Saturday, October 2, 2010

April 30, 2010

He Astounds Me
This little monkey was all over this jungle gym.  He is getting bigger every single day.

April 29, 2010

Spring Is So Beautiful
I have no idea what kind of trees these are but they line the drive to the Kokosing Dam.  Beautiful.

April 28, 2010

My first attempt.
Yup.  I gave crochet a whirl.  It's not square but it's finished.  

April 27, 2010

The Moon
On such a clear night the moon seemed so huge.  Then I looked at it through this picture.  The fields do little for the magnanimous moon.  :º)

April 26, 2010

My Little Monkey

April 25, 2010

That Sky

April 24, 2010

Like Father, Like Son
I had to take this picture.  Carter Baby was sitting JUST like his Daddy.  Too cute!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

April 23, 2010

Eye yeye yeye!

April 22, 2010

Marking the Garden
Michael painted sticks for the garden.  He did such a great job.  Carter painted the one on the left.

April 21, 2010

Purple
I have no idea who planned my flower gardens but nearly every flower is purple.  It couldn't be more perfect for me.  :º)

April 20, 2010

Acrobatics
He loves to flip.  Both of them do.  Sometimes they look about as coordinated as a log rolling down a hill.  It's just how they roll.  :º)

April 19, 2010


Red Robin...
...YUMMMMMMMM.  Kibby met us at the Robin today.  They really do have some fantastic burgers.


April 18, 2010

Chuck E. Cheese's
Where a kid can be a kid.  

April 17, 2010

Traci and Kimmy
These two ladies make two of the greatest friends I have ever had.

April 16, 2010

Carly B.
I love this girl.  She is so much fun.

April 15, 2010

A Little Face Painting
These boys love some face paint.  At least they keep it easy for me.  :º)

April 14, 2010

This is How a Two Year Old Eats Spaghetti 

April 13, 2010

Ginger Ale
Oh stomach flu, how I wish you would leave.

April 12, 2010

Boys and Their Toys

April 11, 2010

Sick Day
I was so sick this day.  I realized I didn't have a photo for this day in the evening.  Tah Daaaah.  That's the best I had.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

April 10, 2010


Senior Girls
Here are two of my senior girls.  I sure am going to miss them all.  CCYM gives us an incredible opportunity to know and love the youth of our conference.  I love you Lakeside Ladies!!!!

April 9, 2010

Honey, if you love me...
...you'll smile.

April 8, 2010

The View Next Door
This is the farm opposite the Amish farm.  When standing on the front porch this is the view to the left.  

April 7, 2010

Play-Doh
Otherwise known as my son's favorite art supply.  

April 6, 2010

A Brother's Love
I can dream right?  I just hope they love each other like this for ever.

Monday, April 12, 2010

April 5, 2010

My Boys
I couldn't get all three of them completely.  Sorry.

April 4, 2010

Ahhhhhh.  Memories.
The Morgan sibs came to Mom and Dad's for Easter.  What a blessing we have for a family.  Gwenn and I used to play in paper bags much like Carter is doing here.  I don't know if it was a one time deal or if it was a regular occurrence, but we have pictures and talk about it still.  If only Isaac was here to play with him.  Happy Easter to all!

April 3, 2010

Breakfast With The Bunny
We had a fantastic turn out.  Egg hunt, and Bunny photos.  Every one left with some goodies!

April 2, 2010

Swinging high!
There were so many great shots to choose from today.  I had to go with this because he's just having so much fun!

April 1, 2010

Every Now and Then...
...they cooperate and let me pose them.  This time they did this themselves.  :)  Michael has this idea that you have to cross your arms when ever you wear sunglasses.  He was sure to pass this on to Carter.

March 31, 2010

Enjoying Every One!
He is thoroughly enjoying every gift he received for his birthday.  Here he's sporting the jacket from G.G. and the car from the Stengers.  I am impressed daily by his fine motor skills.

March 30, 2010

Grapes YUM!
They sure were delicious!  

March 29, 2010

Whew!
What a work out!  They love to torture Daddy by climbing on his leg and "letting" him bounce them up and down.  They would be happy if he never stopped but one leg can only take so much.

March 28, 2010

Tent With a Tunnel 
My boys are really loving this tunnel entrance.

March 27, 2010

Two Balloons = Two Years
This little trick was learned from Cassie.  The birthday baby gets to let go of the past years in balloons.  It's very sentimental and special for the birthday boy or girl.  This Mama was very near tears when Carter let go of his first two years.  We had a great party and this big dude was happy to let some balloons go.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

March 26, 2010

Papa
Makes for good cuddling.

March 25, 2010

Patience Pays
:ºD

March 24, 2010

This Tired Girl
is getting ready for Tae Kwon Do.  She is moving right along.  SO CUTE!

March 23, 2010

The Coolest...
...toddler gift.  There were so many great pictures of this but I didn't think they were web appropriate.  If you want to see more, call me.  This little urinal flushes and everything.  My boys love, love, love it!  Thanks Unk and Aunt Cheese!

March 22, 2010

Pappy and Carolyn
We.  Love.  Them!

March 21, 2010

A Cake for Two Birthdays
The two blue are for my Carter Baby's second birthday.  The three pink are for Kimmy's three decades.  We were so excited that she could stick around for cake after watching the boys Friday and Saturday.   

Thursday, April 1, 2010

March 20, 2010

Collide
Was a complete success.  This painting was created on 30 different canvases.  Mike (The Jesus Painter) created this amazing piece of art.  He worked out a grid and traced lines on each canvas.  He printed 30 value scales and 30 squares to replicate.  It was truly amazing to see how differently each person interpreted their value scale.  Once they came together they made this INCREDIBLE piece of art.  This was one of many labs today.  Collide was a hit.

March 19, 2010

Melanie
You are stinkin' cute!  I'm so glad I know you!  I met Melanie in CCYM.  We only see each other 6~ish times a year but I love hanging out with every youth there!  They have the best stories.     

March 18, 2010

Corn Stalks
From a distance.  You can see the stalks tied together in the field over the hill.  There is also the awful pink chair left behind waiting to be burned.  It smelled terrible and was falling apart.  Mother Earth, I apologize.  

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

March 17, 2010

It's Me Lucky Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

March 16, 2010

First Day of School Take Two
I understand that everyone doesn't get this opportunity.  Michael really loves this short door.  Here's to new experiences!

March 15, 2010

The Incredible House Warming Gift
We received an amazing house warming gift in the mail today.  Thank you to the gifters.  You can't imagine our appreciation.  We were a bit concerned that the box came with multiple tears and holes.  Naturally, I took pictures just in case.

March 14, 2010

A Childhood Favorite
So with the move comes new restaurants.  There is a Friendly's in Mount Vernon.  I WAS SO EXCITED when I saw it.  This instantly brought me back to Stow High.  We bounced between Pizza Hut and Friendly's after band shows, concerts and football games.  When we were little Mom and Dad used to bring us to Friendly's for sundaes.  This cone head was a staple in our childhood.  My sons did not disappoint.  They too LOVE the cone head sundae.  They especially love the hidden candy in the bottom and the messy chocolate on the cone.  

March 13, 2010

Happy Birthday Kellen!!!!
He was not finger painting.  He was digging in to his birthday cake.  He started off strong but as soon as his hand hit that cake the room cheered and Kellen freaked out.  He spent time crying and his Aunt Allyson and Aunt Heidi stepped right up so he wouldn't miss any of that deliciousness.  Happy Birthday Buddy!

March 12, 2010

What's Your Favorite Snack?
My boys love, love, love to wear and eat black olives.  I love watching.