4.28.2009

play dates?!

Ahh play dates... what a wonderful concept! Ava has gotten to spend a lot of time lately with her friend Cooper. The two play together amazingly well especially considering that their personality types are VERY similar, and on several occasions we've mentioned that they're the same person! Anyhow, there have been a couple of incidents lately where they were playing a game called "pants to pants." While I won't go into all the detail, let's just say it involves the removing of aforementioned article of clothing. So as I ponder putting pictures up of them playing and the title of the post... I wonder when we stop calling it "play dates?" Anyway, enjoy the pictures of these kiddos...

Ava & Cooper playing in the sand table

Enjoying a popcorn snack outside

Ava & Cooper checking out the neighbors through the fence!

McKenna, Ava & Cooper. Triple trouble!

4.23.2009

adopted bunny

Since we moved into the house last year, we've seen bunnies and other critters off and on perusing through our yard. Lately however there has been one particular bunny that has hung around a lot more, and after watching it I'm pretty sure has taken residence under our shed. This has caused some excitement because it's a fairly friendly little feller. Last night I told Ava we need to give our 'new' bunny a name. So, I'm presenting... Sally the bunny... Ava's adopted friend. Good thing there's plenty of grass, and daddy put out a water dish :)

easter pics & family updates

So yeah, I know easter was like two weeks ago, but I needed to post a couple of pics from it anyway. Life in the Collins house slowly gets busier and busier. I have been traveling way more than anticipated lately which has made things a little harder on the home front. The weather is getting nicer and nicer in Austin, and we're venturing outdoors more. I have taken it upon myself to get in a different shape than I currently am :) by riding my bicycle a lot more. It's working... slowly, but not near as fast as Jillian is loosing weight!
Anyhow, my parents came in for part of easter weekend and we had a great time shopping for some flowers, which Ava helped to plant, and just relaxing. Easter Sunday was a beautiful day, and Ava was very excited to see what the easter bunny left...

Ava checking her easter loot

my beautiful girls

the kiddos and I before going to worship