Bishop Boys

First Family Christmas Picture in Bella Vista!

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Merry Christmas 2011

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Christmas Pictures 2011

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Thanksgiving 2011

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FIRST Thanksgiving with Mimi and Papaw in their new home! Mimi and Aunt Chelle cooked the meal and it was delicious! Papaw and Daddy each prepared a turkey! It was so much fun!

Carter's 6th Family Birthday!

2011-11-27T16:44:00.001-06:00

Carter's 6th Birthday! Wow! I cannot believe that my little boy is 6! He is so smart and can do so many things! He loves Star Wars, so we had to find a Star Wars cake and matching tablecloth, napkins, and plates! After going to the Razorback game with Mimi, Carter decided he needed a helmet and jersey. As always, Mimi searched and searched and finally found exactly what Carter asked for! Aunt Chelle gave Carter the remote control car. It doesn't just go forward and backward, it goes in circles, up walls, turns around, etc. Very cool toy! Aunt Gail and Uncle Dick sent Carter a new Sponge Bob game for his DS and some pajamas. Roy, Gray, and I gave Carter the Spiderman mask, a light saver, and Star Wars Lego movie. I think Carter had a great time!

Fall Pictures 2011

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I am very thankful for these boys!

Carter's First Razorback Game!

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First Friday in Bentonville "Toyland"

2011-11-06T17:11:00.000-06:00

We went to see Mater! We ran into the other "friends" you see pictured. It was an interesting experience for us all. MANY mascots were there and that caused a great deal of anxiety for Carter. MANY people were there which caused Roy to put Grayson on his shoulders so he could breathe. Children were everywhere! Vendors were all displaying their toys for this Christmas season. Many were giving out little things for the children to take home. Who knew adults would be so pushy and grabby! We loved seeing Mater and Batman, but the Bishop Family will NOT be attending this again anytime soon!

Halloween 2011

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We had so much fun taking the boys trick or treating this year! We went 3 blocks then returned home to hand out our candy. We had to turn our lights off at 8:00 because we were completely out! It was a great night!

Fall 2011

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Silver Dollar City in the Fall was a blast! Carter has grown 1/2 inch from summer to fall to upgrade bands! He can now ride all rides 48" allows! He has wanted to ride this with his daddy since they put it in, and THIS time Carter was tall enough! I was scared to death that he would panic, but we could hear him laughing the entire ride! He LOVED it!

We have Super Heroes as our theme this year for our pumpkins. Iron Man and Spider Man are proudly displayed on our mantle.

Carter had his first fall break this year. The boys and Roy got to spend an entire week home together while I went to work. According to Roy, they all had fun and he would like to do it again! Roy took these pics of the boys and had them put in a picture as a surprise.

Carter played fall tee ball this year. He loves baseball! He has learned to really hit the ball and is getting better at catching. He even tagged a guy out on second base! His coach is very patient and loves to teach the fundamentals. This park had a play area for Grayson, so he wasn't as bored as the summer. Grayson is ready to play too! Roy practices in the yard with both boys and I think they are pretty good. Do I think we have Derek Jeters in our family......................possibly!!!!

Can't believe that it is almost the holiday season again! Seems that the work days drag on and on but family time always flies by! Hug your family and friends!

Other Favorites!

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Roy and his sister, Sheila on Game Day! Go Hogs!

Aunt Chelle standing with Carter until he musters up the courage to stand alone!

He did it! Getting better with decorations!

He is a wonderful big brother!

My favorite of the two of them!

My two Bishop Boys! Love them to pieces!

Grayson chooses HIS pumpkin today!

2011-10-09T16:00:00.000-05:00

Grayson found a HUGE pumpkin to take a rest on!

This my favorite picture of the day! Isn't he precious?!

"I want this one! It is too heavy though!"

"CHEESE!"

Pumpkin Patch with Carter!

2011-10-07T17:54:00.000-05:00

Carter getting ready to listen to the speaker tell him all about pumpkins!

We went through the cornstalk maze a little differently than most; we went in through the entrance and exited through the entrance! Nope, I was not leading!!!

Carter LOVED playing in the hay!

Carter and his buddy, Easton!

Better late than never to get a picture of Carter and his teacher, Ms. Kelly! Such a precious lady!

Racing through the hay tunnels was a blast!

Carter learned how to play tug of war. He really dug his heals in!

Pumpkin Roll was fun to watch! Took real concentration!

Exhausted!

Lunch anyone?

