My big boy Tyler turns 4 years old! He told me this morning that he definitely was bigger now that he was 4!

Our friends Isabel and Isabelle...with some good blue cupcakes..thankfully it all washed off! 

Sweet Chase enjoying the day

Good fun..

Tyler and Max on the scavenger hunt!

Daddy suprised Tyler for a quick hug and game during the party

Bright and Early...Ty wakes up to open presents from mommy and daddy before work

Tyler's birthday cake:) 

What a great day! It seems so hard to believe it has been 4 years. Such a blessing and we had such a great time with our friends! Just a good old fashioned party at home with Ebba and the kids and Sheryl and the kiddos. Pizza, games, cake, balloons...fun! 

I became an aunt 4 days ago! I had such a great time with my sis and her family. 

I just could not get enough of the little guy! 

My sweet sweet new nephew! 

Austin is the cutest! He is a little squeaker and is just the best addition to our family:)

My sis has been a champ, she has been up and busy and enjoying these early days. I have had fun with my nephew and it is so sweet to have this special time with him. 

Gotta run, I am heading back up to the hospital after I pick up something yummy for my favorite mommy! 

I am an Aunt!

Austin Henry Ethridge 

arrived at 7:54am!

He weighs 7lb 10oz and is 19 1/2 inches long!

Mommy and Baby are doing great!

I cant wait to fly in tomorrow to meet him...

Congrats Ashley and Andy and Big brother Adam! 

I love this age! Hours of fun with a milk jug:) Chase worked on this with Bailey supervising, take the top off, put in on the floor, put it back on, take it back off...

My sweet flowers from a dear patient and friend of mine, Darren. He sent these as a thank you...wow! blown away! He will be starting PA school this year, I am so proud! 

Just a few pics for the Grandparents and Aunt's in the family!

This is Rocky, the crane....look at the fan, 

Rocky has found his way around anything magnetic in our house. 

Dad of the Year! 

A great weekend at home with the boys! 

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweet Adam!!!

It's hard to believe another year has passed. You have big things ahead in the year 2009!

First order of business: Meet your little brother Austin....

2nd: Finish Potty Training

3rd: Learn all kind of new things and do new things! 

Can't wait to watch you grow! Love you so much...

Trip to the Park, Sunday afternoon...

First Trip to play ball...many more to come!

Sweet Chase, still recovering from the stomach flu

Fun with Daddy

Our little lefty!

Just a few quick pics for the family! We have been hit by the stomach bug at our house..started with Tyler on Thursday and is happily working its way around to Chase and now me! I hope Eric does not get it, he was out of town the first half of it so maybe he is in the clear! 

We took a trip out to the park for some fresh air and thankfully no one got sick at the park!

 This is the coolest thing I have seen in a while, other than the iphone that I REALLY REALLY want...but this will do for now!!! 

"mommy, I am a little cranky, I need to take a rest"...how I found him 5 minutes later! 

As a mom of a toddler, you celebrate lots of things. 

This is one of them...HOLDING their own juice cup!!! 

Chase....seriously on the run! 

Off he goes...

Even tries to climb the walls! 

BOY MOM

So, I have the t-shirt that says Boy Mom but these days I really feel it! As Chase has started walking and climbing and practically running he has gotten into everything, he loves to rearrange the cabinets, pull out the drawers (and get in), dump the dog food everywhere, push the furniture around, you get the point. HE IS BUSY..and I LOVE EVERY MINUTE! Tyler is constantly chasing after him and telling mommy when he is into something he shouldn't be. Hopefully he is not the tattle-tale kiddo but for now I think he is just being protective. 

SO, the Smith's are great, boys are great, hubby is great (and busy) and well me...Life is Good! 

Love you...

Meet Lily Grace Thompson...just arrived this morning!

 Proud "rock star" mommy is Audra and Proud daddy John

We are so excited to celebrate her arrival and can't wait to watch her grow!

Enjoying my sweet 3 year old....

