:: robots and cars ::

Kuper: modeling his new robot shirt from the lovely Kimberly of iMarriedMrRogers

wish I could say Kruz usually doesn't wear Cars pajamas in the middle of the day... 

he's my third kid. what can I say? I'm exhausted and it's all he wants to wear! oh well. : ) oh and he has ink on his face. What else is new.

Kuper loves the camera!

May can't get here soon enough! for now I have onions. 

grow onions grow!

sword fights... a daily must have in the Bankston house

Kuper and I planted one little baby strand of this succulent last year and it has really taken off! We love checking in on it from time to time ~ always brings a smile to his face. 

our {almost} first bloom in the "poppy garden"

rosemary galore

xo

~ bobbi ~

:: february ::

above:

me and the wonderful ladies of Cornerspace Cakes at their adorable bridal faire booth. they were so sweet to incorporate my mason jar tumblers into their decor : )

below: cooking lesson #1... 

kupers choice: enchiladas

 valentines day!!

 runnin' round town

 and yes, kruz is always naked  : / 

the kid refuses to put clothes so we just go with it. 

this moment is BY far the best of February!

caught it just in time too

they were getting their backs adjusted. i was cracking up!!

chiropractors in the making :D

~ bobbi

:: little rascals ::

rascals, maniacs, hoodlums...  

perfectly crazy : )

moments of joy

Here's a small glimpse of my happy moments with the boys this last week. I made a huge effort to take pictures~ being "busy" has gotten in the way snapping photos and I really do miss capturing them in moments that are special to me. It's so easy to forget those moments and they grow SO fast. This week inspired me to keep my camera out and use it as much as possible.

 mom's treat: afternoon popcorn and a movie. 

they thought i was the coolest : )

 kade's first year of team basketball~ he's the point guard and doing an amazing job!! We are so very proud of him!

 "squirmy" the worm gets a home

by the way, aren't my chalkboard labels cute... here's where i got them. gotta love etsy!

{ chalkallaboutit }

photo session by the boys

time for some creativity ( my favorite )

soaking up some warm california sun while playing 

a creative game of tick tack toe

see, i really do exist : )

my little red shoes are proof! 

{ champs }

The boys are champs when it comes to the flu. I'm lucky because they are really low maintenance.

Kuper got it first now Kruz and praying Kade stays healthy this weekend.

Here are a few photos of from the week so far.

Bankstons are BACK!

Hi Friends!

Ok, so I've had a few people ask about Jo's Prairie and it's been on my heart to start our family blog up again. Sooo.... we're back : ) My goal is to post once a week. 

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In the last few months, Kruz turned TWO, Kuper started Kinder and Kade began the 3rd grade. Today is Chad and I's 13 year Anniversary!! Amazing, right? I sure think so : )

Both the big boys are excelling in school. When I pick them up in the afternoon they are ALWAYS smiling, happy boys. We are so blessed by MLCS and couldn't imagine them anywhere else. For those who don't know, it's the private Christian school that Chad and I both graduated from. It's dear to our heart and we feel so lucky to have our boys attending.

"The Brothers"continue to have a very special bond and play very well together. There is a lot of Ninja and Spy play : ) Kruz has been growing into quite the wrestler, the wild man, the true "baby" of the family. He definitely adds a special spice to the family!!

 Celebrating Thanksgiving with the Kinder Class

 Play time in the Brothers Room

After School Popcorn with the sweet and lovely Neighbor Girls

Halloween

Kruz is TWO!!