"LEAVE" it to the boys...

After eating Thanksgiving dinner at Aggies the other day, all of her little grandsons decided to play in the leaves.  Jerry raked them into a pile and they hopped right in!  They had a great time playing in them with one another.  We are very grateful to have had pretty weather and the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with our wonderful family!

A Good Buddy

Keyton & Garrison were so excited the other day when their good buddy, Carter, got to play with them for a few minutes.  He stayed in here with us while his daddy was outside working with cattle.  He didn't get to stay very long, but the boys had tons of fun spoiling him.  They brought him toy after toy trying to satisfy him.  However, his favorite was a ball!  We think he gets that from his mommy and daddy!   The boys loved hugging and kissing on him and they hope he comes back very soon and stays longer!   It is always good to have good buddies!  

Hunting Adventure

Keyton...is that you under there?

Nice bandanna...Garrison!

Keyton wanted to go hunting with his daddy for his birthday, so he got some gear to wear on this adventure.  I had my doubts that he would really get to go "hunting."  Dana has never been a big hunter.  However, this morning the boys woke up early and were eager to get going.  They began by getting out everything they owned that was camouflage.  They were dressed and ready to go before Dana even got up.   Their trip started out as just a farming trip, however, I think they ended seeing a deer or two on their way back.   It really didn't matter to them where they went or if they actually even hunted for anything.  They had a great time with their daddy and they thought they were serious hunters!   I am glad they went.   I like seeing them doing things with Dana.  It is cute to watch them act like "big men."  We sure do get a kick out of our little men!   

Keyton is 7!!!

My big 7 year old!

...with little brother

...with farm supplies

...with cake

...with Mommy

...with Daddy

...with the Asberry Crew

I cannot believe my little guy is 7 today!   It seems like only yesterday when he was a little baby in my arms.  He woke up bright eyed this morning a whole lot earlier than usual so he could get his presents before he went to school.  He got to pick out some of them but he wanted a few surprises.  He mostley wanted real stuff to use around the farm. He only got one toy and one video game.  Everything else...real "men" stuff!   His daddy wanted to get him a pair of Muck boots at the farm supply store so I took him out there...they were out of his size!  I asked him if he wanted to look around and he ended up with two farm tools:  one to give animals pills and a needle to give them shots!  He said he needed some of his own because his daddy had some. Only MY SON would get excited over real farm equipment instead of toys!   Funny!   He decided against a big party this year partly in due to the cold weather!  Instead, he is opting to go hunting with his daddy this weekend and getting to have different friends over to play with him on different days!  Sounds like fun to me!  Garrison was so excited to see him this evening!  He hugged and hugged him.   My mom stayed over at our house today and had our supper cooked for us when we got home:  ham, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, rolls, and banana pudding!  After that we had cake. Garrison made us stick a candle in his piece and sing to him too.  Keyton thought that was funny! He was excited to try out his Will Emergency Hero game, so went to the basement and he and his daddy played rescue teams with one another.  He got great presents from Aggie, MeMa & PaPa, The Asberry Crew, Jerry & Denesa, Uncle Robbin,  & Uncle Jason!   He had a great birthday.  Keyton is such a little sweetie.  I feel bad because he is so very shy and the rest of the world misses out on his wit and insight on things.  If only everyone could hear the things says...they would love it!   I think he really wants to come out of his shyness, but is just scared to.  I see him improving a little all the time.  He really does have such a kind heart.  He reminds me so much of my daddy.  I wish he was here to see how big he is!   I am very lucky to have this precious little guy call me...MOMMY!   He is a great blessing!   Happy Birthday Keyton Edward Dowdy!   WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!

...my brother...my best friend...

If big brother gives a kiss...

...little brother has to give one in return...

I am so thankful my boys love each other so much!  They fuss and fight daily about little things, just like all siblings do.  However, they simply adore one another.  When one of them gets in trouble with me, the other one is there to comfort them and make it better. They are always hugging and kissing on each other.  When they are playing side by side, they say, "I love you" quite often.  It is so sweet.  

Garrison looks up to Keyton so very much.  He tries to imitate him all the time and often gets upset if he doesn't have things like Keyton.  He has started doing "homework" at "Aggie School"  so he can keep up with Keyton!  He carries a back pack there every day.  It is so cute! Garrison loves his big brother!

Keyton thinks Garrison is the sweetest and smartest two year old in the world.  He has been mesmerized with his sweet cheeks ever since the day he was born.  He his always pinching them and saying, "I love your chubby cheeks!"  Every night that Garrison falls asleep first, Keyton steals bunches of kisses from him. Keyton loves his baby brother!

I am so thankful that I know that my boys 

will always be there for one another

...as brothers and best friends...

Thomas T. Turkey

Thomas, Keyton, Garrison, Deputy Dana, & Dispatcher Jason

Keyton told Thomas to never end up on the other side of this door!

Keyton & Garrison posing with Thomas under the door sign!

Keyton brought Thomas T. Turkey home with him for the weekend. Keyton said that he was pretty sure that Thomas T. Turkey was a cousin to Teddy T. Bear, who stayed with us before. So, knowing how great Teddy was, we knew that Thomas would be a great house guest! Keyton wanted to take Thomas on a great adventure. So, Friday night, we took him to the courthouse. Friday was Keyton & Garrison's "Uncle" Jason's birthday and they wanted to bake him a cake. We baked him one and delivered it to him while he was on duty as a dispatcher working with their daddy. They had a great time up there seeing what all goes on behind the scenes with these guys protecting our county. Keyton wanted Thomas T. Turkey to get to be a dispatcher for a few minutes, so he got to sit in the dispatcher chair and try it out! He did a great job! Dana said there was already a turkey in the chair! ( Jason) :-) The boys took Thomas T. Turkey on a little tour around the Dispatcher's Office. He seemed to really enjoy his adventure there. After visiting for awhile, we headed home. Keyton, Garrison, AND Thomas T. Turkey were all exhausted from their adventure! We had a great time having Thomas in our home. We hope he has many more cousins that will visit us during this school year!

I Love Fall!

Keyton & Garrison looking at all of the leaves...

Keyton

Garrison

My precious boys!

Yesterday, Dana and I took the boys for a little drive past our house to look for good spots for fall snapshots. Some of the great beauty of the fall colors got washed away with the rainfall the other night. We needed the rain, but it was kind of sad to see all of those beautiful colors fall away. I love this time of year. I love all of the pretty colors everywhere and all of the leaves that fall on the ground. I love making pictures of my boys during this time. (Well, I guess I do that in EVERY season! ) The boys are always eager models for their mommy! Dana is a pretty good photographer's assistant . We plan to do it again soon when Dana can get a break again. We had a great time!