More pics from Ye Olde Homeplace

I thought I'd post the rest of the pictures from our trip to my Grandmother's house a few weeks ago. The babies had a great time and they loved her steps. Noah would start at the top and slide all the way down (scaring my Grandma to death!). The babies have been a bit cranky this past week I think due sinus infections. Noah is like me, his nose never runs. He just seems to store all that snot up in his head. Nice visual huh??

Noah's little personality keeps shining through and developing. He's a pretty funny little boy, just like his Dadat. Mike told him the other day that he couldn't do something and Noah replied "Oh, COME ON Dadat!!, Are you kidding me??" He's only 3 and this sounded so grown up coming out of his mouth. We laughed about that for an hour.

One thing that has been on my mind is the disaster in Haiti. Please pray for the people of Haiti. Pray that they will find peace and healing in Christ. Pray that their physical and emotional needs will be met. Also, please pray for the orphans of Haiti.

New Years and Dead Possum

HAPPY NEW YEARS to all my blogger friends!! It has been a long time since an update so I'll do my best. Christmas was great (lots of them). The kids had a blast! One of the highlights was going on a lantern lit trek to a barn to hear the Christmas story and see a "baby Jesus" in a manger. Something I'll never forget!

I've been thinking on those dreaded New Year's Resolutions and I really don't dread them so much. If you are up for it, I'll share a few with you.

1.) To order and scrapbook all of Laurel's photos and our trip to Ukraine

2.) To have at least 1 person/couple/family over each month that we want to get to know better.

3.) To start having family devotions & praise time together every night

These are just a few but I acutally look forward to doing these things. I know I'll only be able to accomplish them with the Lord's help and I'm eager to get started!

Oh, I almost forgot. I'll now explain the dead possum' thing. We were at my Grandmother's yesterday and exploring the barns. We stumbled upon a dead (obviously), petrified possum that Rach just HAD to pick up. I'm pretty sure Noah is scarred for life.!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CUTEST BABIES IN THE WORLD!!

May your Christmas be filled with "Christ", love and family.

My little Alligator

This will hopefully make you smile. Noah loves putting this hat on and being a "lalligalor" (translation- Alligator). He acts like he's scaring me but then takes the hat off and says "don't worry Mommy, it's just me. I'm pretend". Just like my little funny man. Always trying to be responsible. ;)

CHRISTMAS CHEER

All dressed up for the Christmas party

Dadat, Noah and Mama in bed

Brother & Sister

A reindeer deep in thought

The "huge" track Noah commissioned Dadat to build

It has been a while since an update. Things are going well but very busy as you would imagine around the holidays. We love doing Christmasy things and seeing them through the babies eyes. We picked out and cut down our Christmas tree and then went to a Christmas parade. Noah's favorite part was the tractors. The next night we put up our tree. Our family tradition is to have hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and play Christmas music as decorate it. This year we watched Polar Express while decoratinb (Noah's request). It was a little hectic with a 2 yr. old who has never seen any of this running around but we managed to get our tree and decorations up.

Lovin' the Outdoors

Isn't this the COOLEST tree?

Not sure what Noah was thinking about

Thanksgiving was great. We ate lots of food with lots of great people. In between we attempted to take some walks to help walk the calories off. Noah and Laurel are doing great being brother and sister. They are each others best friends and frequently each others worst enemies. Oh well, the circle of life I suppose!! If you'd like to know what's coming up with Laurel this week, hop over to her blog..... www.bringinglaurelhome.blogspot.com.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I ask your humble forgiveness at the delay in updating this blog. I know the frustration to pull up someones blog only to see the same pictures you've seen for 2 weeks! What can I say?? Life happens? :) We have been very busy with appointments with both babies but Laurel especially. Noah is still being a great big brother but is definately asserting himself more with Laurel and showing her "who's boss". I'm ok with that. Someones got to be in charge :) Anyway, I am so thankful that my babies are here in my arms, happy, healthy and beautiful. I'm so thankful for my life, my salvation, my family and church family. I want to thank each and everyone of you who play a part in our lives and pray for us. This is truly the happiest of Thanksgivings.