tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54110851719231333592021-03-22T18:58:18.694-06:00The DeckersRyan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.comBlogger912125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-26911628754511779492018-12-13T16:57:00.002-07:002018-12-13T17:07:14.794-07:00Deck The Halls!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We share a fence with our neighbors on the north side of our property. On Tuesday they hand delivered a Christmas card with their yearly update and ended the handwritten note with a sentence that said, "<i>You can't imagine how great it is to have kids in the neighborhood & hear your boys playing in the backyard. Music from heaven."</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so struck by their <b>perspective</b> of my boys and the "noise" they make. We have gotten to know these particular neighbors over the last year or so and they are always expressing their love of our boys and the life they bring to the neighborhood. The way the sentence was phrased in the card and the time it took to record it and give to us just warmed my heart so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>December has been a good one. </b> We haven't subscribed to much holiday stress at all. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Because guess what?? <b>We all have a say in how our Christmas plays out! </b> And we're deciding this one will be a laid back one. I finished all our Christmas shopping on Cyber Monday last month and we have regularly scheduled weekends of rest and nights off. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Christmas celebration this year looks like Advent as many nights as possible, talking regularly about Jesus' upcoming birthday, reading Christmas books, Christmas crafts and Christmas movies and music always playing! It's been a really nice holiday season so far.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_u_5F77L6EY/XBLq6i058jI/AAAAAAAAQUc/VLeWjLp_ZvkpmWxjL-M4DNFZAPnB_C57gCLcBGAs/s1600/56572773150__BDF5B7BC-31E1-4FB2-889D-175C78D5CE1D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_u_5F77L6EY/XBLq6i058jI/AAAAAAAAQUc/VLeWjLp_ZvkpmWxjL-M4DNFZAPnB_C57gCLcBGAs/s320/56572773150__BDF5B7BC-31E1-4FB2-889D-175C78D5CE1D.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Baby Jonah lives for his Monday and Wednesday mornings when the big boys are at school. We run errands and have become regulars at the library just a few minutes away.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MGeFVTbU0Xc/XBLq7ENPIHI/AAAAAAAAQUg/Jpr9T_O6Lmorbm79i25C3m99YDFM9CS8wCLcBGAs/s1600/56574954183__109BA657-91EF-491C-A26F-C32602FB11E4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MGeFVTbU0Xc/XBLq7ENPIHI/AAAAAAAAQUg/Jpr9T_O6Lmorbm79i25C3m99YDFM9CS8wCLcBGAs/s320/56574954183__109BA657-91EF-491C-A26F-C32602FB11E4.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Something about candlelight is so magical to these boys. It's the highlight of the season so far-listening to Daddy read out of our Jesus Storybook Bible and watching the flames dance while the boys anticipate finding their chocolate out of their Advent calendar</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QLw7PhGLPZc/XBLq7MpOVrI/AAAAAAAAQUk/ZayC686ruNURxv1bY3HLLDp64T3BQhudACLcBGAs/s1600/56633110746__00197F45-E207-42FB-BC2D-15EF6F7A22A6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QLw7PhGLPZc/XBLq7MpOVrI/AAAAAAAAQUk/ZayC686ruNURxv1bY3HLLDp64T3BQhudACLcBGAs/s320/56633110746__00197F45-E207-42FB-BC2D-15EF6F7A22A6.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh this boy is so darn cute! And is regularly referred to as a girl HA! At Costco someone told him he was a beautiful girl and he just grinned away at them :)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k14B3BNT-u8/XBLq9dsWo-I/AAAAAAAAQU8/xqCwLc-SBdowM0Jxoz0OcYndU9KCGju5QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k14B3BNT-u8/XBLq9dsWo-I/AAAAAAAAQU8/xqCwLc-SBdowM0Jxoz0OcYndU9KCGju5QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1180.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KP4DklkhLZ8/XBLq_mtjQ-I/AAAAAAAAQVE/gq2IevxnMUs87k_4iOJs_INUik8qReAKQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KP4DklkhLZ8/XBLq_mtjQ-I/AAAAAAAAQVE/gq2IevxnMUs87k_4iOJs_INUik8qReAKQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1253.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy and Sir are living their best lives at Christmas time. Everything gets them squealing and excited--lights, cookies, decorations. They were made for Christmas!!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAov47gKc-4/XBLq_uSXRwI/AAAAAAAAQVI/5LwB1fapzJI8dZ9mpLGkeItgQFVQrFkUQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wAov47gKc-4/XBLq_uSXRwI/AAAAAAAAQVI/5LwB1fapzJI8dZ9mpLGkeItgQFVQrFkUQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1257.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A few weekends ago we had our absolute favorite people and dear friends Beth and Joe and their kiddos up for lunch. They were Ryan's youth pastors growing up, walked us through pre-marital counseling and Joe performed our wedding ceremony. They are so dear to us and our kids all got along like they were long lost best friends!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LYF9b7s3y6k/XBLq_5B8jRI/AAAAAAAAQVM/3kWmuRDj-dcF1j2PCSJ3eGiBXSJqnIPpgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LYF9b7s3y6k/XBLq_5B8jRI/AAAAAAAAQVM/3kWmuRDj-dcF1j2PCSJ3eGiBXSJqnIPpgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1329.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIpuqAzU6GQ/XBLrA3jlGUI/AAAAAAAAQVU/Yy6uux_aMEwVA4bVznd5JpRyuY5IwYYZwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIpuqAzU6GQ/XBLrA3jlGUI/AAAAAAAAQVU/Yy6uux_aMEwVA4bVznd5JpRyuY5IwYYZwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1331.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>It's secretly my favorite activity to spy on the boys while they are in their classrooms at school. I am so intrigued to see how they interact with their peers and teachers and what they choose to do with themselves at school. Micah is drawn to crafts and books. Giddy likes counting and color games best. They love their little school so much and the teachers are greater than we could have ever hoped</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZq2Cqu4T8A/XBLrARdwTvI/AAAAAAAAQVQ/PwVpTXBFT7cQCGtTr5DZ9luuCSwSKm25gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZq2Cqu4T8A/XBLrARdwTvI/AAAAAAAAQVQ/PwVpTXBFT7cQCGtTr5DZ9luuCSwSKm25gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1491.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>All my boys!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5qbKBLR2M8/XBLrBdafC0I/AAAAAAAAQVY/RE1rlyMxnjovP6GrbaaZB0EjH2BkQZnJACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5qbKBLR2M8/XBLrBdafC0I/AAAAAAAAQVY/RE1rlyMxnjovP6GrbaaZB0EjH2BkQZnJACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1497.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGejfJpm8qk/XBLrDczkqUI/AAAAAAAAQWI/tz5M8s9Y-7spvo0qJ32bfI5bBAiEgh4eQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_E1496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGejfJpm8qk/XBLrDczkqUI/AAAAAAAAQWI/tz5M8s9Y-7spvo0qJ32bfI5bBAiEgh4eQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_E1496.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We shopped for our teachers and our Case Worker for Christmas this year at Target. I themed their gifts around "self care" so they got the goodies for a night in of relaxation. Gourmet marshmallows, Epsom salts for a soothing bath, a nice face mask and a Target gift card for some shopping. Our Case Worker in particular said she had never had a family give her a Christmas gift before and seemed really touched. We wrote her a card that told her how we thank Jesus for her and I hope it conveys just a little light and hope in the dark space that can be social work</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tNiQ-zEUNVk/XBLrB3Bn9HI/AAAAAAAAQVc/Q1IBMt9QE9MIfFswK714CDGZdb9JubeNgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tNiQ-zEUNVk/XBLrB3Bn9HI/AAAAAAAAQVc/Q1IBMt9QE9MIfFswK714CDGZdb9JubeNgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1528.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8vxKscFkZvQ/XBLrCLf62mI/AAAAAAAAQVg/zR4jVkgsSPcBaiNhiPsHIi59qGmONX5zQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8vxKscFkZvQ/XBLrCLf62mI/AAAAAAAAQVg/zR4jVkgsSPcBaiNhiPsHIi59qGmONX5zQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1554.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy has been so into "photography" meaning taking pictures of everything using our phones. He is so cute and serious about his pictures. It's hilarious to go back and see what he captures and view things from his perspective. We've been crafting and drawing and coloring to pass these long afternoons and evenings that get dark too quickly right now</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kjbvC980_7U/XBLrCTWHuaI/AAAAAAAAQVk/k47XRmcF3Swoe6CtrgdvGx-w7N5pVoLfACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1555" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kjbvC980_7U/XBLrCTWHuaI/AAAAAAAAQVk/k47XRmcF3Swoe6CtrgdvGx-w7N5pVoLfACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1230.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sweet Sir turns 2 on Monday! WOW!!! He has an Elmo party coming up and lots of celebrations this weekend. He is such a love and just the most tender hearted little guy</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aa77zZ9rHX4/XBLrD1MDhXI/AAAAAAAAQVs/8XU5crYwLNAn94htHQ7KNkB3vK6_WDBpACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aa77zZ9rHX4/XBLrD1MDhXI/AAAAAAAAQVs/8XU5crYwLNAn94htHQ7KNkB3vK6_WDBpACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1555.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A final picture of our Advent last night. Ryan read about the wise men coming to find baby Jesus. The boys didn't pay much attention to the story and whined for their candy treats. It was not picturesque or perfect. It was just about what you would expect for 3 little boys :)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices...</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: start;">For a child has been born—for us!</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">the gift of a son—for us!</span></span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: start;">He’ll take over</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">the running of the world.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: start;">His names will be: Amazing Counselor,</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">Strong God,</span></span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: start;">Eternal Father,</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">Prince of Wholeness.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; text-align: start;">His ruling authority will grow,</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;" /><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;">and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.</span></span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="indent-1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="text Isa-9-2-Isa-9-7" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Isaiah 9:6-7</span></i></span></span></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-25371160178728570092018-12-05T10:17:00.001-07:002018-12-05T10:17:29.020-07:00December!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">WOW there has been <b>a lot of life going on</b> in the Decker household. Every time I would sit down to blog there would be a preschooler needing another drink of water at naptime, a toddler requiring an extra cuddle, or a baby needing to be nursed again. Or the laundry would need putting away, dinner prep calling or just a nap begging to be taken when the house was finally quiet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I haven't given up on blogging but this stage of life does not lend itself to a free hour to document what's going on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On top of 3 little boys 3 and under (which is crazy town and just keeps getting more wild!) Ryan took his Professional Engineer Exam, we completed a total kitchen renovation (pictures to come!), got family pictures taken, celebrated a few holidays and kept up the normal pace of life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Right now our Christmas tree isn't up (and probably won't be this year with a baby who likes to pull up on everything) but we are really enjoying a <b>candlelit Advent devotional</b> every evening after dinner. There is <b>no rush to our Christmas season</b> this year--it's all about enjoying the lights, our family and friends, talking about Jesus' birthday and of course...presents :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy December!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cFk2j7_Ochc/XAgDwvMCsWI/AAAAAAAAQSo/WvRy65nbzSErFjTMXiaJwwOgqx8HDOf8wCLcBGAs/s1600/2018%2B_%2BDecker%2BFamily%2B%2B1-XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="1024" height="212" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cFk2j7_Ochc/XAgDwvMCsWI/AAAAAAAAQSo/WvRy65nbzSErFjTMXiaJwwOgqx8HDOf8wCLcBGAs/s320/2018%2B_%2BDecker%2BFamily%2B%2B1-XL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our family pictures from way back in September</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQi8mZBf7mE/XAgD1v_cRSI/AAAAAAAAQSw/ruPOvWNOwUsFj7HKAQRgRRQkdKUr3rxZQCLcBGAs/s1600/56558013922__AEA4082D-5C71-4D89-B34C-FDE394E18FAC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQi8mZBf7mE/XAgD1v_cRSI/AAAAAAAAQSw/ruPOvWNOwUsFj7HKAQRgRRQkdKUr3rxZQCLcBGAs/s320/56558013922__AEA4082D-5C71-4D89-B34C-FDE394E18FAC.