Our Zoo...Well more so..Our kids

So I was going to the zoo to take pictures of the kids and animals and as you can see it wound up just being pics of the kids;). I just can't take my eyes off them in order to take a picture of anything else. They take my breath away.

The Journey Begins....

My little man had his first class in martial arts. As part of the Lewis family there are three musts..#1 - you must go to church #2 - you must go to school and #3 you must do karate. I guess when they are 18 they can decide for themselves..but hopefully by then all three will be so instilled that it is part of their character and who they are. I am excited to see him follow his daddy's footsteps one front stance after another.

ZOO Days

One of our many stops on our regular trips to tulsa is the ZOO! We absolutely love it! The kids rode the camel by without one of us for the first time on this trip! They were elated! It always amazes me at how much joy I get from just watching them love life!

Our AWESOME Big Sister!

Evelyn is so compassionate. The gift she is to our family and to Alivia and Johnathon is captured in her everyday interaction with them. She consistantly looks out for their best interest. I have not seen a child so in tune with others around her. The minute Johnathon is in need of anything - from a toy to be picked up to him getting hurt - she is always the first to help (sometimes Johnathon gets a little spoiled and I have to remind him that he does have to do his own work even when sis is so willing;). She is the exact same way with Alivia and even myself. She is my sidekick in the kitchen and through out the day. I love her heart and am amazed by it - just as beautiful of a girl that she is on the outside is (which sometimes she stops me in my tracks with a look) she is breathtaking on the inside. I can't wait to get to know her as a girl, teen, young lady and as a woman. I am blessed to be her mom and am loving every moment.

Alivia the Beautiful

Stunning.

Go Johnathon GO!!

Due to the Deigo series..we are now on rescue duty of all animals! Meet our first rescue - Sammy the turtle. Sammy's story is very simple. He was trying to cross a road in which he could be squashed. He was spotted and rescued! He was then kept in captivity for observation for 2 days after which he was returned to his family in Aunt Barb's backyard:)! Personally - I think we deserve a rescue patch!

Every 7 Days....

My wonderful husband has a fantastic plan that I have just fallen in love with. Every 7 days we don't talk about work..nothing..nada...not even a little. We just have family time and enjoy. Every 7 weeks we go out- just him and I - and the same rules apply. Then every 7 months we take a vacation..no matter big or small just to get away. One with the family then the next by ourselves..so basically we will have 1 family vacation and 1 us vacation a year. It seems like such small goals - but let me tell you how much it's all ready changed me. This past Friday was our first day off (day 7). It was amazing! I don't know if it's just knowing that we're taking a break or just my mindset it purely focused on my family, but it really made a difference. We had a blast! I noticed a big difference in the kids too, just wanting to talk and cuddle. These are pics from Friday at the Caney Park. Let me tell you this 7-7-7 Rule is sticking in our house! WE LOVE IT! Thank you honey!