And He's off to the Races

Wow, things just got a little bit more wild around here. There are three of them all going in different directions or attacking one another. Its shaping up to be a fun summer!

Catching Up

We have been busy. We joined the YMCA, went faithfully for a couple of weeks until colds sidelined all three boys. Nolen got in two swim lessons and we all went swimming as a family a couple of times. The pool was super busy, and there is nothing I love more than standing dripping wet on the side lines chubbiness and all waiting for a lap lane to open up. All in all we love it there and hopefully we can stay well and continue to go regularly.

We bought a giant bean bag, it is super comfy and is great for running circles around.

Aiden and Nolen have started to learn how to ride their bikes, we got spiffy new helmets.

Coen is starting to walk. He has taken five steps, but when he needs to cruise somewhere fast he crawls.

Steve put in new bamboo floors on the first floor of our house and took out a bar/island thing to open up the kitchen. He did an awesome job as usual. Ellie immediately started destroying the new floors and consequently has to wear pink rubber toenail tips. She secretly likes them, but pretends she is embarrassed.

The boys and I joined Bible Study Fellowship and it is so cool. Even in Coen's class they are learning about Jesus and how much they are loved. God is so good to me. He pulls me closer and closer everyday.

What else?? Everyday swishes by and I try to remember to kiss them all enough and tell them how much I love them, I know I fail alot, but I'll get up and try again tomorrow.

We are loving the promise of summer and sunshine and looking forward to all the blue skies!
I hope you had a wonderful Easter.

He is risen. He is risen indeed.

No Phone Zone

When Washington State passed the no talking on phones while driving law it was really difficult for me to give up talking while driving. I used my commute time to catch up with family and friends. But the new law forced the issue and I have become accustomed to not talking while driving. Now I have this fancy new phone with wifi, giving me the option of looking at my email facebook gmail, whatever I want, pretty much anywhere. Not to mention the really easy texting.

So, while I don't do this while driving per se, I do it at the stop light, or waiting in line for the Starbucks drive through. After watching the Oprah special on the accidents that happen and the people killed by others talking on their phones and texting, I have decided to take the no phone zone pledge.

I will not pick up my phone while I am in drive. I will pull over and park the car if it is that important.

I cant imagine losing someone important to me to such a thoughtless and totally avoidable accident. And I certainly dont want to be the cause of someone elses loss.

There are a lot of things I cant control, but this is one I can.

Up Up and Away

Here he goes folks. Caught by the camera he relinquished his attempt to pull the bag of markers down. I have to be quick once he spots the camera he drops to his knees and crawls as quick as he can towards the photographer. Go baby go.

The Good Stuff

After watching Food Inc. I have been investigating better places to buy our food from. Here is one that is local and the owner was handing out samples at our local market. He could not have been nicer, so consequently we had to buy some of their milk. Things I really liked about their product:

Acknowledgment of God and desire to glorify Him
Local
Treat their animals with respect
Animals eat grass
No chemicals or over processing
Glass containers
Family Owned

We picked up a jug of chocolate milk - YUM.
Thanks Twin Brook Creamery, we will be purchasing your products when we see them!

Uncle Mike and Cousin Lilly

We have been blessed to have Uncle Mike over and as you can see from the pictures he is a favorite, as is Lilly.

Woo Hoo! Nolen is TWO!

Nolen continues to amaze us with his wildness and sense of adventure. I decided it would be great to be like Nolen. When he walks into a room he seems to be thinking, "These people want to know ME." and "What does this place have to offer ME." He really loves life. And we love him.

He is starting to say some recognizeable words, such as BITE and HELP PLEASE and POOP. You know, the basics.

I am pleased with what a wonderful big brother he is becoming. He loves his "baby" and calls him coco. He likes to wrestle with him and coco cant get enough of it.

We had a fun party today. Nolen and his four friends joined him in eating icecream and jumping in the bouncy house.

We love you Nolen, you big TWO year old!