Good Times

Life is good at the Chandler house. We have the green light to move forward on the home remodel. This means all four of us will be moving in to the back house this week. It will be full of fun and challenges as we squeeze in to the small space. Brooke and Wyatt have enjoyed the adventure of packing up the house. They spent most of the morning playing with the empty boxes. Brooke rediscovered her tutu and wore it all day with her red squeaky shoes and pajama shirt.

We video taped W eating peaches today. He loves them! He is ready to walk soon. He is active and can't wait to walk and run. I think he wants to talk too. Ahma already taught him the family catch phrase "I did it!".

Father of the Year

Scott has certainly earned the Father of the Year award for 2009. I am thankful to be with him every day and can not think of a better father. He is a great role model to Brooke and Wyatt and cares for them deeply. Anyone who has been around him knows that being a good father is his number one priority. I captured this picture one early morning before work. Whether it is 2AM, 6AM or 5PM after a long day of work Scott will stop what he is doing to direct 100% of his attention to his family.

We made Scott a hot breakfast on Father's Day and gave him two musical cards with a gift certificate. They were small items to show our appreciation but the true gift was the love Wyatt and Brooke showed. All day long Brooke said "Happy Fathers Day Daddy"!

I made breakfast a week or so later on a Saturday and we all sat down together...Brooke looked around and said "Happy Father's Day Daddy, Happy Father's Day Mommy". I think Brooke believes we only cook a hot breakfast on Father's Day. :)

Brooke's 2nd Birthday

Brooke's 2nd Birthday was a blast! She was very excited to see her good friends Luke, Harrison, Charlie, Cooper, Trip, Ella, Ava and Ross. All of her cousins came to share the day too. We had her dressed in her "fancy" dress and pig tails. She was also wearing a big girl necklace that her good friend Phoebe gave her.

The theme was perfect and everyone loved the lady bug and bumble bee bags that Ahma made.

Wyatt was a good sport all day long. We had worked hard to prepare for the party and made sure to pack everything we needed. We had a detailed list so we wouldn't forget anything. At the end of the party we realized the one thing we forgot....a bottle for Wyatt. He was a trooper though. Elizabeth walked him all around until he stopped crying and fell asleep.

Once we got home we opened the gifts and Brooke loved all of them. The gift bag from Momaw had a picture of Brooke on it. We've kept the bag in Brooke's room and she reminds us daily that that is her bag not Wyatt's. :)

Memorial Day

We had the annual Memorial Day party in Oak Cliff. We had a great turnout of neighbors and friends. Brooke is getting old enough to really enjoy the baby pool and party. She wasn't quite ready for the bounce house though. Maybe next year! Brooke wore her red,white and blue outfit that Ahma made and her new shoes from Papa and B-Beth. Both babies slept very well after a full day of activity. They are both learning new things every day. Brooke is talking in complete sentences and knows she is about to turn 2. Wyatt is crawling and pulling up.

Mother's Day

We had a wonderful Mother's Day. Wyatt spent the night at Papa and Elizabeth's on Saturday. It was his first full night away. Brooke spent the night with Ahma and Poppy. I think it was the first time Scott and I had a full nights sleep in over 7 months. It was great to start Mother's Day well rested. Brooke and Wyatt got me a very sweet card and a gift certificate. We all went to Bebi's church and Brooke and Wyatt did very well (thanks to a box of cherrios for Brooke). After church Bebi and Chester came over with all of the cousins for Mother's day brunch. We all crammed into the house and had a great time. Next year we hope to have more room to entertain everyone. Kim suprised Brooke and Wyatt with new Elmo blankies to sleep with. Brooke got so excited about her she fell asleep with it still in the gift bag for her nap.

Pizza Party

We started the weekend with a pizza party Friday with the Bacsiks and Freemans. I believe there was a Ranger game on but Mike was a great sport and watched "Elmo Sing Along" with the girls.

We actually got all 6 kids to sit still for a picture. I was laughing so hard most of the them didn't turn out because the camera was shaking. Anyway, you get the idea. Six little blessings all in the 1100 block of Clinton. We never have to worry about Brooke or Wyatt running out of things to do or kids to play with!

The Easter Festivities Continue

We completed the Easter festivities today despite the rain.

Brooke was what we like to call "good tired". She went right to sleep after a full day of Easter Egg hunts and festivities. It was a good thing too. With her daddy out of town I wasn't sure how she would do. She asked for him about 10 times. Aunt Kim printed off pictures of Scott and Charlotte North Carolina to explain where Daddy was. Brooke went to sleep with both pictures (priceless).

We kicked off the Easter events with a wonderful brunch from Chef B Beth on Saturday. The meal featured pancakes in the shape of a B. Papa hid Easter Eggs out front and gave everyone huge chocolate eggs with suprises inside.

We had an Easter Egg hunt with her cousins Saturday afternoon. The sun was shining and there were a ton of eggs to find.

We started Sunday morning with Easter mass at Incarnation. Brooke enjoyed the music so much she applauded and shouted "yea". We were a little embarrased but in a good way. Wyatt made it to the service too and received a blessing from the priest. After church we came back to Clinton Avenue for an Easter Egg hunt with Phoebe and Mary Grace. The girls loved the lolly pops Mr. Easter Bunny left behind.

We finished off the day at Ahma and Poppy's with brunch and plenty of play time with Megan and Dru. The kids drew a road with chalk so Brooke could drive her car in the drive way. The chalk design included landmarks like the Dallas Zoo, Nasher Center and Reunion Arena.

Our Baby is Growing Up

Danny sent this picture from a year ago. It is hard to believe how quickly our baby is growing up. Actually, it is hard to believe how quickly both babies are growing up. This time last year we were just sharing the news that Wyatt was on the way. Brooke will be driving before we know it. Audrey and Brooke were already getting started in the Jeep Saturday.






We are blessed with a great family to bring our babies up with. Mamaw actually got most of the kids to sit still for a group photo.


Left to right: Jay, Alexis, Brooke, Elijah, Audrey, Jasmine and Kayla (Wyatt was napping again :))

A Trip to the Zoo

We took a trip to the Dallas Zoo. Brooke was very excited to see all of the animals!

Brooke road the carousel this time (with Daddy of course). We'll be making more trips to the Zoo this Spring and Summer.

Kessler Easter Parade - Saturday, April 4, 2009

Brooke (almost 2), Phoebe (3) and Mary Grace(4) went to the Kessler Park Easter Parade in matching dresses. The Bishop Dunne band played and there was a guest appearance from the Easter Bunny. Brooke had nothing to do with the Bunny. She did like the band and the Easter egg hunt though. Wyatt was home taking a nap. (He'll make it next year).

Babies and Bunnies

We got up early Saturday to take Brooke and Wyatt to see the bunnies and get the "Perfect" Easter picture. Brooke was very excited and Wyatt just went along for the ride. We got them all dressed in their Easter outfits and took a number and waited in line. Brooke was very patient and watched closely as the other kids took their picture with the bunnies. Finally they called #13 and it was our turn. Brooke looked adorable in her white dress that Ahma made with an off white B in the middle. She had little white sandals, a white bow and matching purse. Her hair was curled up perfectly. She looked adorable! I hope you have the visual in your head now because there will not be a photo for you to see. Baby girl proceeded to scream when they brought the bunnies out for the picture. She was terrified.(If you remember the Santa incident it was very similar.) Wyatt was a trooper though and while he was a bit confused and dad was a little uncomfortable with all the pink and flowers we ended up with an Easter photo after all.