Missing their Mama.

The kids have been good this weekend, even though their mama flew off to Michigan for Camp Bacon and left them to fend for themselves with ole Dad. Fortunately, M.A. has been here as well to help take care of everybody.

Very hungry caterpillars...

...and very curious boys. The dill in the herb garden is nearly gone (look closely to see where one caterpillar has already moved on to the parsley). David and John were fascinated, and not even a downpour could keep them from nature watching.

Dinner at Grady's house!

Team Mitchell had a great time visiting with Lauchlin, Olivia, and Grady last night. Mary Claire was impressed by what a little gentleman Grady is, and she seemed quite pleased when he asked if he could hold her.

Good morning, cowboy!

She still needs to fatten up!

11 lbs, 8 oz., 6.5 months.

Flashback: Uncle George and Cousin Madeleine

Mary Claire had a great time in Austin the other weekend visiting with her Uncle George and Cousin Madeleine.

Cooling off w / Popsicles

Flashback: important phone calls

Last weekend in Austin, John and Granddaddy were able to take care of some important business with a few quick phone calls in the backyard.

Spiderman goggles

make eating more fun

Rice cereal for MC!

First morning of summer vacation

More pretty flowers

These by M.A. and Jimmy

Back garden

The passion vine is in bloom!

Trifecta!

Partying in Austin

My future's so bright

I've gotta wear shades...upside down.

Volcano racing

Good morning!

Gram's diaper shirt

My great grandma made this diaper shirt for Gram when she was a baby. Cute, huh?

Happy Mother's Day!

To all moms, but especially to the mother of this brood. We love you!

Six months old today!

Don't make fun of me, brothers!

 

Happy half birthday to Mary Claire!

Success!

After one hour and a good bit of profanity, the broken door handle has been replaced.

Date night w/ Daddy

Daddy and MC had a date night while Mama went out with her girlfriends. Fun!

Muffins with Mama

Brothers everywhere!

MA is here to visit!

Pretty in Mama's green dress

Mary Claire will be sharing some vintage fashions over the coming weeks after a trip to Gram's attic unearthed many of her mama's baby dresses.

Flashback: tornado dodging

After we almost ran head-on into the Richland tornado on Monday (on long drive back from Valdosta), we fled south to Highway 84 before making our way back via Brookhaven. We stopped to let the boys stretch, and David helped himself to a pop-tart for dinner and even shared one with John. The kids are almost always good travelers, but they were real troopers on this super-long day. We are grateful for safe travels.

Almost too tall for the sink!