1. Crawled in bed to tell mommy: "wrap around me" his words for snuggle...then told me "that's what mommies do to their little buddies"

2. Tyler: "mommy" 

Colin: "yes, honey?" 

T: you know why god gave me you? 

Colin: why baby?

T: because he wanted me to have a perfect mommy named mommy, and that is you!

Colin: sweet boy, tears:))) 

3. Tyler: mommy?

Colin: yes baby

Tyler: you're my hero!

Colin: more tears, "sweet boy!" 

So for now, I will enjoy these sweet words, I know in years to come maybe even next week things will change but for now...what a sweet blessing to be a boy mom! 

Chase now 14 months....Chase is a sweetheart, a little wild indian most days! My friend Dawn questioned when we named him Chase as most boys with this name are wild and all over the place...Chase is living up to his peers. One minute he is right there with you and the next minute he is at the top of the stairs. He keeps us on our toes! He is starting to babble more and does really good with mama, dada, nana and trying with papa. He is growing like crazy and really really needs a haircut! He is growing a little "business in the back"/mullet...that I desperately need to trim..maybe this weekend! He loves to play outside and has mastered his little basketball goal in the backyard. 

For me, I had 2 days out this week. I went to Dallas Children's to help with their Beads of Courage training and loved being back in the hospital, oh..to put on scrubs! Yesterday we met with an association here to try to get further funding for their program so I enjoyed my time and loved being able to contribute even if it did not include me in scrubs. 

Although I was so happy to be "slightly working", it felt oh so good to come home and sport my mommy jumpsuits and play with the boys! 

Today we head out in the 75 degree weather to hit a new park with our little playgroup! Tyler is counting down the minutes...

Have a great weekend..we will post some pics later...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

It's been a few weeks so I thought I would update with some new pictures of our busy holiday season. 

2900 miles...Yep, that is what I drove over the Thanksgiving holiday. We drove to Georgia (13 hours) and had a blast with the boys. They both did great and we had a ball in Vicksburg, MS where we stayed the night on the way there. We made it to GA the Sunday before Thanksgiving and got busy visiting family and friends. Tyler's first mission was to go see his gal, Blakely. He wanted to go straight there but we did go see all of our grandparents first:) I got to go visit a few friends who have new babies and those that I have not seen in a few months! We headed up to Blue Ridge on Tuesday to celebrate my dad's birthday and Thanksgiving. We had a ball with my sis and her family and loved seeing the boys playing together. The big event was Chase! He took his first steps and took off! He is a very busy boy now and a little sneaky too! Eric had to fly home on Sunday and I stayed the next week to catch up with friends and went to SC to visit family too. My gal, Audra's baby shower was on Saturday so it was such a treat to be able to celebrate with her and the girls. Thanks to all that made it a special trip home. I know I did not get to everyone but time just got away from me:( I drove home with my dad and was able to stay with my sis's inlaws and meet up with her brother and sister in law and their kiddos. Tyler had a blast playing with Wilson and it was a treat to get to spend time with them. We had a great trip home and Eric was happy to see us:) 

As a family we are so thankful for 2008 and look forward to what 2009 has in store for us! 

Enjoy the pics...

My dad and Chase 

Train Conductor Papa and Train Conductor Tyler..at the Train exhibit at Northpark Mall, Dallas...we went 3 times! 

Eric's parents and the kiddos at the Dallas Arboretum, Botanical Gardens

My sweet boys

My sweet hubby

Christmas decor...for Caryl and Ashley (not to bore the rest of you)

Welcome to the Smith's 

Tyler's 1st basketball game and our 1st Mavs game..Front row! (adidas perks..he he!)

My uncle mike and Chase..we miss you!

Good giggles with mommy Ruth..my grandmother

Sweet hugs for Aunt Caryl! Thanks for all of our goodies and hospitality:)

It's baby time! Lily Thompson, proud mommy Audra is due any day now!!!