wanna have fun!!

Walker fixing the lawn mower for Thatcher
TROUBLE!!

Friends forever. Walker and Thatcher, 4 years old!

Sweetest of friends

MY C R A Z Y BOYS!!!!

So I run into the store to grab some milk. Ryan is in the car with the boys and this is what is happening after 5 minutes. Complete chaos!!! They crack me up but this is what happens when left with daddy!!!!

Classic Walker:

His museum teacher pulled me aside to tell me that he is so incredible smart (and funny). When she asked the class" Where are dinosaurs now?" Walker was the only one to respond "They are in HEAVEN!"

We were out in the backyard playing when I heard him yell "OUCH!!! I hurt my penis!" When I asked him how he said "I knocked it out!!!"

Swingin' Friday!

Other than Climbing, swinging is Bo's favorite thing to do! It was a little chilly outside, but beatiful. I love having one on one time with my boys this year because they are in school on opposite days. Its wonderful! So happy to be outside

He is doing his "Scary" face for me

Isnt this Priceless. This is how mad he was when swing time was over!! I love it!

Batman and Robin....and the BATCAVE!

Batman in the Batcave. I happened to be cleaning up last night when I looked under this table to see all of Walker's favorite toys. When I asked him why there were there he said "Mom, its the Batcave!"

Bo liked the mask at first....now look at the next picture....

Get this thing off of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Batman to the rescue!!!
Never a dull moment with two boys who have the best imagination ever!! Here is the story Walker told me today. "Mom, did you know that Milk Snakes pee Milk? But they are not rattlesnakes, so they are not posionous!!" LOVE IT!!!

More Girls weekend

Candy, what in the world are you doing down there? I think she's looking for something Isn't it lovely that my pajamas match the wallpaper!

We take after our moms in that we love to TALK!!!

Abuela, Aunt Lou Lou, Ainsley and Shiner

Now girls. pay attention!! Always talking...dont even try to talk over them!

Did I mention Patrick Dempsey's house was across the lake. He came over one night for cocktails! All of us sweet girls...Maegan and Candace are showering and Mom is taking the picture.

Gorgeous group of ladies!

Girls Weekend at the Lake..Such a blast!

Amy and Kendall helping Debbie figure out this silly game!

I finally got to meet sweet Ainsley and Shiner...They are precious!
Kendall chilaxin!

Trying to get some sleep with all these noisy women!

All the girls.. I think Becky is taking this picture...And Maegan and Candace were showering :)

We had such a fun Girls weekend relaxing, talking, playing games, laughing, and most of all making memories. We sure did miss my sister Heather, and another cousin, Melissa! Here are some candid pictures of us playing and chatting....