Mommy's personal day was well spent. Quality time with my Bug!

One of my favorites!

Picking his own pumpkin right out of the patch was really fun for him! So many to choose from!

I had a great day with Carter! I love this boy more than I ever imagined!

Grandparents Lunch!

2011-09-19T20:02:00.000-05:00

Today was Grandparents Lunch at Elm Tree. Mimi and Papaw each took a vacation day to extend their weekend to eat with Carter. They brought Chick Fil A and Carter told them all about his big school. I took off work to take a few pictures but missed most of their fun! After lunch, Carter took them to the Book Fair. He came home with 3 Star Wars books! Can't wait to read them tonight! After the Book Fair, they visited Carter's classroom. They met his teacher, Mrs. Kelly, saw his cubby, his seat, and admired his art on the wall! Mimi even called to say she wants his Alien when it comes home! Carter talked about his special lunch all the way home today (well, until he fell asleep!) Thanks Mimi and Papaw for coming and making Carter feel special! What a great day! By the way, Carter just asked who was coming to eat with him tomorrow! Guess he wants this special treatment daily!

Wildcat Dad

2011-08-31T18:42:00.000-05:00

Roy was off this past Friday. He spent the morning helping out at Carter's school. Carter loved having his dad near him. Roy brought Carter lunch and they ate together. What a special memory! This picture is hanging in the main hallway at Elm Tree Elementary. Roy said he would go again soon!

First Day of School 2011

2011-08-01T19:59:00.000-05:00

Carter and Grayson were very excited to go to school today. It was Carter's FIRST day in kindergarten!!!! This is how he looked when we left the house............

Then we got to school, found his seat, and met his teacher. He was nervous...........

Mrs. Kelly assuring him everything was okay and that he would have lots of fun today..................

EXHAUSTED! A great first day! He: played outside, answered a question in the first assembly in the microphone, got his tray from the cafeteria and ate the whole hamburger, checked out his first library book, met some new friends (spoke mostly about Alex), AND wants to go back tomorrow! I would say
Day 1 = SUCCESS!

Flying High!

2011-07-31T15:24:00.000-05:00

While we were in Branson this last time, the boys wanted to fly in a helicopter. We had tried last summer for Carter but he was afraid so we did not fly. This summer was different! Carter loved it and has continually said how awesome it was! Grayson was not afraid either! He loved it too! Although it was quite expensive for all of us to fly, it is a memory that will not be forgotten! I am certain flying in a helicopter will be a yearly experience from now on! Such fun!

Summer 2011

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Swim Ranch! Always learn so much and have so much fun! Carter moved up to Lane 1 this year while Grayson and I were in Water Babies. Both boys did a great job! So proud of them!

Baking with Mimi! The chocolate chip cookies were delicious! Yummy!

We went to El Dorado for 10 days this summer. Swimming in the pool was so much fun! Carter jumped off of the diving board, learned to hold his breath and dive for rings, and can turn 2 flips in the water with one breath! He is becoming a little fish! Correction, a BIG, STRONG fish! Grayson showed no fear of the water this year and even swam around with his floaties on. He jumped to me, allowed Carter to pull him through the water and enjoyed jumping off of Mimi's raft! Special memories are made every summer spending time with Mimi and Papaw!

Carter graduates from Preschool!

2011-06-29T13:37:00.000-05:00

Carter went to Guardian Angel Childcare Center for FIVE years! He started when he was twelve weeks old and graduated in June! We will miss the teachers there and are thankful for taking such good care of him while Roy and I worked. Grayson will continue to attend Guardian Angel, so we will still get to see the teachers and keep in touch. Love these pics! Heart warming!

Special Guests at Tee Ball Game!

2011-06-28T22:43:00.000-05:00

Mimi and Papaw are vacationing in NWA this week, so they attended tonight's game. Carter played center field and he had alot of action. He hustled to the ball, threw it in, and was really proud of how he played. Again he told me that he loves this game and he can run really fast! Sure love my Carter!

Let's play TEE BALL!

2011-06-27T21:21:00.000-05:00

Carter is loving his first sporting activity! He hits the ball really hard and runs as fast as he can to base. I love being a tee ball Mom!

Bishop Family Pictures

2011-04-23T21:30:00.000-05:00

We love having our pictures taken by Ms. Tina at Bedford's! Such a fun time!

