Yup, that's right, the eggs in the nest on our porch are hatching!! In the picture, you can see two babies, one with its head (I think) resting between the two eggs. You can see a teeny-tiny wing, too. And, Daddy Bird has been in the nest with Mama. When we got home from the store today, Mama was down in the nest, and Daddy was sitting on the outside, watching me closely, of course. I just hope the birds and the baby bunnies stay safe from the cat that possibly had her kittens under our shed. It's really amazing to see new life springing up around us! I saw God today!!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The Babies are Coming!!!
Yup, that's right, the eggs in the nest on our porch are hatching!! In the picture, you can see two babies, one with its head (I think) resting between the two eggs. You can see a teeny-tiny wing, too. And, Daddy Bird has been in the nest with Mama. When we got home from the store today, Mama was down in the nest, and Daddy was sitting on the outside, watching me closely, of course. I just hope the birds and the baby bunnies stay safe from the cat that possibly had her kittens under our shed. It's really amazing to see new life springing up around us! I saw God today!!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Signs of Spring and Silly Things (AKA Mommy playing catch-up)
Okay, so I uploaded a whole bunch of pictures from my camera from the past couple of weeks. This is what I got--a look at our everyday life, and fun stuff, too. Enjoy!!
Fingerpainting outside with Pooja, or eating the fingerpaints
Playing at McDonald's with Eileen and her boys
The McDonald's person had taken the trash can out of this little cabinet, and Christopher decided to get in the cabinet. He really had fun jumping out!
That's my crazy boy!
Okay, remember the nest? You can see Mama Bird on the branch, just to the left of the telephone pole. Daddy Bird is the red blob above and to the right of Mama.
Xander's First Easter Egg Hunt!! Gramma hid some empty eggs outside. Xander didn't have any pants because he was playing in the wet leaves that Zack was pulling out of the sandbox.
"Look, Xander, here's an egg!"
He thought the acorns were eggs. Can't blame him, though, they are shaped the same!
Mark and the boys came in from outside and had to tell Mommy the exciting thing that happened. Mark saw the rabbit hopping by the gate, and then it stayed in the yard, not really running away. Zack wanted a closer look, so Miles walked with him. They got about 5 feet away from the rabbit before it finally took a big hop. Miles noticed the hole in the ground, and when Mark circled around to get a better look, he saw baby bunnies. He said they looked like moles, very little fur, eyes closed, no ears. One or two of them were trying to crawl out of the hole. I saw one trying to poke its nose out of the hole, but I couldn't really get a good picture of it. It's still a cool little story, though!
When we came inside, it was bath time. I just had to mention the word bath, and Xander was running for the tub, and he jumped in fully clothed. He actually turned the water on, too.
This is our crabapple tree in the front yard. Mark hates this tree! It's not the prettiest thing most of the time, but in the spring, it blooms. The buds start out red (top right of pic), turn pink as they start to open up, then turn into the white flower you see in the center.
Fingerpainting outside with Pooja, or eating the fingerpaints
Playing at McDonald's with Eileen and her boys
The McDonald's person had taken the trash can out of this little cabinet, and Christopher decided to get in the cabinet. He really had fun jumping out!
That's my crazy boy!
Okay, remember the nest? You can see Mama Bird on the branch, just to the left of the telephone pole. Daddy Bird is the red blob above and to the right of Mama.
Xander's First Easter Egg Hunt!! Gramma hid some empty eggs outside. Xander didn't have any pants because he was playing in the wet leaves that Zack was pulling out of the sandbox.
"Look, Xander, here's an egg!"
He thought the acorns were eggs. Can't blame him, though, they are shaped the same!
Mark and the boys came in from outside and had to tell Mommy the exciting thing that happened. Mark saw the rabbit hopping by the gate, and then it stayed in the yard, not really running away. Zack wanted a closer look, so Miles walked with him. They got about 5 feet away from the rabbit before it finally took a big hop. Miles noticed the hole in the ground, and when Mark circled around to get a better look, he saw baby bunnies. He said they looked like moles, very little fur, eyes closed, no ears. One or two of them were trying to crawl out of the hole. I saw one trying to poke its nose out of the hole, but I couldn't really get a good picture of it. It's still a cool little story, though!
When we came inside, it was bath time. I just had to mention the word bath, and Xander was running for the tub, and he jumped in fully clothed. He actually turned the water on, too.
