Our Weekend in Photos!

This is a little glimpse at our weekend for Daddy and the others not able to be here with us. Enjoy!

The boys do these toilet paper crafts from here: http://www.dltk-kids.com/type/tp_roll.htm

They used them in target practice (an eagle hanging from the stairs) this time!

Target Practice

Their little friend they chased for about an hour in the yard!

Did a photo booth picture with the kids after doing mini-golf and arcades Friday night

A little neighborhood Slip-and-Slide action!

and of course, the weekend is not fulfilling without a lightsaber battle!

A project for school- to disguise this teddy bear cutout. He chose YODA! I thought it turned out well!

Happy Monday!

Abiding in the vine

We did a little garden experiment this year. We started with just old egg cartons and pumpkin seeds.

Now, a few months later, they are taking over the yard! I have to go out daily to pull the vine back to our side of the fence. Otherwise, I'll be hosting my own pumpkin patch come October!

But, the amazing thing is, we are actually getting pumpkins. I originally did this thinking it would be a good lesson in how things grow for the kids. I also thought it would be kind of cool to grow and carve our own pumpkins for Halloween. But, in the process, it's been a good reminder to me. Kevin and I went to a marriage retreat weekend back in May (thanks again, Grandma Sheryl!) The message that stuck with me came from John 15: 5.

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 

This vine taking over my backyard is reminding me to make time for reading my bible, praying, praying with the kids. My days are full as a mom and wife, and I don't want it be for "nothing." But, I know when I put God first and find time to pray, read my bible, and listen to Him, I am receiving life and will bear much fruit as a mom and wife, making my days matter for the kingdom of God. 

This lesson has been lost on my kids! So far, it's been your typical 5 year old "bathroom" humor!

Growing Up

He's 2 1/2, though most people think he's going on 4! The past few months have brought big changes to little brother. The greatest being his new big boy room. We went with a train theme, thinking little boys love trains, that should be easy! Well, unless you want Thomas plastered to your walls, it is NOT easy!

So, after many weeks of work, here's the final outcome! It's all been made by yours truly and I like the final  outcome. I have a few more small touches to finish, but he's happy and that all that matters! Now, if I could just get him to sleep past 6am!

The other "big boy" item is wearing his "unnerwear". He's nowhere close to being potty-trained, but at least it's a start in the right direction. Here's his cute little "elmo bum".

Off to sleep- 6am comes quickly!

I promise this is it for tonight!

I guess I'm on a roll now! Trying to get caught up from 3 months of no updates. So, here are a few of my favorite photos from recent. I promise from now on, I'll be limiting the updates to one a day (or less!) If not, the kids and house will be completely neglected and then there will be nothing else to blog about!

Wrestling with Daddy!

Wearing his homemade t-shirt!

The day we put Max down

Sporting his mohawk!

He wrote this all by himself! The sweetest message!

California Dreaming and Arizona Sweating!

Back in June, we spent 2 weeks visiting family in Arizona. We did a little road trip to California to get a little beach time. Here are some favorites from that trip.

6:45am Skinny Dipping in Grandma's Pool!

With Grandpa on Father's Day

One of my all-time favorites!

On the Pier at San Clemente Beach

Coronado Island

Our 30 inch pizza at Mission Beach

Mini Golfing with the boys!

Gotta love that belly!

Boys and their cars!

Every 2 year old should have a cell phone!

With Grandma at the Aquarium

One way to cool off when it's 115 out

Don't you love the expressions!

All the cousins at the Chocolate Factory

Chocolate anyone?

At DQ with Granny