Big Helper Brooks

On a rare occasion Brooks can be found helping his sister.  

Here is helping her get down off the stage.  She went up and down these stairs so many times during Leighton and McCabe's latest basketball game.  Brooks was quick to help her each time either by holding her hand or bear hugging her.  If you think these pictures are too similar at least scroll to the last one to see Brooks hugging his sister to help her down.  Priceless.

3 Helpers

The Perfect Storm ... and The Not-So-Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

Last night was one of those nights were you love sleeping. We had soft storms all night. McCabe woke up at 6:15 am, but was clearly still very tired. So he and I went back up to my bed. Since he would roll off the bed unattended, I had the perfect excuse to sleep in!!!! McCabe and I slept in until 8:15, and Leighton woke up soon after at 8:30. I loved sleeping in a little bit too much!

The Not-So-Perfect Storm

The night before last night was a loud and more violent storm. Apparently there were a few spotted tornados that never touched down. 30,000 poeople lost power (not us!). There were 70 mile an hour winds. And there was a lot of tree damage. Leighton and McCabes play house outside have traveled several feet in the yard and was tipped over. There were 3 large tree limbs down (Luke got to take an Ax to them to break them down), and several hundred smaller sticks and limbs (Leighton did a really good job at helping Luke). For the second week in a row, Luke got two back to back bee stings from doing yard work. I am so thankful that the kiddos haven't gotten stung yet. Below are some pictures from Luke and Leighton's yard clean-up.