William and Papa

While Will and I traveled to Arkansas last week for my Uncle Dick's funeral, William stayed in Dallas and played with Papa (Will's Dad). They had a great time together. The first night we were gone William told Papa..."toaster" and "waffle" so of course Papa fixed him waffles! We were glad that William ate something! They were outside one day when the bulk trash truck came by and they followed the truck until it was full... and then William was ready to come home. Papa is a trooper!! They read many books, went on long walks and ventured out for yogurt. Papa was ready to go home and rest when we returned from Arkansas.....William kept him busy! Thank you for staying with our little man!!

A Very Sad Day

My Uncle Dick passed away this morning at his home in Arkansas. His sweet wife, Annette and my Uncle Don (Dad's younger brother) were with him when he died.

Please continue to pray for my family this week. We all knew this day was coming but it doesn't make it any easier once it arrives. We all miss him terribly. Please pray for Annette and Dick's three children as they struggle with this great loss. Please pray for my sweet Dad...he lost a brother and best friend. Please pray for my grandparents because no parent should have to bury their child.

Thank you...

While the Big Boys are Away...

the little ones will play! While their dads were playing golf in the unbearable Texas heat, the Williams (Schroeder and Morgan that is) were keeping cool in the splash pool at the Schroeder's house. William Schroeder was having a great time turning the water on and off...while William Morgan was splashing and sliding down the slide. Of course they both loved playing on the deck and getting into everything they shouldn't....grill tools, tiki torches and bug spray. What little boy doesn't love to use tiki torches as a sword? Amy fixed us a great lunch...which all of us enjoyed except for my William...who has decided that he doesn't need to eat. We had a GREAT time....thank you so much for having us over!

Double trouble....

William Schroeder explaining the pool rules to William Morgan
Can I have that camera?
Our little messesIt is my turn...
Listen up please.....

Spring Cleaning = New Toys for William

Earlier this week my dear friend Holly called to say that she was cleaning up the playroom and found some fun stuff for William...of course I said bring it over.

So...with the help of her sons, Charlie and Luke, Holly delivered a ton of stuff to my house. I am not sure yet if I should thank her....some of the toys make all kinds of fun sounds and noises. I have heard Big Bird and Elmo sing the alphabet more times than I care to count.

William played with everything the day it arrived. I had toy trucks, puzzle pieces, superheros and books all over the house. Holly also brought some shoes...William tried on every pair!! He really liked the rubber boots!

Thank you Charlie, Luke and Mark for sharing your toys with William!!

Ready to go....

If you tell William you are going "bye-bye"...you better be ready to go that instant. As soon as I say the words he heads for the back door, grabs my car keys, my sunglasses and is ready to go...immediately.

"Unlocking" the door

C'mon Mom....let's go!!!

This Week...18 Month Check-up

William is making up for his lack of sleep over the 4th of July weekend...yeah! He has been taking great naps all week....which has been great for me!

William had his 18 month check-up on Tuesday and everything went well. He is perfect...which we all knew. He is about 33 1/2 inches tall and weighs 27 lbs. 12 oz. He is a big boy!! William had to get one shot but he did get a very cool camo bandaid...so that made everything better. After his appointment we went to visit Big Mama because she (and her caregiver, Alicia) were going to babysit while I went to the doctor. Big Mama pushed him around on her walker and he ran up and down the halls. He was worn out when I came to pick him up. Another great nap for mom that day!!

Happy 4th of July

We spent the 4th of July at High Point with my parents, my brother and his family and the Herdmans. We had a fun filled weekend chasing children (two three year olds, an 18 month old, a 13 month old and a 7 month old) and visiting. The kids did not stop (except for naps) the entire weekend. I don't think William ate more than a bite of cheese and occasionally a yogurt the whole weekend. He was afraid he was going to miss something. William had a blast riding the tractor with GB, the four-wheeler with his Dad and sliding down the slide numerous times! My parents bought an inflatable pool and all of the kids loved playing in the water. It was a huge hit with everyone! My brother and Chase showed off their pyrotechnic skills both Friday and Saturday night. We are looking forward to even more fireworks next year! Below are a few pictures from our fun weekend.

William holding his first sparkler

SuSu and GB with Ben and William

The fisherman have returned....Chase, Will, William Will

William is taking a brief break during the fireworks William shooting his first firework Will and Tom shooting off a firework