Texas Tradition

You're not officially a Texan until you've had your picture taken in a field full of bluebonnets. Brooks liked them so much that we couldn't get him to look up at the camera.

First Easter Egg Hunt

Brooks was an Easter superstar. After greeting everyone at church with a "HI" and "BUH-BYE", he found all the eggs that the Easter bunny left for him.



The first egg. Each subsequent egg came one at a time back to the basket.









I got one!










And another one!





















B counts his eggs. (Have I mentioned that he can count to 20? The kid is a genius.)






Grandad helped Brooks find the Goldfish inside the eggs. Man does that Easter Bunny know what a boy likes!

Our little Easter Bunny with Grandad and 2Mama...








...and with Gram!

Momma, Pop and the little guy.








After we took off the Easter shirt and tie, we let Brooks have a run at the chocolate bunny that Gram brought. Yum!

Zack's Birthday Party

Our friend Zack celebrated his 30th birthday at the West Alabama Ice House -- the perfect place for all of us to spend a beautiful spring afternoon.



Brooks and LP played together and even clapped to the music from the band.














Never too early to start learning how to play 42.









So THAT'S what happens to you when you turn 30...

Trainspotting

One of Brooks' favorite pasttimes is watching trains. Pop and B got an early jump on it this morning -- B isn't even out of his PJs yet!

Brunch with Grandma Jo

Grandma Jo has a Longhorn blanket on her couch, which was the first thing Brooks saw when he walked in the door. He ran straight for it, climbed on the couch and said, "Texas!"





Playing outside in the backyard...

Grandma Jo and Brooks share a favorite hobby: looking at pictures of Brooks!

Brooks and Grandma Jo are getting ready for snack before we have to leave. Thank you for a fun day, Grandma!

Shower Time

Brooks likes playing in Mom & Pop's shower these days.

LP's Birthday Party

After a big morning at the Livestock Show, we ended the day with an afternoon at Wonderwild for our friend Lindsay's birthday party. Talk about a big day!!






Jumping in the bucket of balls -- so much fun!







Giddyup, horsey!







All aboard!








Wheeeeeeeeeee!






B and Pop bounced on the jumpy floor with the birthday girl.

A party with goldfish? Now THAT's my kind of party!

On the way home, we were stopped at the train tracks next to a firetruck (or, in Brooks-ese, a "si-suh" that goes "aaAAAAhhh!"). The firemen were nice enough to roll down the window and wave at B... who was in too much awe to wave back.

We got home just in time for dinner. Here is Brooks killing some time while Momma gets it ready.

Our Cowboy in Action

Earlier this month, we took B to his first Livestock Show. This little cowboy had so much fun!



He rode on the "train" from the parking lot to the show with Aunt Sarah.








Howdy padna.








Pop and B, headed for the petting zoo.







B got to pet baby sheep, baby goats, llamas, donkeys, chickens, pigs, bunnies, and wallabees. He didn't miss a beat -- just walked right in and started patting away!

















B got to drive a green tractor all by himself. After a hard day's work, this cowpoke was pooped, but still smiling!