Cole's Summer Plans

Cole is wearing lots of these

And making several stops here!

Hopefully we will have this conquered before summer is over!

9 Month Check-up

Crosby, aka Crisby Critter, Crisby, or Croz, hit the 9 month mark a little over a week ago! I can't believe how fast time is flying! I always think he is younger than he really is, maybe because he is my baby, who knows!

We went in for his check up today and he is doing great! He weighed in at 21 lbs, 10 oz and was 30 3/4 inches long. My little man isn't so little anymore!

For those of you curious, and I know you are...

At 9 months here are the other boys' stats...
Caden - 22lbs, 29 inches
Carter - 21lbs 8 oz, 30 1/4 inches
Cole - 21lbs 12oz, 29 inches

Driveway Basketball

Several weekends ago, Pops and Cory got conned into a game of driveway basketball. Max and Sam were over and teamed up wth Caden and Carter to compete against Pops and Cory. At first Cory wasn't out there, so Carter decided to play with Pops. I am not sure how fair this really was, but Max, Caden, and Sam didn't seem to mind and thought it was plenty fair. Either that or they knew they could take on a couple of old guys and a 4 year old. It was quite the game! I don't recall the final score, but everyone had a blast!

Max taking a shot over Carter.

Caden driving to the bucket.

Here goes Cory really showing them how it is done.

Pops should have had a foul called on this play...look at that elbow!

I am sure this is the first of many pickup games in the driveway! I think it is great!

Fishing

My dad, aka Pops, took the boys fishing today. They all had a blast! Caden threw his line out all by himself and reeled in 3 fish, 2 bass and 1 perch. Carter had some assitance throwing his line, but reeled in 4 by himself! Another successful day at the ol' pond!

Carter with his first catch of the day.

Caden and Carter, the master fishermen!

Lovin' the hat :)

My Heart Is Full

Cup Time Already?

Can he be this big already?

I guess so!!!!

Trampoline Fun

This morning we spent a little time introducing Crosby to the trampoline. If he is anything like Cole he will love it at an early age!

Cole, Crosby, and Carter

Crosby really loved sitting on it while the other boys bounced him (slightly bounced)!

He was ready to climb on...

Legacy of Bible Teaching

Today in our 3-4 yr old Sunday School our lesson was about Timothy and his mother and grandmother teaching him the bible.

I talked to the kids(which included Carter) about learning the bible from my Grammy and parents. I asked them to name someone who taught them the bible. Most kids said Mom, Dad, Grandma, etc. But Carter piped up with Caden! When I asked him to explain why he chose Caden he answered, "he lets me listen to his Sparks CD with him and explains the stories to me!"

We finished up the story then for the craft time we made cards to thank the people in our lives who taught us the Bible. Here is Carter's card...

Front (see Caden's name up top?)

Inside

Pretty nice moment, but it gets better folks!

When we had Carter give his brother the card, my heart melted just a bit!

Carter: here Caden I made this for you. Thank you for teaching me the Bible.

Caden: aww thanks man, this is cool! (said while putting his arm around Carter's shoulders!)

MELT MY HEART!!!!!

I have to be honest, in class today my pride was hurt Carter didn't say my name. I mean I am his Sunday school teacher and Cubbies teacher. But God opened my heart and ears and I discovered the impact Caden's example was having on his little brother and I was truly touched!

Sometimes it is just the little things that God uses to remind me of my most important job...

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."