Get your shark face on.....

Shark week is coming and I am so pumped!!!! It starts on Sunday, and I must say I am loving the commercials for it. Let's hope that it is much better than last year because frankly, we make it a holiday around our house. Hello nightmares! The boys have to get their full week in so that the fear last them all year! Yep, that's how we roll. Snakes and sharks.....we LOVE it!!!!

The Wacky Wild Winnard's

The boys are doing unbelievably well. Dad is back from Vegas and time marches on. The rain is a nice relief and seems to have lifted every one's spirit. Tell the boys and Nana thank you for the special rain dance pictured above. Our weekends are once again packed with activities and fun. Speaking of fun.......

The boys have such an imagination and decided to play a new version of the classic game of woofle ball. Did you know it was such a sexy sport??????

Dom had his first practice tournament and did really really well. We were so proud!!!

Ms. Kathy swears Dylan is totally potty trained:) Both boys were so easy!!!!!!!

So, I have been working on my room at school. I am really excited to be going back. Hanging posters, going through files, and sorting supplies helped me remember the reason I love it so. That excitement and anticipation for the first day can't compare!! My heart strings have turned on and I am ready to start playing:) My friend Ginger and I have been having a blast getting our rooms in order. ( I miss having grown-up friends to talk to as well:)

I feel like I am reading the book, Goodnight Moon. It is time to say goodnight to all the things that have been so familiar for the past year.

Speaking of a new year, Dylan's 2nd birthday is quickly approaching. The next entry will be just for him:) Enjoy the pics!

Could life be any sweeter?

Shawn and I are loving these sweet boys! Without a doubt, this Summer has been hot! But none the less, we have been enjoying one another. Shawn built the boys the ultimate waterpark in the back to keep them cool and created killer snow cones to ice them down. They LOVE IT!!!

We are finally slowing down after vacations, holiday's, and birthday parties. I find myself cherishing each moment with the boys knowing our days are numbered before I head back to work. All the silly little things they do are what I will miss the most!....Like laughing with their mouths full at the table, making silly faces in the mirror, helping one another climb on the counters, and hearing something break and then a soft little uh oh.

Dylan is doing amazing at potty training and Dom seems to know EVERYTHING. My job is pretty easy most of the time. God has blessed our lives in so many ways. We love, we laugh, we pray together. There is no greater place to see Jesus then through the eyes of a child and I am lucky enough to have a front row seat:)

The Fourth of July!

Summer is in full swing and the heat is the perfect excuse to get wet and wild. We have had an exhausting couple of weeks, that have been full of fun, but are ready to do some much needed rest and relaxation! We had an awesome time out at the lake with Gi Gi, Pa Pa, and the Stover's for the 4th of July.
We missed all of our cousins and can't wait to see them again at Nana and Grandaddy's for our next get together. Dominick wants to know when Camp Coyote will be this year???? Well in tribute to the heat, the boys decided it was time to bring out the sprinkler. Thanks Elmo!!

Armed with all kinds of weapons including a squeaky dolphin, it is time to raid to compound.


You take the back and I will sneak around the side.



The Lake on July 4th. Payton and the boys watch some fireworks.

Dylan loves Payton. They are great play pals:)

The 4th of July parade, Dominick throws out candy to his "customers."

The pool Dad rigged up made us the envy of the parade!

Dylan caught a fish with every cast......

Dom's whopper!!!! .....Yes, this is his:) Don't you love camera angles?????

Have a blessed week:)

-The Winnards

It was magical......

Hi mom!!!


Fox teaches me to be sneaky!!!

Bear gives great hugs:)

Goofy laughs at my jokes:)

Minnie loves me:)

Peek-a-boo!

Hello ya'll!

Cute as a button and as big as a dinosaur toe.

Meeska Mooska Micky Mouse!

Trust Jesus. Sometimes God's words are written in the plain sight!

Mom, did you see that?

The big finale with Micky.....

Making friends is what we do best. These are our Irish buddies:)

Mommy and her wild boys waiting for the parade.

What? 30 more minutes until the parade????

Cheese!!!!

Hold it right there....Dom and Dyl space rangers!

