Letters

While at church on Sunday, I over heard a nursery leader talking about how it was just amazing that a two year old could sing the alphabet.  Well, Edward isn't much of a singer but he sure knows his letters and what sounds they make and I kind of thought that was a little bit better than just knowing a song about the letters.  So, here is my proof that little Edward will be reading when he is three.  (He can already read his name and the word "dog".) Kids can learn anything we teach them.

*This is a long video so you don't have to watch it, this is mostly just for me to record the happenings of my little family.

Dear Pinterest...

Top: Banana Republic Skirt: Banana Republic Belt: Target Necklace: Hawaii street vendor

Bracelet: ribbon Ring: My loving Husband Shoes: Ross Dress for less

Hair: Water and Baking Powder

Body: A work in progress

Thanks for helping me get dressed this morning. And thanks to church for giving me a place to go.

10 Months

It is seriously hard to believe that Nolen is 10 months old today. He has grown so much and the months have flown by with him in our lives.

Nolen is still crawling but has now been standing with out holding anything. He has attempted a few steps; however, he has been unsuccessful. I think it will be another two months before we really see him walking.

Nolen still does not sleep through the night although we have come up with a good routine so that we aren't missing too many hours of sleep.

Nolen has two bottom teeth that just came in and he is getting his top two teeth as well.

Nolen can say "mama" and "dada" but still doesn't reference them to any one in particular. I bet his first word will be Edward. :)

Nolen loves his brother. He follows him everywhere and tries to do everything Edward is doing. He loves to play with the same toys and that sometimes results in a bit of a conflict.

Nolen is 22.4 pounds and almost 29 inches. He is such a big boy. He will soon be out of the 12 month clothes and right in to 18 month clothing.

Nolen will eat anything. He does not like us to put the food in his mouth; however, he wants to touch it first and then he will put it in and eat every last bite. He still does not eat dinner because his stomach can't handle that much food. Hopefully, when he is off formula, he can eat everything we are eating and not have to miss a meal.

Nolen has such a wonderful temperament and is usually calm unless he really needs or wants something. He is kind. He is caring, he is considerate, and he doesn't mind playing all by himself.

I love this little guy so much. I am so grateful he was given to us to care for while he spends his time here on earth. He is perfect for our family.

Dad, water, and jeeps

In 1999 Stephen purchased his first ever car. A used 1997 Toyota Corolla. He drove this car until last August when we purchased a family car, the Toyota Highlander. Stephen was then upgraded to the 2000 Honda Accord. He drove the Accord for a year and we were finally able to upgrade his car to an awesome 2009 Jeep Wrangler. He loves it, but I bet you can guess who loves it more, Edward! Stephen and Edward go for long 4 wheelin' drives together for awesome Father-Son activities.

Now that the rainy season has finally arrived the boys have been waking up and running outside to play in the mud. I am sure girls would never do this (note sarcasm); however, my boys LOVE water and they love to get dirty.

As a small side note, this ugly bush that has been growing in my back yard tuned out to be a beautiful New Mexico Sunflower!

9-11-01

Where was I? I was starting my Junior year of college at the University of North Texas as a Vocal Music Major. I had a crazy summer and was just trying to survive. I woke up that morning and didn't have enough money for gas so I had to take the bus to school. I had recently started a new job as a cashier at the food court so I had to take a change of clothes with me to school. After riding the bus for an hour then walking to the Music building I started to get the feeling something wasn't right. I walked in to the building and it was basically empty. I saw a crowed of people huddled around the television in the student lounge area. I ignored them. I went to my classroom and sat down. Not a soul came in to the class. Not even the teacher. After 10 minutes of sitting alone, I decided to walk back to the crowed of people by the television. By this time there wasn't even standing room in the student lounge. I asked a girl what was going on and she said New York City had been bombed.

I was shocked. I wanted to get closer to hear the details but I couldn't even force my way through the room. I went to the student cafeteria to see if I could hear more and that is when someone really said what had happened. A plane had crashed in to the world trade tower buildings. I started wondering if I knew anyone in New York. At this point the entire school just shut down. The side walks were deserted. The buses had stopped and America seemed silent. I walked the 5 miles home basically alone on the streets and cried.

Where were you?

flowers and boys

Since we don't plan to add another child to our family, we have only boys. Boys and flowers really don't go together unless you have a sweet boy named Edward who absolutely loves beautiful flowers and he loves to just stop and smell them, even if we are driving and he sees them growing wildly on the side of the road. I promised Edward, after driving passed flowers all day, that I would take him to pick some all for himself.

double bleh

Both my boys are sick... again.