5 Years Ago (+ one week)

Look out, world!!! The big boy is turning 5!

So, I've pretty much neglected our blog all summer long. It has been a great summer and fall has brought the start of Kindergarten (home school style at our place) and lots of learning for all of us!

And, one week from today, my big boy will be 5!!! These are pics from the day he was born. He was gorgeous from the start and has become even more so, because now the inside matches the outside. My hilarious, adorable, brilliant, singing, dancing, kung-fu'ing, courageous, drama king of a five year old little man. He continually amazes us with his love for learning, vocabulary far beyond his years and his genuine, loving nature.....even if we do have to take away his toys for shoving his little brother. He loves God, his grandparents, and is still the biggest cuddle bug. He loves dinosaurs, Superheroes, and asking questions that more and more often I have to answer with a, "I don't know, let's go look it up!". I am so thankful for such a blessing and sure that this kid is destined for greatness. I'm so excited to see what his future holds. I love you, Evan! Have a Happy Birthday!

PS Ignore the dates on the pics...somebody's camera was confused that day....it was the 28th.

A little June.....

We had a little family fishing fun and as it turns out, Evan really like it....Well, he likes the time he gets to spend with Daddy, asking questions, playing, telling stories....He got his own 'Batman' fishing pole and Daddy even went out and got him a fishin' boat....Okay, so the fishing boat is for him and Grandpa, but Evan went out with them on the maiden voyage on Father's Day and had a blast.

GRAYSON......he had a much better June than he did a May....anybody who reads this knows the whole story of prolonged illness and mystery, so I won't dig back in, but this happy face is a welcome sight....BUT, don't let it fool you....he is a STINKER! So strong-willed and independent, but still a giggly little love bug too....

Then, there's Mr. Big (EJ) doing the assigned 'summer activities' Mommy is trying to do to make sure we don't get stuck inside with the TV all day! He had fun doing it for a couple days, but mostly just wanted to mix all the paint together and poke and slam the paint brushes into things...my boy....it's hard too, when we can only do it when Gray is napping....maybe next year, Gray will get involved.

So, all in all, June was great. Evan finished preschool on a very happy note and the boys and I are trying to find ways to keep busy. The end of June brought a fun week at Rose Lake at a cottage Grandma and Grandpa J. got for a week. Evan had a BLAST! Met a great friend and played in the water endlessly! He is his Gramma O's boy...or fish.....Even Grayson decided the water was fun and had some floaty time!

Now, we are into July....busy...Coming Up: Razzasque Weekend, Family Reunion on the farm, Rose Lake Youth Camp for Evan....should be another fun-filled month!

A little bit of March and April.....

A Year Ago Today......

Happy Birthday, Grayson! We love you!

January 2010

Well, it's January....Holidays are over and American Idol has begun....We all fight to stay healthy and have been doing a pretty good job! Here are just a few pics of this month so far....


Bath time with the boys.....they both LOVE it...Evan would stay in all night if we let him....Gray would stay as long as Evan pays attention to him....this little boy LOVES his big brother...and big brother is getting better...actually starting to hold up different toys and teach Grayson how to say them....Trrraaaiiinnn....Train.....Carrrr, Grayson, see? Caarrrrrr......Can't wait to see how these boys interact as Mr. Grayson gets bigger.
Ooooh, hey, what do you think of the pink tub??? Pepto anyone? My darling husband will be replacing this bad boy soon....can't be soon enough! :)

Finally, I had to show you my birthday "cake"....we just grabbed a big cookie and Evan and I decorated....we call it Mommy's Worm Cake....mmmm, delicious worms....a delightful snack to eat while turning 32! :)

Oh, and speaking of birthdays, it's time to plan a birthday party! Grayson turns 1 February 11! I know everyone says it, but I REALLY can't believe it's been a year already! This lovely lady pictured with Gray has a birthday in February too (and Cousin Ben too)! Let's celebrate!

That's all for now, folks! KJ Out.

Happy 2010!

Happy 2010! We're still here..are any of you?

Someday I'll post some real, live actual "stuff", but for now....life is good!