We started AWANA last week and Carter is now a CUBBIE! He is so excited, he immeadiately wanted to start working on his first verse.
"God loved us and sent his son." 1 John 4:10
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Our Visit with German Friends
Once upon a time, back in the good old high school days in Guymon, America, there was an exchange student named Cordula. She was a great gal, so nice and friendly, lots of fun to be around. Cory has kept in touch ever since and we even ran into her once on a ski trip in Angel Fire, NM. Cordula and her husband Christian were vacationing in the good old USA and just happened to be coming from OKC to Guymon and stopped in for a visit. Cory was able to meet them for lunch and chat uniterrupted (how nice!) Since I was at home with two napping boys, they graciously stopped by the house so they could meet 3 of the 4 boys and me :) I was so thankful they did!
Here is a group shot, Carter was the photographer...which might explain Cory's facial expression!
It was so fun to just chat with them for a bit. Wish we could see them more often and get to know them even better! Maybe one day we will travel to see them in Germany!
Here is a group shot, Carter was the photographer...which might explain Cory's facial expression!
Just to prove how fun loving and easy going Cordu is...she was introduced to Crosby for the first time, and held him lovingly. Well he of course decided he needed to poop and made quite the lovely sound. No big deal to us, we have heard it lots! This time was a little different...he actually filled then overflowed his diaper, right on Cordu's shirt! First time for a blowout and it had to be on her! We felt awful, but she took it in stride, Christian went out to get her a clean shirt from their luggage, and she even commented how she was glad to change because her shirt smelled greasy from lunch!
Cory and Cordula on the back deck!
It was so fun to just chat with them for a bit. Wish we could see them more often and get to know them even better! Maybe one day we will travel to see them in Germany!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Outside Fun
The first week we were home with Crosby, there were three adults here to manhandle the troops. So they got to have all kinds of fun. On this particular day the two younger boys (can I still say that, or should I say the middle two?) were out cruising the yard in the razor. They were too precious not to take pictures of!
They weren't smiling for me, they were just having so much fun!
This is my favorite picture of all...they look like they are yelling, but when we finally got their attention to ask, Carter told us he was singing a song. His "razor song" to be exact. Of course whatever Carter was doing, Cole was doing too!
With Crosby's arrival and Caden being in school all day, these two boys are becoming fast friends. It is so fun to watch Cole's personality blossom and see how he interacts with Carter. I also enjoy watching Carter develop his big brother role! I just love my boys!
Cole will ride with just about anyone and Carter is actually a pretty good driver.
They weren't smiling for me, they were just having so much fun!
This is my favorite picture of all...they look like they are yelling, but when we finally got their attention to ask, Carter told us he was singing a song. His "razor song" to be exact. Of course whatever Carter was doing, Cole was doing too! 
With Crosby's arrival and Caden being in school all day, these two boys are becoming fast friends. It is so fun to watch Cole's personality blossom and see how he interacts with Carter. I also enjoy watching Carter develop his big brother role! I just love my boys!Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Carter's 1st Homework Project
At Free Spirit Preschool one of the first homework projects is making a pennant about themselves. They can decorate it with anything they want to explain more about who they are and what they like. Here is a pic of Caden's from Sept. 2008
Well of course, I didn't get a picture of Carter's...I have my hands full around here people...but his looked completely different. He wanted pictures on his and that is all. He also wanted them cut in rectangles, not anything else. So we basically glued the following pictures on his pennant and put his name at the bottom in foam letters. Not really creative, but it was good enough for him. The day we did this project, all three kids had homework to complete so it was a little crazy around here.
Here are the pictures Carter wanted to share...
His all time favorite color - blue
His Daddy and Momma
His new baby brother
His favorite big brother
His favorite thing to do outside
His best buddy Ben
His favorite breakfast food (or overall food)
His favorite thing to do (never would have guessed this?!?!?)
