Emergency Vehicle Show

Earlier this month Allwyn and i took the boys to the emergency vehicle show. They had a blast climbing in and out of some really big trucks! The highlight of the day was the trip around Mooseheart in an old firetruck . Here are a few pictures from our day.

It's hard to see Micah but he was to excited to look at the camera

My Boys... No pictures needed the words say it all

I love them, my boys. They challenge me, love me and call me mom. I can't imagine my life any different than it is. I still remember the day i found out i was pregnant with Micah. It changed me forever. I loved him so much and didnt even know him. The joy and anticipation that came waiting for his arrival was great. He then decided to join our family a little earlier than we expected. But, that is his personality, he does what he wants when the time is right for him and only him. He is a sweet boy, carefree but cautious.

Then you have my Josiah. He's very different than Micah. He too joined our family a little earlier than expected and only does things when the time is right for him (my boys are a lot like their father) His favorites are his 'bankie' and food, yes food. At anytime you can say, 'do you want to eat?' he'll come running into the kitchen and fuss if you don't feed him fast enough. He loves to snuggle and needs just the right amount of sleep. Did i mention the tantrums. Oh yes i think they are payback for when i was a child. He likes to get his way and if he doesn't look out! Those tantrums are just one of the many things i love about this boy. He's amazing, they are amazing and I'm so lucky to be their mom.

With that all being said things are changing once again. Yes you guessed it we are adding another member to our family. Micah is super excited because he knows what it means to be a BIG brother (he gets to boss around the 'little' people.) Josiah on the other hand has no idea whats about to happen. We are super excited and can't wait to meet our new family member.

We'll keep you updated.

XOXO

Orchard Valley Community Church and Superman?

It turns out that last week our church the Orchard hosted some of the cast and crew from the Superman movie. I've seen them filming around the area but had no idea they were in our place of worship. Check out our pastors blog for the details and some pictures. http://www.iamscotthodge.com

Morton Arboretum

Last week we went over to the arboretum with our friends. The boys had a great time. I was a little worried that there wouldn't be much for Josiah but boy was i wrong. He had just as much fun as Micah. I'm bummed i didn't get any pictures of Micah playing in the tadpole pools. I was just to busy watching him. (water makes me nervous) Micah Loved it!

Charlie playing with Josiah. Hes so good with him, he really seems to enjoy playing with Josiah even thought hes 'little'

Those are my boys feet climbing up the ladder, i was a very proud mom. He's growing so fast!

This ball in water had to be the favorite from the whole day. All the boys had fun trying to roll it around, even the little's :)

Family Day at the Zoo

Two weekends ago we spent the morning at the zoo. Josiah has started to LOVE the zoo just as much as Micah. He points out all the animals and tells us all about them :)

The only family picture we got the whole day and its blurry :(

Me and my Boys
(it had been a long hot morning, can you tell?)

Crafting

I've been crafting again...
My sister bought a house a year ago and I've been promising her this wreath ever since. (its still sitting at my house because i can't find a box it fits in)
I made this 'M' for my good friend Erin. I saw something similar and thought of her when i saw it. She too just bought a house (4 months ago) and thought, she needs one :)

Around the house...

Here are just a few of the regular things we do around our house.....

Every Saturday morning the boys change the water in the fish tank. Everyone helps! (except mommy. That was part of the deal)



Micah even cleans his fish tanks. Look at that adorable smile.


And... We enjoy cupcakes. Lots of cupcakes!!!