That's What it is in Spanish

Caden now has a slight obsession with translating everything into Spanish for us. I know he gets a little Spanish here and there from Diego or Handy Manny, but that is about it. Last week he kept telling me on several occasions that "cube" was the Spanish word for "square". Also while he was with his Grammie and Papa he would tell them some of his "Spanish" words.

The real kicker came tonight at the bath...Carter pinched Caden and Cory made Carter apologize. Well, Carter doesn't really say the word sorry yet, he just grunts and hugs you, but we have translated this to mean sorry. He kind of gets this look in his eye like he means sorry, but anyway, I digress. Caden accepts Carter's hug tonight and tells Cory, "see Daddy, that is how Carter says sorry, that is Spanish for sorry."

Where oh where does he come up with this stuff?

Spending Time at Grammie and Papa's

While Cory and I were in Tulsa at the Connect Conference (more blogging about this soon!), the boys headed to Grammie and Papa's house. They have been able to spend some good quality time with their cousins, Tate and Mya, while they are home from Albania. As most of you know Cory's sister, Kaci, her husband, Ryan and the kids have been in Albania since February.

**SIDENOTE***They are home for 2 months before heading back there for another year. We are so excited that they are surrendering again to God's call to be missionaries. I hope to post sometime in the next few days some of what they have been up to over there. Ryan is talking tomorrow at their church and we are all going, so I will fill you all in!

Anyway, the real reason for this post...what the kids have been up to!

Apparently Carter found Brooklyn's dress up items~!

Caden is showing off his slip and slide skills. Caden telling Grammie how strong he is.
The boys buried Tate in the sand.
Carter and Mya decided to give us a piano concert.
Mya loving on Baby Cole.
Sweet Carter drying off after the slip and slide.
Tate and Carter in the sand
Tate loving on Baby Cole.
Carter was so good and didn't throw any fits until I got here Friday night.

The boys had a great time and we are heading home on Monday sometime! We love seeing Grammie and Papa and spending time with our cousins!

Bug Project

Caden had to catch a bug and take it to school on Monday. Let me just say this was not my favorite homework project. They said it could be dead, alive, or squished...I preferred the latter! Caden of course preferred alive so we waited until Sunday afternoon and I sent Caden and Cory out to look for one live bug. When I woke up from my nap, I discovered the boys had caught a spider...YUCK! My least favorite bug!

After church Sunday night we checked on it and it was still alive. Cory brought it in my house, to my hesitation, and told Caden we needed to feed it. The boys found two dead flies and some leaves and put it in the container, then I made Cory tape it shut! That nasty bug is still alive and kicking today. I want to get rid of it, but Caden is loving it, so what is a mom to do!

Rockin' Out!

Saturday night we all went out for Brandy's Birthday - Happy Birthday Brandy! - and then had a Rock Band session. For those of you who don't know, Cory got a Wii for his birthday and the game Rock Band. He received Guitar Hero, but decided he had mastered most of the songs, so he traded it in for the other. With Rock Band, he can play guitar, drums, or sing. That way the entire family can participate, or we can have jam sessions with our friends!

Tyrel is practicing his percussion skills.

Cory on guitar
Now Tyrel is strumming and Cory and Caden are playing drums. Cory also thought he could multi-task and sing as well.
Cory made Brandy sing at one point.
Tyrel even got to love on Cole some!

I am not sure how much fun Tyrel and Brandy had, but the Graydon and Carter had fun dancing...Caden had fun once we let him play the drums, and Cory and I had a blast goofing off with our friends! Thanks Brandy for entertaining us on your birthday!

A Game of Tag with 5 Things

I got this in an email and thought it was interesting...so here it goes!

5 THINGS I WAS DOING 10 YEARS AGO:
1. hopefully going to class at OSU - entering my junior year
2. planning my wedding
3. trying to figure out how to move out of the kappa house
4. deciding where to go on fall break - Cory's house or mine
5. thinking about where we were going to live the next year

5 THINGS ON MY TO-DO LIST:
1. pack the boys for their week at Grammie and Papa's
2. pack Cole and myself for Tulsa
3. unload the dishwasher
4. finish laundry so I can do above packing
5. make the boys pick up this crazy playroom

5 BAD HABITS
1. biting my nails
2. leaving laundry in the dryer too long
3. checking caller id and not answering the phone
4. yelling
5. sitting at the computer too much during the day

5 PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
1. Lawton, OK
2. Duncan, OK
3. Stillwater, OK
4. Houston, TX
5. Woodward, OK

5 THINGS I'M LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW:
1. the dryer
2. Cole's swing
3. Caden and Carter yelling outside
4. Jack, the dog, snoring
5. the fan

5 JOBS I'VE HAD:
1. bank teller
2. veterinarian assistant
3. tutor
4. beggar for money - called alumni for the OSU foundation
5. teacher

5 WORDS I HATE
1. irregardless
2. alls
3. can't
4. meanie - coming from caden
5. Hepseba - however you spell it...some character from the House of Seven Gables, Cory thinks it is funny to call me this - I don't think it is funny!

