Sunday, April 26, 2009

Harker Heights has a...

New park. And it was nice and new...lol!! Not much out there but was good enough to keep my boy entertained!! We...Jenny and I plus our children...went there instead of going to Ft. Hood for Earth day. And it was nice bc it was completely shaded and the kids had a blast! Unfortunately, Lance was stuck in the car seat bc his mommy was all about taking some pictures!! Damien was my little daredevil...he decided that he should climb the big rock thingy in the middle of it! He only had issues going down it once and after that, he was a pro!! Maddy was too cute and would run when the camera came to close...but I managed a few shots of her face!! Damien was watching what the older kids did and then would do the same...I didn't mind...except when he started throwing the leaves too. I drew the line there!! Damien even made some music...it was pretty cute!! Thinking about going back when his daddy is here to chase after him!!

this is what

makes the days bearable while Barry is gone....the love that they have for each other!!

The joys of having a big brother!!

got to love having a big brother to show you how it is done!!

I had put Lance under his new toy and within in two seconds he had a friend under there with him! Damien is such a helpful little boy. He thought that Lance should be shown how to play with his new toy. And the funny thing about it all....it looked like Lance was paying attention and loving it!! And don't worry...my couch reclines!! I had the leg popped out...so no one was in danger of falling off!!

what was he thinking...

Damien being the silly boy that he is. He loves a challenge!!


Barry will probably kill me for this but I couldn't resist! He kept telling me that these were daddy's boots/shoes. I was laughing so hard bc he was too cute trying to walk in them!! Even while standing in them...he had a hard time! But I am thinking that is a good thing bc he isn't suppose to wear hills...right...lol!?!

had to share the cuteness

if that is even a word!! I never thought I would be blessed with one beautiful child...and here I am with my third one. I know...I know...I am a bit bias! But humor me will ya..lol!! How can you deny it when it is staring you in the face....only kidding!! But he sure does look like his daddy.

The last day Skylar was here

I caught them just being brother and sister. It was too cute and I was lucky to have caught it on camera......before they started to pose...lol!! It is amazing how much he looks up to her and loves her!The very next morning after she left...he wanted to go get her from her room! It about broke my heart when I had to show him that she wasn't there. Can't wait for the summer when she will be back with us!!
Damien also has a special place in his heart for his brother Lance. I can't seem to keep him away from him!! Always wanting to hold him...love it!!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

4 out of 6

Grandchildren that is...My sister came to visit while Skylar was here and we were trying to take a picture of all four of them for my mom--she doesn't get to seem them that often!! And won't you know it...the very first one was the best. We even attempted taking a picture of her 2 favorite daughters with their kids...they turned out OK. Funny how when one looks the other one doesn't...got to love little babies!! And here is Skylar and her cousin Kaya...she hasn't seen her since she was a little baby!!

all of my kids...

together for the first time in one photograph!! Just had to share with you all...And this one is Damien being the ham that he is...It was so hard to get a good picture bc Damien is at that phase in his life where picture taking is for the birds!! I had to put this picture in here bc Skylar is just too cute in it!! And here are my beautiful children...love them!!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Ferrets...

Skylar loves it when she comes and visits because she knows that she will be able to play with Mrs. Jenny's ferrets!! She got to hold one the other day and of course...her shadow...Damien had to get in on the action as well. He loves her so much that he has to do what she does all the time!!
Even Maddy wanted in on all the action!! I was surprised by how well both of them did handling the ferrets!!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Tattoos

Here I thought they were stickers...but it turns out they were tattoos!! And Skylar loved getting to help put them on her brother! He now has McQueen and Mater on him...until I decide to scrub it off.... Even Skylar got in on the action...sporting the checkered flag on her wrist!

Easter Morning

Last night the Easter Bunny came to our house and left some goodies for all the kiddos. Skylar's baskets was full of funny girly stuff. While Damien's basket was packed with his favorite movie...Cars. Lance got a stuffed bunny!! I hope he likes it!
When they finally got up and saw what was on the table....for Skylar it was happiness because she was getting something new....for Damien it was a look of what the heck...lol!! Lance had no clue what was going on!
Skylar loved everything and realized that one of the items in it was from Mommy because it was a reward for no longer biting her nails. Damien was super thrilled to finally have a McQueen of his own!!
And a special thanks to Jenny for letting us borrow her camera this morning...because without that...I wouldn't have been able to capture the moment!!
Happy Easter!!
the Sledds

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Happy Easter!!

Today we (the Fishers, the Shippees, the Ingles and the Sledds) decided to do our Easter Egg Hunt and Dinner because of possible inclement weather on Easter Sunday!!

It turned out so wonderful!! We had 2 different "hunts." One for the little kids and another for the older ones. Damien caught on so well. In the beginning he was only picking up the orange eggs. Not really sure why...I am guessing he thought those would be the best ones...lol! But once he realized they were all for the taking...he went running around like a mad man. I think the best part for me was when he realized that there was goodies inside the eggs...lol!! Skylar had fun as well! She got to do the more difficult egg hunt...It was funny because we had to remind them to look up as well. She was running around and loading up her basket just as fast as she could!! I think in the beginning of the hunt she was letting the younger ones fo ahead of her until she realized that they didn't need the handicap...lol!! Damien was running after and trying to help her get more...it was very cute!! The whole time we were doing the egg hunts...Lance was fast asleep in the house! But near the end...he finally woke up and demanded some attention!!

All in all..the day turned out perfect!! Dinner was delicious...like always. Dessert was tasty...never fails. And the kids were so tired that on the way home...Damien fell asleep!! I took tons of pictures but like the airhead I am...I forgot my camera at Darlene's house. So, you will have to wait until I go and get it...lol!!

Happy Easter!!
Love to you all...
the Sledds