Such a Big Boy

Isaac is starting to become very dependant. He wants to eat all my himself. Usually I don't mind and I just let him go but the other night we had spaghetti. Everyone knows how messy spaghetti can be for kids to eat. I tried to feed him but nothing to do with it he wanted to do it himself. He was so cute, concentrating so hard. I couldn't resist but to take some pictures!

Going in for a bite. Notice he is sporting his left hand!! Woohoo, go buddy! He seems to switch back and forth betweem left and right but he seems to have better control when he ses his left. Sure makes me proud, if he were to be a lefty!! Time will tell:-)

Almost there, keep concentrating....

Yes, he made it! Finally got it to his mouth!

Supper isn't supper without a banana. Isaac loves bananas. He may even turn into a little monkey!

This was the "Mom, why do you keep taking my picture when I am trying to eat?"

Loving Cousins

Isaac, Abby, and Molly are so close together. Abby and Isaac rough house to much it is so funny! Isaac and Molly fight like they are brother and sister but yet are always excited to see each other every morning. I just had to share some of their pictures together!

Isaac, Abby, and Molly enjoying some popcorn. They were sharing very nicely for once!!

Isaac and Molly enjoying some crackers!!

Aww, they love each other so much. I am sure they wont think it is so cute when they get older.

I am pretty sure Molly is saying Bubby, Bubby, here. She is wanting to give him a hug and Isaac is running away:-)

Canning

Sorry it has taken all week to update the blog. We have been very busy the past few weeks. The tomatoes are finally coming on. About 2 weeks ago I did a few that were ready and it gave me 19 pints of sauce, yummy. Can't wait to have some of that this winter.

This..............

turned into this.....(the waste)........

to this.................

and then to this...........the final stuff all ready to eat!!

....and oh, this is what I had for supper that night!! Good 'ol cucumbers:-)

Good News

Just wanted to Thank everyone for their extra prayers for Baby Stellan. (Button to the right) He is able to go home today. He finally broke out of SVT without having to do an ablation which would have been VERY serious, possible death. Please continue to pray for this family though and all the other sick and suffering children. They are truly a blessing from above.

I promise to get some pictures posted of Isaac soon. We are heads deep in garden goodies so we have been busy with that. I am starting tomatoes tonight and will probably do them every night. Mine are just coming on, picked a BIG bowl full last night but Mom's are LOADED!!! I have a ton of green ones so in a matter of probably a week i will be sick of seeing tomatoes. There will not be a tomato go to waste this year though. We ran out this past winter and it really sucked!!!

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Please note there is a new button to the right "Pray for Stellan". He is in major need of everyone's prayers. He is not doing well. You can click on his button and read his story.

OMG

Well, oh my gosh is what I have to say. Isaac just recently had his 18 month checkup and lets just say he is a BIG BOY. I notice that he is growing very rapidly because it is hard to stay in clothes that fit. Little did I know that he would continue to grow an inch a month since he turned 1. Everyone keeps telling me he will slow down but I am still waiting on the slow down part! According to the Dr. these are the "statistics" on My "Baby" Boy Isaac!!

Height: 36 inches
Weight: 29 lbs, 14ozs.

God bless him just thankful he is healthy and strong!!!!!!

Having Fun!

We went to Mom's on the 4th and just had a little get together with Donna, Robert, Libby, and the kids. It was a nice time too bad the weather wasn't a little more cooperative. Because of it being so wet outside we tried to keep the kids entertained inside.....

Isaac and Molly in Mema's 20 gallon chicken crock. They both fit perfectly.

Now it is Abby and Molly's turn. Still fitting nicely!

Then there were 3. Molly kept saying ouch because Isaac was stepping on her feet and Isaac was on the verge of crying because the girls was pushing on him. We managed to get the picture snapped before someone got real upset. Hope everyone had a safe 4th.

Ejoying a cookie!

Saturday afternoon while Isaac was taking a nap, I decided to make Chocolate Chip Cookies. Isaac sure did enjoy one after he woke up from nap.

Just getting ready to take a bite.

He thinks they are the best thing.

What, Mom, I am supposed to make a mess, aren't I?!?!?!

Needless to say, he had more cookie on him than in his tummy!!

Playing in the water after 3.5 inches of rain!

After we got 3.5 inches of rain Isaac thought he still needed to go outside and play. See the puddle of water in the back.

Peek-A-Boo I see you.

That's right he is in the middle of the water having a hay day. Thank goodness for crocs!!

Throwing some balls and walnuts in the water.

Fireworks

Friday night we went to Pilot Grove to see the fireworks display put on at Katy Manor. We took the kids not knowing how they would like it. Isaac was scared to death, Molly loved it, and Abby liked everything except the loud noise. Sherry held Isaac most of the time so she got to be in most of the pictures. Isaac never cried he was just very nervous. Some of the picture appear that he is crying but I promise it wasn't as bad as it looks.

Isaac waiting for the fireworks to begin. Waiting very patiently.

That one was really scary!