Here's a quick video I like to call "Oink." Just watch the face he makes! I know I'm biased, but he's such a cutie!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Kreative Blogger
Thanks, Leigh, for thinking of me for this award. I was thinking about it all afternoon. I made a list, then revised it, then combined items. Once I got going on it, it was harder than I thought it would be to narrow it down to seven things. But, here goes...
Seven Things I Love
1. Mark -- He's my hero, my cowboy, my knight in shining armor. I'm so proud to be his wife! Sometimes I can't believe that I was lucky enough to find someone so wonderful, and that we've been together almost 9 years. I love the life that we have built together, and I love that I will grow old with him by my side.
2. Zack and Xander -- I originally wanted to put them as separate things, because I love them do differently (like "I Love You the Purplest"). I love that Zack is now reading and that he loves to be active, even when he's running up and down the hall, screaming at the top of his lungs. I love that Xander is putting words together and understanding concepts I wouldn't have thought possible for a 1-1/2 year old to understand. I love hearing them laugh, seeing them be good brothers to each other, helping out with things. I love it when they make new discoveries that blow my mind ("Where did he learn that!?"). I love that I have the privilege of watching them grow and helping them learn.
3. Family -- When I was younger, I thought that having such a big family was a curse. Though I still wouldn't wish it on someone, I love it now! I guess I've grown up and become a wife and mother, so I can relate to them at a different level. I do wish that I could see them more often... I love my mom, and I miss her dearly. She was a wonderfully generous woman (she would have to be to raise 10 kids, though, wouldn't she?). I wish that my children could have known her, but I also hope that I am making her proud with the way I am raising my children... And Mark's family, it's almost polar opposite to my family, but I love them, too. I'm glad that we live so close to Mark's mom, and that the boys get to see her so often.
4. Friends -- Old friends and new, from school and work and church. I would love to 'hang out' with people more. But it's reassuring to know that, with true friends, it doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen each other or even spoken, the friendship never really changes.
5. Enjoying God's Creation -- When Zack says his prayer at mealtime, he always says, "Thank you for the whole world and everything you created." Having a picnic outside when the weather is just perfect; stepping out onto the beach (just for a moment, while delivering pizzas) to see the entire rainbow across the ocean; seeing the sun's rays streaming through a break in the clouds; watching the Mama Bird in her nest, so careful to protect her babies; realizing that is was God's hand that turned my car all the way around so that Jessianne and I would live; enjoying time spent with people that He has put into my life; and just taking moments to realize how blessed we are!
6. Being creative -- My whole adult life, I've always thought of myself as creative. My favorite center when I taught first grade was art. I love drawing, making scrapbook pages, making crafts, even decorating cakes my own way. I would really love to get better, get really good at one of those things. I also love being involved with the kindergarten Sunday School class. It gives me a chance to be creative and share my knowledge and faith with those children (without all the paperwork and accountability of teaching school).
7. Chocolate -- Yup, I'm admittedly a chocoholic. Just don't put coconut in it!
***The Kreative Blogger Award was passed to me and now I am passing it on. Liz, Andrea, Karen, Eileen and Susan, I can't wait to hear about the things you love!***
Seven Things I Love
1. Mark -- He's my hero, my cowboy, my knight in shining armor. I'm so proud to be his wife! Sometimes I can't believe that I was lucky enough to find someone so wonderful, and that we've been together almost 9 years. I love the life that we have built together, and I love that I will grow old with him by my side.
2. Zack and Xander -- I originally wanted to put them as separate things, because I love them do differently (like "I Love You the Purplest"). I love that Zack is now reading and that he loves to be active, even when he's running up and down the hall, screaming at the top of his lungs. I love that Xander is putting words together and understanding concepts I wouldn't have thought possible for a 1-1/2 year old to understand. I love hearing them laugh, seeing them be good brothers to each other, helping out with things. I love it when they make new discoveries that blow my mind ("Where did he learn that!?"). I love that I have the privilege of watching them grow and helping them learn.
