fly little birdie...

fly, fly away. This little guy was just about to leave the nest for the very first time, and we were all there to watch. I find baby birds and their parents just fascinating...don't you?

His sibling, on the other hand, wasn't quite ready to spread his wings and fly. They're all different, aren't they? They built their home in an umbrella, right next to my parents' pool. Clever choice for a home; they'll never get wet :)

While we were there for the weekend, Emma swam her little heart out. This was our last swim in their pool, before the big move.

I have decided that Emma sees my mom as a bestie. As in a best friend. They are funny together, let me tell you.

Carson hung out with all of us on the deck.

Even though he clawed his face, isn't he just so so cute?

I think so. We had a blast hanging out with our family and came home with loads of loot. I'll post about that later.

take me out...

to the ball game. This was Emma's first one, and she went with her Daddy. It was just the two of them.

I'm the camera nut, which is why I am in so few photos. And, of course Rob politely refused to take the camera along to document the event, so I documented before they left...

She was so excited, just radiating energy! I had the afternoon to myself, with just Carson, so I was in heaven too. When she came home, she told me all about it. Including the old McDonald's for lunch on the way, the ice cream, the popcorn, and the pizza on the way home. All of which were healthy food choices...right?

her favorite color is yellow

so, we I bought her a brand new yellow bathing suit.

We went to the neighborhood bbq at the splash pad, and she did just that...splashed!

Her very favorite friend was there too.

Carson was wearing one of my very favorite outfits. It was a gift from Coco.

Although, I never got a really good shot.

Rob and I watched Emma splash and play. Since we are celebrating the color yellow, I am currently waiting on yellow crocs to come in the mail. I had to order her new ones. The hot pink ones disappeared, and yes, it is driving me crazy....very, very crazy.

It was so hot, but she managed to stay cool.

She just loves it here.

I took lots of photos...

Until, finally she said, "Mommy will you please stop?" And so, we headed home :)

when the sun came up...

We loaded up our bunch and headed out to the blackberry farm.

We took these two along. Can you tell they're besties?

Daddy was on vacation, so he came along too.

Even though I grew up in East Texas,

I had never seen these little guys on the bush. I only know them in their little clear boxes for about $4 a pop.

The girls managed to stay away from the stickers and from this little guy. He looks super nice, right?

Emma got distracted by the animals.

There were more than just a few...

I finally managed to coax her back to the patch...

I wanted her to pick more of these...

Of course, Carson was along for the ride...poor little guy.

I love them both so much.

We even managed to get a family photo.

I think I mentioned before that she could be a little farm girl...

I am still convinced.

where the green grass grows

We have greeted the warm weather here with open arms.

Our sandbox has been busy...

We've been hanging out in the backyard...

Giggling...

Playing in the fort...

Walking barefoot in the grass. My sweet hubby has already succeeded in turning it into a lush, thick, green carpet, and it's only May.

We've been tricycling and chalking, which wouldn't be complete without zebra and "sir raf." Thanks Papa!

And growing....basil...yum, yum!

This sweet little girl made me an herb garden for Mother's Day. She had a lot of help from her daddy of course.

Here it is...I have enjoyed it so much! You will find me on the front porch clipping almost every night.

And since we're talking green, here's chives...

And mint...

And dill...

And italian parsley...

And oregano...

And rosemary...

I have sage, thyme, and cilantro too. Now, I am waiting for this one to bloom. Emma's got beans growing in the kitchen. You know, how we did in first grade? With a ziploc baggy and a wet paper towel? I just planted tarragon this morning, and Emma planted zinnia seeds in a pot. I think we are doing pretty well in the growing department :) Although, now I want a garden...a real one with tomatoes and peppers and squash, and green beans, and cantaloupe...and...I think I might need Rob's help for that one...maybe next year?

Here's my favorite thing that's growing at our house right now. He will be three months tomorrow. They grow so fast the first year. He sleeps through the night on occasion, but generally wakes around 4 or 5 am for a feeding. Somehow, I don't really mind. He naps four times a day and eats six times a day.

He laughs now, which is just beautiful.

And he has already attempted to roll over. He didn't get far, but nonetheless, he tried. I love my children and love to watch them grow. If only I could get them to grow a little slower.