Taylormade

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Banana Boyz

This morning during breakfast we were watching old home videos on the computer, Here is Noah when he was a month older than Luke.

Both my boys love Bananas for Breakfast.

And here is Luke. So funny how they do things differently.

Friday, August 10, 2012

We have been home for almost a week now and I have loved spending time with my boys. And they have loved being home. You could just tell when we got home they were content. Their own beds, their routine, and familiarity. My children thrive on a schedule and well we have gotten back in to ours for sure.

Drew even has a half day schedule for each of us learning Turkish and preparing for our move.

The other half the day one of us is helping Noah start "school." We are trying to get him into a routine of learning. Small things but still and activity just for him, with our undivided attention. (MOMS: any advice is welcome)

But there are some times where we just have to get outside and play. Here are our sweet boys: Luke climbed up on the 4wheeler and Noah decided to take him for a ride. (DISCLAIMER: Momma was not so excited about this)

I kinda scares me.

Luke saw a rock and decided to get off and play in the dirt.

13 Months Old

August 4 2012

Can he really be 13 months old??

Well the calendar says Yes!!!

But sometimes I just hope time will stand still and I can pretend that he won't grow up.

Here's the stats on my Lukers at 13 months:

- He is now says (bye bye, bop, hot, hi, Momma, Dadda, ball, Babu,

-wears size 18 month to 24 month clothes

-wears a 5 1/2 shoe

-weighs 24 lbs.

-height 34 inches

-still only has 2 teeth

-loves to dance to music

-learned to climb stairs

-eats everything in sight

-loves fruit, cookies, pasta, peas, yogurt, and his sippy cup

-loves to jump in the pool

-has had several trims to his wild hair

-wants to do anything that Noah is doing

-loves being outside

-is so ticklish

-loves his Momma

-loves his satin, minky dot blanket

-still has a paci at night

-points and jabbers at everything

-loves animals (just doesn't know how to be gentle yet)

Monday, August 6, 2012

Day in Harlan

August 2 2012

I loved that this day was all about visiting with our friends. No real schedule and no particular place to go. We stayed with some sweet friends of Peter and Missy's and they were the picture of hospitality.

Love that our kids are friends.

Owen always wanted his picture take with Woody and Buzz

Just sitting and talking with good friends over coffee.

Me and sweet Baby Ryle

He is quite handsome.

These boys have discovered how to shoot each other.

Miss Kate

FBC Harlan

Coming down the Mtn where we stayed, overlooking the city.

We did however NEED ice cream after nap time.

More downtown

The afternoon was filled with shrilly children running around the backyard, in the sprinkler.

Mrs. Peggy and Ryle

Luke loved watching, and playing with the dog, Milee.

Peter and Ryle

Missy and Ryle

Yep they had fun.

This child is just handsome.

Our host family blessed us by feeding us an amazing dinner and dessert. Traveling really makes you eat on the run, so we didn't always so healthy...........Tonight made up for it for sure.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Headed to Harlan, KY

August 1 2012

We headed into the new month headed to see our good friends The Hess Family.

While driving through some beautiful mountains, winding, and turning, we got stuck behind this Monster.

And then it started to rain.

The drive was full of glimpses of the river.

Getting close.

These kiddos were so happy to see each other. I was really surprised how they just fell right back into playing with each other. I genuinely think that Noah remembered Kate and Owen.

Drew and I just love this couple. They are so encouraging to our Faith, hold us accountable, and give God glory through their lives. We are so blessed to call them a brother and sister.