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3QvY48gRyzU/XAgHeHZ3KMI/AAAAAAAAQTw/E_193e4UMdQHcLTCcrd6La-Yb3RDqVVOwCLcBGAs/s1600/47382859_10156100660909716_9055313634464366592_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3QvY48gRyzU/XAgHeHZ3KMI/AAAAAAAAQTw/E_193e4UMdQHcLTCcrd6La-Yb3RDqVVOwCLcBGAs/s320/47382859_10156100660909716_9055313634464366592_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My holiday work party this year was a wreath making class with wine and hors d'oeurves. My wreath hangs in the bathroom for some festive cheer in there ha!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9qTd-m5uWv4/XAgD0k2DTDI/AAAAAAAAQSs/hP-Y5XW83x4e43Fnv2xNdGYZorPpdCH4QCLcBGAs/s1600/56565280038__604DC80F-6D35-40EF-896B-F70441AE94A7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9qTd-m5uWv4/XAgD0k2DTDI/AAAAAAAAQSs/hP-Y5XW83x4e43Fnv2xNdGYZorPpdCH4QCLcBGAs/s320/56565280038__604DC80F-6D35-40EF-896B-F70441AE94A7.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This sweet baby is 10 months old. He has 6 teeth with 2 more coming in, is pulling up on everything and is the tiniest joy giver of our family. We love Jonah!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mc_HhrqSE0E/XAgD10h92vI/AAAAAAAAQS0/Et6f1ABUrK8UxjpNY76nnEu8HGJIRQXPgCLcBGAs/s1600/56565816188__2F2D4632-7D82-4D69-98C5-2659C3DDB9FF.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mc_HhrqSE0E/XAgD10h92vI/AAAAAAAAQS0/Et6f1ABUrK8UxjpNY76nnEu8HGJIRQXPgCLcBGAs/s320/56565816188__2F2D4632-7D82-4D69-98C5-2659C3DDB9FF.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Yesterday for dessert I made <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/02/the-i-want-chocolate-cake-cake/">Smitten Kitchen's chocolate cake recipe</a>. When Jonah and I were grocery shopping I saw rainbow sprinkles and realized we don't eat enough of them. So we bought them and I found the recipe. It was a decadent Tuesday night treat.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kkqyzujmjyg/XAgF3jg5RuI/AAAAAAAAQTk/pE0ko9upIu03wNtae5OhqL-WCxVByyz_ACLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_91e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kkqyzujmjyg/XAgF3jg5RuI/AAAAAAAAQTk/pE0ko9upIu03wNtae5OhqL-WCxVByyz_ACLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_91e.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Something about candle light makes the boys really pay attention to the Advent devotional we do. It's all very magical! Ryan reads a short story from our Jesus Storybook Bible, the boys open their Advent Christmas calendars with chocolates (thanks Gram & Gramps!) and that's it. Some nights are smoother than others :)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pDP83PpA0yE/XAgD2ptnP8I/AAAAAAAAQS8/Tm3JATKUH0QdWlN4r8Lr6LEk_34SISWCQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pDP83PpA0yE/XAgD2ptnP8I/AAAAAAAAQS8/Tm3JATKUH0QdWlN4r8Lr6LEk_34SISWCQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1178.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vVfhhOn1g7g/XAgD3JBB-QI/AAAAAAAAQTA/6NhFS9Om_EsbkOC2pJ-YXN6RT-zmvKWKwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vVfhhOn1g7g/XAgD3JBB-QI/AAAAAAAAQTA/6NhFS9Om_EsbkOC2pJ-YXN6RT-zmvKWKwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1179.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.simplebites.net/how-to-make-spiced-orange-pomander-balls/">Homemade pommanders</a>, pinecones and our candles are the Christmas centerpiece and Advent focal point this year. Nothing fancy but it does all smell AMAZING!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvAVxnEfDbg/XAgD3b3P7uI/AAAAAAAAQTE/ZeoC9h6CaD0b-6yFI_Pc2JFX4qphNlovwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvAVxnEfDbg/XAgD3b3P7uI/AAAAAAAAQTE/ZeoC9h6CaD0b-6yFI_Pc2JFX4qphNlovwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1180.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gDOnkft5a2I/XAgD3pM0k_I/AAAAAAAAQTI/lTGHm3xXpNcsrwTKivppbKfe2nemukc-ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gDOnkft5a2I/XAgD3pM0k_I/AAAAAAAAQTI/lTGHm3xXpNcsrwTKivppbKfe2nemukc-ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1208.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The biggest and the littlest--two sweet loves. I have so many pictures of Sir to share but didn't get the little heart of his face edited in yet. He will be 2 in less than 2 weeks--Elmo party and celebrations are coming!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Seek God, all of you quietly disciplined people who live by God's justice. Seek GOD's right ways. Seek a quiet and disciplined life..."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Zephaniah 2:3</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-79550853104078262942018-09-03T11:11:00.001-06:002018-09-03T11:11:16.273-06:00A Wedding, Outings & Lots of Pics!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay September! This month is already delivering with one of the <b>most fun weddings we've ever been to, cloudy skies, and a huge mug of seasonal coffee brewed.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday my AMAZING parents kept ALL THREE BOYS for the day and night so we could attend a wedding of one of my oldest friends. Allie and I have known each other since we were 5 years old. Almost 25 years of friendship. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wedding was in Copper (already one of our favorite places!) and we rode a lift up the mountain to the ceremony. The lodge had the most stunning mountain views. The brides were absolutely radiant! We all celebrated and ate too much Italian food and gorged ourselves on the donut bar at the end. It was a beautiful day. And we got the bonus of a kid free wedding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gq6YUp67mPI/W41R2xtfVVI/AAAAAAAAQNs/KH7JJeZwL7A_qOr1jaoijMBPmtnv4UB3ACLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8e0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gq6YUp67mPI/W41R2xtfVVI/AAAAAAAAQNs/KH7JJeZwL7A_qOr1jaoijMBPmtnv4UB3ACLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_8e0.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ocLTJ9KPY1w/W41R7OapFFI/AAAAAAAAQOA/D9XKsS6-IE8q6w3TFDtKC_4hN4FyRxGAQCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8e4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ocLTJ9KPY1w/W41R7OapFFI/AAAAAAAAQOA/D9XKsS6-IE8q6w3TFDtKC_4hN4FyRxGAQCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_8e4.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Look at that mountain behind us! The lift took about 10 minutes to the top and a beautiful lodge was perched at the top of the mountain for the ceremony.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqbJaVfob-A/W41R6-mBCEI/AAAAAAAAQN8/JkwIYJ_8N3Mh8F1yi9u0uXTPwvFzHyKDgCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8e6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqbJaVfob-A/W41R6-mBCEI/AAAAAAAAQN8/JkwIYJ_8N3Mh8F1yi9u0uXTPwvFzHyKDgCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_8e6.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-op7f6SpZ9uo/W41R62Rcy9I/AAAAAAAAQN4/mHJRF6rv19cm6_8asOW5PTpfhrDvcu50gCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8e8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-op7f6SpZ9uo/W41R62Rcy9I/AAAAAAAAQN4/mHJRF6rv19cm6_8asOW5PTpfhrDvcu50gCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_8e8.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I was sad we sat in the back at first until I realized the amazing shots I could capture of these two beautiful ladies as they came down the aisle. So many happy tears at this wedding and laughter-so much joyful laughter during the ceremony.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1npyQMaEBI/W41R8MeF1II/AAAAAAAAQOE/2HKPBdjT6Jgo86L6bmp2d2s4-LbuolzyACLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8f2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1207" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1npyQMaEBI/W41R8MeF1II/AAAAAAAAQOE/2HKPBdjT6Jgo86L6bmp2d2s4-LbuolzyACLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_8f2.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I wish I had a shot of us when we were in Kindergarten together. Such a dear friend she is. We went through all stages of school, traveled to Ireland together in college and celebrated our weddings together :)</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEQJvdn5g8o/W41R4V0EEPI/AAAAAAAAQNw/YTbZiLVrXQ4UDhBhMpMkIb3k1Uo87FBxACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEQJvdn5g8o/W41R4V0EEPI/AAAAAAAAQNw/YTbZiLVrXQ4UDhBhMpMkIb3k1Uo87FBxACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0329.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ508IVII_M/W41R4Uu4g7I/AAAAAAAAQN0/unbZ0ZeLBYI5tm63WIsofz9-bcUw29ENACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ508IVII_M/W41R4Uu4g7I/AAAAAAAAQN0/unbZ0ZeLBYI5tm63WIsofz9-bcUw29ENACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This last week was one of the boys adjusting to three mornings at school, <b>a few fun outings, playdates and dinner with friends galore!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XNBg2Cf2-1U/W4bzD2d0I3I/AAAAAAAAQM4/3shtpAewyVYY850y6Q5alNamXoyA232TQCEwYBhgL/s1600/fullsizeoutput_8cc.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XNBg2Cf2-1U/W4bzD2d0I3I/AAAAAAAAQM4/3shtpAewyVYY850y6Q5alNamXoyA232TQCEwYBhgL/s320/fullsizeoutput_8cc.jpeg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We went to the zoo with Gram who treated us to a train ride. Gideon was over the moon</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7-_I5bk_N0/W4by-HfHteI/AAAAAAAAQNE/mCH__MtSTjgVjMgrDoLySAPxZdRLYuHSwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7-_I5bk_N0/W4by-HfHteI/AAAAAAAAQNE/mCH__MtSTjgVjMgrDoLySAPxZdRLYuHSwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0260.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QQ1bKIURZBE/W4by-KJt0xI/AAAAAAAAQM8/LaiR9WII8Yw7bUlSxzlZKhIWA64T9T76ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QQ1bKIURZBE/W4by-KJt0xI/AAAAAAAAQM8/LaiR9WII8Yw7bUlSxzlZKhIWA64T9T76ACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0632.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNO_94iUDW4/W4by_Ubl5OI/AAAAAAAAQNA/UbzJKyg3gHkk2w-rrBcf0kKENLpu7LWWgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNO_94iUDW4/W4by_Ubl5OI/AAAAAAAAQNA/UbzJKyg3gHkk2w-rrBcf0kKENLpu7LWWgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0669.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLDZNVJ6bYY/W41aiaNXYeI/AAAAAAAAQQI/fMKPfLek62UN3YscgO17vpHlqfMqhOVDQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLDZNVJ6bYY/W41aiaNXYeI/AAAAAAAAQQI/fMKPfLek62UN3YscgO17vpHlqfMqhOVDQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0730.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lbFbI2U0-JY/W4bzA_SUrtI/AAAAAAAAQM4/rTc3j96-a30AXQvP3Gwgjd_11oZgRnRLQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lbFbI2U0-JY/W4bzA_SUrtI/AAAAAAAAQM4/rTc3j96-a30AXQvP3Gwgjd_11oZgRnRLQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0684.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9mm7X5KFSUw/W4bzBRCZPwI/AAAAAAAAQMw/pBUtLIy9T0UxghQxvD70xZvRCF7t0dXsQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9mm7X5KFSUw/W4bzBRCZPwI/AAAAAAAAQMw/pBUtLIy9T0UxghQxvD70xZvRCF7t0dXsQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0686.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took Sir and baby Jonah up to <b>a cabin with Ryan's family last weekend</b>. It's right outside of Boulder and just beautiful. Ryan grew up at this cabin and has fond memories of throwing rocks in the river and walking with 1 dollar to the little general store to buy candy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8kLD78KzogM/W4bzBZlJd1I/AAAAAAAAQNA/6eB_FvIvi7IdLx2ajPtcyEjG_9cldfu2QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8kLD78KzogM/W4bzBZlJd1I/AAAAAAAAQNA/6eB_FvIvi7IdLx2ajPtcyEjG_9cldfu2QCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0689.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fyFJk1at8hE/W41XwBDYitI/AAAAAAAAQOs/yT3WwQNaYFEvUIKmNY9a9kTuZuGNeHfsACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fyFJk1at8hE/W41XwBDYitI/AAAAAAAAQOs/yT3WwQNaYFEvUIKmNY9a9kTuZuGNeHfsACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0750.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmScrSPTPPo/W41X1W3vEfI/AAAAAAAAQOw/ijqCI1yPQGwGUGr_sN2k6htUQB47tXrkQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmScrSPTPPo/W41X1W3vEfI/AAAAAAAAQOw/ijqCI1yPQGwGUGr_sN2k6htUQB47tXrkQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0691.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI5iIoPDB5w/W41X2JPIxpI/AAAAAAAAQO0/IDso4wcalYkSx-BxYlOpUrVeCxfdied2ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZI5iIoPDB5w/W41X2JPIxpI/AAAAAAAAQO0/IDso4wcalYkSx-BxYlOpUrVeCxfdied2ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0692.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had <b>a big playdate</b> at our house Thursday. Our backyard is perfect for a lot of kids to run around like wild animals! On Saturday we had <b>tacos with the Clarks</b> which was so fun. Our kids all get along so well and it was just a fun night out back in the fall weather. I'm so thankful for good friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9P2bcYlFQZ0/W41YU7mDUmI/AAAAAAAAQPE/9hLff3K4TdwOHrOdU1o2jn2gPms4yJVvgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7823.