Dalton's New Ride

First great yard sale find of the year...a new bike for Dalton. It was marked $15 and John, the negotiator, talked them down to $10. Dalton was so proud of his new bike. He hasn't quite learned the coordination of the pedal thing yet, but I am quite positive he will get it before summer is over. He gets on it and makes a car noise like he is really going fast. I bet when he does start to really ride it, he will be gone! Of course, mom had to get some pics of her little boy and his first set of wheels! I can't believe he is big enough to have a bike!

Dad showing him where to put his feet and how to pedal.

Funny story...Dalton asked his first "theological" question the other night. We were out to eat and we were sitting by the window. Dalton said "God made a beautiful day today." John and I agreed and then he asked, "Where God go?" Dalton and I, both, look to John for his great "theological" answer and he told him "God is everywhere." Of course, Dalton starts looking around the restaurant for God. Pretty funny! I was proud of John for not going into great theological discussion about the omnipresent quality of God!

Mail Call!

Dalton got his first piece of mail today...his first magazine of a year's subscription to Thomas the Train Magazine from Gran' and Pop. He was pretty excited about it and can not wait for the next one. He called Gran' and told her "thanks for my madazine!"


I am a follower of a blog called "Kelly's Korner". Kelly has a little 3 mo. old baby girl named Harper. She always has great entries on her blog and it's fun to read it. (I know...kinda wierd reading someone's blog that I do not even know, but...) Today she had this great song from youtube posted and I wanted to put it on mine because I loved it. It talks about that these hard days of parenting will not last long and we will look back at it and laugh at the good times and the hard times. John and I love Dalton more than life itself, but some days are very trying, especially around 5 o'clock in the afternoon! I have always loved this phrase about being a parent, "The days are long, but the years are short." That is so true and this song sums that up. Enjoy!

Relaxing Weekend

We had a very relaxing weekend. Grandma and Grandpa kept Dalton Friday night so John and I had a "date night". We enjoyed supper at Carino's and then shopping at Target. I know.....how romantic is Target? Very romantic when you do not have a 2 year old to entertain while you shop!
On Saturday, we slept in and then enjoyed some family time going to yard sales around Maumelle. I love spring and summer for that very reason. Yard sales are a great American tradition where people sell what they think is junk and another person finds it to be a treasure at a great price. I only found a book yesterday for work, but you never know what you might find next week! We are getting Dalton in on the fun, too. He loves looking at the toys and when we got back home he cried real tears because he wanted to go to more yard sales. I think he will fit in real well at the Herring Home!
We took these pictures on Sunday. John was practicing his bass guitar for church and Dalton heard him playing. He said "Where my ditar (guitar)?" and ran in his playroom and found it. He and Dad were rocking!

My 2 ROCKSTARS.
I have always had a "thing" for cute musicians! :)

Dad showed him how to hold his guitar the right way.

He is really getting to be quite the camera hog. After I take the picture he always runs to the camera and says, "Let me see!"

I love this outfit! This was pieced together from my favorite consignment sales...Name Brand Second Hand and Rhea Lana's. I love bargain shopping!

John snuck in and took this picture of Dalton and I reading a book together before our Sunday afternoon nap. He loves this Curious George book about firefighters.

Easter Weekend (part 2)

On Sunday morning we went to church and enjoyed an awesome day of worship. God is continuing to work in the hearts of His people and He was definitely present in our services today. I continue to stand in awe of God and the way He is using our church to touch lives and save souls. Todd preached today that we can have peace in this world even with all that is going on. He said that when Jesus arose from the grave, the first thing He said was "Do not be afraid." I am so glad we serve a risen Savior who has conquered sin and death, and gives us life more abundantly. We sang this chorus today that I love. It talks about that we can have peace all because He lives. "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future and life is worth the living just because He lives!"

After church, we went to Todd and Paige's for lunch. Mr. John and Ms. Becky spoiled the kids with Easter presents. Ms. Becky got the kids a stuffed rabbit, homemade Easter sugar cookies, and a card. Mr. John got them a huge lollipop. We laughed at Dalton trying to fit the entire lollipop in his mouth at one time. The lollipop was as big as he is!

Dalton and his 2 favorite girls

Happy Easter!
Love,
The Herrings

Easter Weekend (part 1)

What a wonderful Easter weekend. I got home Friday afternoon from work and Grandma was at the house waiting for Dalton to wake up from his nap because she had a Easter present for him. He finally decided to get up and found the cutest Sesame Street lunch box. One day very soon (hopefully this summer) we will not have to carry a diaper bag anymore and he can take this lunch box to church with him everyday.

Thank you Grandma for my Elmo lunch box!

Reading my Easter Card with Grandma

On Saturday morning, we got up and went to the Maumelle Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Willastein. He had a great time looking for the Easter Eggs and getting to meet the Easter Bunny. We love Maumelle and we are so thankful that we live in a community that promotes family events with no cost to attend!

Our church friends: Ethan, Addison, Cerra, Riley, Dalton, and Saigel

Doing the "Dalton pose"

Saigel and Dalton waiting anxiously and developing their "plan" to find the most eggs.

Like father, like son

It makes my heart melt when I see Dalton want to do things like his dad. John was mowing the yard this week for the first time this year and Dalton ran as fast as he could to get his mower. He realized dad had his work gloves on and he came to me and said "Where my dubs (gloves)?" He does not have any work gloves, but I found his mittens, so he wore those to mow in. Those probably will not work in the hot summer time, but that day, they worked great!

Putting on his "dubs"

"Helping" dad rake.

Dalton working on some sidewalk drawings.

My little lefty! I love it! Gran' is a lefty and is quick to remind us of all the U.S. presidents that were lefties and that lefties are more creative.

I know I am a nerd...but I am very proud of that pencil grasp!

Best Buds!

Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Oasis has started a new program "27:17". This is a discipleship/accountability program where a few people are teamed up together to serve as someone who can ask you the hard questions in life and hold you accountable. It's also a great way to make long-lasting friendships. My 27:17 partner is Lindsay Carlyle. We are having a great time. Lindsay is a great person. She loves the Lord and loves her family. She also loves bargain shopping, so we get along great! We have gone to 2 consignment sales here in town and have come home with great deals. She is helping me so much with areas I struggle with by praying for me and being a great encouragement to me. Her husband Benji and John are 27:17 partners as well. Benji and Lindsay have a little boy named Ben. He is 3 and he and Dalton have a great time together. It's become a stand-in tradition to go every Sunday after church to Taco Bueno in Maumelle with Benji and Lindsay. So during the week, if we go to Taco Bueno, Dalton says "Where Ben go?" I am pretty sure he thinks Ben lives at Taco Bueno!

Yesterday, after our lunch at Taco Bueno, we walked outside and talked about how beautiful the day was. We decided after the boy's naps we would take them to the park. What a difference a few hours can make! It went from beautiful spring-like weather to winter again in a matter of about 2 hours! We still went, but could not stay very long. The boys were so cute playing together I did manage to get a few pics. Lindsay told me that Ben told her the other night while he was taking a bath that Dalton was his "best bud". How sweet!

Talking to each other on the "phone" at the park

Look what Ben can do! What a big boy!

Thanks Lindsay for being such a great 27:17 partner. You and Benji and little Ben are a blessing to us and our church! We love you guys!