Politics - from the mouth of babes

Sam's view of Barack Obama...don't know how he came up with this ;)

Croutons

Today, Sam talked me into buying some croutons at Wally for the salad. Then right when he got them in his hands, he looked up at me with those big blue puppy-dog eyes and said, "Me sit and eat them right here on floor?" He was serious. He really wanted to sit in the middle of the isle at Wal-Mart and much his croutons...a boy after his mom's own heart. (we both LOVE salty snacks). Well, I was able to talk him out of it, but by the time we made it to the register, he had his mind made up...this time, he actually sat down right there before asking again if he could eat them. Once again, i was able to talk him into waiting until we got to the car...As soon as he was latched in his little car seat, he was munching away on those noisy, garlic & cheese croutons, and he loved every minute of it. -Simple pleasures-

Tape

Sam and I were playing in the garage yesterday and he found a pine cone. He was so excited that he threw it up into the air, but it so happened that when it hit the ground it shattered into a million pieces. I thought he would react negatively and be heartbroken, so i said, "OHHHH SAM....OHHH NOOOO." to my surprise he reassuringly said, "It's okay Mama; we'll get some tape for it."

I love how the two year old mind works.


Ben is starting to reach for objects, but what is funny is that there is absolutely no fine motor control. It looks much like he is flinging a lifeless limb at the object. It is so spastic and uncontrolled...it provides much entertainment

Day out with Thomas the Train

Here we are!

Sam loved the trains. He watched for hours and played with all the different model train sets.

Armful of trains.

Here we are riding Thomas the Train. Sam's first train ride.

Papa got Sam this neat hat and shirt

Child's prayer

I pray with Sam each night that I tuck him in, and tonight when i was finished, i decided to ask him if he wanted to talk to God about anything and to my surprise he said, "yes" i said, "okay?!? what do you want to say?" he smiled, tucked his head down, and quietly said, "my punkin'...thank you paint my punkin'" I about burst into tears. you see...i had been deliberating about whether or not to get him a pumpkin because they are almost $5 and that is a lot for us these days, but josh talked me into it. so we took him to Wally and let him pick out his very own pumpkin a few days ago. he was ecstatic! so today, we spent a large chunk of time on the porch, just he and I, painting his pumpkin, mixing colors, using all sizes of brushes, washing out colors...he had paint everywhere, and was having the time of his life! it was great to see him take such joy in such a simple event. so when, tonight, he wanted to talk to God, he remembered that time with his pumpkin on the porch and wanted to thank God for it. I wish i were so grateful for all the simple things God has given me...it was a humbling moment and a proud moment all at once. I love this little boy.

hallelujah

Sam singing...so sweet!

boys being boys...Sam loves to play with Casey at the park! They just go off and do their thing, whatever that may be?

Sam and his friend Casey are taking turns playing with the "motorcycle"

Sam is dressed up in Emmy's play clothes, and playing with Emmy at her 2 year old birthday party!!! Happy Birthday Emily!!!

Emmy and Sam sitting together, eating. Sam doesn't like sweets, so he ate tons of mixed nuts :)

Sam liked the little stroller and doll at Emmy's party. He pushed this thing around for quite awhile

ornery!!!

Ben and Daddy having a smiley moment

Ben's getting better at holding up his head.

Event at the park. Sam was not to thrilled about riding the horse. He just had his pic taken and then got down...maybe next year :)

Brotherly love

the boys

smiley Ben

Papa, Nana, and Ben

Nana and Ben

Wendi & Ben...I think she is ready for another ;)

Emmy and Sam antagonizing the cat

Emmy brought Sam and fire hat

Sam got to touch the bunny at the county fair

Mr. Fix-it and Mr. Fix-it Jr. checking the tire pressure