Memorable Moments

This is how the boys eat their apples:

This is where they'll go when "bored."

This is the sweetest letter ever typed by a 5 year old:

(it says things like: i love james, i love liam, liam is 2, my dad, high five... it's a framer)

This is what we've been working on this week:

(we didn't make this one, but we will make some like it with bookmark hearts)

Jude has been practicing drawing hearts, being a gentleman, being a great big brother, loving others well, getting well and learning that life isn't a contest - nor do you "always" win.

Liam has been silly as usual, practicing colors and shapes via puzzles, learning to dribble and ride his bike without Mommy, learning the consequences of bad choices and having a TON of fun with his brother (aka best friend and hero.)

Mommy and Daddy have been praising the Lord, focusing on marriage and family and enjoying the tar out of the world's most amazing boys. They teach us something new everyday. We are blessed beyond words. 

Sicky-Sickies

Cough, cough...fever. Yuck. We have the blahs around here. Trying to liven things up with some marshmellow building structures, legos, popcorn, cookies, movies and other fun projects. Pics to come...

For now, wish me luck that I can get these silly, cranky monkies to settle down long enough to sleep, which their bodies need so badly.

Bathing Beauties

just beautiful aren't they?

Funny, they look a little angelic right here...black and white pics sure are deceiving! ha ha ha

Warm Coco...

because that's what you get when you have sweet boy who is super fearful of all things hot.

Blurry - yes, but too darn cute not to post!  Adam had some left over Starbucks coffee cups from various shoots.  They were perfect for his little cup of coco.  We read books and had the best time. I love this boy! 

2011 Bring us SNOW!

It's nothing like last year, but you wouldn't know it from their excitement. Liam got sad today because it was all melting. They had so much fun running around and throwing "snow balls" at each other. They were really ice balls - but whatever. It was FUN! Adam and I just stood outside for a while and watched them play. So cute. xo

A Look Back at 2010

2010 - sounds major right? It was for us. I'm kinda glad it's over, but through it all there was a ton of growth.

January brought our first taste of snow for the year and snowball fights!

February broke records for snowfall in Dallas, Texas.

March brought lots of brotherly love and new kitchen chairs!

April was welcomed with sunshine and Easter egg hunts.

May will be remembered for the boys moving in together and family fun - in the scorching heat!

June was a month of birthdays and celebrations. Jude learned to ride his bike without training wheels. We took a family trip to the beach with beloved friends.

July was HOT and spent at the lakehouse with family.

August will never be forgotten. Portland and Iowa. Loads of fun and emotions as we began to process moving.

September was fun, fun, fun. Can I get that month back? Please.

October: Boo! The boys favorite month of the year.

November gave many reasons to be thankful: awesome dates, potty training, etsy shop, leaf piles and family football.

December Oh how I wish you never came. You brought unforeseen challenges that linger into the new year. But, on a positive note, you also brought the birthday of our Savior! Thank you for that.

Until next year!

The Blues

No pic, just words...

Today Liam got put in time out. Then I hear the harmonica being played quietly. The boy is 2 and he already has the blues!

Ha ha ha. Priceless!