These pictures, in progression, totally cracked me up after I took them. Goofy dogs.




Even though today was kind of cruddy (and yesterday...) we have been able to have some nice time outside lately. Hooray for spring! It's nice to enjoy our yard before it is no longer ours.

Where did my baby boy go?


Téah is getting better and better and riding her trike.


I know this picture will gross some of you out, but it's funny to me. Micah is obsessed with Emma. He totally loves her and goes up to her begging her to kiss her all the time and he returns the favor giving her kisses and hugs. On that same idea - Téah has taken to sleeping in Emma's bed at night. I'm not kidding! around 3 or 4am every night, Téah brings a blanket and sometimes a pillow and curls up on Emma's dog bed and spends the rest of the night with Emma. It's pretty funny!


A goofy picture of Téah in the sun. This was in the living room and the sun was pouring in the front window.


And a picture of me and Téah. (yes, taken by me. It's the only way I get pictures of myself with the kids!)

Just to continue the updates. Here are some pictures.

Micah likes to try on Téah's crown and "princess dresses." We call him Prince Mikey.


Téah tried on my new boots. They come to my knees - they come to her hip!


I believe this was after a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin breakfast.


Téah and her cousin, Gideon. (my brother, Richard's oldest).


There are no words for this.

Note: This is the third post I have done tonight. I was feeling the need for some updates. So make sure you read all the way down!

Here is a general picture update from the last couple of months.

We've been going to John's parents' cabin a lot lately. Which is fun. Emma and Téah especially love it. Here's Emma chillin' in the big yard up there.


John, Téah and the German Shepherds in the creek.


Téah in the kitchen of the cabin. It must have been humid. Her hair is very curly here!


John and Téah on John's 31st (!) birthday.


Micah loves Emma's bowls. I have scraped dog food out of his mouth several times and if there is no food in her bowl he just plays in her water. The funny thing is it freaks Emma out and she runs away if she sees him crawling toward her bowls.


Téah with some summer corn on the cob. Some days she loves it, other days she won't touch it!


Look who can stand on his own!


Size comparison of the two kiddos as of August 2008. I have a 3 year old and an almost-one-year old. CRAZY!

Now for a report on Téah's birthday. All Téah would say she wanted for her birthday was a pink carousel horse. We really don't know where she got this idea from, but it was funny. She agreed to getting a day at Idlewild where she could ride the carousel instead. I also got her a pink carousel horse shirt to wear. Both grandmas and Gavin were able to come with us. It was a fun day! Here are some pictures from the day:

The first "ride" of the day. I love how John is doing all the work while Téah and Gavin ride along.


Raggedy Anne and Andy. (oops I mean Téah and Gavin!)


Téah deciding where she would like to go for her 4th birthday!


Téah on her carousel horse!



Micah was quite the trooper for his sister's birthday.


Téah and Gavin in a car.


Me & Téah posing for a pic. (well, at least I was)


Téah loved all the "kid rides" as she called them.


Her day at Idlewild wore her out. She was asleep within 5 minutes on the way home.


After falling asleep like this we headed to church where it was the monthly dinner night. Much to Téah's surprise everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her when we walked up. The problem was she was still half asleep and burst into tears when everyone started singing. I felt very bad for her although it was pretty funny too :)

The next weekend Téah had a birthday party where we invited her friends and family to a cookout at our house. Here are a few pictures from that fun night.

Kids playing with bubbles.


Gavin pulling all three girls around. This was pretty funny!


Téah and Zaida.


Micah loved hanging out by the kiddie pool playing in the water. He did actually fall in head first at one point though!


And that concludes Téah's birthday report. She had a great 3rd birthday celebration!!

She love me! She really loves me!



on another note she'll make a great mommy someday...


Micah looks mighty cute in his hat, don't you think?


This was post-bath. Her hair doesn't always look this nice.


I'm sitting, I'm sitting!! Look at me!

"Silent Night"
according to Téah

Silent Night, Holy the spirit
All is calm, All is white
Round ya birgin, mother and bild
Holy infant so tender and wild
Sleeeeep in heaven the peace
sleep in heaven or peace

You are all in trouble. My new camera can take video clips.

oh dear.

1. Micah is rolling. About a month earlier than his sister did. So far it's still few and far between. But the mobility is coming. I can feel it.

2. Téah is sleeping in a "big girl" bed for the first time tonight. Note: this means she will not be contained when she wakes up in the morning!

I am in so much trouble.

This is my family. The morning after Micah was born. Téah woke up to a baby brother! I know, I know. I have a beautiful family!

Isn't she cute?

Here are a few of Téah's 2 year pictures.

Happy Birthday, Téah!!

Happy birthday to my little, big girl, Téah Jane. I can't believe you're two and you're are going to be a big sister soon! I love you more every day and your Dad and I are the luckiest people in the world to be your parents. I hope you have a great party tonight with your "tig and pooh" cake!!

We love you, Téah Jane, big TWO year old!