The Claytons

Update from the Clayton Clan

Chris applied for 2 jobs in Texas last week. Not sure if anything will come of that but they were jobs he felt very qualified for and would enjoy. One in San Antonio on in Freeport. I guess we will see. 

We are finally getting some sunshine here. Last week was in the 80's it's like we skipped spring all together and went straight to summer! I'm not complaining though, I like lots of warm sunshine. 

Beckham is walking finally, at 18 months he decided walking was far more efficient than crawling. I am pretty excited about that because all the knees of his pants were getting trashed.

Phoebe is officially pregnant. We are not sure on the number of puppies yet. She is due May 22nd and has an X-ray scheduled for next week so we can get the official puppy count. The kids/Chris are really excited. I am indifferent. I think that might have to do with the fact that I am the one who stresses/takes care of and cleans up puppies for 8 weeks.

This week is tech week for my show. I am equally terrified and excited. It will be a LONG week. I will be at the school from 4-10 every night until opening night Friday. It has been a fun experience working with this group. I had to dig up skills I haven't used in a long time and I have been reminded just how much I love the performing arts. I am super nervous for this first show. I feel like everyone is waiting to see how the show goes before deciding just how good of a director I am. And to be honest...so am I. A few extra prayers sent my way this week would be great. I wish you could all come and see it. I feel like a piece of my heart and soul will be left on that stage. We are super excited to have mom and grandparents coming. The kids have been talking about it all week and Brielle also includes it in her "thankful" list during prayers.

Here is our flyer for the show. 

I think that is all for now. Love you Fam!

Sunday Post

You guys,

Let's revive the brief blog update on Sundays thing. I miss that. I don't get let in enough on what's going on in all of your lives.

Here's our update today.

We are working hard on the yard, getting it ready for grass. And by "we" I mean Evan. He's a rockstar. We received 8 loads of top soil on Wednesday. and he is just about done spreading it all out. Luckily he was able to borrow a skid loader from his employer which has made it all doable. We are getting curbing this week and hydroseed the next week! Woohoo! Then we just have to wait a couple months for it to grow. We should have a nice lawn about the time we get back from the Webre Family Reunion.

^^^ Ayla's Sunday artwork is pretty special! ^^^

The girls have a new best friend across the street who literally knocks on our door EVERY day and asks them to play. It is pretty awesome, for them AND for me!

Aldi LOVES scooting all over the house, and doesn't like to be held anymore.

That's it for us!

Ayla | Year 5

Happy Birthday Ayla Rae! I really lucked out by getting this little girl for a daughter. She is so good, so bright, and so special. If you have 10 minutes to kill, here is her Birthday slideshow/interview :)

Happy Birthday Clara

Clara turned two! We are excited for the terrific two's ahead of us! She is a fun and a funny girl.