Easter Egg Dye

2011-04-23T19:45:00.000-05:00

Spring Break 2011 Destination: El Dorado

2011-03-27T19:49:00.000-05:00

The first 2 days of Spring Break, we had school to make up snow days. Wednesday morning, the boys and I headed for El Dorado! The weather was beautiful! It was even warm enough for the boys to play in the sprinkler!! We visited my old high school and tried to take pictures of the new high school being built but couldn't get close enough. We had so much fun with Mimi and Papaw! We did not want to leave but everyone missed Roy!!!!

Springfield Zoo

2011-03-13T19:25:00.000-05:00

We had such a great time at the Springfield Zoo! The weather was fantastic! We rode the train and saw many animals. The favorites were: Elephants, Giraffe, and Alligators. You can actually feed the Giraffe at this Zoo! It was neat! The snakes were a hit as well. We roared at the Tigers and the Lions but got no response (maybe next time). Carter's favorite animal was seeing the Giraffe up close. Grayson's favorite animal was the Elephant. Bishop Family had a fun-family day!

Blizzard Part 2

2011-02-09T16:48:00.000-06:00

Fun in the snow! Roy had to borrow a shovel from our neighbor to dig out! Never seen so much snow!

Blizzard 2011

2011-02-09T16:44:00.001-06:00

Well, we received 22 inches of snow last night and today! More snow than I have ever seen in my life! It was beautiful to watch and a fabulous surprise! The weather guys said to expect 2-4" so you can imagine our surprise to see a white paradise! Roy even got to stay home too!

Snow Angels!

2011-01-21T18:21:00.000-06:00

We had 2 Snow Days this week! Springdale received about 4 inches of snow. The boys and I had a great time playing outside! Carter and Grayson made Snow Angels and threw snowballs. Hopefully next snowfall we can build a snowman! Great times!

Spending time with the Bishop Family

2011-01-17T20:18:00.000-06:00

Spending time with Roy's sisters and their families this past weekend was so much fun! We had a wienie roast, roasted marshmallows, and the children ran and played all afternoon! It was neat to catch up with everyone. We don't see them often enough. Our niece, Katie, is getting married in June, so we will see everyone again that day. It was a great time with the Bishop clan!

Grayson turns 2!

2011-01-17T20:11:00.000-06:00

Grayson had a fantastic Second birthday! He received many cars, trucks, clothes, and his very own inch worm! He is still learning how to ride it! His cake was Thomas the Train and was quite tasty! Grayson figured out how to blow out the candle after several attempts, and he loved us singing Happy Birthday to him. It was a special birthday weekend with Mimi and Papaw.

Christmas 2010

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Carter received his FIRST Nerf gun from Mimi and Papaw this year. As you can see, he loves it (not a bad shot either!)

Of course, they couldn't leave Grayson out, so Gray also received his first gun too! It makes shooting noises and lights up! He loves it! Roy and I have been under attack for several nights now!

Carter got his first digital camera this year too! Couldn't post without a picture of him with it! Having our family here was really great! Aunt Chelle even spent the night with us on Christmas Eve so we could all wake up together!

These faces sum up our holiday for me! I love these boys!

Gingerbread House Decorating! New tradition

2010-12-11T16:01:00.000-06:00

Our first attempt at decorating a gingerbread house! Luckily, I purchased a kit that already had the house put together and all that the boys had to do was add the candy. They had a great time eating and decorating the house! Carter wants to eat it already! It wasn't stressful or messy (except for the candy that missed their mouths and fell to the floor!)

Thanksgiving, Carter's 5th Birthday and More!

2010-12-05T11:49:00.003-06:00

As you can tell we have been very busy! Thanksgiving is always filled with family, fun, and Carter's Birthday! Mimi, Papaw, Aunt Chelle, Ms.Ruth and Mr. Lee came to celebrate Carter's 5th birthday with us! Aunt Gail and Uncle Dick sent Carter an ornament, watch, and Batman pajamas! They also sent the boys the "Elf on the Shelf" book and Elf. Carter named the Elf, Jacob. He watches how the boys behave and reports back to Santa each night. This is the book we are reading in the pictures. What a fabulous idea! Carter got everything he asked for including the infamous Optimus Prime Transformer that he called and asked Mimi for! Aunt Chelle was a hero too because she found the "claw feet slippers" that Carter just had to have! Bumblebee was given to him by Mom, Dad and Grayson. After Carter's party, we went to the square in Fayetteville to look at the lights. On Carter's "real" birthday, we went to Jumpzone and Chucky Cheese. I don't know what we were thinking! Carter still does not like Chucky and hid under the table when he came out! Needless to say, we will NEVER darken those doors again! All in all, Carter had a great birthday! Thanks to everyone who made it special!

