The Bethers Bunch

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Fun Outdoors

It has become habit around our house that as soon as Cody gets home from school - the first thing that both the kids say is "Can we ride our bikes? Can we play with our friends?  Can we play with the dogs?  Can we play baseball?"  The list goes on and on but the most important thing to them is to be OUTSIDE.  The weather has been great because it has really allowed them to play, play, play without being too freezing or hot.  And I have loved it because it keeps them entertained for hours without making a HUGE mess inside our house.  We have had a lot of fun and are so blessed to have great friends in our neighborhood that the kids can play with.



Brooke learned how to ride with no training wheels and is a little too daring at times.  She LOVES her bike and would ride it all day long if I let her!
 
Cody and one of his buddies.




Mr. Cody absolutely loves his bike and is already trying all kinds of tricks on it.  One of his favorite places is the BMX bike track at Oak Mtn.  That is a super fun place to go if you ever get the chance!

Our walk with the dogs.

Me and little Lizzie in the Baby Bjorn.  Thank goodness for those!

For those of you who don't know - we got 2 dogs from Santa last year that were full grown. Sadie is Brooke's dog and she is 4 - just like Brooke. Chance is Cody's dog and he is 7 - just like Cody. It was kind of crazy that it worked out that way but it helped us to know that they were meant to be our dogs. They are such sweet dogs and our kids love them to death! I am still getting used to them :) - but that is just because I was never raised with dogs. They have been a fun addition to our family.


Brooke and her sweet dog Sadie. 

Cody and his sweet dog Chance.
 
Another one of Cody and Chance.

Don't you just love the look on Cody's face?  He is trying to be super tough. 
I just think he is SUPER CUTE!

Cody and one of his best buddies - Trent.  They LOVE practicing their baseball!  And they are both lefties.  :)



6 comments:

Bill said...

Brooke is riding a bike without training wheels already!? Holy cow, that girl's growing up too fast! :-)

And wow! Y'all have really gotten those dogs in shape! I remember how huge they were last year, but in these pictures they look very lean and healthy! :-)

Debbie Bethers said...

Yes - she learned so quickly! She actually rides so much better now without her training wheels!

I agree. Dan thinks they haven't lost any weight because they are still so big but I remember how big they were. Betsy used to say they were cows. :)

Jaime said...

ur fam is adorable!! so good to see yall doing well. I've added ur blog to my list, trying to get back into blogging again, it's so hard to find time! I love lil Lizzie!

Lori said...

These are great pictures! I know, we were spoiled with 70 degree weather. And, Molly misses her friends, Sadie and Chance. HeeHee!

Cat said...

That bike has seen a lot of action at Oak Mountain! I love that Cody is riding it!

Debbie Bethers said...

I know Cat - y'all gave Cody that bike and Brooke's bike came from Bobby and Stacey! We are very blessed to have such great family! And Cody has taken that bike to the BMX track at Oak Mtn. quite a few times as well. All of his friends love his bike because it goes SO FAST! :) Thanks!