Forever a Micky fan:)

Snakes, snails, and puppy dog tails.

Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Mommy and Dylan under the sea.

Hangin' with Leo and Annie:)

Tired out after a full day at the park.

Does Micky have mail?

Can you believe it? The real Mickey and Minnie Mouse!

Mommy's little angels all ready for sweet slumber:)

Water football in Sanibel.

Outside the Bubble Room.

My wild boys in the pool.

Captiva Island

Dylan's first airplane ride:)

We are back from our wonderful vacation from Florida. This was Dylan's first plane ride and he loved it. He said, "Whoa, Whoa.......," and just giggled when we took off. We spent four days at Sanibel-Captiva Island in southern Florida. It is known as the seashell capital of the world. The boys were not disappointed. The water was a little rough to swim, but the beach was lined with thousands of little unique shells. We stopped by the famous Bubble Room Restaurant. The boys loved it. It is decorated in all Christmas and antiques. Every room has a train that makes its way above you. Dylan was loving that!!

Dominick is swimming very well. It kind of clicked as we were at our hotel's pool. He swims underwater for quite a distance.

Something else that clicked was Dylan's tooth on the side of the pool. Thinking it was somehow edible he chipped his tooth as he bit into the concrete. I was sick to my stomach, but Shawn reminded me that we should be thankful he hasn't broken anything yet. He is such a monkey! Dylan decided a week before we left that he was ready to potty train. He literally takes his diaper off and sits on the little potty. So....the entire vacation was full of little potty breaks! He was even waking up dry. What a big boy:) You should see how delighted he is each time he makes a present in the potty. We sing, we dance, we clap.........quite entertaining:)

We then drove to Orlando for the remaining six days. Dominick remembered everything! He is the most aware 4 year old I know. Details are everything to this kid! We spent the first day/afternoon at the pool. Dominick was making friends like crazy. He loves other kids and is such a social bumble bee. It comes so natural to him. Not shy like his Mommy at all:( We then went to the Magical Kingdom. Shawn went with us a couple of days before he had to work. As Dominick stated several times, "It is magical!" This age is perfect for Disney World. I know some people say wait until they are older, so that they can enjoy and remember it. However, there is such a small amount of time when they still believe in the magic. The boys thought they really met Micky Mouse, the Little Einstein's, Handy Manny, and Buzz Lightyear. That was truly the magical part for me. Too soon will they grow out of this imaginative world where their child like heart accepts all possibilities!

The next few days we covered the rest of the parks. Dominick had to get his face painted at Animal Kingdom and little Dylan joined in on the fun. The spectra light parade and fireworks show was the most meaningful to Dominick. He would tell everyone, even the bus driver on the shuttle home that, "Dreams do come true and we should make everyday magical." So adorable! As was, Dylan's little black eye he got from climbing on a gate waiting in line for the magic carpets. This kid is out of control! .....But it did make him look tough!!!

We also went to Downtown Disney where there is a T Rex restaurant similar to Rainforest cafe, but with dinosaurs. So cool!

What a wonderful vacation! We are worn out, but so grateful we had the opportunity. Enjoy the pics:)

Another Moment with Dom.......

Some times I just like to sit and think about the old days...


Happy "Smothers" Day.

Serious business here!!!

Brazilian JJ Man

Slip and Slide......

Well the big man got another stripe and is moving toward his yellow belt. You should see him in class....so cute!!! The boys and I have been enjoying the last few days of the official school year by visiting with Nana and Grandaddy at the ranch, going to the zoo, and fishing at the lake. The Summer fun begins and I will cherish it so. Mommy is officially back to work in the Fall. So, splish splash, yum yum, Summer is for having fun!!!!!

FYI: Dom caught 5 strippers last week ALL by himself. He is quite the fisherman. With that said, if you are going to speak to Dominick about fishing here are the terms you should use:

Line= Lion

Bobber= Robber

Trolling= Patrolling

Also at the moment, I have found some steals on strollers. I have some brand new in the box like.....Quinny Buzz in juice, Mountain Urban Buggy in Moss. I also have a Maclaren Twin Techno that is used. If you know anybody who is interested let me know.....I can give you the family discount:)