Christmas Card 2010

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Christmas Pictures 2010

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Christmas Pictures at Bedford's Camera are always entertaining!

November in El Dorado!

2010-11-21T18:13:00.000-06:00

Spent the weekend in El Dorado with Mimi and Papaw! Grayson thought the best seat in the house was on top of the table! Carter decided to wear the Halloween costume that we found on clearance! AND the four wheeler was given a good ride! Good times with Family= PRICELESS!

Hiking in Bella Vista

2010-10-22T21:36:00.000-05:00

Roy had the day off, so we all went hiking in Bella Vista. Grayson kept up really well, but at the end he was exhausted! We had a great time together!

Fall Break 2010

2010-10-16T18:36:00.000-05:00

Our first "official" Fall Break as a family was this past week! Roy took vacation from work and we loaded the van and headed to one of our favorite spots on Earth.......... Silver Dollar City! The weather was beautiful, no crowds, the boys could ride and ride and ride without having to wait, and Grayson did fabulous! We arrived at 10am and left at 4pm. We all slept well after that day! We spent 3 nights and had a blast riding go carts, swimming in the indoor waterpark, and playing arcade games to win tickets. The boys have a sword that lights up and a ball each. I think we will be winning tickets for the rest of our lives! All in all, it was a great time!

Hog Wild!

2010-09-04T18:24:00.000-05:00

New Job, New School, and Growing Up!

2010-08-22T12:10:00.000-05:00

Many of you know that I interviewed for a new job this school year. I now share my time between two schools in Bentonville (aproximately 26 miles from home). The schools are non traditional calendar schools which means year round schools. Carter will attend one of the schools next year with me. Carter and Grayson are still going to Guardian Angel this year to keep them consistent, and Roy takes them in the mornings since I must be on the road by 6:30am to arrive by 7:15 each day.
Carter is really growing up. This past week, he disappeared into his room and after several minutes, asked me to come see what he had done- He had cleaned up his room all by himself without me even asking him too! He is such a good boy! He was rewarded with a Super Hero Sticker book!

Grayson is also growing up. He can now say momma, dadda, NO!, and bubbles! He loves his big brother and follows him everywhere! He can climb into the playhouse with Carter, ride Razorback (Carter's rocking horse), almost peddle the trike, and eats all of the time!

Branson Mini Vacation

2010-08-22T11:55:00.000-05:00

We had so much fun in Branson! It was too hot to visit Silver Dollar City this time, but we found the bumper boats, go carts, and rides inside! The boys are such fun! We stayed in a hotel with an indoor waterpark, but couldn't take the camera in due too so many splash zones!

Swimming at Mimi and Papaw's!

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I sure love my boys! I am so blessed to have the family I have!

First Haircut

2010-07-10T13:52:00.000-05:00

Grayson had his first haircut last week. Ms. Duvic has been cutting our hair for years! She also gave Carter his first haircut too. We love Ms. Duvic. She is patient, is good at her job, and gives suckers!

Swimming Lessons

2010-07-10T13:43:00.000-05:00

Swim Ranch hosted a fabulous week of swimming lessons for the boys! Aunt Chelle had to help me since I couldn't swim with both boys at the same time. Carter and Aunt Chelle swam together and Grayson swam with me. Grayson loved to blow bubbles in the water, bumping the wall with his kickboard, and splashing! Carter can go under all by himself, jump off of the side, float, and say names under water (a trick that Aunt Chelle taught him!). It was a great week of togetherness!

Last Day with Ms. Sarah

2010-06-11T17:06:00.001-05:00

Ms. Sarah has kept Grayson for the past 16 months. She has taken great care of him! We feel really blessed to have had her for so long- not to mention that she lives right across the street from us! Fabulous Christian sitters are not easily found, so I will forever be grateful for her.
Grayson will begin going to Guardian Angel in August. This is the same center that Carter attends. I am hoping this new experience will be a positive one. I know that Grayson will miss Ms. Sarah, but change is good right?!

Mommy and her Boys!

2010-06-01T20:14:00.000-05:00

Brandy Foshe had a mini session available, so I decided to take the boys for some new pictures. With Father's Day coming up, I chose to get in a picture with the boys and this one is my favorite! Roy was working, so we thought we would surprise him. The rest of the pictures will be posted later- I just couldn't wait to share this one!

