Pets

As most of you know, we like animals, we just do not want any of our own. Funny then that we have 2 hermit crabs, Captain Jack and Lady; and now Franken, the spider. Gross I know, a spider.

Last week Paul a huge spider in our bathtub. He kept it to show Ethan, he thought it was sooo cool. Even Graham gets way excited to watch him. A week later, he is still alive and we have been feeding him bugs. Oh that is even nastier to see him eat them. Is my home going to become a home of odd pets? My friend, Bernie, called them decoration that you have to feed. At least they are enclosed and one less thing I have to clean up after!!!

Bluebell Ice Cream Sandwiches

Why is it so funny to watch kids eat ice cream? Because they make a mess of trying to lick every last drip of goodness. Graham demonstrated this very well. He looked like "Randy" from "The Christmas Story, and was even snorting like him. Ethan's new favorite smile is opening his mouth as wide as he can - which made it all the more fun when he had food in it!

Armor of God

In my mom's bible study we have been talking about having quiet times with our kids each morning. I decided since I have 2 boys, the Armor of God would be good. It is so neat to see how Ethan has gotten into and learning to memorize the verses. He even has his own armor now. Naturally, it has to be very short. Even more frustrating are the mornings, where it is just not going to be a good quiet time no matter what you do. ERG! They don't happen that often, but this morning was one of them. Ethan clearly had not burned off even a little energy to sit and listen or answer. He was giving me those quick quippy answers; drives me NUTS! We did finish, I am just grateful he wants to learn about the Bible. AND he ended with a sweet prayer..."Dear Jesus, I pray for my Daddy, and my best friend D-dad." Oh my precious boy!!!

Say Cheese

One evening when the boys and I were at Grand Lake, I was having some mommy time with Ethan. We were sitting reading books and watching TV. I grabbed the camera and took some shots of us - I LOVE THEM! Ethan and I love smiling for the camera. He especially loves his new wide open mouth smile!

Every Little Boy...

It seems every little boy loves being a cowboy. I remember when my li'l brother, Nathan, wore his cowboy boots everywhere with everything (and his Superman cape!) Ethan definitely loves talking about cowboys and wanting to be one and having all the proper clothes of one.

Today he was helping Paul in the lawn in true cowboy style. My sweet "son #1."

Spaghetti

Finally Graham decides he likes spaghetti. What kid does not like spaghetti? (Ok, my little brother - it baffled me growing up that he did not like it, weird!)

It is fun watching them eat spaghetti when they are young. It inevitably gets everywhere! These pictures are too cute, how can I not post them!

Seven

HAPPY 7th ANNIVERSARY!!!

Paul and I celebrate our anniversary today! Time has flown in 7 years. Lots of wonderful memories and adventures to cherish. Most of all we have 2 beautiful boys. Andie and Roo (aunt and uncle), kept the boys over night for us last night. How nice to eat dinner in our dining room with good music, candle light without toys or boys running around us! Best of all, we went out for a big breakfast this morning and truly enjoyed it. Thank you and Andie and Roo!

I love you Paul more and more every day. Thank you for being a fantastic husband who cares for me, and puts yourself aside for me. You are truly an amazing man.

I snapped a quick picture of us last night...I think we look even better after 7 years.