Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tid-bits
Well, this is what my livingroom looks like right now. We have plastic totes and boxes stacked up, furniture sitting out of place ready for the yard sale, and toys pretty much in every room; although the toy part is just everyday life around here.
Moving is truly an adventure. I am really excited, nervous, sad, apprehensive, and eager to go. Mike has known we would one day move to Minnesota since he came to Tennessee, so its no surprise that we are finally going. Its actually a sense of relief to know we will be where God has called us. However, the downside to all that is that we are leaving Tennessee. All of my friends are here, my church, my home, my neighbors, everything I have known since we've been married has been here. I know we will make friends in Minnesota, start a new church there, have new neighbors and grow accustomed to the weather (maybe), but it will different. It wont feel like home, or be comfortable. It will be strange and new. And although that is exciting in one way, it's sad in another.
But if my husband and I truly believe that this is what God has called us to do (which we do), then we will make it and be okay.
So, in other news, I think we can safely say that Abbie is potty-trained now. It's been almost 5 days of consistent runs to the bathroom, followed by huge grins and an organic fruit snack treat. Sam also finds the bathroom facinating so maybe we can start on him next!
Awww, aren't they cute? Notice Sam's huge choppers? He has been using them to chomp on various parts of my body- arms, shoulders, legs, neck, whatever happens to be close. I am working on solving this issue, but it's taking longer than it did with Caleb and Abbie. One good bite back and they were cured. Sam must have tougher skin...
My little man is growing up too fast! He is just a few days shy of being 10 months old! He is changing so fast- making hilarious faces, laughing at silly things, saying "mama" and "dada" and "baba" (which is bye-bye). Its too cute.
Yes, Caleb is holding a fantastically large Nerf gun that his Daddy bought a few days ago. That makes four that we now own. Mike claims to have bought it for Caleb, but I have my doubts...
Let me just say that we love our kids. We really do. God has been so good to us, blessing us with these little ones to love and train. I truly believe that if you love your kids and love God, that's all you need to raise a family. And we have both of those ingredients!
I just can't take enough pictures of me and my sweet boy!
My blue-eyed beauty. She is such a doll! Although she is by far my most challengin child, she is also very sweet and loving. We all get lots of hugs and kisses from our princess, and many many smiles too!
Silly kids! They beg for ice cream all the time, and fortunately for them, Grandpa and Grandma Frey were around this time. :)
Moving is truly an adventure. I am really excited, nervous, sad, apprehensive, and eager to go. Mike has known we would one day move to Minnesota since he came to Tennessee, so its no surprise that we are finally going. Its actually a sense of relief to know we will be where God has called us. However, the downside to all that is that we are leaving Tennessee. All of my friends are here, my church, my home, my neighbors, everything I have known since we've been married has been here. I know we will make friends in Minnesota, start a new church there, have new neighbors and grow accustomed to the weather (maybe), but it will different. It wont feel like home, or be comfortable. It will be strange and new. And although that is exciting in one way, it's sad in another.
But if my husband and I truly believe that this is what God has called us to do (which we do), then we will make it and be okay.
So, in other news, I think we can safely say that Abbie is potty-trained now. It's been almost 5 days of consistent runs to the bathroom, followed by huge grins and an organic fruit snack treat. Sam also finds the bathroom facinating so maybe we can start on him next!
Awww, aren't they cute? Notice Sam's huge choppers? He has been using them to chomp on various parts of my body- arms, shoulders, legs, neck, whatever happens to be close. I am working on solving this issue, but it's taking longer than it did with Caleb and Abbie. One good bite back and they were cured. Sam must have tougher skin...
My little man is growing up too fast! He is just a few days shy of being 10 months old! He is changing so fast- making hilarious faces, laughing at silly things, saying "mama" and "dada" and "baba" (which is bye-bye). Its too cute.
Yes, Caleb is holding a fantastically large Nerf gun that his Daddy bought a few days ago. That makes four that we now own. Mike claims to have bought it for Caleb, but I have my doubts...
Let me just say that we love our kids. We really do. God has been so good to us, blessing us with these little ones to love and train. I truly believe that if you love your kids and love God, that's all you need to raise a family. And we have both of those ingredients!
I just can't take enough pictures of me and my sweet boy!
My blue-eyed beauty. She is such a doll! Although she is by far my most challengin child, she is also very sweet and loving. We all get lots of hugs and kisses from our princess, and many many smiles too!
Silly kids! They beg for ice cream all the time, and fortunately for them, Grandpa and Grandma Frey were around this time. :)
Hope your week is blessed of God!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Enjoying the nice weather
Ready to go to the park!
Running and eating.
Content to chew and watch.
Happy boy!
Boy on bike chasing girl.
Thirsty after all that running.
Bath time (at the cabin)
Fun in the tub!
Running and eating.
Content to chew and watch.
Happy boy!
Boy on bike chasing girl.
Thirsty after all that running.
Bath time (at the cabin)
Fun in the tub!
Have a great week!
Friday, February 11, 2011
The View From Here
At the cabin in the Smokies
In memory of my sweet baby boy, Nathan. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, prayers, and kind thoughts.
Sam trying on Abbie's new sunglasses from her birthday party. He's a hunk!
At the cabin in Gattlinburg. Relaxing and fun to get away for a night!
Dr. Frey will be performing your surgery today.
In memory of my sweet baby boy, Nathan. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, prayers, and kind thoughts.
Sam trying on Abbie's new sunglasses from her birthday party. He's a hunk!
At the cabin in Gattlinburg. Relaxing and fun to get away for a night!
Dr. Frey will be performing your surgery today.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Bee-utiful!
These are the beautiful flowers my sisters, Heidi and Brittany, sent 2 weeks ago when we had Nathan. They were so gorgeous! Mike and I were touched and so grateful for such a sweet gesture! They lasted up until just a few days ago....
....when I set them outside because they were wilting and I thought the sun might perk them up. But instead they drew a crowd---of bees!
I believe the bees thought it was spring because there were about 20 of them swarming all over collecting as much pollen as their legs could hold!! It was incredible to watch and fun for the kids to see too! We explained alot about bees collecting pollen and making honey- they also knew alot because they had seen The Bee Movie.
And, in other news, Abbie got a haircut today! No, she didnt get ahold of a scissors. Mama got tired of her "mullet" and chopped it all off in the back! Hopefully, it will grow thick and even now- all over her head and not just in the back on the bottom. :)
Bangs make her look so different! i dont think we'll keep them, but they are fun for a change right now.
....when I set them outside because they were wilting and I thought the sun might perk them up. But instead they drew a crowd---of bees!
I believe the bees thought it was spring because there were about 20 of them swarming all over collecting as much pollen as their legs could hold!! It was incredible to watch and fun for the kids to see too! We explained alot about bees collecting pollen and making honey- they also knew alot because they had seen The Bee Movie.
And, in other news, Abbie got a haircut today! No, she didnt get ahold of a scissors. Mama got tired of her "mullet" and chopped it all off in the back! Hopefully, it will grow thick and even now- all over her head and not just in the back on the bottom. :)
Bangs make her look so different! i dont think we'll keep them, but they are fun for a change right now.
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