First Swim of 2010!

2010-05-29T16:51:00.001-05:00

They love to swim just like their Mommy! Ready for summer!

Baby Dedication on Mother's Day

2010-05-16T16:40:00.000-05:00

We chose to dedicate both boys on Mother's Day at our church. Both boys received a certificate and Bible. It was an experience to say the least- Grayson hit me in the head with the Bible and then when I put him down, he took off down the aisle to Aunt Chelle to show her the Bible! (Did I mention this was in the middle of the ceremony?!) Grayson did enjoy clapping for everyone, and Carter stood in the front of the church and even spoke to the preacher when he received his Bible. Carter is quite shy in front of a crowd. The family pictures and pictures of the boys were taken in our Prayer Garden. It was a great special day!

Aunt Chelle is Graduating!

2010-05-05T21:09:00.001-05:00

Aunt Chelle is graduating with her Masters degree in Administration this Saturday! We went to the University of Arkansas to take some pictures of her in her cap and gown. The college is beautiful! We had a great time taking pictures and spending time together! Congrats Aunt Chelle- We are all so proud of you!

Trike A Thon for St. Judes 2010

2010-04-23T16:16:00.001-05:00

Carter had a great time riding his bike in the Trike A Thon! Grayson did not like the loud noise as you can see, but he cheered for his big brother! So proud of Carter!

Camping with Mimi and Papaw!

2010-03-28T16:00:00.000-05:00

Roy, Michelle, Carter, Grayson and I met Mimi and Papaw down at Lake DeGray for the weekend. We had planned on fishing and taking boat rides, but it was freezing and the wind was howling! So, we fished from the bank, played outside with our winter clothes on, and had roasted our hot dogs when it began to rain! The storm did not last long, so we returned to the fire to roast our marshmallows! No camp out is complete without Smores! Mimi, Aunt Chelle, and I stayed up and played a game of cards. Aunt Chelle won the game, but it was so much fun just to play! Our first Camp Out together was a blast!

Snow in March!

2010-03-25T09:47:00.001-05:00

It snowed 11 inches this past weekend! It was beautiful! The sun came out on Monday and the snow was only a memory (Glad Roy took a few pictures!)

Nick Live!

2010-03-25T09:31:00.001-05:00

Carter, Grayson, and I had the best time at Nick Live! We saw the Backyardigans, Wonder Pets, Dora the Explorer, and Kailan! Carter loved it! He was not afraid of the characters either! Grayson danced and clapped his hands! Family Fun!

Easter Pictures 2010

2010-03-23T13:01:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Bedford's Camera for allowing me to post the pictures on this blog! I appreciate it!
The boys had a great time taking these pictures! The bunnies are real and Carter loved them! Grayson was curious about them, but did not want them in his lap! You can't tell by the way the boys are dressed that it is snowing outside! Springdale received 11 inches of snow over the weekend.
Happy Easter!

Uh Oh! Look what I did!

2010-03-07T20:47:00.000-06:00

Yep! Those are goldfish ALL over the floor! I guess Grayson got hungry and got his own snack!

Spring!

2010-03-07T20:42:00.000-06:00

This weekend the weather was beautiful! It felt like Spring! Mimi and Papaw gave Carter his own t-ball set for Christmas, so we got it out! You can see that Carter is a natural!(A mommy can dream!) Grayson loves his swing! Carter drove Grayson around the yard with his tractor. We celebrated the beautiful weather!

Little Rock Zoo

2010-02-28T20:18:00.000-06:00

The boys enjoyed the boa constrictor, "Monte." I enjoyed taking the pictures! Snakes are better in their personal cages!
We had intended to spend the weekend in El Dorado with Mimi and Papaw, unfortunately, Mimi got sick. She needed rest so we decided to return home. Saturday was beautiful and warm! The sun was shining and the weather was great! We decided to visit the Little Rock Zoo! We had a really good time! It was a great family day!

Let's Dance!

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Grayson is Moving, Moving, Moving!

2010-01-24T16:53:00.000-06:00

Grayson is now walking everywhere! Check this out!

Brotherly Love!

2010-01-24T14:30:00.000-06:00

This is my first video posting! Enjoy!

Grayson's FIRST birthday cake!

