Huh?

Overheard tonight:
Casey to Katie Belle:"Get Dora in your mouth now!!!" (Huh?) "......and brush." (OOooh.)

Fun with Chickens

We finally finished our chicken coop!!! That is amazing considering all the other things we have going on! But there's a funny story that goes along with this. While Casey and I were working on it, Maia scraped her knee so I came in to get her a bandaid. Once we were done, she told me to get my gloves. I asked why. "To help daddy." "With what?", I asked. "To finish making the chicken jail!" So, it has officially been dubbed the Chicken Jail around here! We designed it ourselves and eventhough it's a jail, I think we have a group of happy chickens. =) We still let them out to wander occasionally so the kids can "hold" them. Katie Belle said it was like the zoo! (They feed them bread through the screen.)

What's funny, though, is that the one member of the family most against having chickens is beginning to warm up to them. Who knew there was a chicken farmer in him deep down?

Archery Class

Luke didn't want to take swimming lessons this summer so I enrolled him in an archery class. I can't even begin to tell you all how much he loves it! He has the enthusiasm of an olympic champion. =) Now you won't be surprised when he starts asking for bows and arrows for his birthday! I posted this picture because you can (barely) see that he actually hit the bulls-eye! He was quite proud.

Sadie...on to 1st grade!

Sadie had her Kindergarten Graduation this week! She is so excited to be moving on! Already she considers herself to be a 1st grader. Here she is in the first row in the bright pink skirt with all of the morning kindergarten students. And here she's receiving her award from her principal, Mr. Cano, and her teacher, Mrs. Montoya.
The kids attend a bilingual school so they sang songs in both English and Spanish. If I can get to it, I'll post a video, but that may not happen. =) I really just wanted to let my Sadie know how proud I am of all the work she's done this year and just how sweet and wonderful she is. Way to go, Sadie!!!

A baby!!!

So much news in the Mattox Family! I introduce the newest Mattox...Connor! (It may or may not be spelled like that, but you get the idea!) Another baby boy for Tina and Ryan! Isn't he beautiful?! And the happy family! Congratulations!!! We love you all!

Summer Wedding

It's taken me a little while but I'm finally getting around to posting about April's wedding, so I apologize to any family who's been waiting! It was a beautiful, small wedding at her church. Her Grandpa walked her down the aisle. She looked absolutely beautiful....and happy.Walter was waiting for her and Laci and Colton watched these two exchange their vows...and then seal them with a kiss.Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Mills!!!!!! We're so happy for you and wish you the best life has to offer! Walter, we love you and welcome you to the family. We know you will, but take good care of April, she's amazing and will be even more so with you supporting her, encouraging her and loving her. =)