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9P2bcYlFQZ0/W41YU7mDUmI/AAAAAAAAQPE/9hLff3K4TdwOHrOdU1o2jn2gPms4yJVvgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_7823.jpeg" width="239" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTuQEolFDbg/W41YdI4CrGI/AAAAAAAAQPM/b8-WOiXCVjw--GKXx70eYQTl2Gl_ZjXggCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTuQEolFDbg/W41YdI4CrGI/AAAAAAAAQPM/b8-WOiXCVjw--GKXx70eYQTl2Gl_ZjXggCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0702.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HT3uGMLS_88/W41Yt3NAq5I/AAAAAAAAQPc/c3ZEBathN3opYS3G1bfpQJPTI9_TRt-ygCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HT3uGMLS_88/W41Yt3NAq5I/AAAAAAAAQPc/c3ZEBathN3opYS3G1bfpQJPTI9_TRt-ygCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0282.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2uHg20KHQgk/W41Yt5erovI/AAAAAAAAQPg/Wp8rHoB4HTsHbKGvqs6Ci-UJWm16a6vvACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2uHg20KHQgk/W41Yt5erovI/AAAAAAAAQPg/Wp8rHoB4HTsHbKGvqs6Ci-UJWm16a6vvACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0285.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pvzG4UWxiTQ/W41Yt72kiZI/AAAAAAAAQPk/QhyEcvK8Y7ElGZ5CiJfJSvL71stwSr0EwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pvzG4UWxiTQ/W41Yt72kiZI/AAAAAAAAQPk/QhyEcvK8Y7ElGZ5CiJfJSvL71stwSr0EwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0294.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OlNz4Fye7E4/W41YvNrhl8I/AAAAAAAAQPo/fedyMwYGMAAioxyH9-zo2YjfbPjjmnsrACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OlNz4Fye7E4/W41YvNrhl8I/AAAAAAAAQPo/fedyMwYGMAAioxyH9-zo2YjfbPjjmnsrACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0299.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rnlg9k9Ewhs/W41Ywb6a7AI/AAAAAAAAQPs/gVg37K-pGb41ed1o96AqjRSFqBhPGV04QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rnlg9k9Ewhs/W41Ywb6a7AI/AAAAAAAAQPs/gVg37K-pGb41ed1o96AqjRSFqBhPGV04QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0722.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Clarks-two of our favorite people! Ryan and Casey even dress alike on accident ha</i></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-300354443686989352018-09-01T07:29:00.000-06:002018-09-01T07:29:07.476-06:00Fall 2018 Decorations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spent an hour with Jonah in the carrier <b>sprucing up our house for fall</b>! I love this season more than ever especially with little boys that we can take to pumpkin patches, attend their school Halloween parties, and go trick-or-treating! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our evening walks are cooler, our mornings cozier and the coffee more pumpkin spicier :) The crockpot is getting its use keeping soups hot all day and we have a pile of jackets permanently by the back door for our playtime outside in the cool weather. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's the most wonderful time of the year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">By all these lovely tokens September days are here, </span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">With summer's best of weather </span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">And autumn's best of cheer.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Helen Hunt Jackson</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7GbrtMiSojg/W32c38FGUGI/AAAAAAAAQKY/FivK85e4QVcbc0JBDijmEP8vqaIIfIEXwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7GbrtMiSojg/W32c38FGUGI/AAAAAAAAQKY/FivK85e4QVcbc0JBDijmEP8vqaIIfIEXwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0613.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The living room-can't do anything too exciting in here with chubby little toddler hands exploring everything</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3PeJvuhNYdU/W32c88b2NgI/AAAAAAAAQKc/CnIgnNLTnPwtStdYqY9ah-yga04hcEYvwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3PeJvuhNYdU/W32c88b2NgI/AAAAAAAAQKc/CnIgnNLTnPwtStdYqY9ah-yga04hcEYvwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0614.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oePeuCLOdPE/W32c9WZOSDI/AAAAAAAAQKk/c1Gz8oYAt7sr5tQsO-g7eFzPo_UbMtVYACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oePeuCLOdPE/W32c9WZOSDI/AAAAAAAAQKk/c1Gz8oYAt7sr5tQsO-g7eFzPo_UbMtVYACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0615.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our entryway. My little letter board says "There are two times of year. Autumn, & waiting for autumn"</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_BUGsf4fI0/W32c9ASlqRI/AAAAAAAAQKg/VdVgi4424msTWIwTqBBcVRqYXw6q6LTzQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_BUGsf4fI0/W32c9ASlqRI/AAAAAAAAQKg/VdVgi4424msTWIwTqBBcVRqYXw6q6LTzQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0616.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dining room. The boys grew those pumpkins in their garden! We accidentally planted mini pumpkins instead of jack-o-lanterns but they were put to good use in decorating</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTH0SQ50D_A/W32c-gIGKWI/AAAAAAAAQKo/17ub4iDd0boewLF12L3LQhsN0yNeiUAnwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTH0SQ50D_A/W32c-gIGKWI/AAAAAAAAQKo/17ub4iDd0boewLF12L3LQhsN0yNeiUAnwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0617.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3sRRRriCl0/W32c_PDZhlI/AAAAAAAAQKs/HLjQcfyfFpEE7Z2fKUoKDlsH27F-zIZ0QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3sRRRriCl0/W32c_PDZhlI/AAAAAAAAQKs/HLjQcfyfFpEE7Z2fKUoKDlsH27F-zIZ0QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0618.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Just keeping it real with that sink full of dishes! The curtains are the only decor part</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O0Ux0lDCwQ/W32dPmGRFYI/AAAAAAAAQK8/ojomzYuOveYUJnvN-blhuz_wMBA44zQsQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2O0Ux0lDCwQ/W32dPmGRFYI/AAAAAAAAQK8/ojomzYuOveYUJnvN-blhuz_wMBA44zQsQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0116.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And who doesn't want to see this sweet baby! Gideon was 14 months old here and ringing in the fall season with some festive clothing and his own little pumpkin</i></div><br /></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-59647474416397954252018-08-26T12:02:00.000-06:002018-08-27T12:02:45.293-06:00Jonah 7 Month Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlX3sPw9UHE/W4Q8Hxw6WPI/AAAAAAAAQLk/7Nu2Huh_a0Y1_IudqV1hBNCJmWAftjaNgCLcBGAs/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="458" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlX3sPw9UHE/W4Q8Hxw6WPI/AAAAAAAAQLk/7Nu2Huh_a0Y1_IudqV1hBNCJmWAftjaNgCLcBGAs/s320/0.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Age: </b>7 months<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight:</b> I would guess about 17 lbs based on his last check up<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Length: </b>He was 27.25 inches last month and just keeps growing taller!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sizes: </b>9 month onsies, shirts and pants. Size 3 diapers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b> Hazel and still as big and as round as ever! His eyes are just gorgeous and, as every month before, they are what gets him the most compliments. Maybe his eyes look kind of "girl-ish" because 3 people commented on our beautiful daughter just in the last week HA!!! Poor Jonah<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hair: </b>It's light brown all over, a little darker on the sides. His hair is just so soft I love to kiss him right on the back of his little neck where his hair is the softest<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleeping: </b>Baby Jonah is good at other things in life besides sleeping. He is still taking 4 naps per day. We just cannot seem to get him down to 3. He naps from about 9:00-10:00, 11:30-12:30, 1:30-2:30 and then a last cat nap around 4:30. He goes to sleep around 6:45 p.m., I dream feed him at 10:00 p.m. and he's usually up 3 (or more!) times through the night waking up for the day at 6:00 a.m. Mama is tired!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eating:</b> This baby is still exclusively breastfed with almost no interest in solids whatsoever. He has tried avocado, banana, egg yolk, and rice cereal. He makes the most sour faces trying them all and mostly pushes them back out of his mouth with his tongue. Oh well, food before 1 is just for fun!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones/Words:</b> Jonah babbles and "talks" most of his walking moments. He likes to be heard and makes sounds like "ma", "da", "ga" and "ah". He is sitting up independently, rolling everywhere and trying so hard to crawl. He has 1 tooth halfway out on the bottom and the other just visible below the surface of his gums.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Memorable Outings:</b> Jonah started going to the nursery at church and is very well loved there! We went up to Lyons to visit Ryan's extended family's cabin and he seemed to absolutely love the sound of the river. He was so calm and happy the entire time up there.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Favorite toys/activities:</b> His favorite toys are a light-up/singing flashlight, any metal carabiner we have lying around, Gideon's new Transformer toy, Sophie the giraffe and his teething egg. He enjoys being in the carrier, sitting up like a big boy, our evening walks and groups of people to observe.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funny Moments: </b>Jonah is a giggly guy in general and will laugh at funny sounds you make or being tickled under his arm puts. His little feet are pretty ticklish too!<br /><b><br /></b><b>Nicknames: </b>Jonah Bear, Bear Bear, TDH (tall, dark and handsome), Sweet Guy, Sweet Guy Times One Million, Sweetness, Bubs, Bubbie, Love, Little One, Joner<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>Dressing him up for Halloween! Gid and Sir are getting excited about candy and planning their costumers and it will be fun to stick Jonah in a old pumpkin costume or whatever we can find in our Halloween storage bin.</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-35383031622350715692018-08-24T07:26:00.000-06:002018-08-24T07:26:01.125-06:00End of August Happenings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're rounding out Gideon's birthday month and the start of school with <b>some new rhythms to our fall and happy, full hearts!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I've had a lot of mom moments just yet where I'm like, <i>"YES! This was exactly the right choice."</i> Only 3 years of parenting hasn't lent itself to many of those times just yet. But one time I have felt that very clearly was right after drop off for their first day of school Wednesday morning. Both of the boys ran into their teachers arms and were greeted with the biggest, warmest hugs. I ended up at home later that morning while Jonah napped with a clear head, full heart and some relief that I hadn't felt in a few months. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was truly like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>3 under 3 has literally kicked my butt</b>--this many little kids owned me and I'll be the first to say it! I have not always been the mama I want to be because of the pressure and stress of so many little ones. But I whole-heartedly think this choice of school was so exactly right and perfect for our family. I'm <b>so thankful this week for the Lord's provision</b> with our little school and teachers that my boys already adore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some pictures of our last week:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xct20JmZ8YU/W32YihmfUUI/AAAAAAAAQJA/ULBBXDPgL9QAacdJhnsZnOk0drx49foDQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xct20JmZ8YU/W32YihmfUUI/AAAAAAAAQJA/ULBBXDPgL9QAacdJhnsZnOk0drx49foDQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0559.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U8g4ajHO9u8/W32YicNiwII/AAAAAAAAQI8/Ib0__zRLpGQQI5t69f2FGUXcmxUtAF1xQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U8g4ajHO9u8/W32YicNiwII/AAAAAAAAQI8/Ib0__zRLpGQQI5t69f2FGUXcmxUtAF1xQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0567.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MV9N1Dfp89g/W32YyqkfjdI/AAAAAAAAQJs/EVZsA2YwQdshN0S0cAWtPRl1BVmBCH2zQCLcBGAs/s1600/giddy%2B7%2Bmonths.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="460" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MV9N1Dfp89g/W32YyqkfjdI/AAAAAAAAQJs/EVZsA2YwQdshN0S0cAWtPRl1BVmBCH2zQCLcBGAs/s320/giddy%2B7%2Bmonths.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Jonah and Gideon each at 7 months. Are they even related?! They look so different.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXXORHiPseU/W32YjBQr-0I/AAAAAAAAQJE/pBzJLJR7v8QxMgt7-m67UC_L91Jxb8uQwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXXORHiPseU/W32YjBQr-0I/AAAAAAAAQJE/pBzJLJR7v8QxMgt7-m67UC_L91Jxb8uQwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0571.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuBji5ot9HI/W32aReVZAVI/AAAAAAAAQKM/MXNEeavejy8eum99zn7XRv8d8b3wDx6_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuBji5ot9HI/W32aReVZAVI/AAAAAAAAQKM/MXNEeavejy8eum99zn7XRv8d8b3wDx6_wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0621.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>August has given us some much needed cooler temperatures, rainy naptimes and cloudy afternoons. You know we are taking full advantage of it all!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gV9SliT-gMM/W32YkS0XQhI/AAAAAAAAQJI/BBt52vmSJu4gvM7g0fsngEkoye4a3PztQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gV9SliT-gMM/W32YkS0XQhI/AAAAAAAAQJI/BBt52vmSJu4gvM7g0fsngEkoye4a3PztQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0578.