Blessed!

The world lost a great man today. My Grandpa Dave passed away this morning. This is my first grandparent to lose so I am feeling a variety of emotions. Tonight my heart was hurting. The selfish part of me wishes that he were still here and would have been able to push through but I understand that it was God's will for him to let go. For the last several years he was in a lot of pain and I know that he is now in a much better place and resting peacefully. I am also grieving for my Grandma Donna, they would have been married 59 years this week and I can not fathom the emotions that she is feeling. She was an incredible wife and caretaker to him over the years and I know he loved her so dearly. My Grandpa Dave will forever be missed and never forgotten. All My Love! 

The weekend before he passed.

1 year ago with my Londyn!

 1 year ago with my Livi!

I love you Grandpa Dave!

Halloween is quickly approaching and last night we were able to visit those precious little Pi Beta Phi's for the Annual Alumni Nightmare on Elm Street Trick-or-Treat. The girls were ALL over the place. I think that they thoroughly enjoyed their first trip to the Pi Phi house, I know many more are in store for them (wink,wink)!

Running to the Pi Phi!!!

 Up the Pi Phi stairs to Trick or Treat!

Just making ourself comfortable...

 Someone gave us a treat...

Painting our Pumpkins!!!

(this was a challenge)

 My sweet little legacies. 

This is a very special place to me and

I hope one day my girls find their

home away from home here and 

have the incredible experience that I had.

Not to mention, this is where I met their daddy!

 My little Angels in Waiting...

Projects at Home...

Here are a few pics from the weekend! Enjoy~

Morning Milk on Mommy

Different or Alike???

I often tell you how different these girls are right?

Here is the proof...

 Livi dives into her cake.

Forces it into her mouth and makes

a complete and utter mess.

 Londyn keeps her cake nicely together.

She would prefer you spoon it to her,

she would rather not get her hands dirty!

Reading with their Kenzie!!!

Play -Doh!!!

So it may not be developmentally appropriate but with a little supervision we made it work. After giving the girls a cookie sheet (this will eventually help them recognize the Play-Doh boundaries) and hot pink play-doh they had a ball. How do I know? Well, the room was silent. One indicator of children being fully engaged can be silence. They were fully engrossed in manipulating and exploring the play-doh in front of them. They smelled it, attempted to taste it, used their excellent fine motor skills to manipulate it, and most importantly had a blast with it!!! We will frequently play with the play-doh! It also gave me some time to make dinner.

 Smelling it!!!

Post Dinner Fun - Outside Time!!! 

This is one of my girls favorite places, our backyard. They Play, Play, Play!!!! 

I adore my little loves!!!

 XOXO

Beyond Blessed!!!

It's Fall Ya'll!

Last weekend we thoroughly enjoyed our Fall Break! We, as in we I mean pretty much my entire family. We decided to load up and go to Dallas. Allen had been planning this for sometime and it was a much needed get away. You see, when you have a large family (like mine) you learn to travel in a pack and we have gotten very good at it.

Headed Out

Our Fall Break started out with a surprise visit to my Grandma Donna and Grandpa Dave's home. They had not seen the girls since their 1st birthday so I thought that it was only appropriate to drop in and love on them for a bit. The girls had a great time there and we loved seeing the girls GG's.

Time with our GG!!!

Loving on our GG Dave

This is a very special picture to me. The following Monday after we left, my grandma found my grandpa Dave unconscious, he has been in a coma state for the last week. At fist we were told that he probably would not make it but as of Friday, the doctor seems a bit more hopeful. We are praying that he opens those eyes and fights like the bull that we know he is. We love him very much, it has been an emotional week for our family. Our trust is in God and we know that his will is what will be. I am just so so so thankful that I got to see him this past weekend and that he was able to see my girls. 

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Livi and her dancing skills, this girls can dance!

 Londyn was mainly interested in the cat.

Here kitty, kitty...

After we left my grandparents, we went to meet the rest of the gang at Northpark Mall. We had lunch at this incredible South American restaurant. Then we let the girls stretch their legs in a children's library that is located in the mall. They enjoyed the tunnel-like seating. 

Next we headed over to Neiman's Children section. I swear they have some of the cutest clothes. They have this great area set up for children to play in. The girls thoroughly enjoyed their time here, especially at the pink piano. I am so hopeful that my girls will play the piano, it seems as if they are already enjoying it.

My little Livi playing away!

Excuse the hair, it had been a long

 day and you know she pulled those 

pigtails out as quickly as possible.

 Rebel.

I warned you, she is a little ornery!

But I like it!!!

Of course they had to try it out together...

 It looks like Londyn won!

Miss Livia decided to enjoy a sweet treat.

We tend to be a little more lenient on trips.

Cupcake before dinner, why not?

Londyn enjoyed one too, but she prefered

to walk around with her. Picture impossible.

At the Galleria they have the 

greatest children's play area. 

We spent lots of time here!

You see my friends, the key to 

shopping with small ones is...

Let them exude all of their energy then

Shop, Shop, Shop,

Repeat. Easy as pie - yeah, right!

 We found another kid friendly area at

Nordstroms children's department.

These stores are genius for putting

in areas like this. I bought them a pair of

shoes while we were exuding some energy.

1 chair, 2 girls. We make it work.

 Sharing at its finest.

Daddy is getting really great at this!

 Our only Family Pic!!!

Here is the whole bunch!!!

We had such an incredible time together.

What a great break, I can't wait to do it again.

Love You Guys!!!

P.S. Thanks for always helping...

Grateful!

A few days ago I stumbled upon this blog. It literally broke my heart. I pray for this family. For this husband, and this precious family that is now left without a mother. My heart aches that she or her her twin babies were not able to make it. I am reminded of the two miracles that I have sleeping in the next room and that I am so fortunate to be a strong, healthy woman. Life is too short for many, but the Lord has a plan and although we do not always understand his plan we must trust and believe in him. So tonight, I said an extra special prayer to my savior. Lord, please wrap your arms around my babies, keep them safe and healthy, guard them through night, and thank you, thank you, thank you, for all that you have given me. Protect my family, friends, and myself. Take charge of my heart and allow me to always see your greatness. I am undoubtedly, blessed beyond measure. Be with all who are grieving or struggling, specifically the Boyd-Evans family. Open the eyes of those who do not know you. I pray that all people will know you, love you, and have a personal relationship with you. Amen.

To visit this story you can go here: http://www.lesliejoyevans.blogspot.com

Oh What a Beautiful Day!

This past weekend Allen and I took the girls to this incredible park in Norman. It is brand new and open to the public. They have awesome toys, turf grass, and awnings to keep you cool(er). The girls had a BLAST!!! They ran and screamed and insisted on playing on the big kid toys... We had a wonderful day of fun. We love our weekends! I hope you are all having a fabulous week.

We started the morning off playing in our Pink Hats!!! They love them!

Livi

 Londyn

Off We Go!!!

Fun with the Mommy & Daddy.

Bang, Bang, Bang,

They have these awesome musical instruments.

 Teamwork...

Of course we had to swing...

 This girls is crazy on the swings...

Look at that precious roll - LOVE it!

 She enjoyed it, for a bit.

We LOVE the slide...

Going up it at least.

My Sweet Girls!!!

I love them dearly.

Let's play, Can You Find L&L???