Daddy Time!

The kids are pretty much in love with their Dad.  And their Mom may be too.

Bright, Bright, Sunshiny Day!

Earlier this week we had a couple of BEAUTIFUL days! Sunny, blue skies and almost 70 degrees. The kids and I made the most of it and had fun playing outside for a while.  Back-sides, front-sides, and top-sides got all kids of dirty - but oh the fun that was had!  I have so enjoyed watching Jacob and Lia play together lately. Lia is getting old enough she can play with her brother, not just beside him. I know one day they'll start fighting with each other just like all siblings do, but for now they are the best of friends.  And that makes this Momma's heart very, very happy.

Shoot Me!:4

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

My friend Kristen came over today to make cake balls with Jacob and I. We had a great time this afternoon playing, especially Jacob. He thought it was great getting to make "dirt" out of the baked cake. ;) The finished product...

Anyone want to come visit our home? ;)

Shoot Me!:3

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Last night Jacob (aka "Daddy Bear") got to spend the night with his friend Justin (aka "Daddy Tiger").  It was the first time Jacob has ever stayed at someone else's house without David and I besides his Grandparents.  I was a little nervous about how he would do ...word on the street is he did great.  Part of me is very proud of him, but a little part of me is kind of sad...it's just one more step in the growing up department! 

Shoot Me!:2

Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans.  Every Thursday post of picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

update - my Mom pointed out...all 4 of us have curly hair flying everywhere around our faces - that would be thanks to my Dad.  ;)  Thank you Daddy for passing those genes on!!

Jacob

I have more catching up from December I need to post on here but wanted to get these up before the weekend starts.  Sometimes I get to feeling guilty because I seem to take/ post more picturs of Lia than Jacob.  It's not intentional, it's just that the antics of a 16 mo old can be a little more candid and amusing than a 3 1/2 year old.  So...I took Jacob out earlier today and did a special shoot just for him.  He's in to airplanes and gloves right now - hince the airplane shirt, airplane toy, and red gloves.  They capture the essence of Jacob at this time in his life.  I've go so many other great ones that I will be editing and sharing later. 

Here's to you, my first born, my baby boy.  I love you more than you'll ever know!

Lunch?

We've got a special on our menu...

Little Lia's Lunch Lizards

And here's the cute little dish that serves them up...Mizz Lia herself!

She even demonstrates the propper way to eat them.

Y'all come back now, ya hear!

Can someone tell me...

...why my kitchen gets in such a mess?

I'm having a hard time figuring it out.

Monkey Business

Before our trip to MN I got these hats and gloves for Jacob and Lia as I figured we just might need them up there.  Of course I had to do a little shoot before we left with them in their new paraphanalia.  They thought they were the coolest things with their monkey hat and gloves.  And I may have too.  ;)

Award

My friend Darcie from Life's Unfolding Story sent this to me.  Since I'm having a lazy Saturday afternoon I thought I'd join the fun and participate.  Thanks Darcie for thinking of me!

Here are the Rules:

Use only one word answer the questions, pass along to six favorite bloggers, and tell 'em you did so.
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Your hair? messy
3. Your mother? best
4. Your father? best
5. Your favorite food? Mexican
6. Your dream last night? didn't
7. Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
8. Your dream/goal? balance
9. What room are you in? office
10. Your hobby? blogging
11. Your fear? death
12. Where do you want to be in six years? settled
13. Where were you last night? home
14. Something that you aren't? buff
15. Muffins? banana
16. Wish list item? kitchenupdate
17. Where did you grow up? Texas
18. Last thing you did? rock son to sleep
19. What are you wearing? scrubs
20. Your T.V.? none
21. Your pets? dog
22. Friends? wonderful
23. Your life? content
24. Your mood? lazy
25. Missing someone? nope
26. Vehicle? dirty
27. Something you're not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Target
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When was the last time you laughed? last night
31. Last time you cried? 2 nights ago
32. Your best friend?(s) David & Mom
33. One place that I could go over and over? Mom & Dad's
34. One person who emails you regularly? facebook  ;)
35. Favorite place to eat? Ribmasters

I am suppose to pass this onto six blogging friends...I don't "pick favorites" (and I'm not going to this time either) but I am going down the "Latest Greatest Posts" list on my side bar and choosing the first 6 bloggers who haven't already participated.  Pioneer Woman got skipped as I don't think she looks at my lowley ol blog.  ;)  I love to read all of your blogs or I wouldn't spend my time doing it.  If anyone else wants to play along please grab that button, award it to yourself from me ;) and join us.