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Breakfast time! Their favorite breakfast is clementines, buttered toast (or this morning was a buttered homemade zucchini muffin) and sausage links.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_p-rYiQyl0/W32Yk4_3TAI/AAAAAAAAQJM/nbCAZuMj8IUNkl06LX6jA_6pqQenlZkDwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G_p-rYiQyl0/W32Yk4_3TAI/AAAAAAAAQJM/nbCAZuMj8IUNkl06LX6jA_6pqQenlZkDwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0587.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy sporting his new tool belt his Gram and Gramps got for his birthday!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OSzvdn3_iLY/W32Yl9kSgJI/AAAAAAAAQJU/LuGzcubj4vkf3ubOX8O2T1HqbsNUUPVugCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OSzvdn3_iLY/W32Yl9kSgJI/AAAAAAAAQJU/LuGzcubj4vkf3ubOX8O2T1HqbsNUUPVugCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0609.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This was the boys outside of their school HANGING on the doors to get in! I was so thrilled to see their excitement to try something new and be brave. My favorite part of this picture is how enormous Gideon's backpack looks on him</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuAq0OF86qE/W32YmuAquQI/AAAAAAAAQJY/0LRnlVqTdPkUxpH2xOQRf9tzgbwIX1RGgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuAq0OF86qE/W32YmuAquQI/AAAAAAAAQJY/0LRnlVqTdPkUxpH2xOQRf9tzgbwIX1RGgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0590.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Their little lunches. Chicken apple sausage, cheese sticks, pea puffs, cherry tomatoes, grapes/strawberries and M&M's for dessert. Those sausages look fairly unappetizing in this picture but they are SO good-organic and super simple ingredients my boys prefer them over sandwiches at lunchtime</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hE0eCZOdqZs/W34Q0Xue5TI/AAAAAAAAQLI/G4mAitddXKsZKd21pFYQrePinJEJHD0pwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hE0eCZOdqZs/W34Q0Xue5TI/AAAAAAAAQLI/G4mAitddXKsZKd21pFYQrePinJEJHD0pwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0611.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Ryan and I celebrated after drop off at Fuzzy's Tacos! No tears for anyone, just excitement all around</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qT7ieuAfY68/W32YmpkxB9I/AAAAAAAAQJc/IXYZGR_J9icYxO1UBu_wyCfUMEGZ1OcNACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qT7ieuAfY68/W32YmpkxB9I/AAAAAAAAQJc/IXYZGR_J9icYxO1UBu_wyCfUMEGZ1OcNACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0622.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gram came to stay with Jonah while we took the big boys. Are these boys smitten with their Gram or what??</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OXs-iowZMQI/W32Ym5hjAFI/AAAAAAAAQJg/h2RBFCzEB6ocevOmcBxlSlgsJm-26QF8gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OXs-iowZMQI/W32Ym5hjAFI/AAAAAAAAQJg/h2RBFCzEB6ocevOmcBxlSlgsJm-26QF8gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0623.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>One final shot before they were off! One of neighbors who we've gotten to know as she passes our yard on her morning walk come by right as we were loading up and the boys had to run with all their might to her to show off their lunch boxes and backpacks, ha! I think it made her morning :)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Hebrews 10:39</i></div><br /></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-22990650579359824632018-08-22T06:39:00.000-06:002018-08-22T06:39:06.691-06:00First Day of Preschool & Toddler Room (Plus A Photo Secret)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yeah, oh yeah!!! The boys start school today WOO HOO!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And by school I mean 3 mornings per week at a little early learning center near our home. I am so looking forward to this. For them and the amazing time it's going to be for their little brains and hearts. And for me for my sanity, ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved the sample schedule the teachers posted. They get everything from story time, circle time, art, daily chores, free play, lunchtime and outdoor time. Plus so much more. We've only heard raving reviews about this little school and consider ourselves very blessed to have gotten both boys in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What will Jonah and I do with a few mornings just to ourselves?!? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As they start their new year I want to remind them every morning...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Be brave and kind.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Be a leader and a helper.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Be yourself!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also...do you need the secret to get stress-free happy first day pics?<br /><br />DON'T TAKE THEM ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take them a good week in advance while the kiddos are still rested, pleasant, un-rushed, and there is no pressure. Just bribe them with some snacks and a movie if they will smile sweetly for the camera and they will happily comply.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> I am so sad I can't show you Sir's sweet, heart-melting little smile--maybe soon! They are both SO proud of their backpacks, lunchboxes and big kid school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8YT5jAqwZE/W3sl1lkUQnI/AAAAAAAAQII/AkyvIC-mkUcIh2_ogZ1sfYFk1NvLcV7HQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_E0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8YT5jAqwZE/W3sl1lkUQnI/AAAAAAAAQII/AkyvIC-mkUcIh2_ogZ1sfYFk1NvLcV7HQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_E0415.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F4NDMJWZVKI/W3slx0j14QI/AAAAAAAAQH0/R2ScnsWtpiswJWvnpahic73KQ2P2kOYVgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F4NDMJWZVKI/W3slx0j14QI/AAAAAAAAQH0/R2ScnsWtpiswJWvnpahic73KQ2P2kOYVgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0419.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8bWdpZ38Ubw/W3slx6Z7n9I/AAAAAAAAQHs/2ZNqSRDkJx8Yl2ODNq8s7qdUMVFtd1AXQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8bWdpZ38Ubw/W3slx6Z7n9I/AAAAAAAAQHs/2ZNqSRDkJx8Yl2ODNq8s7qdUMVFtd1AXQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0420.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tOVhJ_QKJMg/W3slyFc481I/AAAAAAAAQH4/1t7NvwUa8G8A6TUMzYEBBu8x2mQaVTGYQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tOVhJ_QKJMg/W3slyFc481I/AAAAAAAAQH4/1t7NvwUa8G8A6TUMzYEBBu8x2mQaVTGYQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0457.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqadeXGKNeM/W3slynku_8I/AAAAAAAAQH8/CikscaF9Pyky_2tCWZMM8bbJ4T_2teeJACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EqadeXGKNeM/W3slynku_8I/AAAAAAAAQH8/CikscaF9Pyky_2tCWZMM8bbJ4T_2teeJACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0458.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jpRbTtLeiBc/W3slz_94aqI/AAAAAAAAQIE/aCf5MkuBIB4ZZMnbSgftgOKpoy03Ngx_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jpRbTtLeiBc/W3slz_94aqI/AAAAAAAAQIE/aCf5MkuBIB4ZZMnbSgftgOKpoy03Ngx_wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0460.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Timothy 4:12</span></i></span></div><br /></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-41539476623213446972018-08-19T14:31:00.000-06:002018-08-21T13:53:00.588-06:00Gideon's 3rd Birthday & Questionnaire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Happy Birthday to our Gideon James!</b> WOW he is officially an old toddler! Ryan and I were processing the night before his birthday and said, <i>'This time 3 years ago we had never met Gideon Decker."</i><br /><br />This guy is a ball of energy, spunky, spicy, sweet and gives the biggest kisses you've ever gotten. We're thankful for such a vibrant, healthy, energetic, curious little boy who brings A LOT of adventure to our family.<br /><br />He had a special birthday weekend with <b>a trip to the zoo </b>on Saturday with friends and then a little <b>family party</b> on Sunday afternoon. He was so excited for his "choo party". He requested pizza and trains. I have to say that we celebrate birthdays well but everything is usually pretty casual. A choo party just means there was a themed cake, ha! But he was thrilled with the streamers and cake and presents. He's easy to please :)<br /><br />Without a doubt, this last year just flew by. I look back at Gideon's 2nd birthday party and it feels like last week. He has changed so much even though the time feels incredibly short. Gideon is potty trained, can count to 5 (with a little help), is a good eater, loves to walk out of the stroller on our evening walks, could "work" (play tools) for hours, has a smile and laugh that lights up the room, and likes to the the boss of everyone. We love him more than we can say.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3oFwczSsM-E/W3sgfOI5aTI/AAAAAAAAQGE/RT-1hA3O-0YoEOBPBqUGZ7l5b2NibLVZQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3oFwczSsM-E/W3sgfOI5aTI/AAAAAAAAQGE/RT-1hA3O-0YoEOBPBqUGZ7l5b2NibLVZQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0481.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwXkphAQq8k/W3sgfHFwHMI/AAAAAAAAQGI/bdFBISe3b6QI93kS44IfL2Z31m9giADzgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwXkphAQq8k/W3sgfHFwHMI/AAAAAAAAQGI/bdFBISe3b6QI93kS44IfL2Z31m9giADzgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0482.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Gideon 3 Year Old Questionnaire</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(translated or answered by mom)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How old are you? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"3 and 4"<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Red"<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite toy? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Moto" (remote control car)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite fruit?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Clementines or strawberry<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite book? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Bern Bern" (Bernstein Bears)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite outfit? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Uh...pints!" (His striped pajama pants). Also undies and a pair of shoes<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite game? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wrestle with Daddy, running races, catching the ball<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite snack? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crackers of any kind, yogurt, fruit<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite animal? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Roar mean guy!" (Dinosaur)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite movie or TV show?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Mean Guy!" (aka The Incredibles), "Choo Choo Movie" (The Polar Express) and<br />"Wings" (Superwings)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who is your best friend? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"D" (Daddy)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite drink? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Water<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite holiday?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"My party" (His birthday)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What makes you laugh? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being tickled, when Sir burps, when Daddy chases him<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you love to do the most? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gideon LOVES it when we pull him up from his bed shortly after turning out the lights for a mom and dad date. We usually eat dessert out back and play anything he wants for about 30 minutes.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you like to take to bed with you at night? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 pillows, no-spill cup, and likes his string of multi colored Christmas lights on<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Oh I do!" (Not sure what this means. I think he'll follow in Ryan's steps and be an Engineer)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What are you good at? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Figuring out problems, building towers, coloring with a pen, being brave, his remote control car, running, kicking a ball, taking care of the garden, and climbing<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is something you want to do this year? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"The mounts" (Go to the mountains or camp) "Ho Ho party" (celebrate Christmas)</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-41398880368978721952018-08-16T07:32:00.000-06:002018-08-16T07:32:03.372-06:00Ryan & Gideon's 1st Camping Trip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ryan & Gideon started what we plan to be a yearly tradition...a daddy/son camping trip every summer! Each of the boys will get to do this as they get bigger so Ryan is looking at at least 3 camping trips per summer in the coming years!