2010-01-19T20:17:00.000-06:00

Although we had Grayson's birthday party on his "real" birthday, I wanted Mimi and Papaw to be able to watch Grayson in person as he dug into his first birthday cake! As you can see, he loved it! Happy First Birthday Grayson Bishop! We love you very much!

Conversation-

2010-01-10T11:05:00.000-06:00

Carter,"Hey Mom, when you are sick, you must wipe your nose with a tennis shoe."
Mom,"What?"
I thought for a second, "Oh, Carter, you mean a tissue!"

Gotta love him!

Cozy Coupe!

2010-01-09T15:10:00.001-06:00

Oh yeah! Grayson loves it!

Grayson's First Birthday!

2010-01-08T21:07:00.000-06:00

Carter, Grayson, and I have been home all this week due to snow and hazardous road conditions. Therefore, we were able to be home with Grayson on his special day! He has had a great day! Roy and I decided to take the boys to Chucky Cheese to celebrate Grayson's FIRST birthday. It was 9 degrees, but we bundled up and of course were not the only family there! Grayson did not enjoy the rides and Carter is still very frightened by Chucky, the mascot. Needless to say, we were only there about an hour or so.
Grayson received a special singing phone call from Mimi and Papaw. Aunt Gail and Uncle Dick sent Grayson his FIRST birthday card, and Roy, Carter, and I gave him the new Little Tykes Cozy Coupe car. It is still being assembled, but I will post pics tomorrow!
Grayson weighs 24 pounds, is walking really well, can say, "Mama" and "hey", and is learning to drink from a sippy cup. As you can see from the pictures Grayson still likes his pacifiers! He is eating cheetos, vanilla wafers, and "trying" other solid foods. He sleeps through the night, but loves to sleep with his mommy some too! Grayson loves his big brother. He lights up every time Carter comes into the room! They are beginning to really play with each other now. Grayson is learning to stand up for himself too! Grayson loves it when Roy flies him through the air or plays chase with Carter. He is a happy little guy!
I feel so blessed to have my precious boys- I treasure every moment we have together and can't wait to see what 2010 holds for our family!

Just one more-

2010-01-03T12:58:00.000-06:00

This picture is the cutest!

SNOW!

2010-01-03T12:20:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun playing in the snow! The boys were sick for the first snow and I was afraid to take them out. It took us 30 minutes to prepare for outside, but the boys loved it! We had about 3 inches of snow. Roy made snow ice cream! Bishop Family loves the snow!

Batman!

2009-12-29T12:27:00.000-06:00

Yep! Batman is now Carter's favorite character- Not sure why- He has never seen a cartoon or show of him! Aunt Chelle got him a Batman car that goes really fast and since then, he LOVES him! I found the bedding at Walmart and couldn't resist!

2009-12-20T05:34:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas! We are so blessed to have our family, friends, health, employment, church home, and the list goes on and on! Have a safe holiday season!

Please remember to say a special prayer for those grieving during this holiday season.

Santa 2009

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Fayetteville Square

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I am thankful for my family! Good times! Precious Memories!

Carter's 4th Family Birthday!

2009-11-28T10:14:00.001-06:00

Carter had the best party! We had a Spiderman cake and he loved all of his gifts! Mimi and Papaw got him Spiderman hat and gloves, Spiderman shirt, Spiderman briefs (Do you get the theme this year?) Plus, Carter now has his own Piggy Bank! AND it talks! Aunt Chelle got him the cutest singing donkey-Carter dances with it while it sings! Roy, Grayson and I got him a Spiderman watch, Spiderman Memory Game, and books. Mimi and Papaw also gave him books. Ms. Ruth and Mr. Lee gave him the cutest airplane and air boat-(both have been flying around this morning). After the party we all went downtown in Fayetteville to look at the lights. I will post those pictures next. Michelle and Dad rode the camel- Dad says it is an experience that everyone should have! Carter, Mimi, and Papaw rode the carriage around the Square. Carter said, "That was awesome!" Carter also rode the ponies, but was not really thrilled with the ride. He held on to Roy with a death grip! All in all, our family weekend was perfect! We are so blessed in every sense of the word!

Thankful

2009-11-27T11:07:00.000-06:00

Pictures coming soon, but I had to tell everyone about our Thanksgiving Dinner last night. Mom, Dad, Michelle, Ruth, Lee, Carter, Grayson, Roy and I all sat down to say what we were thankful for. Carter went first. I figured he would say that he is thankful for Spiderman, Curious George, or tv, BUT he surprised me and said, "I am thankful for my Mimi and Papaw!" What a sweet, sweet boy!

