Memorial Day Camping Trip

Payton loved riding in the boat!

Reagan in her bikini!

Reagan at her first fish fry!

Mike skiing

We spent Memorial Day weekend camping on Lake DeGray. It was a great time being together as a family and seeing some old friends. Thanks Debbie for the pictures! We were able to spend some time out in the boat, and the kids did great. Payton will sit in the seat beside Mike or help Mike drive, and Reagan sleeps in the boat. She does not like wearing her life jacket, but she eventually realizes that it is not coming off and goes to sleep.

This was our first of several camping trips this summer. We are excited about getting back to some of our old hobbies..............even though doing them with kids is quite an adjustment.

Reagan's One Year Pictures

Reagan had her one year pictures taken last week. We got some great pictures. These are just a couple of them! Her birthday is Saturday.

Reagan's Swimsuit Debut!

Reagan had her swimsuit debut today! We spent some time outside this afternoon playing in the sprinkler and with bubbles so it was the perfect time to try a swimsuit on Reagan. I can't wait to put her bikini on her. Reagan didn't like the sprinkler, but she loved watching her brother play in it.

Our Family Fun Day!

Payton and Reagan playing on the trampoline!

Payton was excited about touching the black bear at the Nature Center.

Payton taking a break from fishing!

Reagan was so cute trying to jump!

Our precious baby girl!

We sat aside today to be Dumas Family Fun Day! Today we focused on nothing but having fun and spending time together.

This morning we went to the Janet Huckabee Nature Center which is just right down the road from our house. It was our first time to go there, and it was really neat. All of their animal and wildlife exhibits were very kid-friendly so Payton was able to interact with many of the exhibits. Mike loved being able to show Payton all the animals especially the deer and fish. Reagan was a little princess in the stroller. She is always entertained by Payton's activity.

The Nature Center is built beside a small lake. (I would just call is a large pond.) We decided to be adverturous and go fishing. It was a lot of fun. Mommy even got to through a fishing rod a few times. Payton fished for the first time with his new fishing rod he got for his birthday. He lasted for about 10 minutes then Mike ended up letting him run around in the grass. We fished for about an hour then decided to pack up and drive 5 minutes back to the house.

This afternoon Payton and Reagan played on the new trampoline. They both loved it and had a great time playing on it together. It was a great day!

OH! I almost forgot! Reagan took her first step last night! She took a few more steps today. It won't be long before our princess is chasing Payton around the house.

Mike's Deacon Ordination

Our family!

The entire Dumas gang!

Tonight was a very special night for Mike as he was ordained as a deacon at our church. It was a very touching service. We are so proud of him and for him, and as a family we feel very humbled to be chosen to serve in such a position.

The entire Dumas clan came to share the evening with us. It is always fun getting all the cousin's together. With there being three big boys wrestling on the floor is always somewhere in the mix. We had to calm the boys down and get them to stop wrestling in their church clothes.

It was a great evening!

Washing The Bubbles

Payton discovers the water hose!

"C-H-E-V-R-O-L-E-T. What's that spell Mommy and Daddy?"

Payton was "washing the bubbles".

Lady Reagan chose just to stay inside and eat.

Payton spent some time outside with Daddy this afternoon helping him wash his truck. Payton quickly discovered the water hose and soap, so he spent most of his time "washing the bubbles" as he called it. They were really cute having their guy time outside.

Strollin' Around

Reagan and Payton going for a stroller ride!



Tonight before bath time we took the kids for a walk. They both love riding in the stroller. We realized that Payton now had to sit in the back seat when we put him in the front seat and his feet were almost touching the ground. So we had to explain to him that "Big Brothers had to sit in the back seat." He almost made it home before he started pushing Reagan's seat.
Sibiling rivalries do exist at our house.