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They loaded up the pop-up camper, stocked their cooler full of food and headed out for an adventurous weekend in the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ryan's friends Casey, Matt & Mike all brought their older kiddos so it was really a party. They went about an hour outside of Boulder and camped right next to a beautiful lake. Gideon did pretty well overall for no naps and mediocre sleep at night,. He absolutely loved throwing rocks in the water, s'mores, the campfire and being in "the mounts" as he called the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a sweet time and such wonderful memories made. Both of my guys came home TIRED but that's how all good trips end I suppose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3gyPRA_Cmc/W3MRNqNabwI/AAAAAAAAQD0/uCCIlN-avqEm1NbR3JGnKmDqAjIy-TPYgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3gyPRA_Cmc/W3MRNqNabwI/AAAAAAAAQD0/uCCIlN-avqEm1NbR3JGnKmDqAjIy-TPYgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0332.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tpiPy5htTMs/W3MRNhBxa1I/AAAAAAAAQDw/k-0FGY7PiIM2yabuh9KbAMjj9UgyJ6MygCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1152" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tpiPy5htTMs/W3MRNhBxa1I/AAAAAAAAQDw/k-0FGY7PiIM2yabuh9KbAMjj9UgyJ6MygCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nqyuehnero/W3MRPh5RjzI/AAAAAAAAQEI/PId_BRjVf4AufSuriMBu3WHIgC_Pg6CagCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Nqyuehnero/W3MRPh5RjzI/AAAAAAAAQEI/PId_BRjVf4AufSuriMBu3WHIgC_Pg6CagCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0339.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xKquCd_9WYY/W3MRRAxTnJI/AAAAAAAAQEM/y33zBGWqJqsraakU6Eqem_1376d2gDhnACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xKquCd_9WYY/W3MRRAxTnJI/AAAAAAAAQEM/y33zBGWqJqsraakU6Eqem_1376d2gDhnACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0340.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-10484341272085410402018-08-14T10:13:00.003-06:002018-08-14T11:20:45.174-06:00Mama Breaks, School, & Pictures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is the 14th of the month, in the year of our Lord and thank you Jesus <strike>I survived</strike> I'm finishing out my last week of having 3 under 3. Giddy is turning 3 years old on Sunday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let us all have a moment of silence for my past stress levels that were stable.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">WOW! Every day with these magical little boys is still mostly C.H.A.O.S and I definitely feel like I could always use another adult around to help me but like everyone said, it does get more "manageable". Not less crazy, but I guess I figure out how to cope better?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P.S. <a href="http://ryandcar.blogspot.com/2017/03/on-having-two-boys-under-15-years-old.html">Remember that time I thought having 2 under 18 months was hard?</a> HA! Oh naive little Carly. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All of that to say, this mom gig of so many littles is hard. So </span>unbelievably<span style="font-family: inherit;"> good and sweet but</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> oh so hard.</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> At the last minute we </span>switched<span style="font-family: inherit;"> up Gideon's preschool to one that is not only closer and more affordable, but one that also offers a toddler room so that Sir can go also! The boys go 3 mornings per week for 4 hours. I think this is just absolutely perfect for them! They even get to have lunch at school so my mom set them up with some amazing new school swag that I'll post later this week.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is another big reason Giddy is doing preschool and Sir is doing his "toddler school";<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/in-defense-of-a-parents-day-off/2017/01/23/270ffafc-d8f2-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7c1086749971"> I read this article about self-care</a> and this quote just stopped me in my tracks...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"><i>‘If you were choosing a child-care provider, and you had a choice between someone who seemed stressed, tired and overwhelmed versus someone who seemed rested, contented, happy and healthy, who would you want for your kids?’ If you can’t do it [childcare] for yourself, do it for your kids.”</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are a lot of moments where I so enjoy my boys and adore being a mom. There are also a lot of moments where I'm just drowning and exhausted and impatient. When the boys are gone for a few hours I appreciate their littles hearts more, I enjoy my time more with them, I feel more refreshed and able to parent well. So if a few hours a few mornings a week means I am a more resilient, loving mama and my boys get an enriching, new time at school...well then I am all for it. It's a win/win!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Updates to come on some fun lunches I have planned, how they're adjusting and all their cute new school gear. This time of year is just the best :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQqHWIrQ_GQ/W3L1qt-1AVI/AAAAAAAAQDI/g23kJUuIRKcJpJ-Bi6zpFGbjFjrG6XXQACLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_881.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qQqHWIrQ_GQ/W3L1qt-1AVI/AAAAAAAAQDI/g23kJUuIRKcJpJ-Bi6zpFGbjFjrG6XXQACLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_881.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Last week we bundled up on a chillier morning and took a long walk around our beloved little neighborhood. The boys found bugs, collected rocks, said hi to all our neighbors (probably 75% of our neighbors are over 75 and watch for the boys on our daily walks) and just enjoyed a slow walk</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oz3JaIbX_1g/W3L1ZddnVMI/AAAAAAAAQDU/OiD8TH7FEsYOAT_hrDiRhQfU_5ZyTPcRQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oz3JaIbX_1g/W3L1ZddnVMI/AAAAAAAAQDU/OiD8TH7FEsYOAT_hrDiRhQfU_5ZyTPcRQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0296.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N24SMF2cjUo/W3L1YQi9FKI/AAAAAAAAQBw/to3AANwn36YYcdVAePHBG6FFYA23bYj6QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N24SMF2cjUo/W3L1YQi9FKI/AAAAAAAAQBw/to3AANwn36YYcdVAePHBG6FFYA23bYj6QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0293.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy & Ryan went camping two weekend ago so Sir, Jonah and I had our own adventures. We went to the zoo and Target!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NMtZ82s4Vxk/W3L1aYEu6eI/AAAAAAAAQB4/11T_EQAmLz08ZaKTaXt8B5md8EjjWl9TACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NMtZ82s4Vxk/W3L1aYEu6eI/AAAAAAAAQB4/11T_EQAmLz08ZaKTaXt8B5md8EjjWl9TACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0306.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh this baby! He is just perfection! He is talking up a storm with all his noises and has been LOVING sitting up in his bumbo and high chair.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jn55xSw9NGg/W3L1akEQ7aI/AAAAAAAAQB8/UF3OF4wZU4oQDwmjLoEHwta4Xk_VVGMZwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jn55xSw9NGg/W3L1akEQ7aI/AAAAAAAAQB8/UF3OF4wZU4oQDwmjLoEHwta4Xk_VVGMZwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0307.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>An obligatory garden update! </b> Our garden has exploded even more in the last few weeks. We have zucchini and squash and cucumbers coming out of our ears. We throw fresh basil into anything and everything. The boys are patiently waiting for the right moment to pick our enormous watermelon and all the corn that is juuuuuust about ready. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WdaaVak-hHE/W3L1b0Y7-aI/AAAAAAAAQCA/0soyEPvK9mkIP2kfWAyeqSAN0BJAFkNKgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WdaaVak-hHE/W3L1b0Y7-aI/AAAAAAAAQCA/0soyEPvK9mkIP2kfWAyeqSAN0BJAFkNKgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0322.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pZZ_gO9L-OI/W3L1d0jywMI/AAAAAAAAQCI/bPijGWV3ED8f43q0ehZlxSHZoNRLrAN4wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pZZ_gO9L-OI/W3L1d0jywMI/AAAAAAAAQCI/bPijGWV3ED8f43q0ehZlxSHZoNRLrAN4wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0323.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xlmDgAt5WCo/W3L1dtjJtMI/AAAAAAAAQCE/zAu0b8KZ4hg8q1wpmLLcK-vkmkgmstOEgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xlmDgAt5WCo/W3L1dtjJtMI/AAAAAAAAQCE/zAu0b8KZ4hg8q1wpmLLcK-vkmkgmstOEgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hF9DmAJO2TI/W3L1fLbp5_I/AAAAAAAAQCM/6ScWWydp8dYZpKi5pKMV21Qk8b_xK8kugCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hF9DmAJO2TI/W3L1fLbp5_I/AAAAAAAAQCM/6ScWWydp8dYZpKi5pKMV21Qk8b_xK8kugCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0325.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ecMtV2hHS7M/W3L1gIEUrCI/AAAAAAAAQCQ/Yb0kONrwIYA2JENS08_dEr3XQGzdMWL9wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ecMtV2hHS7M/W3L1gIEUrCI/AAAAAAAAQCQ/Yb0kONrwIYA2JENS08_dEr3XQGzdMWL9wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0326.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW9toxzSrQY/W3L1gSp1uaI/AAAAAAAAQCU/xD7OJXNus2IPOxjhX2rBATOksOXG4LgugCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nW9toxzSrQY/W3L1gSp1uaI/AAAAAAAAQCU/xD7OJXNus2IPOxjhX2rBATOksOXG4LgugCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0327.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9XVAc5V8z5U/W3L1g5TTE_I/AAAAAAAAQCY/9LXh8vbKeGIcSe8x1PBKTWD7DhUdBR4_gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9XVAc5V8z5U/W3L1g5TTE_I/AAAAAAAAQCY/9LXh8vbKeGIcSe8x1PBKTWD7DhUdBR4_gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0329.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XMqKMPF6MXw/W3L1iGYSmSI/AAAAAAAAQCc/CPAO2zWK0qIgjXqSWfQUKUdPn45Piz6xACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XMqKMPF6MXw/W3L1iGYSmSI/AAAAAAAAQCc/CPAO2zWK0qIgjXqSWfQUKUdPn45Piz6xACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The boys had an arts & crafts morning last week. We did shaving cream with food dye and they made the biggest mess. They were belly laughing while they rubbed it in their hair! Next time I'll do whipped cream because Sir wanted to eat it ha! We also did playdoh and had fun with cookies cutters and butter knives. Both of my big boys love getting messy!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ssnw8dyqEXU/W3L1jNoh33I/AAAAAAAAQCk/CiVSAIXzykIdT42rhj0reLltdiPFIbO4QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ssnw8dyqEXU/W3L1jNoh33I/AAAAAAAAQCk/CiVSAIXzykIdT42rhj0reLltdiPFIbO4QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0352.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A playdate with our friend Eleanor! I need to be better about taking some pictures of all our playdates. I just get too busy and don't capture their time with all their cute little friends</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u-A2ndOe-Kc/W3L1jF95cyI/AAAAAAAAQCg/vyf4eCks9UcWzsJop9g_AtzvuPvtDlV6QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u-A2ndOe-Kc/W3L1jF95cyI/AAAAAAAAQCg/vyf4eCks9UcWzsJop9g_AtzvuPvtDlV6QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0363.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Handsome, serious Giddy</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HehmX1V5qXM/W3L1lsDAJHI/AAAAAAAAQCw/F0BD0XVity0tIO0AnEwPR6_5lyCwpDo4wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HehmX1V5qXM/W3L1lsDAJHI/AAAAAAAAQCw/F0BD0XVity0tIO0AnEwPR6_5lyCwpDo4wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0368.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Jonah & Josiah got to go for a bike ride over the weekend. I think Jonah was pretty happy about it :)</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ctxJCF79BFE/W3L1jx1ungI/AAAAAAAAQCo/LRygyNqzS7UAPsbUyQXbySMoIkmatXpuACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ctxJCF79BFE/W3L1jx1ungI/AAAAAAAAQCo/LRygyNqzS7UAPsbUyQXbySMoIkmatXpuACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0373.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>As t turns out, maybe my genes do make it through to my kids! Gideon is just a little mini-Ryan minus my red hair. My mom dug up some old baby pictures of me and I DEFINTIELY see Jonah in them.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-unDfBrogsDI/W3L1lLcZIwI/AAAAAAAAQCs/isLfOOCy9qQTd9efRMtYhgI_c0dYYwdsQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-unDfBrogsDI/W3L1lLcZIwI/AAAAAAAAQCs/isLfOOCy9qQTd9efRMtYhgI_c0dYYwdsQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0389.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-42QksXhlBgg/W3L1ljwC17I/AAAAAAAAQC0/TnWGp0YATbMt10gAUsVqknUt5H0QcIfaQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-42QksXhlBgg/W3L1ljwC17I/AAAAAAAAQC0/TnWGp0YATbMt10gAUsVqknUt5H0QcIfaQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0391.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This guy started some solids! We've done avocado and banana and even a little rice cereal just for fun. Next up we will do bone broth and egg yolk.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STBlHHQWbOA/W3L1mTiFjJI/AAAAAAAAQC4/sT0LgjmaA-g-qctj81KhT9g5FywPwNDJACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-STBlHHQWbOA/W3L1mTiFjJI/AAAAAAAAQC4/sT0LgjmaA-g-qctj81KhT9g5FywPwNDJACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0395.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Look at this big kid sitting up! He's getting more stable by the minute and really wants to start moving.