Monday, April 25, 2011

Hard Time

Lately, I've been having a hard time with something--the fact that my boys are growing up so fast. It seriously stinks. Yet each and every day and every new milestone is so fun. How can it be so bittersweet?!?

The other day we were looking at old pictures and videos. It made me so teary eyed. I couldn't believe how young Caleb and Carson were!! It was shocking! When did they grow up? How is it that time is flying by so fast? And while I am trying to just enjoy each day, sometimes it just hits me hard how old they are and how big they've gotten. And it makes me cry.

Perhaps I've lived in Texas too long. I fear I get closer and closer to the dark side each day I live here. I heard this country song and *liked* it (yes, you read that right! I know!!!) and it totally fit how I was feeling today. (Thanks, Brandy!)

Instead of just posting a link to the song, I decided to post some of my favorite pictures of my boys with it:


Sigh. Is it bad that I never want my boys to grow up?

Post edit: Ah yes...minor detail...the song is "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift and I cut out parts to make it shorter! (Thanks, JoEllen!)

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Lately

Lately...

...we have been trying a few different very hole in the wall places. Yummy!

Lately...

...I have been missing our camera. It's been missing for months and months. I've determined it is forever gone. Kind of a bummer. The only camera we have now is on our phones. Pretty good...but.... Like the picture above--we went to the Magik Children's Theater and I just couldn't get a good picture of Caleb meeting the cast. (Show was aWeSoMe by the way--I really didn't know which was funnier--the show, or Caleb laughing hysterically at the show! We will definitely go back!)

Lately...



...we have been enjoying lots of Sea World.

Lately...

...we had a fun visit with my brother Kody who came to town for work. But well...we didn't take his picture. But I did take this picture when he was with us. That counts for something, right? We love uncle Kody. And Rudys.

Lately...

...I think the arcade game that usually dispenses one bouncy ball as a prize was broken.... Cause we got 30. Bouncy ball anyone? Can life get any better? Monkey bread and 30 bouncy balls!

Lately...

...we've been digging the new HEB (grocery store) that they just opened near our house. Race car carts, balloons, suckers, buddy bucks, samples galore.... Suddenly grocery shopping is so much more fun!

Lately...

...Caleb offers to hold his brother's hand to keep him safe in the parking lots. Melts. My. Heart. Every time!

Lately...


...we've entered a new phase of life. The phase where we wear what we want to the store. And bring what we want to the store. Whatever keeps us happy while shopping.

Lately...

...we've been learning some new tricks. Like headstands. (And for Carson--somersaults. He is great at them and giggles hysterically after each one he does. Funny kid!)

Lately...

...we have to set an extra plate out for our pet t-rex. I know...I know...pets eating at the table? What can I say? I'm a sucker. (Caleb always gets his pet some meat because he's a carnivore, you know.... :) Lunch meat counts, right?!?)

Lately...



...I find my boys reading together a lot. I just love to see my boys reading together. Especially the children's scripture reader. They are all into the stories and I love it!

Lately...

...we have enjoyed playing the wii together. Really close together! :) (You don't think those boys love their dad at all, do you?)

Lately...

...Caleb lines stuff up. Oh wait. Maybe he's done that before. But he is very creative and loves to use his imagination lately. Here he had 67 cars lined up and was feeding dinner to each and every one. (And yes...I counted out 67 pieces of cereal for those guys, as instructed by Caleb. I hope those cars appreciate my hard work. :)

Lately...

...we have been enjoying the weather and swimming.

Lately...

...we have had a couple of ghosts riding in the backseat of our car everywhere we go.

Lately...

...those ghosts think they're funny. Very funny. (Ok. They are.)

Lately...

...Carson is all about helping. Caleb has taught him well.

Lately...

...we have enjoyed a home movie theater. Life is so rough!

Lately...

...we (term used loosely) find strange things to play with. Like the diaper genie full of dirty diapers. (Remind me why we buy toys again?)

Lately...

...we love to play games with each other and with friends. But, hey...if they're busy...that's ok. We can just play games with our stuffed animals. (In this case--5 stuffed animals each had their own bingo card that Caleb was helping them mark.)

Lately...

...Carson cannot seem to just walk anywhere. Physically not possible. He has to skip, hop, gallop or jump his way everywhere. And we all find it very adorable. I seriously giggle every time. It never gets old!

Lately...

...I find Caleb helping Carson with whatever he needs or wants. He really is such a sweet kid. (See that dark picture? Missing my camera, I tell ya! :(

Lately...


...I just love to see my boys pal around together.

Lately...

...I just love how much my boys love each other.

Lately...

...I'm behind in blogging. And apparently I like very long posts to make up for it. You still here? :)

Lately...

...life is good.