One Boy at a Time

Jay took the boys individually for piano lessons today.  So that meant that I had one less child all morning. :)  It's so funny to watch how the boys act when the other one is not around.

Nana came through for Olivia and sent a new stroller.  The boys love having girl stuff in the house and made sure to try out this stylin' pram!!  Don't worry ladies, I didn't let Josiah sit in it.  But he did tell me that he wants a "clothes hanging" thing for his birthday.  I couldn't figure out what he was talking about, so he took me to the laundry room and showed me the ironing board and iron.  He says that he wants one his size so that he can iron with me on Sunday morning.  Haha!  Now you know that I only iron once a week, and on the most rushed morning of our week.

And in case you are beginning to worry about Josiah, don't.  His baby carried a gun and light saber all day long. :)

So, Josiah time was very busy.  We played cowboys, flew in a rocket ship (aka Buzz tent), cut paper (aka craft), and played with the stroller.  Josiah doesn't really care if you play WITH him, he just wants you to be there as company.  He completely entertains himself (which is great most of the time...unless he wanders off and you forget about him...sometimes he's just a cute mess)

Then there is Isaac.  He really likes to play with his sister.  So we played with her until she needed a nap.  Isaac does not entertain himself.  In fact, he asks me ALL DAY LONG what we are going to do next.  He thinks that t.v., computer, video games, and loud music are the best sources of entertainment.  I usually fight and fight with him over it.  Today I gave in and took a picture of him looking pretty exhausted.

On another note, Jay said that Isaac is ready for his first piano book!!  Isaac's catching on so quickly and it looks like we'll have some more pianists in the house.  Yay!

Little Whispers

I wish that I had it on video!  It was so cute!!!  

This evening, as we were eating dinner together, our family was just having some random conversation.  Jay asked Josiah a question, and Josiah whispered his answer to Isaac.  Little did we know, Olivia was taking it all in.  All of a sudden, she put her hands up to her mouth and started to whisper to Josiah.  It was the cutest thing I have ever seen.  Seriously...it was C.U.T.E.  We all took turns whispering to her, and she'd whisper right back to us.  She hasn't started talking yet (she's almost 18 months) and we've been a little worried about her hearing (we meet with an ENT on a pretty regular basis), so to see her do something like this was so much fun!  Words just don't do it justice.  My heart is melting as I type.

Windy...Nests

Last weekend, we decided that yesterday would be the PERFECT day for the beach.  Do you think the kids agreed?  It was so windy and so cold that we walked out to the beach, listened to the kids whine (all but Little Miss...look how happy she is :)), took a picture, and drove back home.

He hates the wind!!

The kids watched Sid the Science Kid this morning.  It's such a cute cartoon, and the kids always learn something from it.  Today the characters on the show were talking about making bird nests.  We decided to give it a try and had some success.  

Hunting...

Finding...

Ready...

Set...

It's a GO!

Corn and Good Friends

We now have a picture of each kid eating their first corn on the cob.  Little Miss thought it was pretty good.  She kept saying, "Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm!!"

These kids know how to have fun together.  Our princess was in bed before this picture (and she amazes me by how she can sleep through all of the noise!!), but her little friend posed for us. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

These are our random pictures from today.  Enjoy!

Middle Man wanted to be in the picture...we didn't want him there. :)

Who will win??

Two plants that the boys are hoping will grow.  The miniature pots are sitting on top of Big Guy's rain boots.

She's always begging us to read to her.

The guys went on a hike today.

After a bath.

A Nice Visit

We just got home from a visit back to Texas.  We had such a wonderful time and we were able to see so many of our family and friends.  We couldn't have asked for a better visit.

Our fun time with the Goldsmith's and Olson's.  Thanks for meeting with us at the last minute.  You guys will always be such great friends!!

2 Grandparents + 7 Grand kids = ...

...  LOTS OF LAUGHS!!!

My sisters-in-law...my brothers married such beautiful, trendy gals.

The Little Women

Us
Little Miss started walking a lot more this past week, and she made us clap each time she stood back up.
Dinner with the Nelson's and Turner's.  Thanks for calling us!!!  There is never a dull moment with you all. :)
Like I said, never a dull moment...thanks Scott!

Uncle Matt won Little Miss over.

She gave Papa lots of kisses, and always wanted to be held by Nana.
Big Guy was demonstrating how sleepy he was while we waited in Dallas for our departing flight.  Yes, we were all EXHAUSTED!!!  When we got home, Little Miss went to bed at 6:00, the boys were in bed by 6:45, I was asleep by 7:45 and J was out by about 9:00.
The boys got Leapsters for the flight home.  It amazes me how they can pick something up and have it figured out before I finish reading the instructions.

Her new word is "Mou" (mouth).

Even after a good night's sleep, those eyes still keep drooping.

Thank you everyone for a wonderful time.  I just regret that I forgot to take my camera back to Dalhart.  We saw our church family and couldn't have been loved on any more than we were.  We miss you all so much and we're thankful to have you all in our lives.  Brenner, thank you for coming to see your buddy.  You are a very missed guy!!  Miersma's and Berngen's, thanks for a great lunch at our favorite restaurant!  Rachel, I'd love to see your pictures.  It was so cute to watch our girls feed each other.  Also, I was so excited to get to visit baby Piehl and love on him.  He is precious, just like his sister and brother.  And Dave and Kara are some of the most genuine people that I have ever met.  

We love y'all!!!