Mother's Day

Chris tried to get some pictures of me and the boys for Mother's Day, but Aidan would not have it. We finally gave up and just took one with Caleb and I. That Aidan is such a little stinker. It's a good thing he's so cute!

Beach fun

This past Saturday we spent the afternoon at the beach in Santa Monica. We've had really warm, beautiful weather this week, so we packed a picnic and headed west. Chris and the boys played in the water and I had a blast watching and chasing Aidan. The water is freezing so I don't get in unless it's VERY hot out. We had so much fun and look forward to going many more times this summer.

Well, I'm No Melissa Lester

This was my attempt at zucchini bread. When I went to put it into the oven, I did realize the loaf pan was really full, but I had no idea of the oncoming mess. I'm not a great cook (I'm sure you realized this the moment you saw the picture) but I can usually follow a recipe and do a pretty good job. Not today. And if you think the pan looks gross, you should see the bottom of my oven! Caleb kept asking me if it was going to catch on fire.

I was able to take off the top layer (the rest was still uncooked), put it in a new pan and bake it again. After it was all said and done, it actually still tasted pretty good. Chris just laughed and shook his head. When I'm cooking, nothing surprises him anymore!

I chose this title because I can never in my wildest dreams imagine how Melissa makes such beautiful and delicious food (I've been lucky enough to eat at her house), while keeping up with four kids. I caused this mess with only two children and one of them was napping! She amazes me!

Brotherly Love

Marley

Marley is Caleb's rabbit and the newest addition to our family. We picked him up on Friday and Caleb absolutely loves him. In fact, Caleb told me today that he likes Marley more than Aidan. (I'm not sure I really believe this) Caleb and I had just watched the movie Marley and Me this past week, so I'm guessing that's where the name came from.

We all had a great day together, with Caleb doing an early Easter egg hunt in our backyard. He'll have an egg hunt tomorrow with the kids at church and I'm hoping I'll get more pictures then.

Conversation with Caleb

A conversation I had with Caleb today:

Caleb: (in a sad little voice) Mommy, I wish I had a wife.

Me: (trying not to laugh) Why?

Caleb: Because then I would have someone to sleep in the bed with me!

This child of mine REALLY dislikes sleeping alone!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALEB!!

Happy birthday to my sweet little boy! I cannot believe you're five years old. You are a wonderful big brother to Aidan and just a joy to be around. We love you!

Wow...so this is what it feels like to sleep all night!

Aidan is already 9 months old! I think time is flying by faster with him than it did with Caleb. I didn't think that would be possible. I have been truly blessed with two very sweet boys. Aidan is sleeping a good 10-12 hours a night now. Sometimes he wakes once to eat, but goes right back to sleep. He is standing and looks sooo close to walking. He has 5 teeth now and eats anything you put in front of him. He has so much personality and is so much fun!

Caleb is almost 5 and now goes to sleep by himself and stays in his bed all night. This was a HUGE accomplishment for him because he has slept with us since birth. I think Chris and I are getting more sleep now than we have in 5 years!!

Below is a newer picture of Aidan and one of Caleb from our recent trip to Big Bear.

I'm still alive...

We have had a busy but great holiday season. Since my last post, we have moved to a new house, gone to Oklahoma to visit family, and had a birthday party for Chris. Chris has also just quit his job(hallelujah) and starts at a new and smaller firm that will allow him to spend much more time at home.

I am currently in Montgomery, Al visiting my sweet friend Robyn. Chris was wonderful and took a couple extra days off between jobs to stay with the boys so that I could have some great kid-free time.

We have had major problems with our internet since we moved, so as soon as that is up and working, I'll post new pictures of the boys.

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