George was Curious

We usually have to fight Hayden to go to sleep each night because he just wants to stay up and play. When I put him to bed, I do not let him keep any toys with him because the outcome is never pleasant. Scott, however remembers what it was like when he was a kid playing with his toys at night and wants Hayden to have fun like he did. So, he gets to deal with late night disciplines. Last night we actually were impressed because he had some toys in bed with him, but he was completely quiet once we tucked him in. I thought for sure he was asleep. Until about an hour later, his door slammed. Scott went in to check on him and came back out laughing. I of course grabbed my camera and headed in his room (you never know what you're going to find). He had gotten up to get his toothbrush out of the bathroom. George wanted to his teeth. He is so cute!


Another cute one was last night. We finished praying with him, tucked him in and were out in the living room when we hear Hayden shouting about something. I was trying to make out what he was saying. It's usually "DRINK" or "BLANKIE" or "MY BALL." But this time was different. Scott figured it out. He was shouting "JESUS FOR LANEY..." He had forgotten to pray for Laney. He opened his door and came running down the hall to where we were. "Jesus for Laney...Jesus for Laney." So, we went back in his room, prayed for Laney and then he went to bed. What a sweet brother!

Laney got her first splinter today...and a mother of a splinter it was! Ouch!

Happy Easter!

I had such high hopes of getting cute Easter pictures of the kids, but it just did NOT happen. They looked so cute in their outfits. Laney was wearing a sweet little dress that my mom made her and Hayden had on a little black velvet jacket with a purple tie to match her dress. Hayden was in a crazy mood (maybe from all the Easter candy) and he would not behave for a picture. Laney was screaming because her brother was annoyiing her. As soon as as I went to take the picture, this is what I got...


Here are some other Easter pics of the family...


And just for laughs, I'll add this one...

Of Course It Would Happen This Weekend, Right?

We have been preparing for Easter for quite a while (I say we, really I mean Scott) and I am supposed to sing the lead on this big song with the choir. We have services on Saturday night and Sunday morning and yesterday, I lost my voice! What?!? I never lose my voice like this. Anyway, I went to the Doc this morning and he put me on some quickie meds. He said they should help and hopefully I will be alright by tomorrow night. We will see. I am praying he's right.

Here's A Sweet Story...

We pray with Hayden every night and recently, he's started praying too. He thanks Jesus for ALL of our family and friends. He'll say, "Jesus for Mommy...Jesus for Daddy...Jesus for Laney...Jesus for Uncle Micah..." and so on. Really, we do ALL the family and friends. Then, of course, we thank Jesus for Bob and Larry...his frog...his blocks...you get the idea. Well, the other night, Scott was praying with him and he was very distracted because he was holding his little toy horse (which is actually a rather large fox). Scott took it from him and told him it was his turn to pray and he could have the horse back when he was all done praying. Hayden folded his hands, closed his eyes, waited a few seconds and then boldly said "AMEN!" Ha! So funny. He's a smart boy!

Since I Last Blogged...

Laney got two more teeth! She cut one on top and her second bottom one. And, she's not been too happy about it. She is very clingy and just wants constant attention. When she's getting it though, she is very sweet! She still will not eat for me. She's a stubborn one, I'm afraid.

We Finally Got Our Couch!


Well, here it is. I love it! And it matches the chair perfectly. We have yet to find pictures to go on the wall above it...but we will get there. Here is a picture of my favorite chair...


Here are a few pictures...

This was a day last week. We were not having a very good day, so I decided to throw the kids in the bath for a while...and it worked! They came out happy and still (probably because they were cold). They love their towels that Aunt Jaye made them, and I do too! They are so cute!


I thought I'd try to get a cute picture of the kiddos. Well this...

turned into this...

which turned into this...

Ok, I give up.