I don't know how I've failed to pass this blog onto my other mommy friends, but I just realized it's not in my favorite links section.
The blog, Prayer of Hannah, is an excellent resource blog for Christian mom's. Several mom's post to it and they have different topics each week.
Hope you all enjoy!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Mother's Day Weekend
We had a fabulous weekend. My mom visited from Thursday to yesterday. It was so nice to be with her on Mother's Day.
On Friday, Samuel and my Mom hung outside most of the day and we spent a lot of time just catching up. And of course, we made pizza that night.
First thing Saturday morning Andy took her and Samuel on a long hike while Joseph and I slept in. We went out for Japanese that night and then she took Samuel to Barnes and Noble to play while Andy, Joseph and I went to the new Expelled movie. It was our first movie we've seen at the theaters since Samuel was born. It was nice to get away.
Sunday we went to church and then just hung out at home. I was planning on making stromboli for dinner and strawberry ice cream for my Mom since I know she loves both. But, I totally screwed up and didn't realize we had so little flour left. I was not happy to say the least. (And living so far out there's no 'running to the store to pick something up') So we had some random meal instead. Then, the ice cream maker didn't seem to get cold enough because it wasn't getting the mixture any harder than a slush. So, I just had to put it in the freezer to finish. It was all a bummer, but amazingly life did continue.
Oh and my Mom brought an awesome frame for us with 6 different pictures of our family on Thanksgiving when we went to get our pictures done professionally. It was the first time our whole side of the family was together since our wedding in 2004. It's gorgeous! It was suppose to be my Mother's Day gift, but then she paid for my flight to NC, so basically I got pretty darn lucky this Mother's Day! It was pretty special being with my Mom on Mother's Day, especially when I don't get to see her much.
And of course it was so specially having not one, but two babies this Mother's Day! I could not have imagined life could be this fulfilling. I am so blessed. The boys gave me a picture frame of a series of three pictures documenting their recent experience where Samuel was trying to cheer Joseph up and bit his hand thinking that would make him happy, but instead only caused him to cry harder. They said in their card the pictures showed how much they both need me around! It was too cute. I'll cherish it forever.
Then yesterday we went to the Indianapolis Zoo. On our way there we had to stop because a train was crossing the tracks in front of us. So, I pulled over and positioned the car so Samuel could see the tracks more clearly from his carseat. As the train approached the conductor must have seen Samuel watching for it, so she opened up her side window and waved to him as she passed. It was so special. He is absolutely obsessed with trains and that just was the icing on the cake. That would have done it for him that day, but after that we headed to the zoo, and then out to dinner before we dropped my Mom off at the airport. We had a wonderful time! The weather was perfect and the zoo was not crowded at all. Samuel was so excited he could hardly control it. Joseph slept in the wrap the ENTIRE time. (I take that back, he did open his eyes for a few seconds to see a few dolphins at the dolphin show.)
We got so many great pictures this weekend, but I'll only bore you with these:
On Friday, Samuel and my Mom hung outside most of the day and we spent a lot of time just catching up. And of course, we made pizza that night.
First thing Saturday morning Andy took her and Samuel on a long hike while Joseph and I slept in. We went out for Japanese that night and then she took Samuel to Barnes and Noble to play while Andy, Joseph and I went to the new Expelled movie. It was our first movie we've seen at the theaters since Samuel was born. It was nice to get away.
Sunday we went to church and then just hung out at home. I was planning on making stromboli for dinner and strawberry ice cream for my Mom since I know she loves both. But, I totally screwed up and didn't realize we had so little flour left. I was not happy to say the least. (And living so far out there's no 'running to the store to pick something up') So we had some random meal instead. Then, the ice cream maker didn't seem to get cold enough because it wasn't getting the mixture any harder than a slush. So, I just had to put it in the freezer to finish. It was all a bummer, but amazingly life did continue.
Oh and my Mom brought an awesome frame for us with 6 different pictures of our family on Thanksgiving when we went to get our pictures done professionally. It was the first time our whole side of the family was together since our wedding in 2004. It's gorgeous! It was suppose to be my Mother's Day gift, but then she paid for my flight to NC, so basically I got pretty darn lucky this Mother's Day! It was pretty special being with my Mom on Mother's Day, especially when I don't get to see her much.
And of course it was so specially having not one, but two babies this Mother's Day! I could not have imagined life could be this fulfilling. I am so blessed. The boys gave me a picture frame of a series of three pictures documenting their recent experience where Samuel was trying to cheer Joseph up and bit his hand thinking that would make him happy, but instead only caused him to cry harder. They said in their card the pictures showed how much they both need me around! It was too cute. I'll cherish it forever.
Then yesterday we went to the Indianapolis Zoo. On our way there we had to stop because a train was crossing the tracks in front of us. So, I pulled over and positioned the car so Samuel could see the tracks more clearly from his carseat. As the train approached the conductor must have seen Samuel watching for it, so she opened up her side window and waved to him as she passed. It was so special. He is absolutely obsessed with trains and that just was the icing on the cake. That would have done it for him that day, but after that we headed to the zoo, and then out to dinner before we dropped my Mom off at the airport. We had a wonderful time! The weather was perfect and the zoo was not crowded at all. Samuel was so excited he could hardly control it. Joseph slept in the wrap the ENTIRE time. (I take that back, he did open his eyes for a few seconds to see a few dolphins at the dolphin show.)
We got so many great pictures this weekend, but I'll only bore you with these:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Mid Week Treat
Thanks to the Indiana primaries yesterday, Andy had off of work. Since Joseph and I were gone all weekend it was nice for us to be able to spend the day together. We didn't do much. Just hung around the house, went grocery shopping and caught up on some household stuff. Samuel of course loved having his Dada around. They went for a hike first thing and let me and Joseph sleep in. Joseph is 10 weeks old today. We celebrated yesterday by seeing if he was ready for his Bumbo seat. He loved it. Hope you all are having a great week too.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
What a Blast!
Joseph and I had such a great weekend in Camp Lejeune, NC. Our flights worked out great and Joseph didn't mind flying one bit. It was such a blessing to be able to spend time with so many of my best friends.
Joseph had his first trip to the beach.
All of us at Heidi's shower.
We had to get another baby picture. Our last set of babies were all born really close together and now this round was too! Amanda's boys are 19 months and 13 days apart and our boys are 19 months and 10 days apart. Her boys are both 4 weeks older than ours. How neat is that?!
Our old how after it has been totally renovation. Now Heidi lives there! (She's the prego one in the last picture.)
The night before we flew out I made a sling for Joseph. He loved it. It's a lot quicker to get on and off than the wrap so I wanted to make sure I had that option. Since I still haven't mastered nursing in the wrap I needed a better option on the go. It worked great! I already have a friend at our old church that wants one. Maybe I'll even make a few to sell.
Joseph had his first trip to the beach.
All of us at Heidi's shower.
We had to get another baby picture. Our last set of babies were all born really close together and now this round was too! Amanda's boys are 19 months and 13 days apart and our boys are 19 months and 10 days apart. Her boys are both 4 weeks older than ours. How neat is that?!
Our old how after it has been totally renovation. Now Heidi lives there! (She's the prego one in the last picture.)
The night before we flew out I made a sling for Joseph. He loved it. It's a lot quicker to get on and off than the wrap so I wanted to make sure I had that option. Since I still haven't mastered nursing in the wrap I needed a better option on the go. It worked great! I already have a friend at our old church that wants one. Maybe I'll even make a few to sell.
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