The Hunting 4 Wheeler

Hunter has been talking about a camo "hunting" 4 wheeler since before Christmas. It didn't work out so we could get one for Christmas, but one of Chad's buddies in Georgia had one he wanted to sell. He is actually a friend of mine too but he lives closer to Chad  ;)   He gave us a great deal so we decided we would get it. The kids love it and I hope it will last them for a few years. It's big enough for me to ride so they will probably tear it up before they out grow it! Here are a few snap shots of them on their first solo rides.

Hunter don't have a helmet but we are planning to order him one tonight. The girl's helmets came with the 4 wheeler so they were ready to ride. I've think I've been asked about a boy helmet every day since we got it! I've got the throttle on the 4-wheeler turned down so it will only run about 8-10 mph. That is fast enough for them! Just to see what it could do I opened the throttle all the way and then took it down a dirt road. That thing was doing about 30 mph with me on it!!! I was careful not to let the kids see me adjusting it back down so they won't be tempted to try it themselves. And they will not be riding it without me or Andrea outside with them. So don't worry Maw-Maw. I've got it turned down low enough I can still out run them on foot. At least on short runs :)

Kittens find a new home

Mrs. Branton got Fluffy and Puff. Now called Cooper Earl and Grace Paige after her students. Bro. Johnnie got Socks, Boots, Princess and Daisy. Not sure what their new names are.

Saying goodbye

 ADP

Too Funny!

Looking back through the old stuff, I ran across these videos of Brooke. These are good for a giggle!

Paige Denise Powell

It's hard to believe our little Paige is 7 years old! It seems like just yesterday she was a fat little cutie with lots of grins. Now she is a tall beautiful little lady that acts twice her age at times. We looked back through our old pics and took a walk down memory lane. Here are a few to remind you just how quickly time flies.

2004

 

 

2005

This guy looks familiar. Oh, it's Reuben! Talk about time flying.

2006

 

This was Nindnight (aka Midnight)

This is Daniel's favorite of Paige's toddler years

2007

 

2008

 

 2009

 2010

 2011

Paige is definitely a Chocolahaulic! And she LOVES Longhorn's Chocolate Stampede

As you can see here, Paige is not the only one getting grown on us!

 This also goes for the friends we have around us. Seems like just yesterday this guy was a little fella having to be carried around. "Little" Daniel just celebrated his 14th birthday, Congratulations!!! I think we can drop the "little" now.

Easter Sunday

Daniel was in Chicago so that left me to take the pictures. Deanna and Reuben did help me out. It was quite toasty outside so the kids didn't do too well. I was undecided on our outfits up until Saturday night, but I was pleased with the final decision. I love these outfits!

 

 

 

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