Noah - Bad Guy Food

For a couple of weeks now Noah has been jabbering off and on about making "bad guy food." I would find him with a little wad of toilet paper or a handfull of trash and ask him what he was doing, to which he would reply, "It's for the bad guy food!" I must admit, I blew it off as just another silly boy thing he was imagining. Today, however, I discovered what he was talking about...and it was not just something he dreamed up. Indeed, in our small cooler outside, I discovered a disguisting, mess of soupy slop that included water, mud, grass, trash, and old food that he didn't want to eat. It was the nastiest thing I have come across in a while...and that is saying something considering I'm still changing diapers! Noah was SO proud of his bad guy food when I took his picture. Just look at that face. He could not be more pleased with himself. What makes this even funnier is that when I called Leo to tell him about my discovery he simply said, "Oh yeah...that's his bad guy soup. He's been stirring it up for about a week now!" Gross...I suppose this is just what life is going to be like in a housefull of little boys! Even so, I do love them....my dirty, stinky, butt-scratching, booger-eating, loud little boys!

Luke - Perfect Attendance

Luke received the perfect attendance award at school for the first six-weeks of 2011, 1st grade! We also received the results of his Texas reading assessment and he's reading like a champ! So proud of my big boy!!

Noah - The Nurturing Momma Bird

Noah gathered up a bunch of our golf balls this morning, sat on them and covered himself with a blanket. When I asked him what he was doing he said, "Sitting on my eggs!" As if it was a really obvious thing. I then asked him what he was hatching? In a dumbfounded tone he said, "Birdies, Mom!" This kid is so funny! He definitely keeps us laughing!!

Fall 2011 Baseball

Luke is really having fun playing baseball this season. And, I have to admit, he's getting quite good at it! He's taking the game much more seriously, which you can tell just by looking at his stance in some of these pictures. It's so cute to see him watching baseball on TV and he's just now getting in to the whole win/lose thing. His little competitive spirit is coming out and I can see that testosterone start to do it's thing. This season he's playing a new position for the first time: catcher. He likes all the pads and equipment...and especially that he gets to wear a 'cup'. It's really quite hilarious. He's also a darn good first baseman. He caught the ball twice yesterday for outs on the other team! His batting stance has also improved. He hit the ball twice and scored points for his team. These things together are what won Luke the game ball! He was so excited. There are only 3 games left in this season and then we'll take some time off over the winter to focus on his music talents. This boy has music in him for sure! It's such a privilege to uncover the gifts God has put in my boys. It's like a treasure hunt as we discover their passions and talents.I pray I'm able to foster and guide them in the way they should go to fulfill the calling God has placed on their lives. Love my boys!

Quick Saturday Morning Update

It is so hard to find time to blog these days. Life with three little boys is never dull, boring or quiet. I sit here at 6am on a Saturday, after being up since four, just to have a little time to crochet, write and sip my coffee. Right now, Luke is in 1st grade and learning the most amazing things...things I didn't learn until much later in elementary school. He's such a smart boy, a leader, and really getting in to sports and music. Noah is in 3-preschool. He has the sweetest heart and is always telling me I'm beautiful and "the best!" Cruz is 9months and doing something new literally every day. Yesterday he started really saying "dada" and cruising around the couches, coffee table and wall. Time is going by so fast. I wish I could slow it down just a bit. But, the day is calling me to go, go, go. We have a tball game, a craft fair, a hair appointment and errands to run. Off I go!

Noah's First Day of Preschool 2011

Today was Noah's first day of preschool! He had such a great time! He ran in the door after school smiling and exclaiming, "Mommy my teachers are SOOOOO beautiful!" Of course, I know they are. Ms. Beth taught Luke when he was only 2, so I was delighted to find out Noah was going to be in her class too!

After we got everyone in the door and settled down, Noah told me all about chapel and singing. He also said he liked playing outside on the playground and that he got to eat lunch with all his friends!

He was honestly more excited than I have seen him in a long time. Makes a mama's heart happy to see her little boy so excited about school!

It's going to be a great year!!

Luke's 1st day of 1st Grade

Awe...I can't help but be so proud, excited and sentimental when I see this picture of Luke going to first grade. He was READY!!! It's been a long summer for him and he's struggled with the boredom that every kid does. Even though he's been to three VBS's and 2 music camps, the days grow repetitive and the weeks drag by.

We went to meet the teacher. Luke was excited to meet Mrs. Brown - a teacher that two of his friends had last year. The night before school you would have thought it was Christmas. He was so excited to pick out his clothes, get his lunch money ready and decide what he wanted for his first day back breakfast.

The first morning was organized and went smoothly. I had to make him stop for his picture before he left. It's amazing to see how much he's grown and changed. It's such a privilege to be his mommy!!