Hot Air Balloons

This is my favorite Event of the year. I have adored hot air balloons since I was a child. Growing up, they would land on our property in Baton Rouge and our entire family would have this huge cook out and the pilots & crew would land and come eat with us. We always had soo much fun!! Now the balloons land at the Pennington Center and have a big celebration which allows the community to join in on all the fun. I have been coming to this show for the last 3 years but Philip has never been able to join me. Tyler was an infant last year so he just sat in my lap and slept. I have always looked forward to the day where I could bring my family and let them share these experiences. I invited Joe & Robin to come along with us. They really didn't know what to expect so I was very pleased that they had a good time. We all had a great time. We ate at Chick-Fil-A before hand so we wouldn't spend so much money at the balloon show. Then we headed on over to the Balloon Show.


Philip, Tyler, Kaiden & Joe watching the strawberry balloon blow itself up. Kaiden was especially curious about it. He would touch the material then turn and look at Joe with this big ole smile. Kaiden & Tyler were running around like wild things. They were so hot and sweaty, but they had the best time.
Robin took this picture of us during the fireworks display. They were beautiful. What surprised me the most was the loud noise didn't bother any of the kids.We convinced a passerby to take a group photo. I am so glad that the Deschamps family joined us. I couldn't have had a better time. Friends and family are so important. I just love them so much and I am so glad that they moved back to Louisiana.
We were all wiped out and I think all the kids crashed as soon as we turned the vehicle on.

Just a few more random shots from the balloon championship.

Dustin's New Ride

Dustin FINALLY got a newer vehicle - and it's a JEEP at that. It's so nice. Tyler pretended to drive it for a while and got all mad at me when I made him get out. I only made him get out b/c Philip & Dustin wanted to go cruising for awhile. Philip enjoyed just hanging out with Dustin, they don't to do much of that these days. Anyhow, now Philip has the Jeep bug again. BOYS!!

One Sweaty Little Boy

Tyler & I were playing in the yard and he was sweating like a pig.. I would make him drink water so he would stay hydrated but it was only a sip here and there. He finally needed to take a break so he went and found some shade by our shop. This one I love b/c as you can see Tyler's name is not on the concrete ramp and I just thought this could be a way to add him into the name list. By the way, Bessie and Daisy are our dogs.

Update on daycare

Well, Tyler did okay today at daycare as far as behavior is concerned but nap time was not too good. He screamed the entire time and only slept for about 30 minutes - maybe not even that long. We didn't do much of anything this weekend. Tyler & I hung out while Philip was at work. I will post a video of Tyler goofing off later today.

My baby is growing up

Tyler has started going to daycare. He isn't actually in a daycare facility but it's daycare enough. Tyler is with 3 other kids his age and a couple of kids that are a little older. Friday he stayed about 1/2 a day. He did good until nap time. It got ugly and I had to go pick him up. Today has been going a little better. He has been playing and getting along with other children, however, nap time has not been good. I talked to Cassie around 1:30 and he was still rolling around in the baby bed crying. Hopefully he has finally fallen asleep & Wednesday will be even better.

We need all your prayers and well wishes... Let's keep our fingers crossed !!!

Tyler Having Way Too Much Fun

Tyler's cousin Micah had his 1st birthday party on Saturday. Tyler had too much other stuff to check out rather than just hang out and watch the party. He & Drew(other cousin) went inside and got into Micah's toys. He was just laughing up a storm when we took this next picture. Not sure what was so funny but he thought it was.


Nunu & Tyler striking a pose for the camera. I think Tyler was looking at another camera.
He was pumped up about all the toys as you can see.