Carin from Forever In Bule Jeans
Andrea from Times 2 Treasure
Amy from All About Our Days
Katie from Little Guy and Emmy
Wrena from Cow Chick Pix
Shauna from Life With Boys

Minnesota '09

Back to catching up...

Derald and Nita left on Thursday, David's G'pa S. died on Friday, and we were in MN on Saturday.  Talk about a whirlwind!  Grandpa was 93 years old, had lived a very good and faithful life and was ready to leave this world.  He was ready to meet the One he lived for.  The rest of us, however, weren't so ready to say good bye.  It's never easy, but it is so much sweeter when you know they have gone to their real home.

Lia and her G'pa S.  It was the first time David Sr. had seen Lia since she was 4 months old so there was much catching up to be done!  I think they kind of liked each other.  ;)

The kids got lots 'o lovin from cousins Shalyn and Heidi.

The cemetery where G'pa S. was buried.  It was absolutely beautiful.

Jacob with his flag from Aunt Darla.  Notice the flag in the background at half-staff for G'pa S.  The flag in Jacob's hand in memory of G'pa S.

The 6 S. kids.

Diane (#6), David Sr.(#3), Duane (#1), Derald (#2), Darwin (#5), Darla (#4)

We finally got to do some playing out in the snow.  This was Lia and Jacob's first time ever to see real snow.  They weren't too sure what to do at first.  Lia is having fun here...

...not so much here.  Poor girl.  She fell then couldn't get back up!  And YES, we DID try to get her to keep her gloves on but she was not having anything to do with them!

Now it's Jacob's turn on the sled.  He had a ball.  But "what's with the snow on the gloves...and what am I supposed to do about it"??  The nice pink snowsuit he has on was compliments of his cousin Sarah.

Nicholas and Shane so helpfully got the snowmobile and sled ready for David and I.  It was really quite a chore for them to have to take the snowmobile out for a few spins before they handed it over.  ;)  Thanks Nicholas for getting the ice out of the sled - that would have been REALLY cold to sit on!

David and I on our ride.  The snazzy outfit I had on - it was compliments of David's cousin Jamin - he's 6'4".  It was just a wee bit big - but I sure was thankful to have it!

Sweet Cassie.

Sarah - she and Jacob are 1 year and 2 days apart.  These two were inseparable once they finally got a chance to spend some time together.  They almost look like twins don't you think??

Jamin S. family

Sarah, Jamin, Bonnie, Tanner, Cassie, Nicholas

Darwin S. family - we stayed in their home while we were up there.

Shalyn, Karen, Darwin, Shane

All in all it was a great trip!  We're ready to go back - just when it's a wee bit warmer!  The snow was fun to play in for a couple of days though.

Shoot Me!:1

 Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans*Every Thursday post of picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!  

Farewell...

Until we meet again...

Excuse me while I have a moment of silence.

The Company We Keep

I am slowly getting my feet back into the blogging world - I've missed blogging but just haven't had the time to do it lately.  Since this is kind of my "online journal" I'm going back to the beginning of December.  Eventually I'll get caught up to present day - until then it'll be fun for me to relive some of the fun times we've had over the past few weeks.

The first week of December David's Uncle Derald and Aunt Nita came to visit.  The fun we did have!  Derald and Nita can light up a place unlike any others I've ever known.  What a privilege to have them for a few days.

Nita entertains Jacob by telling him this story about a little baby bear.  It was quite the story.  You can see Lia's little face in the background - she wanted in on the action too!

"Uncle Derald, can you believe she just got me a little bit wet!"

I just LOVE the expression on Derald and Jacob's faces - pretty much sums up what kind of a time we had.  I can feel the laughter and love oozing out of this picture.

"Back at ya' Aunt Nita!"

This is how we felt when they left - I wanted to scream like Lia that they could NOT leave, and David was more like Jacob, just calm, cool, and collected.

Thanks for coming Uncle Derald and Aunt Nita - you lit up our home with love and laughter!  We love you VERY much and can't wait for you to come back!