Some images just speak to you....

Do you ever have some images that just SPEAK to you??? For some reason these just did....and still do! I'm sure it had absolutely everything to do with her being incredibly adorable and quite the natural in front of the camera. But anyways I'm just lovin' these......A LOT!

He's Gone...

I feel like I'm singing a Hall and Oates song......

Well, my oldest left today for Indiana to be with his grandparents for TWO WHOLE WEEKS!!! Goodness, it already feels like he's been gone forever! Poor little Eli was so upset about him leaving. He really doesn't understand what's going on. He runs to Judah's room calling his name, but he's not there. So what does he do? What would anyone else do that wants to be so close to someone but can't have them there physically? Well, he of course went to Judah's room and grabbed a shirt of his that he was wearing the previous day and put it on. That little guy would NOT take it off all day long. He wore it non-stop....even during his nap. That's dedication. I love how much he loves his brother. It's incredible and overwhelming. He just can't get enough of him. I'm so thankful that his older brother is such a fine example of what a young man should be for this little guy. And I'm so excited that they love each other sooooo much. It's the sweetest thing.

I love how obvious it is that he's wearing a shirt that's way too big for him here...I love the way it's hanging off of his shoulder.

If you look closely, you can see the little guys "battle wounds" from the other day. Poor thing....

If it aint broke....

oh wait ....you're right ....it IS broken.

And I said aint...what is the world coming to? Anyways.....

Wow...what a day! Broke is a perfect word to describe it, that's for sure! It started out soooo nice! We had a relaxing morning and then we went outside and played with sidewalk chalks (as you'll see below). Afterwards the little guy is riding one of his toys and completely EATS it. He does a faceplant right on the kitchen floor. I have no idea how he managed it b/c (using my keen investigative skills) I determined that he couldn't have just fallen off his toy in the manner that he did and land right on his face. He was definitely doing something crazy. So anyways, I picked him up and he was bleeding all over himself...it was the saddest sight! I panicked, of course. I was SURE he needed stiches. Ends up he didn't, thank goodness. And he is ok now, but let me tell ya......if you thought those were some large luscious lips before, you should see those babies now. Poor little guy looks like he got some serious lip injections. I felt so badly for him! But it doesn't end there for this little guy. Nope. I decided to do some cleaning today and part of that included mopping the entire house. Well...the boys were supposed to be playing in one of their bedrooms while I was doing it, and they were...for a while. That is until I finished mopping. Well, they all come out (my husband as well) walking all over my freshly mopped floor. Well...all except for the little guy...he's RUNNING. Not good. So, of course he slides across it like he's trying to make it across home plate to score the winning point for the tied up all stars baseball tournament that's already in an extra inning. As if his day hasn't been traumatized enough at this point, you know? And of course it doesn't stop there, but I won't keep going for fear that I give the impression I shouldn't be nominated for the mother of the year award! Instead, I'll share some pics of the happy times we had today!!!:) I'll leave you on a good note!!!

Stick figures and silly string........that's what little boys are made of. Well, not really...but you see where I'm going with this!



Here's my oldest...handsome, huh? And I swear he's having fun...he's just all "business" in front of the camera.



Well, most of the time anyways!!! Whatever you do buddy, don't laugh!!!