Cousin Fun!

We have been living with Nanny and Papa while our new house gets its final touches. John Thomas thought is was super fun to have a slumber party with cousins Raegan and Ian this weekend! They went to the movies with Nanny and Papa and to church with us on Sunday. Here are a few pics from the play area at church and Sunday dinner!

He loves to sit at the table and eat with a fork like his cousins!

Such a big boy.


At Church, Ian went in Uncle Cody's 4 year old class that he teaches.
When he got home he said that he wanted to go to Cody's school again :)

STL Fun!

During our move last week Mimi and Poppy entertained John Thomas. His week was topped off with brunch at the Four Seasons and the world famous STL Zoo! It was a great way to end his week. Here we are enjoying the view from the Four Seasons Restaurant Patio.

Welcome to the Zoo!

All Aboard! I was so excited to ride the train with John Thomas.

It was always Mommy's favorite zoo fun!

The Conductor collecting tickets.

John Thomas made a new friend on the way.

A beautiful view from the train.

Its the best way to see all the outdoor animals

Here is a baby elephant!

John Thomas loves animals!

One of his favorite things to do is help Mimi walk little Oscar.

It was a quick trip for Mommy and Daddy but sure was a lot of fun!

Welcome Baby Ella!!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of John Thomas' newest cousin, Ella Jennings. She weighed in at 8lbs 7oz and was 20in long. Congratulations Christi and Derrick!! You will be wonderful parents!!

On another note, Congrats Shandy and Kelly on their announcement that they are having twins in January!!! We are super excited for all of the babies and can't wait to see how crazy Sunday dinners at Nanny and Papa's will be :) John Thomas is so blessed to have all of his cousins!

Good Bye 916....

This past week we closed on the sale of our first home. It was a great place to start our journey through marriage and become parents! We thank god for the blessings he bestowed on us there and can't wait to see the amazing things he has in store for us in our new house!

Our little Fish!

John Thomas is quite the little fish! So much in fact, he is graduating from his ISR class after only 12 lessons! The record for Mrs. Brandi is 10, but we are still very proud of him! He has mastered the roll to float technique and his swim ability is amazing. His final test is this Saturday. He will have to float with all his clothes and shoes on. The intent is to simulate him falling in to a body of water to make sure he can attempt save himself. We think he will pass with flying colors.

John Thomas' fun filled day with a bunch of chicks!

This past weekend we finally got some time to spend with our friends the Knowles! They are chicken farmers in southeast Oklahoma. Chicken farming is extremely precise. The barns must be kept at a certain temperature year round and the chickens are fed on a timer. We are so blessed to share our love for agriculture with John Thomas and friends!

Off to the Chicken Houses

They have two barns that can hold 24,000 chickens each!


Daddy and John Thomas learning about the farm from Brian

Sara was a wealth of knowledge as well!

Baby chicks eating

How many chicks can I catch?

Westin showing John Thomas how its done.

Just another great day on the farm!

July 4th Fun!

John Thomas enjoyed his first fireworks this 4th!

He loved to throw the snap pops and hear the "bang!"