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OBXW0fIM41w/W3L1oQKT4zI/AAAAAAAAQDA/pl884Jd910cl2w5vI036ljpSFfBvB4oUwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OBXW0fIM41w/W3L1oQKT4zI/AAAAAAAAQDA/pl884Jd910cl2w5vI036ljpSFfBvB4oUwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0398.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our super sweet and beloved teenage babysitter who lives across the street is starting high school this week. So while my mom and I were at Target we picked up a "locker survival kit" for her</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8dWcaBgjUlI/W3L1oOWSFkI/AAAAAAAAQC8/DCjRGAIg03oVgb3HW96UM1RdY1cZHtO1wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8dWcaBgjUlI/W3L1oOWSFkI/AAAAAAAAQC8/DCjRGAIg03oVgb3HW96UM1RdY1cZHtO1wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0346.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And I'll leave you with this final picture. You might have to zoom in but this is just a sampler of what Ryan has been up to many early mornings, evenings and weekends. He's studying for his Professional Engineer License (PE) and the material makes my head spin! He's consistently getting 100% on the practice exams and is going to rock the test in October!!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-33262301220387214582018-08-02T09:30:00.000-06:002018-08-02T09:37:24.788-06:00Copper Mountain Getaway & Miscellaneous<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have just enough time while the boys are occupied and Jonah is napping to post some<b> fun pictures of our last few weeks</b>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T5Qqwos___k/W2MfEyMpNqI/AAAAAAAAP7c/ZmhMJ7suVFU2vC9MzEVDsLRM9OCL9vSlACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T5Qqwos___k/W2MfEyMpNqI/AAAAAAAAP7c/ZmhMJ7suVFU2vC9MzEVDsLRM9OCL9vSlACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0157.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Last week I got brave and took all 3 boys into Ryan's work for a little visit. Let's just say we were a LOUD group and took our visit outside. Ryan's co-workers are very welcoming and always have little treats for the boys in their desks or toys available for them to play with.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zrlkfrww1us/W2MfIvpbnaI/AAAAAAAAP7s/JIDbzD5u4tUsz3yPd-COcNqBWrqxMw3CACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zrlkfrww1us/W2MfIvpbnaI/AAAAAAAAP7s/JIDbzD5u4tUsz3yPd-COcNqBWrqxMw3CACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0172.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Last week as I was leaving work there was a flash flood warning in effect for much of Eastern Colorado and being in Aurora at Children's Hospital doesn't put us too far from that crazy weather! This was the sky but it really doesn't do it justice. In a matter of minutes the clouds turned completely black and were hovering just 30 feet above the highway. I drove FAST to get back home!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aMa5BSjj9js/W2MfJCLsDCI/AAAAAAAAP7w/DEICBzMJFMkH3sC0UD36Vr-y62wN3taqgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aMa5BSjj9js/W2MfJCLsDCI/AAAAAAAAP7w/DEICBzMJFMkH3sC0UD36Vr-y62wN3taqgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0180.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99pIOh2P0vA/W2MfKaEezBI/AAAAAAAAP74/5GBF9FXeeDkQjvDzG3y24I0yiNyK7YZDACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99pIOh2P0vA/W2MfKaEezBI/AAAAAAAAP74/5GBF9FXeeDkQjvDzG3y24I0yiNyK7YZDACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0184.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Readers are leaders! This is what I tell the boys. We read every single day. Sir is my big reader but Gideon definitely loves it too and is big into holding his own book and turning the pages</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Eecwj6yvGIw/W2MfGaW--NI/AAAAAAAAP7k/K8lz5MHmu-wgqgnswS-Ei8hbqdrGiwn9gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Eecwj6yvGIw/W2MfGaW--NI/AAAAAAAAP7k/K8lz5MHmu-wgqgnswS-Ei8hbqdrGiwn9gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0167.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXXKR8ak0bg/W2MfIlHIJPI/AAAAAAAAP7o/Dlq_wRCFfVQWzta_LuGcOcdaQ1RqZy9fwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXXKR8ak0bg/W2MfIlHIJPI/AAAAAAAAP7o/Dlq_wRCFfVQWzta_LuGcOcdaQ1RqZy9fwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0171.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Ryan and I took baby Jonah to Copper Mountain last weekend for a getaway. We stayed at a little condo in the West Village that had a full kitchen and 1 bedroom. We NEED a kitchen when we are on vacation because of all of Ryan's food restrictions-being able to cook is delicious, money-saving and better on his belly. Our condo was right in the middle of the action so we could walk to restaurants, candy shops, coffee stands, and get right to the mountain for all the action</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQpKIbMp8HM/W2MfJpgTkDI/AAAAAAAAP70/DGzaUw6LkpcTyTU9-hL6-AGuJdlpV8JWACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQpKIbMp8HM/W2MfJpgTkDI/AAAAAAAAP70/DGzaUw6LkpcTyTU9-hL6-AGuJdlpV8JWACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0189.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IGaVTdV34I/W2MfLUpIQII/AAAAAAAAP78/nqO75shqYsA-lWhMMaXEDpFs80glfKj-gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IGaVTdV34I/W2MfLUpIQII/AAAAAAAAP78/nqO75shqYsA-lWhMMaXEDpFs80glfKj-gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0190.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We walked on the river everyday that we were there. Ryan rode this fun ride called the Copper Coaster, kind of an above ground slide that got up to about 30 mph!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1B1QOKDA9Xo/W2MfNV5F_8I/AAAAAAAAP8E/UcRaRJXViCws8QryKJ9aMvyfhOnrPS8DgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1B1QOKDA9Xo/W2MfNV5F_8I/AAAAAAAAP8E/UcRaRJXViCws8QryKJ9aMvyfhOnrPS8DgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0191.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7bBwL493s8/W2MfLg7h6qI/AAAAAAAAP8A/_GAm6SPlGhclj8NGwXpESQQaf46-Tjs5wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7bBwL493s8/W2MfLg7h6qI/AAAAAAAAP8A/_GAm6SPlGhclj8NGwXpESQQaf46-Tjs5wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0199.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our views for the weekend were beautiful! The weather was perfection. Not too hot or too cold. We enjoyed a hike, drinks on the patio, live music each night and just being away. Plus they had HGTV and Shark Week available in our room so on Jonah's naps we binge watched!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7K5HhWzrcJQ/W2MfPkCoyFI/AAAAAAAAP8M/1CklLYI2U9I295DLZ13XA2fusWVFJu3vwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7K5HhWzrcJQ/W2MfPkCoyFI/AAAAAAAAP8M/1CklLYI2U9I295DLZ13XA2fusWVFJu3vwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0218.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_GjHX1Zo3A/W2MfNnIB4hI/AAAAAAAAP8I/emgjdlGCCMUWcOxBvjd0a8zHaW0ls0EbwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_GjHX1Zo3A/W2MfNnIB4hI/AAAAAAAAP8I/emgjdlGCCMUWcOxBvjd0a8zHaW0ls0EbwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0223.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Two guys happy to be in the Colorado Mountains</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lN7M25M023k/W2MfQjCt4UI/AAAAAAAAP8U/1aPuwI3JLe4KPJ8eU54nRQ6LluuRG4R6QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lN7M25M023k/W2MfQjCt4UI/AAAAAAAAP8U/1aPuwI3JLe4KPJ8eU54nRQ6LluuRG4R6QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0231.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V70Qk1rE3dg/W2MfQdzjYyI/AAAAAAAAP8Q/Lr7HCLO5PF8jjsHKBSK8sNPWBTgqpBKcgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V70Qk1rE3dg/W2MfQdzjYyI/AAAAAAAAP8Q/Lr7HCLO5PF8jjsHKBSK8sNPWBTgqpBKcgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0242.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wT8f40KQ4jk/W2MfRJSo7PI/AAAAAAAAP8Y/zSJiHfo6pUggrEMmhgSEbpHcR1J7wudUgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wT8f40KQ4jk/W2MfRJSo7PI/AAAAAAAAP8Y/zSJiHfo6pUggrEMmhgSEbpHcR1J7wudUgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0249.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy had a little stomach bug earlier this week for about 12 hours but got over it quickly. I've been using Young Living essential oils for EVERYTHING lately. I rubbed Di-Gize on his belly and he said it helped :)</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5sucIoSsWs/W2MfT3f9JQI/AAAAAAAAP8g/M6ZqgvIsALgGRhOxNFMQOWtutm-0VuO2QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5sucIoSsWs/W2MfT3f9JQI/AAAAAAAAP8g/M6ZqgvIsALgGRhOxNFMQOWtutm-0VuO2QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0254.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sir got to have a solo sleepover with his Gram and Gramps this week so I just had my biggest boy and my littlest boy for the evening. They SO do not look alike to me at all.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QbdBYtdsL4E/W2MfS2AMmBI/AAAAAAAAP8c/_stSIVIbyhYg6xDroYLNX0JYEjFyoielgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QbdBYtdsL4E/W2MfS2AMmBI/AAAAAAAAP8c/_stSIVIbyhYg6xDroYLNX0JYEjFyoielgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0258.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J4MfrMVSEWI/W2MfUWbM5dI/AAAAAAAAP8k/4UIkd2biuuoUPxMf5m1hctyLc06HHTZ5wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J4MfrMVSEWI/W2MfUWbM5dI/AAAAAAAAP8k/4UIkd2biuuoUPxMf5m1hctyLc06HHTZ5wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0268.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We had dinner with our good friends Matt and Lauren on Tuesday. They have a little girl about Jonah's age and it's so sweet to see them watch each other and try to play.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OF8-WQ-omd8/W2MfYNxNUmI/AAAAAAAAP8s/4GgwiJbzI18VC2uUfIFjkoDTA_p7bQrSQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OF8-WQ-omd8/W2MfYNxNUmI/AAAAAAAAP8s/4GgwiJbzI18VC2uUfIFjkoDTA_p7bQrSQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0277.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FzwyyYxQlqY/W2MfYSuk51I/AAAAAAAAP80/QO88jg-RfEAfih6KFx0Ix0wHLMHgOqPlACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FzwyyYxQlqY/W2MfYSuk51I/AAAAAAAAP80/QO88jg-RfEAfih6KFx0Ix0wHLMHgOqPlACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0280.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sir takes his chore of watering the garden VERY seriously! He makes sure each plant gets a nice big drink. And bonus if the trash truck drives by while he's doing it!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9nfvRdKb2To/W2MfYLB2xxI/AAAAAAAAP8w/l7xav2r2OE8q22BfVulsOyEHmtszzLxngCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9nfvRdKb2To/W2MfYLB2xxI/AAAAAAAAP8w/l7xav2r2OE8q22BfVulsOyEHmtszzLxngCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0282.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This outfit is Gideon's go to. Rain boots, undies, and a pajama top. Ha! He is such a character.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v7Vib2-v4to/W2MfZQT4M_I/AAAAAAAAP88/ZfeIeBfl7cQaQMwkvT0qIPGamf2-JN8NQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1147" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v7Vib2-v4to/W2MfZQT4M_I/AAAAAAAAP88/ZfeIeBfl7cQaQMwkvT0qIPGamf2-JN8NQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0166.JPG" width="229" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N8AQimsd0fE/W2MfEkGWUpI/AAAAAAAAP7Y/qwaiMelV_4ELY8pmlWVoDOaFKe0jhYH8QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N8AQimsd0fE/W2MfEkGWUpI/AAAAAAAAP7Y/qwaiMelV_4ELY8pmlWVoDOaFKe0jhYH8QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0121.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And just two pictures of what my boys have been eating lately. A dinner last week was pesto butter salmon, squash fresh from our garden, peaches, avocado and buttered sunflower seed bread. On the right are my go-to <a href="https://againstallgrain.com/2012/04/24/almond-flour-zucchini-bread/">grain-free zucchini muffin</a>s by Danielle Walker: Against All Grain!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Luke 8:15</i></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-11706803020818578862018-07-26T08:49:00.000-06:002018-08-27T11:04:40.866-06:00Jonah 6 Month Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5eyvX3oSg8U/W2MY6ceICBI/AAAAAAAAP7M/YFFUXyxmIK4q5gAE_Q95wm-xm8QKDTCngCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5eyvX3oSg8U/W2MY6ceICBI/AAAAAAAAP7M/YFFUXyxmIK4q5gAE_Q95wm-xm8QKDTCngCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0156.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dear Jonah, I'm sorry you're a 3rd child and I haven't posted updates on your since your 3-month-oops!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jonah at 6 MONTHS is still the smiliest baby you have ever met. He has a golden smile that lights up the room and he absolutely melts everyone he meets with that gummy grin. I will give this baby props because he has figured out how to be in someones arms nearly 100% of his life despite have two older, busy brothers. HA! Jonah is sweet as all else but he has some opinions about being set down for too long. He lives in his carrier. Jonah is our wide-eyed, curious, left-handed, heart-melting, 100% pure sweet little Bear. He's such a delight to our family and we love him to pieces.<br /><br /><b>Age: </b>6 months<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight:</b> He was just over 17 lbs at his check up last week putting him around the 25th percentile for weight.