Bye bye papi!

We decided - actually Brandon said it was time - to get rid of Kendall's papi's! Those of you who know her...you know she LOVES her papi. We have cut back and she has only been getting it when she goes to bed at night. I gave in tonight and we packed them all up and I told her that we were going to put them in the mailbox so that the mailman can take them to babies who don't have any. She liked the idea at first, but then when it came time to put them in the bag...she wasn't so fond of it anymore. We took them out to the mailbox and she did good. We are very proud of her.

Packing up the papi's


Not too sure about this!


What a big girl


Yay Kendall!

Big Mable

Last weekend Brandon, Kendall and I went to Lake Grapevine with Bryan, Julie, Cole, Bryan (LB) and Bailey. We had a great time - like always! Bryan got a new tube for an early father's day present and we got to try it out. It is a big two seater that you sit up in and her name is Mable. Oh my gosh...it was so much fun! Julie and I didn't last too long, we were laughing too hard. Brandon and LB rode that thing forever. LB and Bailey got some "air time"!! Big Mable really let me know how out of shape I am! My arms were so sore the next day at work, I could barely move. Thanks for such a great time!

Bailey and LB




Brandon and LB





Julie, Cole, Kendall and I----don't worry, we didn't go fast with the kiddos on there!




Julie and I





Bryan and Cole

Big Girl Panties!!!

Well, we have taken the first step to potty training! Kendall got to pick out some "big girl panties"! She has worn them to school all this week and has done pretty good. She has had 2 accidents on Monday, Wednesday and today. I didn't think that was bad for the first week! Here she is showing off her skills.

The Package

The doorbell rang about noon today. When I opened the door, there was the mailman carrying a package. I thought...yay...I got something. ha It was for Brandon. Not sure if I have mentioned or not, but we have one talented Martha Stewart in the family! It is Kendall's MiMi, my sister in law, Michelle. She is always coming up with new, cute and creative things. As soon as Brandon started opening the package, I ran to get the camera - you can never trust this girl! Wasn't sure if it was going to be a Bedazzled speedo for the beach or what. Anyway, since they moved to Indiana and weren't able to come to Brandon's graduation, they sent him a little something. MiMi made graduation hat cookies, a tassel with the year '10 on it, and a picture from each of the kids! It was TOO CUTE!

These are the cookies she sent...too bad we already ate them all. ha!

B even went and put on his gear and hung the tassel from his helmet.

Aisley's picture

Knox's picture

Addison's picture


We have the best niece's and nephew ever! We love you "Willis 5"!!

The best by far!

Mom, mommy, momma, mother...whatever you want to call her, mine is the best! Yesterday was Mother's Day and it was great. I know there are a lot of mothers and daughters who are not close, some that may not even talk, but I couldn't imagine my life without my mom! She means the world to me. For everyone who knows her, you know that she will bend over backwards and do what she can for you. She is always there when you need someone to talk to, vent to, or just to listen. I am so thankful that God picked me out for her. She goes above and beyond the true meaning of MOM! Thank you for everything you do for me and my family! I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you (and dad - but hey...his post is next month :)) I love you mom!

You're the best!

3 proud generations!


I can't believe it - I didn't get one picture of Kendall and I together today. She was too busy and having way to much fun! Thank you God for making me Kendall's momma!

Fun in Fort Worth

This past Saturday, Brandon, Kendall and I went downtown to the stockyards with Bryan, Julie and Cole. There were having some sort of "pioneer days" event so we thought it would be fun to take the kids. Little did we know they would be shooting cannon's off all day long! I jumped about a foot higher everytime they went off. When we left there, we went to ride the train over by the Trinity River. Cole had been on the train before, but it was a first for Kendall. She seemed to really enjoy it though!

Julie and Cole (isn't he cute?!)





Waiting on the train



"Thanks for the blue ring pop dad!"



Bryan, Julie and Cole

HE DID IT!!!

Sound the alarms...he did it! Brandon graduated from the fire academy!! Not only did he graduate, he passed the state exam for fire fighters....AND had the highest score in the class! I can brag, he's my hubby. I am so proud of you babe. I love you very much!




B.McMILLIN - firefighter