Mario Brothers

The boys thought our room needed some redecorating...

red converse

This is how Luke came home from school the other day. These shoes are supposed to be bright red. A few thoughts:
1. What was he doing to get them this dirty.

2. Can you imagine wearing shoes this dirty and wet all day!

3. What did the inside of his classroom look like.

4. What was going through his head when he thought this would be fun.

Perseverance

Sam was cheering on his brother while he learned to ride his bike without training wheels.
Luke tried over and over and over and fell and fell and fell. He wanted to start and stop all on his own. He finally curled up and started to cry after falling about 50 times. After a little break, he mastered it and was super excited.

Boy's room

I really liked decorating this room....and am loving all the little things that make it special.Horse made by Luke's Uncle Kaine for him.This little bench was my grandmother's...Luke drew this last summer. I thought it was quite impressive.My Grandpa rigged this arrow for his tractors so he could remember what row he had just plowed. I love it in this room and have so much fun rumaging through the barns to find these treasures! And here is the reason that other room can stay so clean.....keeping it real....

Sam's nursery turned into the play room.

Christmas 2010

Sam awoke at 4:30 (am people!) to ask me if Santa came yet. We were done opening presents by 6:00 (am people!) (still dark outside)....then began the feat of putting them all together.

and playing with all the goodies....this was followed by the most amazing sunrise!

Even Nature will Cry Out...

Christmas morning sunrise.....

Jesus Christ is Born! Thank you for this magnificent reminder!

Little men

I have been reaping the benefits of my sister's camera!!! It is like I got a present too! These little boys are the shining light in my life....(get ready for mushy)...

I was sitting in church today with one of these guys on my lap and the other right next to me, and I began thinking how much they mean to me. What an incredible gift they are from my Heavenly Father and what an incredible responsibility I feel to raise them to the best of my ability. Yesterday was such a boy day to me in this family. Some days, I just can't wrap my head around what is is like to be a little boy...never sitting still...NEVER!...immediately going for the dirt in my good clothes just to have a laugh...thinking that anything having to do with bodily functions is jolly, roll on your belly funny! But I don't have to understand them, I just have to love them unconditionally and let them know I will always be here for them if they need me. Just like Jesus loves me. Merry Christmas to my little men...I love you!