He Has Common Sense~

Noah (3): Mama... You don't need a stop watch. You need a GO Watch.

Sweetheart

The boys are always pointing out on anything they see on T.V. or videos where there is a princess, or fairy or anything like that, saying it's "Just like Mama"... Not sure why... It did concern me a bit when they saw a "princess" add for a video where she was decked out in princess wear, singing and dancing and attracting all the animals of the forest, and Noah said "Wow. That's just like my Mama." What?! What are they seeing me do?! I can't think of a single thing I have done to give them that impression. But for the most part, I think it's precious, and ridiculously charming. Like this morning, when I overheard...

Caleb (6): That is Beauuutiful, just like my Mama. And that one's cute. Just like me.

Be still my heart.

Brotherly Indifference

This morning, while picking a Saturday morning video:

Noah (3): I DON'T LIKE WALL-E!

Jonah (3): Well, Noah... I don't care.

Downside Of Having A Mom That Runs,

And a Dad that does not...


Noah (3): Boys don't run, Mom. Only girls can run.

Remembering Missoula...(and trying to get photos off the Internet...)

So, this is me... trying to figure out a way to get these photos off the Internet without having to pay the ridiculous prices for the prints... These are of Emily and I running, and FINISHING, our first Marathon in Missoula last Summer, 2009. I know, it may be a bit redundant. But, again, it's just me trying to pilfer the photos. I hope you enjoy it half as much as I do. It was an amazing experience. One I will surely never forget.

Crossing the Finish Line... Jim (74 YEARS YOUNG!), me and Emily... I adore you, Em.
Huffing along under the bridge... I think this went under a freeway... I think.

It really was a beautiful 26.2 miles.

Awww... Weeks of training all leading up to this glorious day!

UPS

Driving home from Pre-School today, we spot a Big Brown UPS truck...

Jonah (3): LOOK! It's the U.P. Truck!

Noah (3): No, Jonah...that's the P.U. Truck.

Grammy Fingers

After getting the Jonah and Noah out of the Tubby:

Jonah (3), showing me his water wrinkled hands,: These are my Grammy Fingers.

'My Very Best Friend'

Caleb had been coming home from school telling us all about his friend, Maci, and how she was his very best friend. He has just been enamored with her... I called her mom and we have since had 2 playdates. Maci came over here one morning when the Little Boys were at school, so just she and Caleb could play, then a couple weeks later all the boys and I went over to her house. She is the oldest in her family, and has several siblings, so it was a fun time! I simply could not resist getting a picture of the two of them eating popcorn and watching a movie!

There are 2 'Calebs' in their class, so they often call him 'Caleb J.' Caleb has said many times that he wants Maci to be 'Maci J.' I don't think he is thinking in a 'marriage' sense, as much as he just thinks it would be great if she were in our family, so they could always be together.... it's really sweet.

Etta Girl

Every Tuesday and Thursday, I have the joy of watching Etta Girl while Emily teaches a band class at a local private school. I ALWAYS look forward to having her, as do the boys! When I pick them up from school, they always ask "Are our girls at home?" They all have so much fun! And don't let Etta's petite size fool you. She is a pint size fire cracker who can manage her own with these big boys!

Playing trains.
Sharing the sofa! (a most coveted snuggle spot.)

When I first started watching Etta, I went to the store and picked up a few "girly things"... This is Etta feeding her baby.

This picture probably describes Etta's personality better than any of the above... she has on her fairy skirt, and the fireman's hat. It just typifies her. I LOVE it!

On Bunnies...

Noah (3): Daddy? What do bunnies do?

Daddy: Make more bunnies.

Noah: No, Daddy. They just eat carrots.

Only a Pastor's Kid...

After walking in the house after church on Sunday...

Caleb (6), sighs dramatically and lands on the sofa..."Mommy, just put the "CLOSED" sign on the door and tell all the people we are sleeping."

A Matter of Perspective...

As I was getting ready in the bathroom, Jonah was shuffling through the cabinet by my feet...

Me: Jonah... you're totally in my way, buddy.

Jonah (3): I not in your way.

Me: How do you know?!

Jonah: 'Cause you in my way.