Who let the dawgs out?

Gage has learned the song "who let the dawgs out" and his version is way too funny. He and Mom were walking at Meme and Papa's a few weeks ago and she was trying to teach him "hotty toddy" and then he just broke out into song "who let the dawgs out." I just had to laugh. So it has been on this mind (this song) for a few weeks. But now he has his own version of the song and it is way too funny...enjoy a good laugh.

Megan & Gage

Lordy Lordy I left these 2 alone on Monday b/c Brad and I had to finish school, Toby went to Lola's and Carson is still in school until June 25...ugh! So Megan and Gage hung out.

They are way too silly...never knew Gage would take great pics like this.
These 2 are a mess and I'm so thankful for both of them.

This is my new favorite picture! It just warms my heart!

I absolutley love that God has allowed Megan to be apart of our family. It's tough being stretched by God but also very rewarding and exciting. Sort of like your body feels when you give it an awesome workout. I am loving life and this big ole family of mine.

Happy Birthday Slick

Lots of craftiness going on last night at our house. (I love craftiness!)

FYI: Carson was worn out and watching Harry Potter in our bed

Gage-man was serious about making his smiley faces just right.
TobyWade was concentrating taking the sticker backs off to make his card look cute!
Megan has crafty skills and I love it! She did great! She got just as excited when I mentioned the idea of getting crafty as I usually do. Still can't get this girl to say "cheese" to me. She's laughing at me in this picture b/c I told her that she was going to sleep in the big dog house if she did not look at me. It did not work!

So what is all this craftiness about...well, it is about this really important guy that we all call "SLICK." He is the best father-in-law (seriously, I'd compare him to yours any day and win :), best dad (lots of time spend together on our farm with just Brad and Slick), best grandfather (never seen a more hands on and supportive person to my kids...except poopy diapers.)

We love you so much Slick...you are so special to us! Happy Birthday to YOU!

Merit Creek/Falls

Remember I told you about us getting to go to Merit Creek/Falls on Saturday...well here is our adventure...enjoy!

Carson spotting his buddy Taylor...

Part of the crew...Taylor, Carson, Tate (yes twins), Gage, Carson, & Heaven
The big section of the falls is quite big for my kiddos (in my opinion). Carson just jumped right off into it and loved every minute of it. I did not expect the others to follow...WRONG!

Gage finally got up enough guts to go...

Megan was next...

Oh heavens and then if Toby did have to go too! Megan jumped in first and then her friend Hannah helped Toby jump in...oh my Toby loved it and went several times. Look at Hannah's expression on her face...priceless!

Megan and Toby swimming to the rocks by me...

oooo....such a fun adventure was had by all and we can't wait to visit again...especially since it is only about 15 minutes from our farm!

It takes a villiage...

It takes a villiage...to raise a child!

Amy, Carson, Christy, Hunter, Carrie, and Taylor

Hunter and Taylor are not going to be traveling to Magnolia next year. We will miss them a lot. Taylor is going to be in first grade next year at Mendenhall Elementary and Hunter will also be going to Mendenhall Elementary. Carson is looking at one more year at Magnolia. We are excited and so thankful that Magnolia is here for us!

Swimming at Slicks

We swim at Slick's (and Nana's house) usually daily during the summer. Well our trend has already started. Some nights we (the 3 boys) take outside baths which consists of being naked jay-birds, shampoo, bar-o-soap, and a water hose. And on some nights (which happened twice this week) we deem it "ok" for the pool to qualify as the actual bath. The have switched to a salt water pool this year so I think we will be doing the later a few times per week this summer!

It took Gage ONE time for Brad and I to get in with him to get him jumping off the board and swimming to the side himself (right where he left off last summer)...oooooo GG you are gonna be so proud of this boy when we see him in the pool!
Toby Wade ceases to amaze me. He will not allow his 2 older brothers to out do him...no not at all. It only took ONE time for Brad and I to get in with him to get him to go off the board alone.

Carson Henry is still my fish and getting better every day...we are working on the "cannon ball."

Gage (aka dare devil) likes to be thrown extra high by daddy!

Ahhhhh....summer is here. It was our last day at school/work for 10ish weeks. Whoohoo. Time to be a fun Mom at Magnolia, summer camps at our house can begin...we are having 2 fun weeks, VBS (my passion/heart), and at least 4 short vacations...ahhhh...I love being a teacher, being married to a teacher, having 3 boys, and this sweet Megan God has given to us!

Want a good laugh?!?

This is a former student of mine Bradley. He is a funny guy. He and Megan are buddies. This video of him singing/acting will crack you up!


Have a great weekend. We are planning on it. Going to Merit Creek/Falls today for a birthday party and having a big ole fish fry with lots of friends tonight and tomorrow church...perfect weekend! amy

Boys in the little tub!

These boys were due a bath on Saturday night. They thought it was funny to bathe in the little tub b/c we usually go to the bath house but Mama was way too tired that night.

These boys are cute ups and I totally eat them up!

Fun Roosevelt Camping

Had a blast this past weekend at Roosevelt even thru the 2 hr rainstorm. Eating supper the first night in the camper...leftovers from the night before we had an high school archery cookout.

My sweet Megan showing off her tumbling skills!
Gage loved it when Lanee threw him up HIGH!

O Toby Wade Smith...independent little one!

Chilling out by the camper...Bradley, Megan, and Toby.

Magnolia Field Day

Let the Games Begin...was the theme this year.

Carson's class: Austin, Carson, Freddie, Ms. Jessica, Demarrius, Ms. Denice, and Jonathan
They were the Mighty Green Giants!

The famous slip-n-slide...FUN!

Carson having a blast steering himself down the slide.

All soapy from the Mr. Bubble soap

His sweet buddy...Taylor!

Toby and his girl...

Avery and Toby...they are Lola Lovebirds!

Avery walks around on her "cell phone" and talks to his boyfriend "Toby" then clicks over to talk to the other boyfriend "Gage." Oh my...this is too cute.

Copiah Creek

Linda and I were up for and very excited about our adventure...

Gage was more than excited...check out his new hairdo!
KK and Brandon

Megan wrote her name in the sand...so glad that she was with us!

They loved Megan's idea of burying their feet in the sand.

Around a couple of bends we found a pretty little waterfall. We went in search of petrified wood...we (really the older boys) found some good pieces, Linda and I supervised the operation by sitting on the beaches, the kids (all of them) had a blast in the water!

Toby giving Megan some loving in the water...

Toby hitched a ride back to the van!

Next time we plan to actually take our drinks/snacks with us on the adventure instead of leaving them in the vehicles. That is the only regret we had of the adventure. So cool to have such a pretty place about 30 minutes away from home. We are already planning out next trip!