4th of July

Such a sweet 4th with our newest little American...

Cheese! 

Kai's grumpy face- I love that Harper couldn't help but smile. 

My cup runneth over! 

Gunnar enjoying his big brother status. 

Looks like a successful first 4th ;) popcorn ball still in hand. 

3 Months

Gotcha Day was 3 months ago. It's hard to believe. The fog of having  a 'newborn' is lifting and that is a wonderful thing.  We've been busy busy. And Kai is a Bryant and has proved to be a trooper and great traveler. She's a fish and gets excited when everyone don's a swimsuit. She is picking up more vocabulary and is such a copy cat. It keeps us constantly entertained. She took her great grandad to lunch for his birthday, and finished her big day with a quick dip before bed. 

Kai Loves:

Cheetos

Her Baby aka stuffed cow she sleeps with

Ge Ge- (like goo gah) Chinese for Big Brother Gunnar

Swimming

Jumping in the Pool 

Dancing

Singing Songs 

Tinlee

Harper 

Going Bye Bye- girl loves to see what's next 

Ice Cream with Dad 

Sobering

This morning as we rolled out of town we stopped to show the kids the OKC memorial. Sobering. I can't believe almost 20 years have passed. Such a huge reminder we live in a fallen world. I'm so thankful for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. 

What we are suffering now is nothing compared with the glory that will be shown in us. (Romans 8:18 NIRV)

Fancy and Free

This is what happens when we are left alone trying to get a picture of the two of us- oh dear! Derek kept saying his tie was choking him and I'm not sure what to do without being needed. Awards dinner night- Tinlee, my incredibly helpful 8 year old kept Kai in the kids area so Derek and I could eat dinner alone. She has no idea what a great big sis she is! And how thankful we were for adult conversation and a moment to feel like a couple. I left my phone with her so she could text us- It was hilarious and she did a great job. Poor thing was worn out, but proud that we trusted her. It doesn't take much to forget this is where we started. Just me and my beau. Love him to the moon.

Orr Family Farm Fun

Saturday, Derek had more meetings to attend, so the kids and I ventured off to find the Orr Family Farm. We rolled out late which was wonderful and it was overcast so a great day to be outside. Derek missed out because the kiddos had a great time! The kids were asking in the parking lot when we could go again and bring dad. I told him what a big girl I was- driving in the city lol, since he is the resident chauffeur. We had breakfast and a full morning without any major meltdowns- mom included ;) 

Tinlee road a horse that was injured in the tornado! Crazy he survived. She was the only cowgirl that wanted to ride. The petting zoo was a little much for the city kids and Kai was not a fan, except from afar. Tinlee did check the sheep and pig out. 

We road the train and went down the slides- hauling kids up alone was a chore ;) and Kai thinks she's a big girl and can do what the bigs are doing! The kids could have just gone down the slides and called it a day. Way to get a work out in! 

What's more fun than a bouncy pillow? Wish you could hear the giggles. 

A little race around the track...

Harper decided her and Buttercup needed to be friends- so we made sure to ride before leaving. 

The whole day was a hit- the bigs were a great help to me. And the littles had so much fun. Moms heart in 4 little people. 

We picked up Dad and headed to lunch- and what's lunch without desert. So, we stopped into a candy shop and picked out some cupcakes and candy and found a pink horse! Harper I'm sure would love one in her room ;), but Violet of course.

Check out Gunnar's cool moves- lol

The music was so loud! 

Friday Fun

The pool was being repaired so we got free passes to the water park- awesome when your a family of 6. Harper ended up passed out before we ever left. Then we ended the evening with a Redhawk game. The weather couldn't have been better! Overcast, cool breezes and kids had a blast. We had dinner with the Jones families. We camped out by the playground and in the grass and the kids played chase and snacked of course. We stayed through the entire game which was a miracle! And got to see the fireworks, Kai's first. She was thrilled and it was so fun to watch her little eyes brighten up. We hiked back to the room where we all slept until 9- can I get an amen ;) 

 

Tinlee taking a break from following MeiMei up and down the hill.

Gunnar racing the night away- he's blurry of course. 

Kai having to try out a cap with the big kids - copy cat! 

First Road Trip

First are happening all the time these days. It's fun to document and of course fun to partake in. This weekend had us heading to regionals for Dad's job. So we were Oklahoma City bound bright and early Thursday morning. The kids did great, Kai napped and was a happy traveler. We even stopped on the road for wildflower pics- which the kids tolerated well ;) When we arrived there was a nap, and dinner with a magician. Gunnar loved it and Kai roamed the hallways, while Harper snuck cookies and Tinlee chatted with friends.