a glimpse at our day-to-day lives

Before breakfast

Well, today was kindof an interesting and laid back day for us - I know this isn't too unusual for us as we are usually pretty laid back. But, typically I spend most of the day trying to find things for my two very busy little guys to do, mainly to keep them from finding their own things to do, which can lead to disaster sometimes. Anyways, today we were having new asphalt laid down in our parking lot out front. This provided hours of entertainment for the boys. From about 7:30 on they were just about glued to the front door.

After breakfast

It is so funny to listen to the boys jabber with each other. Sam told Seth countless stories, and taught him all about the tractors and trucks passing by. Big brothers are so smart :) It is just amazing how interesting these big, noisy, smelly trucks are to a little boy. You definitely don't have to teach them love the big machines, it is totally natural. Had I been home alone, I would have had the door closed and been very content with not seeing, hearing, and smelling all that. Girls are so very different! But, I definitely wouldn't trade my boys for anything. Their curiosity and excitement are just so fun for me.

Several hours later :)

This gave me enough time to work on another Christmas ornament. I know, I am starting very early, but there just seems to be a TON of children in our family - 2 almost done, 15 to go. Yikes!


This picture is for Christa - who posted a photo of Ethan enjoying his popcorn the other day. I just really smiled when I saw that because I too had taken a picture of my boys doing the same on Sunday night. It is so fun to watch them just devour the popcorn. And, you gotta love Sam's half naked bod... and snow boots. They come up with the funniest things :)