Little Flower Picker

This sweet little face is hiding behind my flower pot because he knows he is doing something he shouldn't be doing. This little boy LOVES to pick flowers and I will be shocked if there are any flowers left after his daily plucking fest! I can't be mad at him because he usually brings them to me!!

Herb Planter

After several years of "letting my house go," I am on a mission to get things spruced up a little and I plan on sharing some of my projects along the way! After Daniel was born, decorating the house or updating things was LOW on my to do list. For the past few years, just surviving, feeding the Butler Clan and making sure we have clean underwear and socks each day was at the top of the list.

I decided to take a planter I've had for many years and create a little "herb garden" if you will, for the back patio. I purchased the herbs and planted them, then realized how ugly the plastic garden markers looked. So I went in the yard, found a tree limb that had some nice moss growing on it, shaved down the end with an Xacto knife and labeled them with a Sharpie. I love how it turned out!

Silhouettes

I thought I'd share with you the silhouettes framed and hanging in the dining room.

Wordless Wednesday

Helping a Friend

One of Georgie's friends came to school today sad because her dog had died. Sweet Georgie made this card and picture for her friend. I think what she said is just perfect.

The Baptism of Banks Irby Johnston

Wordless Wednesday

Spring Break Fun: A Trip To Toe Toe's

Last Friday the kids and I headed to B'ham to spend the day with Toe Toe and Banks. We had so much fun and enjoyed spending some time with sweet Bankers!! We went to Botanical Gardens in an attempt to get some pictures of all four of them together. Needless to say it was comical. I wish I had a video of all the action that went on.

Here's a brief rundown: Georgie pushing Banks in his stroller like he was on the Talledega Speedway, Jack finds a silver dollar in a planter of pansies, Georgie and Jack fight over the silver dollar, Daniel keeps trying to run away, a lot of sweating by me and Toe, two barefoot boys running in a big mud puddle, lots of wiping of feet with wet wipes, Georgie crying, Jack almost dropped Banks, Banks screaming, the silver dollar is lost, more sweating by me and Toe, Georgie pushing Banks even faster than before, lots more screaming by Banks, silver dollar found by Georgie (so now it is hers), packing two strollers, a bouncy seat, diaper bag and 4 kiddos in a mini-van, more screaming by Banks, driving off realizing the baby wasn't buckled in, panic by one frazzled mommy and aunt, and finally baby is safely secured and we are on our way!

And here are the pictures from our adventure! You can check out some of the funny out takes on Tori's blog here.

As I write this, my heart is heavy and heartbroken. This is Hartley Carter. She was Michael's first cousin, Tom's child. Hartley was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday night. I really am at a loss for words. This precious life has been so tragically cut short. The one thing I can do, and I ask you to do, is pray and ask Him to do for her family and friends what nobody else can. I pray He will wrap his loving arms around her parents, grandparents, and siblings and comfort them in a way only He can.

I remember a few months ago looking at a picture of her on Facebook and a comment a friend made. I went back to that picture and comment yesterday and thought it was so fitting to share. "She is so pretty. So pure and down to earth....who doesn't love Hartley?" Michael and I both tried to think of what we always remembered about Hartley and we both decided it was her smile. She was always smiling and happy.

Hartley's step sister, Tonni, was also involved in the accident. I ask for your prayers for her as well. She is suffering from major head injuries and desperately needs the love and healing hand of our Father.

Spring Break Fun: Monster Truck Preview

As I mentioned in my previous post, we are headed to the Monster Truck Show on Saturday. Well, were we excited when we drove by one of the local auto parts stores and saw this bad boy parked out front! They had one of the trucks and the driver from the show here for a picture and autograph session. It was even funny that both the boys had on their monster truck shirts!! Talk about luck! Needless to say they were in heaven....monster truck, talking to the driver, and free chips and sodas for the takin'!

Spring Break Fun: A Trip to the Zoo

We have tried to take advantage of the BEAUTIFUL spring weather this week while the children are out of school. Michael took some time off Monday and we all headed to the Montgomery Zoo. It was very crowded, but we all had a great time.

Georgie and Jack were very interested in the python snake in the water bowl. They looked at this for quite a while.

They were very amused by one silly monkey that was cutting up.

Georgie is so related to Michael! She looked at this map the entire time at the zoo. Every time we saw an animal she had to find it on the map. Funny girl.

The elephants had a new calf.

Daniel and the rhino were having a stare down!

As always, the train ride was a big hit! We got to sit in the first car next to the engine.

The zoo also has a very nice new playground that the kids enjoyed.

This was so funny! Georgie doing the log roll....she was really good at it!

Daniel and Jack liked coming down the slide together.

Georgie and Daniel love to swing....Jack not so much. He does, but gets scared.

Be on the lookout for more Spring Break Fun pictures. We are headed to the Monster Truck Show on Saturday. I never thought I would be excited about going to a monster truck rally, but I am! It's a first for everyone in the Butler family.