He's really not crying as it appears.

Maybe if he just doesn't look.

I think there was a "WOW"!

Nope, he still doesn't like it.

Just a picture of some of the fireworks that we saw. My camera didn't do the best.

Oh, pretty!

This is Molly just enjoying herself. She loved the whole thing. Keep in mind this is the child that is scared when a motorcycle goes by because it is too loud!!! Kids are so funny.

Beach Fun!

The weekend after Memorial Day we went to lake for the weekend. It was a very good time. It was nice getting away and enjoying some peace!!! On Friday afternoon we took the kids to the puble beach. Abby did get in the water some but the babies just played in the sand. They had a really good time playing.

Isaac and Molly playing with their sand toys. Abby ran up for a quick picture.

Isaac and Molly enjoying some "sand" time.

Abby running into the lake. She had a really good time playing in the water.

The 3 enjoying the outdoors.

Its been awhile......

Hello there folks! Hope this finds everyone well. It has been forever since I have been able to post so I have a little catching up to do, I know. Although this post doesn't have any pictures I hope each of you take the time to read it. (The pictures will hopefully come within the next few days)

My newest addiction started about 2 months ago....blog surfing. I heard a story about "Hailey's Hope" on channel 8 news; she was not born yet but they knew that she had Trisomy 13. She would not make it, but her family was just wanting her to live long enough so they could have a chance to hold her on her special "birthday". They had a blog and I found it and kept up with their story. It was the most touching thing I ever read. Hailey was born and they were able to spend 42 precious minutes with her until she went to be with God. While keeping up with this family in Jefferson City I would read comments left by others and it just went from there. I have added a few people to my blog list to the right and I invite you to click on them and read their story. They are all stories of children that are very strong but yet in need of prayers. What is so interesting to me as that I don't know any of these people from Adam but I pray for them every evening along with all the other sick and suffering out there. It makes me realize that children are a true miracle. They are wonderful and amazing.

Also, in 2 days we get to celebrate the best day ever.......Independence Day. I have to say that the 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I enjoy being with family, Bar-B-Que, watermelon, and fireworks. Let's all remember our Independence. We wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.

God Bless~Stephanie

Bees

Bees, that's right. I had a swarm of honey bees in my Cherry Tree back in May. (Sucks, I am like 2 months behind) Better later than never I guess. Dustin was down in the tractor plowing my garden and Isaac and I were riding along when Dustin noticed them. He called his Uncle Phillip and they came down and were going to try to move the bees to take them home. It was quit the amazing process. Phillip and his little boy Parker got their "suites" on and headed over the bees to assess the situation. These are the pictures that I was able to capture.The swarm of bees. It is amazing how may are in that swarm. The just covered multiple branches.

Phillip is the one holding the box and Parker is on a stool getting ready to shake the limbs. The bees will then fall down in the box. Their hope is they get the queen and they will make that their new home.

Phillip just standing back waiting to see what is going to happen.

This just shows the bees in the box. Look how may there is. Unfortunately when Phillip came to pickup the box (it has to stay for 24 hours) the bees were gone. They had left the box and moved somewhere else. We were all kind of bumbed out, Phillip said that is the first time that has ever happened to him.

The Final Project!!!!!!!!!.......smiles:-)

I have been very busy the past month. I haven't had time to blog at all. It has kind of saddend me. I am moved in and loving every minute of it. I have some pictures of the final project but there is still some work to do.....isn't that normal. Hopefully I will get some more this posted this week. I have lots of pictures to share as we have been having some fun. Isaac is growing so much. Some new things he is doing is pointing to eyes, ears, nose, mouth when you ask him to and then repeats it and points to your. He is starting to say some 2 words this such as love you and thank you. It is amazing how the small things are so thrilling. It is truly amazing! Well hope you all enjoy the pictures, I have lost the picture of the kitchen but you can use you imagination as to what it looks like.

The back porch. The one wall and ceiling are all new. I love it. The picture does it no justice. The angle or something makes it look really crowded but there is actually TONS of room out there.

The banister on the back porch. Eric built it from scratch......good bless him. The old one was green and nasty. We love the new one.

Isaac's room. It is a small room but just the right size for a little guy.

My room. Nothing else to say.......

The fabulous front room. This is now turned into my scrapbooking room. All my stuff is stacked next to the wall on the left but it is now all out and ready to use. Amazing enough Isaac has left it alone so far!!

The living room. Just a nice space. Plenty of room for all my things and room for Isaac to play.

Just another angle of the living room.

busy

Well folks, believe it or not I have not forgotten about my blog. We have MOVED.....that's right MOVED!!! We moved April 25th but actually didn't start living their until the 2nd of May. We are enjoying our house so much, it is great! I don't have time to let pictures upload right now but coming soon I will have pictures highlighting some exciting things going on in our lives. Including Isaac's 1st tractor ride (he didn't like it so well), our bee's, outside time, and our new house. Until next time, happy blogging. We also wish each and everyone a very safe and Happy Memorial Day!!!