Summer time fun

I have been so bad about taking pictures and blogging this summer. We have been so busy between baseball, swimming lessons and other things, the blog has been put on the back burner, but I am going to do better. Below I am just going to add a few pictures I have taken over the last two weeks.

Water hose fun.

Monday morning breakfast picnic.

Loving her baby food, she gets so excited when she sees it, she can't stand herself!

Deer Hunting boot camp. Cooper has decided that he is going deer hunting this year with Erik and Hagen, (thank goodness!) This fact seriously worries Hagen. So he has taken it upon himself to "teach" Cooper how to hunt. Daily they dress up in camo and "practice" hunting, so in Hagen's words, "Cooper does not ruin there hunting trip". Cooper has become quite good at his turkey call.

Gator Farm Friday

Last Friday, we had quite the adventure. A trip to The East Texas Alligator Farm in Grand Saline, Tx. Hagen, my loyal Swamp people viewer was beyond excited. A co-worker and friend of mine,Nina and her daughter Hannah and friend Bree ventured along with us. I was not sure what to expected, but let me just say this is the neatest place and I as pleasantly suprised. The farm is very easy to get to and so clean and beutifully landscaped. There are so many different types of animals and reptiles, and admission prices are very reasonable. Cooper has decided he wants his next birthday party there and I am very excited about that. The staff is so friendly and assist the children in petting all kinds of animals safetly. The farm is complete with a petting zoo, bounce house, a great concession stand and of course alligators!

Hagen "cautiously" petting the snake, when we first arrived.

Cooper was scared to death when we first walked in, he literraly crawled in the stroller with Harper. But the farm grew on Cooper quickly.

Baby alligators.

The baby fawn at the alligator farm. Cooper and Hagen are always more than excited to see any kind of deer.

Harper in a deep conversation with the goats.

Hagen and Cooper petting the deer.

Funny faces.

The alligators at feeding time, according to the staff this is only about one quarter of the population of alligators in the farm. They fed them raw chicken.

Harper loved watching the fish. Everytime we would walk away she would start to cry.

Enjoying their "Gator Blood" snowcones.

Overall we had a wonderful time and we definately will be visiting again soon!

Summer Days

Monday, we spent some time in the sun at the Wendel's house. Everyone had a great time. Even Harper.

Harper relaxing on the slip-n-slide. She just laid there and talked. She loved the cool water. Her friend Delaney, who is four months older enjoyed the water as well.

Hagen in the middle of his "football" game with Drew and Payton. As you can see he had a good time as well.

Unfortunately, I missed a photo of Cooper but he enjoyed the Summer fun too.

Last Day of Pre-School

Friday, May 27th Hagen went to his last day of pre-school at the Learning Express. I can not believe my baby will be a kindegardner in 2 1/2 months. He actually could have started school this fall but we chose to hold him out one more year, due to his July birthday. I am so glad that we made that decision, Hagen has really benefitted from pre-school this year. Hagen is so excited for school in the fall, he already had his backpack.

Hagen and his teacher, Mrs. Bonnie. She was so great, and Hagen learned so much.

I had to share this. I bought this cookie boquet, from Robin Lowry who has just started a cookie business, The Cookie Jar. I loved how it turned out, she did a great job.

We are sure to have a fun filled summer, I will try to keep this updated the best I can. Lots of swimming, and adventures. Any day in the Tijerina house is an adventure with two little boys.

Art fair

On Saturday, May 21st, there was a Arts festival held on Market Street. That morning I had given my friend Tiffaney a baby shower in honor of the upcoming birth of their second son Tripp. We had a wonderful time. Later that afternoon, Erik, myself and the kids, made the short trip down to Market Street and visited the arts festival going on. There was food, music, bounce houses and many little booths with local vendors selling their treasures. We happened upon face painting booth, and the boys were so excited. They both picked out the "Spider Man" design.

Cooper sporting his new paint job.

Hagen trying his best to be still.

My sweet boys.

Dentist appointment Wednesday

Last Wednesday, Hagen and Cooper had a dental check-up in Tyler. I really enjoy our pediatric dental office, they are all so nice, and hardly ever a wait, and are so patient with the kids. Hagen and Cooper have no fear of going to the dentist and that is great. Aunt BoBo is currently in dental school at Baylor and was out for the summer and she agreed to come along to help with Harper, so thankful for her.

Waiting for our appointment.

Waiting for X-Rays.

Getting his teeth all clean.

The boys had a great visit and no cavaties. After running a couple errands, we took a quick through the Braums drive-through, and was headed home. A great day.

Harper at 5 months

Ok, so I am soo behind on blogging, but I promise I am going to catch up. Miss Harper turned 5 months old on May 21st. Wow, she is quickly growing up, way too fast. She has developed a such a little personality over the last few weeks and become so much more pleasant. She loves to sit in her exersaucer and laugh and smile at her two brothers, and carries own detailed conversations with them in her language. She is such a blessing to our family, and so happy.

Harper around 5 months.

A pedicure with mommy.

Lunch at the tea room with mommy and Aunt BoBo.

Learning to roll over.

Sitiing in her exersaucer for the first time.

At 5 months.....
You wear size 3 diapers
You wear size 12 month clothes and size 2 shoes.
You smile with all your heart, your mouth wide open, and squinty eyes.
You love baby food, especially squash, pears an apples.
You nurse around 4 times a day.
You LOVE your brothers and feveriously work to get their attention when they are in the room. Sometimes when Hagen is around you twist your neck in all directions just to keep him in your views.
You hate baseball games. Sister, I have news for you, you might jsut need to get used to them with two older brothers.
You love to play in your eversaucer.
You can roll over.
You love your sophie the giraffe and your "crinkly" book.
You LOVE to suck your thumb.
You can stand holding your weight, of course with us holding your hands.
You smile so big in the mornings when we come into the room to get you out of bed.
Your birthmark is still the shape of a small perfect heart on your left cheek.
I believe you are starting to teeth, you chew on everything in sight.
Harper,
We love you so very much, and we are so thankful you have been placed in our life. We can not wait to watch you grow into a young woman. I pray that you will come to know the Lord at an early age and never waiver in your beliefs. That you will respect yourself and others and appreciate what God has blessed you with and will have a desire to help others. I pray for a Godly husband for you one day. You are so very precious to all of us.