Nathan (our nephew, age 3) *looking down into the big bowl of cherries that he had just plopped a few into from his belly-hugging perch halfway up the dwarf tree *: “I’m gonna make a NICE apple pie for dinner!” Autumn (4 years old): “I’m glad that Heavenly Father gave me arms to reach for […]
[Continue reading...]2+1= ?
March 4, 2009 2 Comments
I asked Andrew tonight how old he will be on his birthday (2 days away). He said “2”. I said, “close, what’s 2 plus 1?” I got a blank stare. I continued “You’re two now buddy and you’ll be one more year on your birthday … so, 2 plus 1 – what do you get?” […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: {Katey Belle}
February 23, 2009 Leave a Comment
Quick side note: Tonight (5 January 2009)’s talent was preformed by Joshua – a whole series of somersaults across the living room. So cute. Now, on to our spotlight: Katelyn Belle is our little sweetheart. Daddy’s favorite thing about her is her little schmooshy dimple that appears in her left cheek when she gets a […]
[Continue reading...]25 most adventurously random things…
February 12, 2009 1 Comment
or not. Here’s me: 1. I love ice cream – any time of year. But I prefer certain flavors with the seasons. Peppermint and Chocolate with orange slices – “gummy drop” style – cut up on top. yum. – trust me, like orange sticks, but better. 🙂 in the winter and Chunky Blueberry Cheesecake or […]
[Continue reading...]chocolate on my tongue…..
January 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
I tucked Drewby into bed this evening (Jan.8). We always tell secrets at bedtime (thanks to my incredibly wonderful sister Ruth). Once when we were visiting “Hailey-Bailey’s Ruth”, we saw (not heard) her tell all her kiddos secrets as part of the bedtime-tucking-in routine. She didn’t just tell her kids secrets though, she included ALL […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: { Joshua }
January 17, 2009 1 Comment
{picture taken by Joshua :)} Joshua is the best tackler. He is very good at surprise tackles. Jacob said that he and Joshua have a fun “silly giggly contest”. Here’s how it goes down: When one of them enters a room where the other is at, they look at the one in the room until […]
[Continue reading...]love, Andrew…
January 4, 2009 1 Comment
Jacob so kindly got all the toothbrushes ready for the kiddos a few nights ago. He placed them on the table and then went about the bedtime-getting-ready-business. I entered the room ready to help scrub away little cavity-bugs, but the toothbrushes were nowhere to be found. Wha? I questioned the older ones, but they […]
[Continue reading...]Spotlight: {Drewby}
December 16, 2008 Leave a Comment
Jim Bob started a fun tradition tonight for part of family night. Spotlighting one of our youngsters. They always love being the center of attention. Jacob had a fun talent tonight – showing off his looooong legs as he ran through the living room and kitchen. silly fun kid. So, Jacob finished his talent and Daddy […]
[Continue reading...]Out of the mouth of Jacob…
December 9, 2008 Leave a Comment
“If I close one eye all the way and keep the other one open a little bit, then I can see the world in old-fashioned black and white tv mode.” “Serious!” -Jacob 7 December 2008 (oh, I believe you bud!)
[Continue reading...]Merry Christmas!
December 9, 2008 Leave a Comment
