Taylormade: 10/1/12

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

BONFIRE and S'MORES

October 28 2012

We geared up to have a great night by the fire for small group. The weather cooperated right in time, as there was a cold front that came in a few days before we were scheduled. It hovered around the 40's.

Drew, I, and our boys spent all week gathering wood a little bit everyday.

It was so fun for them to trapes through the woods with Daddy.

It was so good to sit with this group and study the WORD with family.

Angie and Craig

Steven and Shawna

And then the darkness set in, with Chili in our bellies, and Marshmellows on a stick, we made S'mores.

Good Ole "HUGE" S'mores.

Excuse my no makeup look.

My parents who are so faithful to keep the boys during our small group time, brought them home to get tucked in bed. But we decided to let Noah see the Fire for a bit.

He was mesmerized. And kept telling us "It's on fire!!!"

Then we got it really high before the end of the night.

And here are our smoldering ashes. Right before we put it out and headed to bed.

Lazy Saturday

October 27 2012

What did we do today?

Oh not much, things like, stopped by for a snack from Grana's orange tree. Luke can not get enough of these. Can't eat them fast enough. I really have to limit him to one a day.

After lunch and naps, we played and walked around in Momma's shoes. Well, we showed off our new scowl face, when we were frustrated because they were a little difficult.

Then we headed to spend a little time with Pops, Gigi, and Aunt Bryce.

Made a fort, and threw a temper tantrum. (Momma could tell my boys were a bit sick)

Our nightly TO DO's

October 26 2012

My boys thrive on routine and schedule. It just helps them know what to expect. I know I have said it before but they just OBEY quicker, and with happy hearts if they know the "normal" flow of things.

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Dinner- yes this is early but if I don't get them fed they get a little cranky. I mean they eat breakfast at 6:30-7:00, and lunch at 11:00 so by 5:00 they are pretty ravenous.

6:30 p.m.

Bathtime- we usually let Luke get in first to get some independent bath toy time. (Noah can be territorial of his favorite bath toys, and it takes my 3 year old longer to eat)

This video depicts how well Noah is learning to share. And shows Luke's little personality, learning to use his imagination, and his vocabulary (however random sometimes) is growing slowly.

7:00 p.m. Pj's and toothbrushing time.

Luke is learning to love the attention of sitting on the stool and getting his own

Iron Man tooth brush to brush.

From 7:00 p.m. to 7:15-7:30 (depending on when they get worn out)

Wrestle time with Daddy, Since Drew is gone most of most days, they have time at the end of the day where it is just Daddy/Son time.

This Momma just sits and marvels at all the fun they are having.

Takes pictures and video.

And just sit here thinking about the times Drew and I talked about (when he just had Noah to wrestle with/ and I was pregnant with Luke) what it would be like when he had two little boys on top of him. Loving that wrestle time instead of just Noah.

It makes me happy.

S'getti O's

October, 25 2012

1st time using a spoon (BY HIMSELF)

SO, as eager as I am for Luke to learn to feed himself, I am just as uneager to watch the mess that goes along with the process. That independent, "I'll do it myself." mess that gets every where.

I know, I know, it's part of it, but I am just more of a Type A personality. Letting my kids get dirty is stretching me.

I have to admit, he was pretty cute doing it.

I did cring a little bit every time a huge spoon full fell on his shirt and down to his lap.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Home with my boys

October 26 2012

There are seasons of busyiness and there are times that we can just be home together and do our normal Taylor thing.

Today that was puzzles in our Pj's.

After bath books.

Wrestle time on the floor with Daddy.

And getting our boys in the bed at a decent time.

There are also mornings where we swing back into the routine of Daddy, Heading off to write papers or study for class. This means mornings without Daddy, but there are always goodbye kisses.

Last minute snuggles with blanket.

Momma teaching Noah some preschool. Noah getting bored. He's such a different kind of learner.

But Luke seemed interested.

So Momma re organized all the book shelves.

Daddy cut grass (with a little help), blew off all the leaves (with a little help),

and weedeated (with a little help)

And we went for a walk with our shadow.

Yep that's our non exciting, just fun enough, keeps us busy, normal.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Date afternoon

October 22 2012

Love that me and my honey got to spend the afternoon together.

So we went Bowling.

And we were pretty terrible, BUT we had a blast.

Seriously we were B.A.D.

They did however have personalized Bowling balls, "Linds"

Calvary Baptist

October 21 2012

Headed to Arkansas.

Drew was invited to speak and share a bit about our call and move.

His Grandma also goes to Calvary Baptist. They took such good care of us while we were there. Took such care with keeping the boys while I attended the service and were so attentive to the message.