Blast from the Past: Patience

I love tulips.

I love that you plant them in the fall and when spring comes around, something beautiful and magical pops up.

I love that it's also a perfect way to teach (and remember) about patience, about working for something and then waiting to see the results, about good things coming in their own time.

We planted with the boys. It felt so good to be working together as a family- getting the soil ready, placing the bulbs, digging holes, planting the flowers just-so, and then covering them up again.

The boys loved every minute.

And I am glad for this reminder - in the middle of a long, cold winter when I am tired of being inside and we're all ready for some sunshiney, outside days- that spring really is just around the corner. And we have some good things coming if we have a little patience.

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Leaves!

10.29.10

"Come, little leaves," said the wind one day,
"Come o'er the meadows with me and play:
Put on your dresses of red and gold -
For summer is gone and the days grow cold."

Coming soon to my shop:

The part I'm most excited about is that I created this headwrap pattern MYSELF!!

(The incredible flower was created by Shaina Galbraith...it's so cool)

So, thoughts anyone, do you like?

Love this boy!

ps I do have other children, they are just capable of running away from the camera!

lots more photos coming soon

Blast from the Past: Pumpkins!

We picked up these fun stickers at Pumpkinland. (pics soon)

I thought this was THE perfect way to 'carve' pumpkins with kiddos. The boys absolutely loved it, too. Weston was so serious about getting things in just the right spot. Tave called his pumpkin his 'baby' and wrapped it up in a blanket to carry around all week. And sweet little Ryder was just along for the ride. We had a blast and will definitely be making this a tradition.

Five

I love our little family.

Some good things

have been happening around here:

Ryder is sleeping through the night!!!! Cue choirs. Seriously.
Sometimes it's 6 or 7 hours. But most often it's around 9-10. Hallelujah, I am one happy mommy!!!
We had family come visit. Weston & Tave had TONS of fun with Cole & Owen. I had a blast with Amanda (and way too many cupcakes), and Jeff, Joe, & Jonathan got to go golfing. A pretty perfect weekend, if you ask me.
I've been playing with my new camera and having so much fun. I'm not any good, but that just leaves plenty of room for improvement, right?!
I created my very first crochet pattern!! I LOVE it and have been crocheting like crazy for the upcoming Bijou Market. The pattern will be in my shop soon, so if you crochet, head on over.
We have a few more family visits to look forward to in the next few weeks. We LOOOVE visitors!

Photos of all these good things coming soon!

Ryder - 3 months

October 20, 2010

The past 3 months have been so full and fun. This sweet little guy has made our lives so much better!

A little about Ryder at 3 months:

He is such a smiley, happy guy.

He started sleeping through the night the day he turned 12 weeks. Yay!

He babbles and coos all the time, and LOVES when people talk to him.

He loves his star playmat.

He loves watching his brothers.

He laughed for the first time this week when mommy tickled under his chin.

He is very ticklish when he's getting dressed and undressed, especially when we put on or take off his shirt.

He takes a bottle okay when he needs to.

He is just so pleasant and content.

He loves to be held and snuggled and loved.

We love you little Ryder!

Chuck E. Cheese

The boys' cute friend, Nathaniel, had a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's.

We love that crazy, fun place.

Ryder was awesome, and slept the entire time!

Cousins & Grandpa Great

We visited Chelsea and her cute kiddos. It had been waaaay too long since we'd hung out.

Like Chelsea-had-never-seen-Ryder-in-real-life too long!!

We had so much fun chatting and watching the kids play. Our boys sure love their cousins and I sure love my sister and my adorable niece and nephews!!

After visiting Chels, we were able to have a fun visit with my Grandpa who was in town.

He got to meet Ryder for the first time and we had fun hanging out for awhile.

We love Grandpa Great and are so glad we got to see him!

Fire Station Field Trip

Weston's preschool class went to the fire station.

Tave LOVED being a 'big' boy and getting to go, too.

We loved meeting the fireman and learning all about safety!

Firestation Fieldtrip

A fireman

A firetruck

A bunch of preschoolers

It was awesome!

For the grandmas

This is from today:

Ryder says HI!

Ted E. Bear

Weston got to bring Ted E. Bear home from preschool for a few days.
(Each child gets a turn having Ted come visit and then they write up a little paper telling what they did to put in Ted's scrapbook.)

The boys loved hanging out with Ted, wrestling with him, having him go to bed in their room, eat with us, and play games.
We loved Ted's visit and hope he comes again soon!