His favorite game
Carter had a great time going through pictures on the computer and picking out things. He didn't want to draw or color this time, but loved getting on the computer. I think our artsy boy is moving more towards technology every day...maybe he can grow up to be a techno genius and help his momma out :)
When we get his pennant back, I will update this post with a new photo :)
Well of course, I didn't get a picture of Carter's...I have my hands full around here people...but his looked completely different. He wanted pictures on his and that is all. He also wanted them cut in rectangles, not anything else. So we basically glued the following pictures on his pennant and put his name at the bottom in foam letters. Not really creative, but it was good enough for him. The day we did this project, all three kids had homework to complete so it was a little crazy around here. Here are the pictures Carter wanted to share...
His brothers and sister.
His all time favorite color - blue
His Daddy and Momma
His new baby brother
His favorite big brother
His favorite thing to do outside
His best buddy Ben
His favorite breakfast food (or overall food)
His favorite thing to do (never would have guessed this?!?!?)
His favorite game
Carter had a great time going through pictures on the computer and picking out things. He didn't want to draw or color this time, but loved getting on the computer. I think our artsy boy is moving more towards technology every day...maybe he can grow up to be a techno genius and help his momma out :)
When we get his pennant back, I will update this post with a new photo :)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Compare and Contrast
Here is a post that will help clear up the question...who does Crosby look like? Take a glance and you decide :)
Cole at 6 days
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Carter at 11 days
Caden at 2 days
So what do you think???
Crosby at 8 days
Cole at 6 days.jpg)
Carter at 11 days
Caden at 2 days
So what do you think??? Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
More Birthdays
Again this year, I almost ruined the boys' birthday party. Luckily I wised up and had Caden's friend party earlier! We really didn't have a big family party planned considering all that was going on with us and the Reid's so here is how it all went down...
I came home from the hospital Saturday night around 8pm and Caden was dying to open a gift so we obliged! He got some great books from Aunt Jana and he loves them!
Cole also got a couple of great train books from Aunt Jana...perfect gifts to open at bedtime!
That held the boys over until Sunday when we could really celebrate! Sunday was their actual birthday and since Crosby was a mere 36hrs old we decided to miss church and just celebrate all our kids together at home! It was a fun filled day! We slept in some, played outside with everyone, opened gifts, had cake and even went to the park, well everyone but Crosby and I :)
Here is Cole tearing open his favorite gift, his new vacuum.
Caden got a new basketball and some basketball shoes - such an athlete!
Since I had my hands full my mom graciously got the boys a little cake each...THANKS MOM!!!
Cole's was so cute, had a train all the way around!
Caden got Toy Story
Blowing out the candles...
Eating up some YUMMY cake, and saying "cheese"
We tried to take them bowling but they wouldn't let them because it was too close to league play starting...boo! We will take them back soon, they have been practicing on the Wii and are dying to play!
Again, thanks to Mom and Dad for making their day special and for giving us two extra sets of hands!
Just imagine next year when I have to throw 1 yr, 3 yr, and 7 yr parties...OH MY!!!!
I came home from the hospital Saturday night around 8pm and Caden was dying to open a gift so we obliged! He got some great books from Aunt Jana and he loves them!
Cole also got a couple of great train books from Aunt Jana...perfect gifts to open at bedtime!
That held the boys over until Sunday when we could really celebrate! Sunday was their actual birthday and since Crosby was a mere 36hrs old we decided to miss church and just celebrate all our kids together at home! It was a fun filled day! We slept in some, played outside with everyone, opened gifts, had cake and even went to the park, well everyone but Crosby and I :)Here they are tearing open the gifts.
Here is Cole tearing open his favorite gift, his new vacuum.
Caden got a new basketball and some basketball shoes - such an athlete!
Since I had my hands full my mom graciously got the boys a little cake each...THANKS MOM!!!Cole's was so cute, had a train all the way around!
Caden got Toy Story
Blowing out the candles...
Eating up some YUMMY cake, and saying "cheese"
We tried to take them bowling but they wouldn't let them because it was too close to league play starting...boo! We will take them back soon, they have been practicing on the Wii and are dying to play!
Again, thanks to Mom and Dad for making their day special and for giving us two extra sets of hands!
Just imagine next year when I have to throw 1 yr, 3 yr, and 7 yr parties...OH MY!!!!
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