Two quick stories...

The other night we were all in Caleb and Ethan's bedroom...Caleb and Ethan had just gotten their pjs on and I told them to go pick out a bedtime snack. They both come back with a pack of fruit snacks. And with that Levi walks out of their room, goes to the pantry to get his own fruit snacks, and then comes back to Caleb and Ethan's room to eat his snack with "the boys".


So the boys and I are in the backyard...Caleb and Ethan in the sandbox and Levi is in the swing(which by the way is his most favorite thing to do!!) So I am pushing Levi and I am singing "Levi..Levi.." to the tune of "Jesus..your my firm foundation.." Well Ethan could hear me and he starts singing "Levi..your my firm foundation.." Right away Caleb tells Ethan he cannot sing that song, that Jesus is the only firm foundation...not Levi!

change...

so tonight kevin tells me he thinks our blog needs a new layout/background. right away i am thinking no i like our blog just how it is...i like how it's always the same!

however after a little "exploring" we found a new background and did some other changes as well.

and this is one reasons why i love kevin...he's always ready for change or new adventures. he knows that i am not so quick to change, but does a good job encouraging me to at least try.

so with that, hope you enjoy the new layout! :)

5..4..3..2..1..

...Blast off!!

A couple weeks ago Kevin, Caleb, and Ethan made a "Bottle Launcher". Kevin got the idea from the TV show "This Old House". They have been having lots of fun with the launcher...they made one of the bottles into a rocket, however they found it doesn't go as high, because of all the tape and cardboard. But it sure looks cool up in the sky! You can put water in the bottle as well, which the boys love...because Kevin always ends up getting the most wet! :) Even little Levi loves watching it go!

Caleb was special this past week at school and the parents usually come in a day and do something fun with the class...so we brought in the launcher! It was a hit, the kids loved it!

Look at him go!!

We can finally say Levi is WALKING...he has been able to walk for awhile, but was still choosing to crawl most of the time. However during this past week he was choosing to walk more and more! Way to go Levi!

Here is a video to see him in action...not only is he walking, but doing it holding the new shovels we got the boys for the sandbox. Good thing I got three, because Levi really seems to like them! :)

Embarrassed...

This past Sunday Caleb and I are walking into church together and he asks me if I am embarrassed?? I also notice that his face is turning red as he walks next to me, holding my hand. I tell him no and ask him why? He says well your pants are short and you don't have socks on.

So I try to explain that my pants are called "crop pants" and they are suppose to be short, and that you don't wear socks with the shoes I have on...

*Sorry buddy fashion/clothing is confusing. And no YOUR pants aren't suppose to go above your ankles! :) Hopefully I wasn't too embarrassing for you!!

Our Levi...

Poor little guy, got his first ear ache...he honestly has been sick on and off with a cold(fever, runny nose, and cough) since January. The doctor also felt that he had a sinus infection and that's why he has had this cold for so long. So he is on some meds and hopefully will be better soon. He is such a trooper, you would hardly know he was sick. That is one of the wonderful things about our Levi...he is such a happy and easy going kid. We sure love him! As far as his walking, well he CAN walk...however he chooses to crawl. I will say as of lately he has been choosing to walk more and more. Which is a good thing, however I am worried because he is a MONKEY...he climbs up onto everything! His new favorite thing is to climb up on the kitchen chairs..to the kitchen table..and then to sit so proudly up there! He loves toilets and yes he knows how to open the lid and splash around...he can pull apart any drawer or cupboard in seconds!! He is definitely a boy of discovery and he has two older brothers to "watch". He is determined to get over the gate by the stairs. He does great climbing up or going down the stairs, but we still like to do it with him. He definitely keeps us on our toes...as frustrating as it can be sometimes, keep exploring Levi! We love your curiosity!

Buddies...

Ethan loves to climb in Levi's crib when he wakes up in the morning or from a nap. And they both love to be in the laundry basket...for what else "boat rides"!

Birthday treat...

Ethan, Levi, and I went to Caleb's school yesterday to bring him a happy meal for his lunch, as well as his Birthday treat. So Caleb goes to front of the class and the kids sing "Happy Birthday" to him and then comes time to choose someone to help pass out his treat...and he can't do it...he even says "this is SO hard" to all the kids with their hand raised, wanting to be picked. Caleb's teacher sees him struggling and says "do you want your mom and brother to help?" He says "no I will pick someone"...but he again just stands there looking at all the kids. So his teacher again trying to help says, "do you think your brother would like to help?" Caleb shakes his head yes and at that point Ethan runs up to Caleb gives him a HUGE hug and says "I love you!"

When Caleb got home from school I asked him why he had such a hard time choosing someone. His response "I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings". What a kid!! Well by not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings, he sure made Ethan's day!

Happy Birthday Caleb