December 16th

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Journaling reads:

Aunt Leigha took us to a Christmas display called the Magical Forest. There were hundreds of decorated trees, many Santas and thousands of lights. You loved all the penguins, elves and little workshops that they had set up.

After walking around, we all went inside to warm up and eat lots of funnel cake. We had such a great time and you boys learned so much more about Christmas!

December 13th

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Journaling reads:
We went to the Gift of Lights and you boys were mesmerized. Slowly we drove through the park hearing little “wow”s coming from the backseat. The light show lasted about 15 minutes and still you were asking for more when it was over. It is so neat to see things like this through your eyes.

December 12th

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Journaling reads
My mom gave me this flower kit, and I secretly wanted to throw it away. Plants don’t usually do well in my hands. However, I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so I followed the directions on the box and planted the bulb with the dirt it included. Only a week or so later it started to grow and now I am so thankful for the beautiful Amaryllis.

December 11th

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Journaling reads:
Tonight we made our gingerbread house. You were so eager to help and loved all the colors (and tastes) of the candy. All three of you kept sneaking little bites in your mouth. You were heart broken when we made you stop eating the candy, but were happy once we let you eat the gingerbread men. I think this will be our first family tradition.

December 9th

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December 7th

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December 6th

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Journaling reads:
You boys are so into Christmas lights this year. “More lights” you all say as we drive around town. Up and down the streets we go so you can get a look at the lights in the neighborhoods.
Your Dad was excited to get our Christmas decorations up for you. Even though he is not a big fan of ladders, he spent well over 3 hours painstakingly putting up all the different lights and decorations. I think he did a beautiful job!
You especially love the manger we made and like to tell “bee-bee Gee-bee” (Baby Jesus) “night-night”.

December 5th

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December 3rd

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December 2nd

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Journaling reads:
Today we brought you for your second this year to see Santa Claus. We didn’t have high hopes and thought you might be shy or maybe even freak out a bit (again).
Luckily, you finally warmed up to Santa. We all sat down on his bench as his helper quickly took our picture.
Jaxon even gave Santa a high-five before we left!

December 1st

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Journaling reads:
While the boys were napping, Don gathered some discarded wood pieces and a pallet from a nearby field.
By the time the boys woke up, we had built a manger for our Nativity scene.

The Sweetest Sound

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These are the Moments

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Happy Boy

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Kiss

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Dreams of Time

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Journaling reads: One day I came across this picture and wondered where the time went. Everyday since you came home from the hospital, we have spent at least 12 hours a day together - yet somehow I feel I’ve missed most of your babyhood. There was so much to be done in those early days that I forgot to take the time to memorize what it felt like to rub your little fuzzy heads, smell your fresh clean baby smell, or even memorize your toothless grins. I am so thankful for all the pictures I have to remind me, but I really dream of taking the time NOW to watch and capture all these precious moments while they are happening.

S is for Snake

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O is for...

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X is for X Ray

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Q is for Quarter

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V is for Vegetables

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U is for Umbrella

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I is for Ice Cream

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N is for Nose

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Z is for Zebra

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Back Seat Views

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Journaling reads:
Your Dad and I loved looking over the back seat to see you all lined up and smiling at us.

Stop Picking!

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Journaling reads: Okay Jaxon,
it has been OVER 2 months and your face still hasn’t healed. We have tried everything from layering band aids to using liquid bandages- but you keep picking. So listen up before you scar that beautiful face. It is time for you to STOP PICKING YOUR FACE!

Y is for Yarn

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G is for Glasses

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Dinner Manners

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Journaling reads:
I know that sometimes allowing you boys to eat with your foot on the table or letting you transport your carrots in trucks or helicopters is not exactly teaching you great table manners. It makes me smile to see your imagination show even when you are eating lunch. I enjoy the fact that you are just so into your food that you're oblivious to your foot resting beside the plate. You are only two for such a little while, and soon enough time will come to teach you proper manners. But for now, I'll cherish these moments at our table with my boys behaving like little boys.

E is for Eat

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K is for Kisses

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H is for Hat

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R is for Reading

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Family Fun

This is my take on Jessica Sprauges lesson for creating your own scalloped edge frame. It was a fun scrap lift where I learned a bit, too.