3. Family -- When I was younger, I thought that having such a big family was a curse. Though I still wouldn't wish it on someone, I love it now! I guess I've grown up and become a wife and mother, so I can relate to them at a different level. I do wish that I could see them more often... I love my mom, and I miss her dearly. She was a wonderfully generous woman (she would have to be to raise 10 kids, though, wouldn't she?). I wish that my children could have known her, but I also hope that I am making her proud with the way I am raising my children... And Mark's family, it's almost polar opposite to my family, but I love them, too. I'm glad that we live so close to Mark's mom, and that the boys get to see her so often.
4. Friends -- Old friends and new, from school and work and church. I would love to 'hang out' with people more. But it's reassuring to know that, with true friends, it doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen each other or even spoken, the friendship never really changes.
5. Enjoying God's Creation -- When Zack says his prayer at mealtime, he always says, "Thank you for the whole world and everything you created." Having a picnic outside when the weather is just perfect; stepping out onto the beach (just for a moment, while delivering pizzas) to see the entire rainbow across the ocean; seeing the sun's rays streaming through a break in the clouds; watching the Mama Bird in her nest, so careful to protect her babies; realizing that is was God's hand that turned my car all the way around so that Jessianne and I would live; enjoying time spent with people that He has put into my life; and just taking moments to realize how blessed we are!
6. Being creative -- My whole adult life, I've always thought of myself as creative. My favorite center when I taught first grade was art. I love drawing, making scrapbook pages, making crafts, even decorating cakes my own way. I would really love to get better, get really good at one of those things. I also love being involved with the kindergarten Sunday School class. It gives me a chance to be creative and share my knowledge and faith with those children (without all the paperwork and accountability of teaching school).
7. Chocolate -- Yup, I'm admittedly a chocoholic. Just don't put coconut in it!
***The Kreative Blogger Award was passed to me and now I am passing it on. Liz, Andrea, Karen, Eileen and Susan, I can't wait to hear about the things you love!***
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Mama Bird
I really wish I could get a picture of her! Tonight when I came home and opened the front door, I looked over into the nest (through the glass) and Mama was sitting there, deep in her nest, watching me. Maybe she's developing some trust with us!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Babies on the Way
I discovered that our little nest outside has eggs in it now. I tried to get a picture of Mama Bird when she was sitting on them, but she got spooked and took off...just as soon as I had zoomed in enough to see her. Oh well, I'll try again, and keep checking for baby birds!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
It melts my heart...
Xander has been saying Daddy very clearly for a few months now, and before that he would Dada all the time. He would see Daddy in the pictures in our bedroom and say Daddy, but I realized that he wasn't calling me anything, not even Mama. Until last week. I finally got him to say Mama when we were looking at a wedding picture of me and Mark. Then this morning, Zack and I had found seats at church, not really expecting Mark and Xander. I saw them walk in and when Xander saw me, he said, "Mommy! Mommy!" I didn't really think about it this morning, I guess I was caught up in getting settled in our seats waiting for Mass to start. But I just read someone else's blog and realized...that my little boy called me Mommy today! He is such a sweet, precious blessing in our family, and, even though this whole parenthood thing can be really hard, I can't wait to watch him continue to grow and learn!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Fascinate-U
Last Thursday, the boys and I took a road trip to Fayetteville while my nephew Charles was at my sister's house. We don't get to see Charles very often. Caroline came home and made hot dogs for lunch, then we went to Fascinate-U, a children's museum in downtown Fayetteville. The museum is set up like a town, with a grocery store, post office, bank, 911 dispatch center, fire station, tv station, an electric company and more. I had a hard time getting Zack to stay still for a picture at first--he was running around looking at all the different exhibits.
Learning about gears from the mechanical engineering student
Guess who in the army helmet?
Look at how sweet he looks--I was amazed he actually kept the hat on his head!
Zack thought that Daddy would enjoy seeing him in a cowboy hat and cowboy boots. They boys wouldn't wear the rainbow wig, though!
"You're total is $54, 923, please."
An ice cream treat at McDonald's to finish the day.
This is just another random picture--I caught him watching tv like this!
Sliding down the fire pole with Charles' help
Learning about gears from the mechanical engineering student
Guess who in the army helmet?
Look at how sweet he looks--I was amazed he actually kept the hat on his head!
Zack thought that Daddy would enjoy seeing him in a cowboy hat and cowboy boots. They boys wouldn't wear the rainbow wig, though!
"You're total is $54, 923, please."
An ice cream treat at McDonald's to finish the day.
This is just another random picture--I caught him watching tv like this!
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