Soccer?!?

I never really knew anyone played soccer until we moved to Texas. Here it is THE sport to play...not even sure if they have football and baseball. Seriously, they do but soccer is very big over here. The boys each got a soccer ball for Easter. Saturday was a nice day, so we took them out to the soccer field to kick the ball and run around. I think they enjoyed themselves! What do you think?

Even Addison wanted to join in the action on the field!

Wedding Anniversary

Lawrence and I celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss yesterday April 17th.  We spent the day as we usually do, hanging out with the kids.  Instead of our annual anniversary dinner at Outback Steakhouse, we had a homemade meal.  Lawrence cooked steaks and mashed potatoes with a side of boiled crawfish. We started the dinner with a nice salad. We reminisced about our 1st few months of marriage when we were living in Kenner. We did not have a kitchen table and only one tv tray. Lawrence would eat on the tv tray and I would sit on the floor in front of the sofa and eat on the coffee table.  We decided we would eat on the floor in front of the sofa and use the kids CARS (the movie) table, since we don't have a coffee table. (Photo below taken by Peyton Bonvillain.)

We decided this was our best anniversary dinner! This will definitely be our "new" tradition. Plus, we decided no matter what we do, we will take our picture so we can reminisce on our past anniversaries.

I am so thankful that the Lord placed Lawrence in my life.  He was truly heaven sent when I needed him most.

We have been blessed with 3 beautiful, healthy children and wonderful families.   I have no idea what the future holds for us and our family, but I can't wait to continue the journey with my husband.

I love you Lawrence.
Love, Stefanie

Camping...In a Tent!

Our ward (church) had a family campout last night. We camped out in a tent and survived!!! There was only one thing I would have done differently...brought more blankets!!! It was quite cold last night! Jonah cried out a few times during the night (I am assuming because he was cold) and Addison cried too. We had her bundled up with us and I think she was the warmest of all! Needless to say, between the crying, the cold, and no electricity for Lawrence's breathing machine we had a very restless night. We were exhausted today when we got home...I think we are still needing some extra zzzzz's.  However, the boys cannot wait to go back and do it again. Lawrence and I have talked about investing in some camping gear, we shall see what the future holds for the Bayou Bunch and the great outdoors!

We had to leave the campout early this morning because Peyton had to go pick an instrument to play in the band next year. He will be going to middle school next school year and has chosen band as his elective. He tried out 4 instruments...the trumpet, the trombone, percussion, and the saxophone. The instrument he tested best on and has chosen is the.......................................................................................................................

                           SAXOPHONE!!!!   (Now we just need to find a reasonably priced one!)

 Our tent

Addison checking out the tent

Roasting marshmallows over the fire Lawrence kept lit

Jonah roasting some marshmallows

Group sing-along by the fire

Jonah asleep in the tent

Peyton, the next morning (he looks rested even though he was out til 1am!!!)

Jonah looks so excited! Addison is still not sure about this camping in a tent thing!

We had a really nice time and cannot wait to go again, once it's warmer!!!

Easter 2010

Yes, this post is a tad late since Easter was last week. Wow, I cannot believe it was just last week. We had a very quiet Easter. I can't even remember what we ate for dinner! Nothing extravagant, that's for sure! We dyed Easter eggs on Saturday...which the kids LOVED!

Even Addison wanted to help! It looks like she is trying to show off her teeth!

 She looks like she is saying "What is wrong with him...crazy boy!"

checking the color

This is her new thing...she tilts her head to the side when we take her picture!

The goodies from the Easter Bunny

Addison loves her Cabbage Patch Kids the Easter Bunny brought!

Our church's semi-annual conference that is broadcast from Salt Lake City aired Easter weekend. It was wonderful to hear the words of our leaders and remember the ultimate sacrifice our Savior Jesus Christ paid for us. It brought such joy to my heart to see Peyton watching without being told and paying close attention to the words they spoke. 

We also went over the real reason behind the Easter holiday. The boys have taken everything in and have so much understanding....I am so grateful for the things they want to know and can understand. I am also thankful for the pure sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for me so many years ago.