5 THINGS I'VE EATEN TODAY
1. banana bread
2. alpha bits cereal
3. carl's junior burger
4. fries
5. M&Ms

5 WEBSITES I VISIT DAILY
1. Yahoo!
2. Blogger
3. ESPN
4. MOPS International
5. Online Banking

Now I tag Brandy, Becky, Mandy, Sally, Dawn, and Devin! Like you guys all have time for this!

Sight for Sore Eyes

Caden was in a bit of trouble this afternoon after lunch. He couldn't go outside to play and he was not watching any cartoons. I told him he could play in the playroom or the living room until Carter woke up from his nap and then we would see about going outside.

Well, after putting a load of laundry in, I came back into the living room and Caden wasn't around. Uh-oh, as Carter says now! I went to the boys' room and Caden was lying on his bed...he told me he wanted to rest like Carter. I said that was fine, but he couldn't' walk up Carter. No less than 5 minutes later, I went back to find.

Here is what the other two were doing at the same time. This is a beautiful sight for this tired momma...I may just go join them!

Enjoy a nap today if you can!

Clean Freaks

I apparently am in the business of raising a bunch of clean freaks! Today, Caden and Carter decided it was time to clean out the toy box. I usually do that chore on Fridays and not while they are around. Today they insisted it needed to be done.


They both jumped in the toy box and tossed out every single toy. I am sure Caden had the idea first and little man just followed suit! Anyway, once the box was empty, I got the dirt devil out and sucked up all the dirt from the bottom of the box and handed each boy a Clorox wipe. They went to town! Every nook and cranny was wiped down! Then they got a new wipe and cleaned off all the toys. Now before you get too excited and want to hire them for your house. They did get distracted after just a few toys each, but after some prodding and, well let's be honest, threatening...they got it all done!

One of these days they won't want to do this anymore! I pray that day never comes :)

Cole is...

9 lbs 2 oz and 22 1/4 inches long.

Not quite as big as I thought he would be, but he apparently lost almost 1 lb in the hospital. He got the A-okay from the doctor and all is well!

Guess That Weight...

Cole goes in this afternoon for his 2 week check-up...any guesses on his weight?

Carter's Favorite Passtime

Carter has started sitting in the toy box lately and just hanging out in there for 10-15 minutes until he finds what he really wants to play with. Yesterday it was the goggles and cleaning supplies. I was running the vacuum and dusting, so he thought he needed to help clean. He was too cute, so I snapped some shots.

We Love Our Brother!

I am really glad the boys love their new brother, but it is getting somewhat annoying :) All they want to do is lie around and look at him, hold his hand, hold him, touch him, etc. I can't put him down sometimes for fear of how much they will touch him. Today I indulged them a bit and snapped a few pics for the grandparents :)

All About Caden

Caden had homework this week and we thought we would share. He had to create a pennant all about himself. Pictures, things he liked, etc. Well Walmart didn't have any stickers really, so we had to make do with stamps from my scrapbook stuff. Daddy came up with the ever so creative idea of making train tracks all around the pennant and then creating a train and calling it the Caden Express. Here is our best attempt...

He stamped the tracks himself as well as the train. He wanted to make a list of his favorite foods, but we only had stickers of muffins and pancakes, which he does like, but he wanted to add green beans. We couldn't find a green bean sticker, so he drew some! He also has stickers of tools, swings, a dump truck, a tractor, and a bike. All in all stuff he really loves to do.
I am creative with scrapbooking, but stuff like this I struggle with...good thing Daddy was here with idea to help!

Cory is how old?

Today is Cory's birthday, so here is a post dedicated to him, although I doubt he will read it!

He has come a long way from this, but he is still pretty cute! My crazy yet wonderful husband loves adventure, which he doesn't get too much of around here. So maybe this year for his birthday he will do something adventurous...

like climb a rock wallski the 2010 Olympic slope in Whistler, Canada

Go 4-wheeling up to Goose Lake

Or something strange like this... Or maybe all he will have time for is talking to some statue:)
But most likely he will spend the day playing with the boys.

Happy Birthday to the best husband and father I know! I am so blessed to have you in my life, sorry your birthday wasn't all grand this year...I was busy giving you a great present - Cole :)

The boys and I love you very much and hope you have a wonderful day!

Setting the Record Straight...

Just to help out those who were too afraid to post

The boys are Carter, then Caden, then Cole...some crazy ones guessed right for some crazy reasons, but that is who is who. I really was intrigued when I found these pics because they really all do look like brothers!

Compare the Kids

Try this out for fun...who is who?

Carter's Adventure in Art

Today is quiet. My mom left yesterday and Cory went to work today, so I am alone with all 3 boys! I made sure we were all clothed and presentable and got Caden to school on time. But when we came back home Cole was just sleeping away and Carter and I had time to play. I decided he could work on his coloring skills...

"Look Mom, two crayons!"