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Length: </b>My tall guy was 27.25 inches putting him in the 75th percentile for height!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sizes: </b>Jonah is rocking his 9 month clothes because he's such a long legged guy. He's a 3 in diapers and still doesn't wear shoes or socks much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b> Oh his sweet little eyeballs. This is what is so striking about him! His eyes are officially green/hazel/gray. It is the most beautiful swirl we have ever seen. And his eyes are HUGE! Ryan says, if whatever job he chooses doesn't work out he can be a model, ha!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hair: </b>I've always loved Jonah's hair from the beginning. He was born with a head full of jet black hair but now it's mostly thinned out and he looks bald on top but has brown in the back and sides.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleeping: </b>Month 4 was a <u><i>difficult</i></u> time in the sleep department but I think Jonah has hit a much better place recently. He goes to bed around 7:00 p.m. and is awake by about 6:45 a.m. waking 3-4 times per night to eat. I dream feed him around 9:30 p.m. and he gives me a long stretch from about 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. and then is up every 1-2 hours after that. You know what? I'll take it! He takes 4 naps per day still. Usually 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and a cat nap at 4:30 p.m. It feels like he should be down to 3 naps by now but he's not so I don't worry about it.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eating:</b> Jonah is a great nurser but it has to be in a dark, quiet room. So as you can imagine this is very hard with two toddlers running around. We make it happen but it's something that is pretty hard to do. My big boys are VERY patient and sweet about this. Jonah still takes his bottle while I'm at work 1 day per week and that has been such a gift to me. We aren't doing any solids yet but we'll introduce egg yolk, avocado and bone broth first here in the next few weeks.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones/Words:</b> Baby Jonah babbles and squawks all the time. His tiny voice is so cute. He is especially good at rolling to his belly and he's working so hard to get into that crawling position-a month or two more and he'll be cruising. He has pretty impressive skills grabbing toys or spotting his favorite Sophie giraffe and bringing it to his mouth. He can sit up unassisted for just a second or two and is getting there with being independent.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Memorable Outings:</b> Ryan, myself and Jonah all headed to Copper Mountain last weekend for a little getaway. Baby Jonah got to experience his first hike, lots of walks along the river, and we just had a nice time away. We have also been to the zoo and the library a few times in the last few months<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Favorite toys/activities:</b> Sophie the giraffe is probably #1. He's happy in his bouncer or sitting in his bumbo with hanging toys from his floor gym. He likes to sit in the stroller out back and watch the big boys play. He really likes to run errands with Daddy to the grocery store or Home Depot because he's in the carrier front-facing and gets ALL the attention and smiles!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funny Moments: </b>This sweet guy loves to laugh. If you tickle his sides or his feet or under his neck he'll giggle for you!<br /><br /><b>Nicknames: </b>Jonah Bear, Bear Bear, TDH (tall, dark and handsome), Sweet Guy, Sweetness, Bubs, Bubbie, Love, Little One<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jonah blossom. I did with all of my boys at this age. I can't wait to see what will interest him and what his personality will be like. I'm looking forward to the 2 nap stage so our days can be a little more predictable and I'm also looking forward to fall (as I do every year!) so we can talk cool evening walks, visit a pumpkin patch, make Halloween costumes and enjoy a snuggly baby in such a cozy season</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-26778041065536916722018-07-21T12:52:00.002-06:002018-07-21T12:57:15.397-06:00Finally-A July Post!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh June, you were something else! I think this is the longest I haven't blogged...ever! In 8 years of chronicling our life I have never just gone on a hiatus for 8 weeks. We have been pretty slammed and stressed but I do have some summer pictures and updates to share.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The main thing we're navigating this summer is Ryan's ongoing health struggles. It's the main reason I just don't have the time or energy to sit down and blog. By nap time or the end of the day with 3 under 3 and a sick husband all we can do is just fall on the couch and watch a show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The big conundrum is <b>we just cannot figure Ryan's health issues out</b>. "His health" meaning he has chronic pain every time he eats; once food hits his stomach he is in pain for hours. It doesn't matter what he eats or drinks...bam, pain! It just sucks the life from him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We dealt with his intestinal parasites-they are gone! Shortly after that new blood work showed he had heavy metal toxicity and was deficient in two hormones. So we're dealing with those two issues as well as systemic Candida. He's on a new medication as his doctor suspects his chronic pain might be nerve related. He's still on his regular medications for Crohn's (now Humira and Imuran) and he's on a sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free diet. He gets regular blood work run, we've done every scan/scope/test you can dream of. You name it...we've tried it. Ryan is running/walking daily since we know exercise is the golden nugget of physical ailments. He's on a million supplements for support and we're even digging into essential oils for some natural treatment. What more can we do?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're really hopeful some of these new medications or new routes help us see some improvement in his quality of life and health. <b>Pray for Ryan.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our boys are growing bigger by the minute. <b>Gideon</b> will be 3 next month and he is already talking about his PARTY! He loves birthday cake and presents so he's very excited this year. He goes to preschool next month and he is feeling very grown up about "school". <b>Our sweet Sir</b> had some big things happen with his court case and we will update when things are finalized and we can share. He's saying more and more words every day and is a feisty and sweet 1.5 year old. <b>Baby Jonah</b> is the smiliest baby you will ever meet. He still wants to be held 24/7 and we do our best to accommodate. He's rolling, bouncing in his bouncer, and trying to keep up with the big boys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for me, I am daily figuring out what it means to be a mama to so many little boys and a caregiver to my hubby simultaneously. A lesson I seem to be learning slowly but very importantly is <b>self care.</b> I didn't realize how bad I was at this until it was crucial to be doing it! I'm learning to prioritize life-giving activities-getting up early for a quiet time, booting my 6 month old from our room so I can get quality sleep, eating well, spending time often with family and friends and letting them rally around and support us. I have been slow to do some of these things but working on it all week by week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We still have some good summer weeks ahead of us so I hope we can <b>seize this season</b> in between the hard and make it all count.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Find my heart faithful before you, God</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Nehemiah 9:3</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9H-H9XeWaY8/W1NfE8foFZI/AAAAAAAAP58/qAQ04TIvZL0lEa0quvRmynY9iIN_4hePQCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_82e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9H-H9XeWaY8/W1NfE8foFZI/AAAAAAAAP58/qAQ04TIvZL0lEa0quvRmynY9iIN_4hePQCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_82e.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Three matching boys! This was at a work picnic with all of my co-workers. The boys had so much fun running around Wash Park in Denver</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWADYizkkI0/W1Ney_bmKKI/AAAAAAAAP6I/CwRbvjOtkScXpS2M5-7Su0mLZjG2l2GCACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWADYizkkI0/W1Ney_bmKKI/AAAAAAAAP6I/CwRbvjOtkScXpS2M5-7Su0mLZjG2l2GCACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0039.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Daddy and Baby Jonah lounging on a weekend afternoon</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cpX1rKkShzY/W1NfFuoumPI/AAAAAAAAP6A/uF4mItK7sIw7Aw7yZ_-5CIfh-ubxbGRYgCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_83c.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cpX1rKkShzY/W1NfFuoumPI/AAAAAAAAP6A/uF4mItK7sIw7Aw7yZ_-5CIfh-ubxbGRYgCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_83c.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FYoOLJasAj8/W1NfGX_tfWI/AAAAAAAAP6E/9C6YzLUJ0DI9SOmgIYK-6RDQqNXGGQJvwCLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_83e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FYoOLJasAj8/W1NfGX_tfWI/AAAAAAAAP6E/9C6YzLUJ0DI9SOmgIYK-6RDQqNXGGQJvwCLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_83e.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>On the left, we kept our little friend Josiah so his parents could have a date night. 4 little boys = noise and fun! Adding one more didn't feel like even a iota of extra work. </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5BcqjDo3fRc/W1NfBeM7bmI/AAAAAAAAP6Q/O0d7bN4aoKM8VJRheY8ECaGq1Gn9ExoXwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5BcqjDo3fRc/W1NfBeM7bmI/AAAAAAAAP6Q/O0d7bN4aoKM8VJRheY8ECaGq1Gn9ExoXwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1898.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfrK3w07xvQ/W1NfCpec-ZI/AAAAAAAAP6c/o7mrYINOwwwnNL5w6asHJqWOxI-X5esnQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_E0014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="860" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfrK3w07xvQ/W1NfCpec-ZI/AAAAAAAAP6c/o7mrYINOwwwnNL5w6asHJqWOxI-X5esnQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_E0014.JPG" width="171" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The highlight for the boys this summer has been their garden! I would say this is our biggest win of this season. They are SO into it. They pick veggies, "try" to weed, check on their growing vegetables and just kind of like hanging out in it. It's very exciting to them</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-907wCz41AYM/W1NexOjtAaI/AAAAAAAAP4g/bkKJ2NXe7IkhQDCR7n8Rt1DeFHxT5RSMgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-907wCz41AYM/W1NexOjtAaI/AAAAAAAAP4g/bkKJ2NXe7IkhQDCR7n8Rt1DeFHxT5RSMgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0003.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-57XosNS-OUM/W1NeyAS-xRI/AAAAAAAAP4o/_Cl5Iimk9K0N7JtMB_p3p1n0ceEWuzIVgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-57XosNS-OUM/W1NeyAS-xRI/AAAAAAAAP4o/_Cl5Iimk9K0N7JtMB_p3p1n0ceEWuzIVgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0018.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We're growing pumpkins, squash, zucchini, green beans, basil, cucumbers, watermelon, corn and strawberries.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XCw2qmPkFI/W1Nexq3UIeI/AAAAAAAAP4k/uOO4neHOFYYJ43wniWEeuMxpnLYQ-gjkACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2XCw2qmPkFI/W1Nexq3UIeI/AAAAAAAAP4k/uOO4neHOFYYJ43wniWEeuMxpnLYQ-gjkACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0021.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q739QqS1gRw/W1NezoEYX3I/AAAAAAAAP4w/GCuDV30qvrMd5YBIxmOb7M9_b8SG2XSeQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q739QqS1gRw/W1NezoEYX3I/AAAAAAAAP4w/GCuDV30qvrMd5YBIxmOb7M9_b8SG2XSeQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0064.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvw1GDuDpu4/W1Ne2kxZacI/AAAAAAAAP40/1pXEw5jPVVMVQlo9SrOl7FNOuwAlPFdTgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvw1GDuDpu4/W1Ne2kxZacI/AAAAAAAAP40/1pXEw5jPVVMVQlo9SrOl7FNOuwAlPFdTgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0065.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SB-ofb7kVeg/W1Ne2kBF-GI/AAAAAAAAP44/ovf748iIMsoGq4l9JsHb-Q2bl2oli9PugCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SB-ofb7kVeg/W1Ne2kBF-GI/AAAAAAAAP44/ovf748iIMsoGq4l9JsHb-Q2bl2oli9PugCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0066.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqxreuIoMNk/W1Ne3D7K6PI/AAAAAAAAP48/TdWDVSj97bAikuuwcsqWlXWJydLyFGy9ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqxreuIoMNk/W1Ne3D7K6PI/AAAAAAAAP48/TdWDVSj97bAikuuwcsqWlXWJydLyFGy9ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0068.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDU_PZN-54M/W1Ne5iZxrmI/AAAAAAAAP5E/8DYGQjFEYo4HnociVWYNfzPLENgeX4QcQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDU_PZN-54M/W1Ne5iZxrmI/AAAAAAAAP5E/8DYGQjFEYo4HnociVWYNfzPLENgeX4QcQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0069.