Don't Bug Me! by Denny Lynn

One afternoon after he had done a program, Mr. Sam came by and let us see his really cool bugs - however, I learned that they are not bugs, they are insects (I enlightened Mama on this as soon as she picked me up). He had all kinds of really cool stuff, including a tarantula!

John liked the millipede ok, but once he figured out the insects weren't for eating he lost interest! I loved them all!

There were beautiful butterflies to see, and more big spiders! We didn't get to pet those.

I did get to hold a giant hissing cockroach - he was really cool! I am so glad Sam came to see us and play - I really liked learning all about insects!

The Lollipop Guild by John Lee

Follow, follow, follow, follow, follow the Yellow Brick Road....I am one ticked off munchkin!

A Boy and His Box by Denny Lynn

Some of you will remember that when I was little I played baby in a box with my Daddy. Some things you don't out grow! We got this box the other day and it is great! It is big enough to get into with room for Teddy and a pillow, too!

It makes a swell place to watch tv. I even have it all cozy for nap time. The best thing about my new box is there is no room for little brothers! It is just for me!

I'm a Mess by John Lee

After Mama had been gone one weekend, Daddy told her we needed to put locks on the cabinets. I know Mama was thinking - "Why do we need to do that". I recently helped Daddy prove his point! I like this cabinet because it has lots of fun stuff in it. As a matter of fact, I store my bacon bits and sprinkles in here. I am always finding something new. I guess the final straw for Mama was when I found the spaghetti noodles.

To be fair, I picked them up and put most of them back. It wasn't until after she swept them up the second time that Mama acrtually tied the door shut with a bandana. No more cabinet exploring, I wonder what I can get into next.

Ahoy Matey, Come Play in the Sand! by Denny Lynn

We have our own sandbox! And not just any sandbox - this one looks like a pirate ship! Me and Daddy put it all together while Mama was gone. Once it was water sealed and put in the back of the yard it was time to fill it up!  

You can play in the sand or be the captain and drive the boat! John and I both like driving the boat.

It was alot of work, but totally worth it once the sand was in!

We got to use all the new sand toys the Easter Bunny brought.

John learned that sand doesn't taste so good and that when you wipe your mouth with sandy hands, all you taste is more sand! He is silly!

I love my new sandbox and I am so thankful that Daddy set it all up for us! Now I just need everybody to come over and play!!

Easter Sunday by John Lee

The Easter Bunny came through! He brought us all kinds of cool stuff. I think it was that kiss on the cheek Denny bribed him with!

There were new balls (Scooby Doo for Denny and Toy Story for me) and new buckets and sand toys for our new sandbox. We also each got a new movie (Scooby Doo for Denny and Sesame Street for me). We also each got a new Thomas swim suit!

He also hid all of our eggs, plus the new plastic ones that Daddy got us. We searched and searched and finally found them all!

Then it was time to truly celebrate Easter by going to church. We got all dressed up in our new vests and ties, but Mama let us wear our boots and jeans!

Here is one more photo that Denny took of me and Mama - it was a trade-off. He would let Mama take his picture if he could take ours! You can tell by the look on my face that this went on entirely too long.

We finally made it to church and thanked God for His Son Jesus - then it was Texas Roadhouse for lunch and a nice Easter nap. What a great day!

Happy Birthday, Jace by Denny Lynn

Jace turned 5!! He had a cowboy party and I was so excited to get to go! John and I wrapped his presents and decorated them with horse stickers.

Once we got there we took a picture and then let the games begin! I liked putting the badge on the sheriff! And I did really good getting it on!

We played "Sheriff Says" and I was keeping up with the big boys! I even won a plastic boot cup for playing.

Then we chased the cowpoke around the campfire! When someone dropped the hat on your head, you had to try to tag them before they could sit back down in the circle. We were all really good at this and just kept playing!

We also hit the boot pinata! We swung and swung!

John didn't want the stick. This is what my little brother looks like when he goes to a party without a nap.

We worked so hard on the pinata that I has to take a break and have a drink from my new boot mug.

Finally, it broke! It was very exciting and we got to fill our bags with candy.

Next came presents. I got Jace rocket balloons - I can't wait to see how they work! John got him books with a decoder in them! I hope he likes them. He got lots of cool stuff!

We had a great time at the party! I hope Jace had a Happy Birthday!