"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Friday, September 17, 2010

Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend we spent lots of time playing, playing, playing--which, i guess was appropriate since we were taking a break from our "labor".
It's so fun living in a college down. The excitement for the start of football season is SO much fun! We went to the first Baylor game and tailgated with some good friends.
Here is Clark inspecting the "tailgate":
AnnMarie has fallen into the category of "professional smiler", as Sean has deemed it.
AnnMarie and her buddies, Niyah and Alayna, had fun watching the cheerleaders (no, not the game) :)
And pretty soon after that we were out because I don't think bringing Bubba to the game was our (my--Sean advised against it) wisest move. I just wanted to have our whole family there for the first game! But--by the 2nd quarter we were D-O-N-E done. Clark would have been completely happy if Mommy would have let him climb up and down the filthy concrete stairs, eat leftover food underneath the bleachers, and go down on the field. Again--we did not see halftime. :)
On Sunday we went out to my dad's land for a weenie roast. It was pretty sticky and hot, but we still had so much fun!
It's good for the soul to get out and breathe some country air and make some smores.
Clark: Whatcha got there, Brooks?

Mini carhartts
Uncle Lukey, comedian extraordinaire!
I love this picture! Caroline got some great shots!

How is it that the two cutest peanuts in the world are related to me?

Huck tried to sneak some of Clarky's dinner
Papa giving weenie roasting tips
Redneck playpen

Makin a mama proud
Can't wait to make many more memories here! (especially when it's cooler)

7 comments:

The Junods said...

Girl! Stop it. What fun. Love the weenies, love the minicarharts, love the cutie patooties in the PDubT play pen! What a fun family. Miss you friend. Your blog looks precious. And your babies are edible!

Caryn said...

Oh my goodness - I know it is common to comment on the cuteness of ones children via a blog comment - but SERIOUSLY could AM & C be any more edible - LOVE EM!! Sean is right AM has got that sorority smile down! Love you friend.

Kimberly said...

I love your kids! How much fun, aside from taking Clarky to the BU game, you had this Labor Day weekend. I love the family events you get to share being "in town" with so much family. Lucky little ones to be near their cousins and you to be near siblings. I know you cherish those times. And AM sure does have that smile, kinda like her Momma! Love you much.

rackersfamily said...

soo much CAMO in one post!! aahh!!
looks like you guys had fun. AM's hair is getting so long...it's crazy to see it pulled back in a LONG ponytail... those little buddy cousins are so adorable. love all the family time!

shannonmichaelis said...

Love those camo hats! And love the playpen -- why not? So fun seeing Clarky and Brooks together with both pairs of big eyes. They will love having each other always! And where is this land? Next girls' weekend? Ha!

Meg said...

oh lordy girl...that baylor game?!?! but at least we made some memories to hang on to, right??...and isn't that what it's all about?? love the labor day pics and know what a huge blessing it is to have family to grow up around...so much to be thankful for.

Krispy said...

Love your family!xoxoxo
Kristiana