Blake the Builder and His Little Apprentice

Blake has been busy working on a table for Greyson and Addison for the playroom, and Greyson has loved helping him. As you can see, he gets his "measure" (measuring tape) and does everything Daddy does!

Greyson's Big Fish!

Blake and Greyson went to Huntsville for the weekend to celebrate Braylon's 5th birthday while Addison and I stayed home to attend a baby shower for one of my friends. Addison and I missed seeing the Butler side of the family, but loved seeing old friends and their new babies. Braylon invited a few friends and cousins to his house for his birthday party to go fishing in their backyard pond. I heard Greyson had a great time and he even caught his first fish!! He was so proud! Thank you Nana and Aunt Bonnie for the great pictures!

Greyson didn't stop talking about his big fish for a few days...

Snapshots

Practicing counting with oranges. 

Baby smiles!

These facial expressions are priceless!

She starts out so good, then turns into a melting snowman.

Donut run with the Moores. Notice how Greyson is holding Hallie's hand!

Addison - Three Months Old

Addison turned three months old on February 22. Our little chunky monkey is starting to fill out, and it looks like she will have her momm'a chubby cheeks! Her eyes still haven't changed from blue, and I am hoping they will stay that pretty shade of blue. Her hair is getting lighter and looks like it will be a very light blonde, for now anyway. She loves putting her hands in her mouth and is starting to sit up better in the Bumbo chair without leaning over so much. 

Let's Rodeo, San Antonio!

On February 21, we met Aunt Amy and went to the San Antonio Rodeo. We sat in the front row of the arena and Greyson loved seeing all the horses and cows up close. The famous Leon Coffee tried to talk to him, but he was being shy. We walked around the exhibits and Greyson enjoyed seeing the animals and tractors. He told us, "I need to ride it" every time we passed a tractor on display. And there were a lot of them! He loved riding the carousel and was practically dragging me by my hand to get to it through the crowd. Addison did great throughout the day and both kids slept the whole day home.

Tractor #1...

Tractor #9...

Milking the cow with Aunt Amy

Tractor #12... He needed to ride all of the push pedal tractors, too!

This ain't IS my first rodeo! - Addison

Remembering Granny

Blake's Granny, Bonnie Jayroe Butler Lofland, was welcomed into Heaven on February 2, just one day shy of her 86th birthday. I only got to know her over a few years, but it's clear that she was a sweet, sweet lady who loved her family. Listening to the memories shared by all the family, it's evident that she was the true matriarch of the family. Blake always shared memories of riding bikes to his Granny and Papa's house after school with his sisters and he claimed to be "the favorite" grandkid. I always thought it was a bit self-proclaimed, but she definitely had a special place for Blake. Each time I saw her, she asked if I cooked for him and took good care of him. She lived a full 85 years and will be greatly missed by the whole Butler family - 4 kids, 12 grandkids and 25 great grandkids!

February 3, 1930 - February 2, 2016

Greyson (1 year old) visiting with Granny in July 2014. She always called him Greyson Paul. :)

December 2015 - Addison was just 1 month old. Greyson refused to be in the picture.

December 2015

While we were in town for the funeral, we got to spend some time with the cousins and extended family. It was great to see everyone and there were kids running everywhere, but I am sure Granny would have loved to see a full house!

Harper and Addison checking each other out.

The guys went check out the site of Blake's cousin's new house and pond near Rockwall. Greyson got to ride the "tractor" and has not stopped talking about "Andy's tractors" since!

Snapshots

Play time!

Blake and Greyson made a step stool. Greyson uses it to wash his hands and help in the kitchen and garage.

Smiling for Daddy with a full tummy.

How a two-year-old interprets "lay down and take a nap."

Getting some sunshine while Greyson rides his "motorcycle" (aka tricycle).