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Journaling reads: A fun family day full of laughter and exploration. Sunset Park February 17, 2007

Cool little Dudes

This post is not a normal post. This has two versions of the same pictures! When the green layout was finished, I was worried the journaling was difficult to read, so I tried a different background paper and came up with the black version. I really like them both and couldn't decide which was the keeper, so here they both are.

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Journaling reads:
In the past week you guys have grown very attached to sunglasses... or as you call them "eyes". You haven't yet mastered putting them on or taking them off, but you sure have fun trying!

C is for Car

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Little Steps

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Journaling reads:
I can't believe you are walking down the stairs like big kids. When did you grow big enough to do this?

It seems like only last week you were getting frustrated because the railing was too high for you to reach and you'd have to lay on your belly and scootch your way down stairs -one step at a time.

My boys are growing and little things like this make me realize how quickly it is happening.

A is for Airplane

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Oompa

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Journaling reads:
Halloween 2006
Your cousin Matthew gave us the inspiration to dress you all up as Oompa Loompas this year. He has a fascination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It just seemed perfect!
After searching all over the internet for costumes, I realized I would have to make them. Armed with Rit dye, brown markers and a bit of your Nana’s help -we had the cutest little Oompa Loompas I had ever seen!

Fourth of July

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Journaling reads:
For as long as your Dad and I can remember, we have celebrated the Fourth of July with the people in Nana’s and Pop’s neighborhood. They are people we have known and enjoyed since before you were born. This year the celebration was at the Smith’s house. They had lots of great BBQ and everyone couldn’t believe how big you all had gotten since they had last seen you.
Lucas and Wyatt loved all the lights and sounds! They would look up and ooh and ahh with us when the big fireworks lit up the sky. Jaxon stayed with Nana inside, preferring to not be so close to all the noise. Your Dad and I loved watching the whole night through your eyes!

Defiant

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Journaling reads:
You really wanted to bring the cup of water out to the sand box. It didn’t matter to you that there had already been lots of water poured in and the sand was looking wet and mucky.

When I asked you not to pour more water into the sandbox, you looked up at me with this little expression on your face. It is obvious you are not thrilled with being told “no”, but your eyes show the struggle of wanting to do what you want -even though you were told not to. It was a split second of defiance.

After this picture was taken, I brought you over to another part of the yard and made it your new water dumping area. You were content with that -and it was like nothing ever happened.

But I am so glad I got a picture of this face.

Cathryn

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Journaling reads: June 24,2007
You guys LOVE Cathryn! When we were at the park, it seemed every time I turned around, another one of you were crawling all over her. Or wanting to be chased around in the grass by her -or wanting her to feed you a fruit cup. Whether wrestling around or giving you hugs and kisses, she’s a great cousin who knows just what you need.

Who am I?

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Who am I? was done for the scrapbooking class I am taking. This was a hard page to do, just because I don't generally think just about me and what I am about. It is all true, but I know I skimmed by and didn't really write anything meaningful. Partly because I wanted to get it done before I went to bed and partly because I had hard a rushed day and don't want to dwell on things I am feeling right now.

Journaling reads:
I am a wife and Mother. Daughter and a sister. Cook, maid, and laundromat all in one. Listener of problems and giver of advice. Romance novels are a favorite pastime of mine. Bubble bath lover. A bit high maintenance, but a loyal friend to the end. Bargain hunter and handy with home projects indoors and out. Crafty and always looking to try something new. I love pretty things and hate complications. A bit afraid to step out of the box and fail.

God praising woman who is thankful for her blessings

Water

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The journaling reads:
Your Daddy has introduced you boys to drinking out of the water hose. Even though when your little hands try to turn the hose towards yourself and water pours down your shirts, soaking through to your little tummies, you love to hold the hose and drink out of it.

It is the cutest thing to watch when the big "that is COLD" gasp comes out and your blue eyes get so wide. But only a few seconds later the shock wears off and you are all running back to try it again. June 2007

P is for Peek-a-boo

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L is for Lucas

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F is for Family

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