Trunk Or Treat!

2009-10-31T21:16:00.001-05:00

This was our first Trunk or Treat event. It was a very safe way to Trick or Treat. Carter received a pumpkin full of candy! He played games, jumped in the blow-ups, and ate marshmallows! Grayson played with the balloons. He was very busy watching everyone around him! Luckily, Roy was able to join us after being called to work. We had a Great Family Night!

Halloween!

2009-10-31T21:11:00.000-05:00

The children have their pictures taken each month at Bedford's in Fayetteville by Ms. Tina. She has given me permission to post them on this blog. Carter wanted to be a FRIENDLY ghost, but I couldn't find Casper anywhere! Grayson is our Friendly Fireman! Hope everyone had a Ghostly Halloween!

Happy Fall!

2009-10-18T16:36:00.001-05:00

A beautiful Sunday afternoon- the sun was finally shining and the leaves are changing! We had a great time together!

9 months!

2009-09-28T19:32:00.000-05:00

Grayson has had a busy week! Two teeth arrived on Saturday. We went to Silver Dollar City and while I was feeding him his Frozen Lemonade, I noticed the two bottom teeth! He has gotten really good at crawling. He follows Carter everywhere! Now, he has a new trick- Grayson is pulling up on the couch, Roy's chair, and other things so he can stand up! It won't be long now before he takes his first steps- Time is flying by and my boys are growing up! Thank you Lord, for my healthy boys.
Please pray for Hannah Crumby and her precious family-

On the MOVE!

2009-09-21T19:10:00.000-05:00

Grayson is officially ON THE MOVE! He follows us everywhere! He can now get into Carter's toys and it is causing some "issues!" Grayson weighs 21.3 pounds and does NOT have a tooth yet! We are hoping everyday that his teeth make an appearance- He is in a great deal of pain. His gums are swollen and he is gnawing on everything he can reach! Grayson is also trying to pull up. Time is flying by! We sure love our Bishop Boys!

New Technology

2009-09-13T16:31:00.000-05:00

Who knew that legos could take temperatures and fix teeth problems! I may have a doctor of some kind on my hands! Roy was a great sport throughout the entire check-up!

Pumpkins and Frozen Lemonade

2009-09-12T21:08:00.000-05:00

Grayson's new favorite treat is Frozen Lemonade! He LOVED it!

Silver Dollar City!

2009-09-12T21:00:00.001-05:00

Carter had a great time at Silver Dollar City! He is tall enough for many of the "bigger" rides and wants to ride them all! He loved the roller coaster! He was able to ride Thunderation with Roy, but I couldn't get close enough for a picture. He loved the swings and going high in the sky! Season passes are the greatest! We stay about 4 hours and then come home to rest. Grayson loves watching all of the people!

Great Weather!

2009-08-22T12:12:00.001-05:00

Grayson loves outside! Carter was "too busy!" to stop and take a picture with mom!
Grayson sat in the grass and wiggled his feet. He is growing and changing everyday! He is now eating babyfood on a regular basis. His favorites right now are: applesauce, yogurt, squash, and mixed vegetables.

Family Time

2009-08-09T21:32:00.001-05:00

The past few days are a bit of a blur for me, but I did capture some treasures on camera! As you all know, my Granny went to heaven on Wednesday, August 5th. She was my special friend and meant the world to many people. Family members gathered in El Dorado to celebrate her life and share memories. Here are some pictures of our time together.

Granny and the Boys

2009-07-27T16:17:00.001-05:00

Please pray for my family. We found out 9 days ago that my Granny has cancer. Last Wednesday, she was moved into the Hospice House in El Dorado. Granny went to Heaven this morning. I am still in shock- Please pray for us.

El Dorado Fun!

2009-07-27T16:09:00.001-05:00

We had a great time in El Dorado with my parents last week. Mom found a Thomas the Train tent for the boys and Carter loves it! She also found a spinning toy that plays LOUD music and the boys had a great time on it too. We had such fun in El Dorado!

Butter!

2009-07-21T15:02:00.000-05:00

Grayson has a terrible diaper rash. I have found something that works better than Butt Paste! As I was changing Grayson's diaper and applying Booty Goo, Carter walked in and asked me,"Why are you putting BUTTER on him?" Just a little humor to brighten ones day!

Fun at Mimi and Papaw's!

