Noah James......

I don't have any pictures of this to post, but Noah is 11 months old -- not walking, but definitely climbing!!! Yesterday alone, I found him in a chair (child's recliner), on my dishwasher door, on the weight bench, and standing on the stool in his room holding onto the diaper hamper!! For my sake (and his safety), I hope he forgoes the walking a bit longer!!!

Another line from Matthew......

For many of you, I know it hard to believe what a lil booger Matthew can actually be sometimes!!

"Mom is that fake believe?" Obviously he meant make believe, but I like his "slang" so much, I am thinking of using it myself!

Today he was aggravating Lane, not anything out of the ordinary, sometimes I get confused on which one is the big brother. Anyway, he walked up and turned of the Xbox right in the middle of Lane playing it. After a harsh verbal lashing, from me of course, he said, "Mom, I just can't help it, my brain is making me do bad things again!" Is he to much or what?

Matthew got his "wonderful" hair from his daddy (when he had hair). Yes, the double crown and numerous cow licks come from the Weeks side of the family. Anyway, when he got it cut the other day, Brenda had a fun time "styling" it before she cut it!

A New Brother in Christ

Chance and I were very proud of Lane today as he announced to the church his acceptance of Jesus into his heart this past week. It was a very special and marked moment for Chance and I as parents. Something we anxiously await for as Matthew and Noah grow up as well. As Lane put it, one down and two to go! Matthew is excited about being able to see Lane get "babitized" in the upcoming weeks.

"Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14

Words From My Children

This morning, I was getting Matthew dressed for school. He was standing on my bed and lost his balance and fell backwards. He laughed and said, "Momma, I can't stand up good cause I don't have a perch!"

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Matthew, as most of you know, knows EVERYTHING. His new thing to say about something is "You know how I know that? ---Cause my brain told me."

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I had spent the better part of my day Thursday picking up the house -- I had piled things into two baskets, one for Lane's room and one for Matthew's room. When the boys got home I said, very generously, that if they would HELP me unload the baskets in their rooms and correctly put the stuff away, I would pay each of them $3.00. Matthew and I quickly got his done and I moved on to Lane's room -- we got two or three items put away and he said, "I am gonna go in here and do this (can't remember what it was exactly), when you get done putting those things away, just set my $3.00 on my bed!" I couldn't help but laugh, cause he was serious! Chance says he would make a very good spoiled rich child -- Sorry for him that doesn't look to be a very promising future!
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Noah has mastered DAAAADAAAAA and MMMMAA

Happy Grandparent's Day!!!

Happy Grandparent's Day!!!!!! Belated!!!!

Lane made a card for his Gram across the street -- I have to add that she is very dear to his heart -- anyway, he included the words "Happy Grandparen'ts Day" and put $3.00 in it. When he gave her the card and she opened it, he told her she could spend the money any way she wanted to.

He did this all on his own -- I honestly had nothing to do with it!!! One thing for sure is he certainly loves her!

Feeding on the Farm

There is no such thing as fashion when it comes to working on the farm!

OOOOO!!! Is that my bottle?

"I don't think she is gonna let me have it!"

Dunkin' Donuts

Noah enjoyed his first taste of donuts and "real" milk the other day for breakfast!!!

Matthew Moves Up.....

"Oh yeaaaah Baaabee', I get to go to Mrs. Sharon's class today!"

Matthew enjoys his cookie while Noah plays at Parent Night.

Matthew shows Mrs. Sharon that he can do the magnets.

Matthew cheered these words on our way out the door yesterday. He is still going to the same daycare/preschool he has always gone to , but this year he is the BIG MAN ON CAMPUS. When I picked him yesterday afternoon, Miss Marlene, the director, told me she felt sure Matthew would work out as a substitute if any teachers has to be away. Seems he spent most of his day keeping everyone (all the kiddos) in line. Telling them all the the rules, you know like which bathroom to use, how to walk in line, whether you should be talking or not. I am hoping they will consider paying him to go there instead of me having to pay!!! HAHAHAHA He is very excited to have his "bestest" friend, Jaycie Keith, and Adrienne Vickers joining him this year. According to him, he took good care of them yesterday and is thrilled to have them there! Here's to a great year.

I asked Matthew what he learned at preschool he said, "um, nuttin', cause I already knowed everysang"! That was a typical Matthew answer, but it sounds like he has ALOT to learn!!!

Now Try This.....

This recipe was given to me by a friend. It is absolutely wonderful and extremely easy. It can be prepared in just few minutes.

Crawfish Bisque

2 Cans Cream of Potato Soup
2 Cans Cream Style Corn
1 Package Crawfish Tails (thawed and drained)
1 Package Season Blend (onions and bell peppers)
1 Cup Milk
1 Pint Half and Half
1 Stick butter or margarine
Tony's Seasoning

Saute season blend, butter and Tony's seasoning. Add crawfish tails and cook on medium an additional 5-10 minutes. Add in soups, corn, milk, and half and half. Heat till bubbly. I like to prepare this early in the day. It gives it more time to thicken before serving. Enjoy!!

I usually serve this garlic bread. If you don't like crawfish, I am sure shrimp would be wonderful and work as well.