Chocolate Cookie Monster

Here is a Play by Play slide show of Broolyn's first experience with a chocolate cookie. I love "first time" experiences with kids and babies! Its so hilarious to watch them experience something new, take it in, process it, then come up with their opinion about it! As you can see this was a happy experience that she will be thrilled to have again soon!

Happy Birthday Party for Grandpa Crowder

Happy 62 Birthday "Pa pa"

We Love Grandma and Grandpa super super much!!

Morgan and Tyler first thing in the Morning made "Birthday Pictures" for Grandpa and taped them to the table and on the walls, to celebrate him when he woke up, then they helped make chocolate cake for "the party!" - as simple as it was. They were pretty excited about the neat candles that had a big 6 and 2 for grandpa's age.

Pa Pa was so gracious to recieve their little pictures as the BEST PRESENTS in the world! He's so sweet to make them feel special- because they sure drew them with all their love.

Just a quick tribute to Dad "C", I hope he knows how much I love and appreciate him. Not many get to see all the love and service he offers my family. Each day as I get up to do my work bright and early at 6am, Grandpa gets up too, to get breakfast and cartoons going. He changes gross diapers (how many grandpas do this, not many), and is a mediator between the sibling rivalries that happen on occassion. Whenever I am trying to do things like clean, cook, or deal with tantrums, he constantly offers his help, and assistance to hold Brooklyn or whatever else I need. He unloads and loads the dishes more than I do, and is the best loving peacemaker around. Morgan and Tyler, love him very much and little Brooklyn lights up whenever he approaches her with her little squinty expressions and snorts- I appreciate all he does, and hope he knows that Jared and I love him a lot. Happy Birthday Dad "C"!

A whirlwind of a Month

So these last couple of weeks have been very busy, as most of you know. Trying to accomplish a move in a couple of weeks with 3 kids is exhausting to say the least. Some are of the kids in hiding places, as I emptied cupboards, they had extra fun climbing in boxes or hiding in any secret-like place, Tyler's favorite was under the sinks or in the furniture amoirs. Other pictures are of Halloween, and of Grandma Crowder on Baby duty while I pack, pack, pack, and the rest are of the first couple of days at the new house. The bathtub with jets is the favorite place in the house. Tyler, and Morgan request a bath with jets every night. Morgan was enrolled in an after-school Karate program with her neighbor's school and really enjoyed the 4 weeks she got to go. Halloween was pretty pathetic as you can see by their pathetic costumes. I luckily kept their costumes in a trash bag and threw them on, then took them around the block before embarking on the unloading. Morgan looks pretty shabby, and I just threw on the other two costumes. If I had the things I needed and the time, I was hoping to paint Tyler's face green with spots, paint brooklyn's nose pink, and done cute pigtails and make-up on Morgan. So much for that! Sigh....... but I tried. Good thing kids don't care, they at least got to get candy! There is a really nice big entrance at the new place and Morgan and Tyler have figured its the perfect space for car racing and rides for Brooklyn. Brooklyn gets so excited to get rides, she squeals almost everytime she passes by. Its adorable. Lastly the picture of Brooklyn and of that small rock-like looking thing- its a snail. Brooklyn crawled around outside while I loaded the Budget truck and later I found a snail in brooklyn's mouth. YUCK! The gross part about it, was the snail was still in it. Babies! So busy, so into everything. I wished I had taken a picture of Tyler in the big Truck. It was a diesel and he was ELATED! He got to ride with daddy in the truck each time we had to make a trip, he loved it so much that when we parked, he wouldn't get out. He had to always be IN the truck, if not the front, then on the ramp or in the back- but really all it was, was IN THE WAY! LOL but it made a crazy stressful time- lots of fun. I love how little kids enjoy new things, and how exciting change is. It encourages me to embrace change and to have the kind of willingness to accept all that life has to offer me in all of its forms. Luv you guys!