Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Oh What Fun!

 Oh what fun it is to......


.....jump into a pile of leaves!!!!










 It's even more fun when Daddy and Papa help you!


 And having Papa jump with you into the leaves is the most fun ever!




November Challenge: Day 29

On the 29th of November, I was thankful for sweet moments with the Tater as we made brownies or bundies as he called them, together.  It's moments like these that I want to store up in my memory.  I want to remember his little self, standing in the chair at the counter, helping me stir the brownie mix, his deep toddler voice as he repeated what we were doing. 
While infertility is not fun, it definitely has helped me not take moments like these for granted.  :) 

November Challenge: Day 28

On the 28th of November, I was thankful for a night spent with my boys decorating our house for Christmas.  While it's still not December, it feels nice to have our tree up and the stockings hanging on the mantel.  There's just something magical about sitting and relaxing with the only light coming from the Christmas tree. 

Monday, November 28, 2011

Time on the Farm

A few weekends ago, Tater went and spent the weekend on the farm with Nana and Papa.  I'd completely forgotten to share these pics that I got on my phone while he was there. 

Napping on the way to their house. 



Spending time with his cousin Ayla. 



Thanskgiving Nanny Week


Last week, I only had the girls for two days and since it was a holiday week, we had free week! 
It was full of holiday activities, fun, and imagination.  We all loved it! 

We love our morning walks. 

 Talking about pumpkins and scarecrows. 
 Homemade tents are awesome. 

 Turkey!
 Rain, rain, go away!
 Jumping rope inside the house is fun!
 J was being the teacher and Tater was her student.  Do you like his "backpack"? 
 B owned a beauty shop. 
 Reviewing our shapes. 
 Playing with the magnadoodle. 
 Reviewing our mommy and baby animal names, like cat and kitten. 
 An even bigger tent!
 Turkeys! 

November Challenge: Day 27

On November 27, I was thankful for Tater sleeping in until 8:30.  That rarely happens! 

November Challenge: Day 26

On November 26, I was thankful for a lazy day.  On this day, Tater and I didn't even get in the car to go anywhere, which is amazing for us.  We did take a walk, but besides that, it was nice to just relax some, to spend some time just snuggling and playing.

November Challenge: Day 25

On the 25th of November, I was thankful for Tater's birthmom.  It was her birthday that day.  Her selfless decision made us some of the happiest people in the world.  We are forever thankful that she picked us to be Tater's parents. 

November Challenge: Day 24

On the 24th of November, I was thankful for the opportunity to spend time with family.  It was so nice to see everyone, to squeeze everyone into my Grandma and Grandaddy's house, knowing that the house was full of love.  I loved watching Tater interacting with everyone, playing football with the boys, and stuffing his face with yummy food. 

I was also thankful for his Nana since it was her birthday.  She's one special Nana, one awesome Mom.  :) 

November Challenge: Day 23

On November 23, I was thankful that Tater was feeling well enough to travel to Nana and Papa's for Thanksgiving.  :)

November Challenge: Day 22

On November 22, I was thankful for antibiotics and doctors!  Tater's ear infection returned and we were fighting fevers again.  Thankfully, after our last visit when his ear was still a little red, the doctor gave us a prescription for an antibiotic in case he started getting sick again.  Saved us a trip to the doctor's office!

November Challenge: Day 21

On November 21, I was thankful for toddlers and tents.  We made an awesome tent and it provided so much joy and entertainment.  I love watching them use their imaginations!

November Challenge: Day 20

On November 20th, I was so thankful for Tater's language explosion.  It seems that recently, he's picking up on so many new words and saying so many new phrases.  He's able to communicate his wants and needs and because of it, we're seeing less frustration.  I love hearing him talk and being able to know what he's thinking. 

November Challenge: Day 19

On November 19th, I was thankful for a the opportunity to go to the Christmas parade with my two boys, to see Tater excited and enjoying himself.  We love free activities that we can do as a family!

Parade

On November 19, we went to a local parade and had a blast.  Tater loved it. 























So much fun!