2009-07-19T10:38:00.001-05:00

Swimming, Four wheeler riding, playing in the sprinkler, Mimi and Papaw's is more fun than Camp! Grayson loves the swimming pool and Carter can finally touch in the shallow end. Carter jumps off of the side and goes under! Carter loves to ride his tractor and Papaw's four wheeler! Mimi has all kinds of popsicles and ice cream-MORE FUN THAN CAMP!

Just a Swingin'

2009-07-19T10:33:00.000-05:00

Grayson's first time to swing!

Daddy's Little Helper

2009-07-06T17:54:00.001-05:00

Carter is fascinated with yard tools (lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers) You name it and he loves it! He is "weed eating" with his fishing rod behind Roy while he is mowing and he "mowing" with his borrowed tractor from William and Ryan. Carter loves being outside and contributing to the yard work! I can't wait to show him these pictures when he is actually old enough to help with the yard- I am hoping he still LOVES it!

Attack of the Butterfly!

2009-07-06T17:48:00.000-05:00

Grayson has a butterfly play toy that helps with tummy time. Instead of playing with it, he has decided to pull it over on top of himself. It was really cute!

Fourth of July

2009-07-06T08:38:00.001-05:00

Roy, Grayson, Carter, Aunt Chelle and I all spent Fourth of July together. Roy wanted to take Carter to a creek to wade around. Our first stop was the West Fork Park. The boys waded but the water was low and COLD! We walked the path and stopped at the playset. Carter and Aunt Chelle got to swing really high! Grayson and I just hung out watching everyone play. When we arrived at Devils Den, the sky turned dark- Roy, Carter and Aunt Chelle were able to walk down by the river, but it began to rain! The rain did not last long, so the cook out and fireworks took place! Everyone had a great day!

First Dental Visit

2009-06-21T15:32:00.001-05:00

Dr. Rebecca Bryan, AKA- Becky Cobb, was my very first friend. We grew up together in El Dorado. Our parents are still next door neighbors. Becky is now our dentist. She has her own practice and we travel to Bentonville for our appointments. I decided it was time for Carter to have his teeth examined or "counted" by a professional. He sat in the chair and was very patient while Becky looked at his teeth. It was a positive experience for all of us! We love our dentist! I almost forgot- Carter received a balloon and a toothbrush for his good behavior (this was the highlight of the entire visit for Carter,so I had to make sure I mentioned it!)

Supporter

2009-06-21T15:30:00.000-05:00

Swim Ranch

2009-06-21T15:25:00.001-05:00

Since Carter was 7 months old, he has been taking swimming lessons from Mrs.Virginia at Swim Ranch. As you can see, he is making great progress! He jumped to Roy without holding his hands and was not scared! We are so proud of Carter and his swimming abilities!

Carter's BIGGER pool!

2009-06-16T19:43:00.000-05:00

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Carter has outgrown his "first" pool, so we upgraded to this one! He loves it!

A Summer Evening-

2009-06-16T19:41:00.000-05:00

Yep! I am teething!

Ice Cream Truck!

2009-06-13T21:53:00.000-05:00

We heard the music of the Ice Cream Truck and we all hurried out front- Carter sits and waits patiently under the tree. Then he begins to dance as the truck gets closer and the music gets louder. Grayson was just happy to be outside! We enjoy our family time- Carter loves getting ice cream and my heart melts when my boys laugh. They are growing up so quickly, I just don't want to miss a minute!

Cheese!

2009-06-07T18:34:00.001-05:00

Carter finally stayed still long enough to smile! He loves his summer hair cut!

Summer!

2009-06-07T18:31:00.001-05:00

I love my jumperoo! Carter entertains me while I exercise.

Memorial Weekend

2009-05-25T18:08:00.001-05:00

We drove to El Dorado for the first time since having Grayson. He needed to meet his Great Granny or Ganny as Carter says. He is very personable like Carter. Grayson loves to laugh! Roy and Carter rode on the four wheeler and got into the hot tub. Carter loves going to Mimi and Papaws! He never wants to leave! Grayson did great on the 6 hour drive. Carter watched videos and Grayson slept most of the way. A great time was had by all!

Tuckered Out-

2009-05-18T18:15:00.000-05:00

Grayson and I sat outside while Carter played with friends. Grayson tried so hard to stay awake, but he just couldn't keep his eyes open! He became very cranky, I put him in the swing. TWO minutes later- this is what I found! I just couldn't resist this sweet photo. I did not leave him there, he is sleeping soundly in his bed.