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The strawberry plants are kind of on the struggle bus but the boys have each been able to pick a few ripe ones and eat them fresh off the vine. Nothing better!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AVnp8GnfsJg/W1Ne5CAn81I/AAAAAAAAP5A/4W8kOfpcF2UiNBAdUUeda4lYUN7HkbGWACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AVnp8GnfsJg/W1Ne5CAn81I/AAAAAAAAP5A/4W8kOfpcF2UiNBAdUUeda4lYUN7HkbGWACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0075.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DNIRy8E92gg/W1Ne5ryzIVI/AAAAAAAAP5I/TgLj_DVv4dYMcuXDNpo07qZYCkiYlcKAgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DNIRy8E92gg/W1Ne5ryzIVI/AAAAAAAAP5I/TgLj_DVv4dYMcuXDNpo07qZYCkiYlcKAgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gideon is at the most fun age. He gives us a MAJOR run for our money with some toddler attitude but I would say overall 3 is my favorite so far. He very into soccer, art projects and going to big movies. We saw the Incredibles 2 a few weekends ago. I recommend it but there is a pretty scary character and one scene that frightened Giddy but he 3 so maybe bigger kids wouldn't mind.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8vh_t-wYEoo/W1Ne66rqt5I/AAAAAAAAP5Q/daU6W26k-6QFJZJ1wIOm8-uzaPvPDBOMwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8vh_t-wYEoo/W1Ne66rqt5I/AAAAAAAAP5Q/daU6W26k-6QFJZJ1wIOm8-uzaPvPDBOMwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0090.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Baby Jonah!! This baby is such a little dreamboat. He's figured out his voice so he likes to yell and squeal. He smiles at everyone in the store and gets many many compliments on his pretty eyes and joyful smile</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TfOXSqn3pFI/W1Ne7lhQV8I/AAAAAAAAP5U/Uyj6Z6V34fASP1F1yT-KNdFRLibMpmuZgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TfOXSqn3pFI/W1Ne7lhQV8I/AAAAAAAAP5U/Uyj6Z6V34fASP1F1yT-KNdFRLibMpmuZgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0099.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sir has discovered he's getting more independent and is an extremely good helper. He likes to get diapers or wipes for Jonah's changes and he enjoys picking veggies and carrying them inside. His little heart to serve others is so sweet. He is more interested than ever in this balance bike but is just a smidge too short for it and loves to explore the backyard for bugs and cool rocks.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GUm8E8Rue8/W1Ne8HUboCI/AAAAAAAAP6Y/GSU894JIhDgdeh3AaG4xFMRk0SGUeDEvACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_GUm8E8Rue8/W1Ne8HUboCI/AAAAAAAAP6Y/GSU894JIhDgdeh3AaG4xFMRk0SGUeDEvACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We went to a birthday party for Josiah a few weekends ago and had fun with all our closest friends just eating and relaxing</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Hnki7D_blw/W1NfDqH4Q2I/AAAAAAAAP6U/WNZPTpFMii8ayAG6aHzcf8wl-VtlbATSACEwYBhgL/s1600/fullsizeoutput_833.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Hnki7D_blw/W1NfDqH4Q2I/AAAAAAAAP6U/WNZPTpFMii8ayAG6aHzcf8wl-VtlbATSACEwYBhgL/s320/fullsizeoutput_833.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bqyLW7zdg04/W1Ne69hzhTI/AAAAAAAAP5M/LFGWyfhRj9QZPYA1cMLvYnv7U_B_T0rqgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bqyLW7zdg04/W1Ne69hzhTI/AAAAAAAAP5M/LFGWyfhRj9QZPYA1cMLvYnv7U_B_T0rqgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0104.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOZo0rmARgk/W1Ne9M1jrGI/AAAAAAAAP5g/4d40EB2JwpE5o3DsPgvY1QHdfZTyWD73ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WOZo0rmARgk/W1Ne9M1jrGI/AAAAAAAAP5g/4d40EB2JwpE5o3DsPgvY1QHdfZTyWD73ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0110.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R2G_JluG6cs/W1NfA5HcJOI/AAAAAAAAP5o/iZG_gtjzAfURnDmN-fA7tRcudIlzNK4NwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R2G_JluG6cs/W1NfA5HcJOI/AAAAAAAAP5o/iZG_gtjzAfURnDmN-fA7tRcudIlzNK4NwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0112.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>It's been so so hot here lately so from about 10:30 am to about 5:00 pm we just cannot go outside without melting. So the swamp cooler is blasting to keep us cool and the boys like to snuggle up in their sleeping bags for movies or reading time. On the right, a heart shaped rock that Sir brought me :)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVhagDPOcjY/W1NfAw-5gCI/AAAAAAAAP5k/TUyV9wNqE9gAK51aA4ZtH-4S2GlueRXgACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVhagDPOcjY/W1NfAw-5gCI/AAAAAAAAP5k/TUyV9wNqE9gAK51aA4ZtH-4S2GlueRXgACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_6479.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Jonah and I walked with Eleanor and her mama Lauren just this morning. We sipped coffees and ate pumpkin muffins before it was too hot out-a perfect Saturday morning (minus the grumpy babies who protested loudly about being in their strollers)!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b-937T58LFM/W1OBYFqyt0I/AAAAAAAAP6o/QKjZBwtQnzsexYaRSPDULnGx9tt2E4TrACLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="458" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b-937T58LFM/W1OBYFqyt0I/AAAAAAAAP6o/QKjZBwtQnzsexYaRSPDULnGx9tt2E4TrACLcBGAs/s320/unnamed-1.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our cousin Bethy came into town so we all visited and had lunch at Hacienda</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1kRdaDwjImY/W1OB5yw4zNI/AAAAAAAAP6w/jySQXiHFZVAYWQSiVWXX-iokZI-Rsc_2ACLcBGAs/s1600/fullsizeoutput_846.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="815" height="239" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1kRdaDwjImY/W1OB5yw4zNI/AAAAAAAAP6w/jySQXiHFZVAYWQSiVWXX-iokZI-Rsc_2ACLcBGAs/s320/fullsizeoutput_846.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Cousin time and the pool with Xander, Aebrynn & Caius</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-15473241816083845872018-05-27T22:11:00.001-06:002018-05-29T10:42:44.975-06:00Running Through May<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a hot minute since I blogged! I have an enormous <b>Ryan Decker health update</b> in my drafts that I need to go through an edit because his health is a disaster right now. A one sentence update is that we are managing his Crohn's with a new medication and he was diagnosed with intestinal parasites which are a literal nightmare. We are in the thick of some serious work to get his health back on track and I'll post that update soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our <b>3 under 3 boys are BUSY</b>, wild, energetic, silly, naughty, anxiety-inducing, and above all...sweet. We love them each to pieces even though they keep us on our dang toes at all moments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were at a BBQ this afternoon with the gals from my MOPS group plus all their families and we were definitely the most motley bunch there, ha! Gideon somehow ended up in only his underwear, Sir's toe was bleeding and both boys were covered in sunscreen and dirt. Everyone else there just had 1 child and all but one family had a girl. Our boys brought some energy to that party! One friend said to me, <i>"Do you just go to bed exhausted every night?</i>" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes. Yes we do indeed. <b>Full hands and full hearts.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have taken zero pictures of a lot of fun events lately but I really think it's better to <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5768967/Student-wishes-phones-never-invented-parents-it.html">not have our phones out</a>. We're soaking up every minute of these early <b>summer days</b>. My parents generously gave us their patio set and we just moved the boy's highchairs out onto our shaded patio permanently. We eat 100% of meals outside right now. Easy clean up and prettier views!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think <b>we were outside 6 hours today</b> if that tells you anything about how much we love summer :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well here are a few pictures of what we have managed to capture:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTR2KhddePY/Wwt02E2_X-I/AAAAAAAAP1c/y_hyzp7ldaAkhh32P8zWZmim-VzU3h6VgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTR2KhddePY/Wwt02E2_X-I/AAAAAAAAP1c/y_hyzp7ldaAkhh32P8zWZmim-VzU3h6VgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1904.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My sweet baby Jonah Matthew!! He's officially 4 months old and such a love. He has been "talking" and laughing so much lately. He is such a sweet guy. He's been so into his bouncer lately and of course being front facing in the carrier to experience the world head on!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xN6AJvEqKfs/Wwt5QCKdK1I/AAAAAAAAP1s/qJ52ajxx5mIq4d2pvPg5dEZ6DG13QxCOACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xN6AJvEqKfs/Wwt5QCKdK1I/AAAAAAAAP1s/qJ52ajxx5mIq4d2pvPg5dEZ6DG13QxCOACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1813.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our weekend jam: PARKS! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sweet Sir had a surgery </b>about 3 weeks ago to remove his adenoids. This kid has had chronic sinus issues since about 6 months old. He had what felt like a permanent runny nose for the last 6-8 months. SO GROSS!! And miserable for him. He's been symptom free since his surgery and recovered perfectly. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dS3IsyyiZps/Wwt5QcGMZBI/AAAAAAAAP10/kI-E0CS35aQPTchnd2wBL7A6ZcS5OwJcACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1814.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dS3IsyyiZps/Wwt5QcGMZBI/AAAAAAAAP10/kI-E0CS35aQPTchnd2wBL7A6ZcS5OwJcACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1814.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9q-Zhso6Xos/Wwt5QbORFVI/AAAAAAAAP1w/ExuBbNgyq4EEcXm0w51lKHYubFHEdPovACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9q-Zhso6Xos/Wwt5QbORFVI/AAAAAAAAP1w/ExuBbNgyq4EEcXm0w51lKHYubFHEdPovACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1815.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Everyone at the hospital was happy to meet him because this is the floor I work on! So many doctors and nurses dropped in to meet the famous Sir. The care was above and beyond on his surgery day. I got to go back to the OR with him and as they were putting him to sleep with the mask I asked him, "What sound does a lion make?" (his favorite animal sound) and he sleepily tried to "roar" and then was konked out</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhC3fchH2Ao/Wwt5dEUycxI/AAAAAAAAP3E/XYsUwKY7xtYxDtqClUrWK0kUq2cSNq9PgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhC3fchH2Ao/Wwt5dEUycxI/AAAAAAAAP3E/XYsUwKY7xtYxDtqClUrWK0kUq2cSNq9PgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1816.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>He was a dream toddler pre and post surgery. Happy guy even though he was not allowed to have food or water since 5:00 a.m. that morning. Luckily he had a 9:30 surgery slot so he didn't have to wait long</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPIYCUtDZWQ/Wwt5Yw-zeiI/AAAAAAAAP2A/gpLar8gRvhokc5GMCfpme_dWYmeYFvXUgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPIYCUtDZWQ/Wwt5Yw-zeiI/AAAAAAAAP2A/gpLar8gRvhokc5GMCfpme_dWYmeYFvXUgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0912.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lwi_0o5rAqc/Wwt5ZPLr5zI/AAAAAAAAP2E/XSz663FPC5Q29OrDGvZ1dWO2SvuKLIGSgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lwi_0o5rAqc/Wwt5ZPLr5zI/AAAAAAAAP2E/XSz663FPC5Q29OrDGvZ1dWO2SvuKLIGSgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0914.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A Cinco de Mayo party with our friends. So many kids! We had such a nice time with everyone and enjoyed just letting our kids run around while we all ate and talked.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YjVqTrOG3UE/Wwt5YnGnfUI/AAAAAAAAP18/RkYmFOuS6EUdvXU7RauneUsiLITbmjBtQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YjVqTrOG3UE/Wwt5YnGnfUI/AAAAAAAAP18/RkYmFOuS6EUdvXU7RauneUsiLITbmjBtQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0923.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXMBK0uC5-M/Wwt5fZpbKLI/AAAAAAAAP2M/kMaIA4PwQ_c8tY6Bs-_G6pLiwGC3t2n9QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXMBK0uC5-M/Wwt5fZpbKLI/AAAAAAAAP2M/kMaIA4PwQ_c8tY6Bs-_G6pLiwGC3t2n9QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1830.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOHE9javlQs/Wwt5gEQV6OI/AAAAAAAAP2U/ZTeqDBJXsL4mZ0eIj4hne4LHOJArU68dwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOHE9javlQs/Wwt5gEQV6OI/AAAAAAAAP2U/ZTeqDBJXsL4mZ0eIj4hne4LHOJArU68dwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1831.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We went to the zoo a few weekends ago and stayed for an hour before it got hot. Sir saw a tiger up close and personal!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-go50BiwguUg/Wwt5ffHN9MI/AAAAAAAAP2Q/QBGZmjd47to9OmUh1WSjM4zIn2ivQqjbwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-go50BiwguUg/Wwt5ffHN9MI/AAAAAAAAP2Q/QBGZmjd47to9OmUh1WSjM4zIn2ivQqjbwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1841.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C5D2JfhBiBA/Wwt5iFFKtWI/AAAAAAAAP2k/dEftmOFpxPArOJAYoRufOdh0rMPE1WgWACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C5D2JfhBiBA/Wwt5iFFKtWI/AAAAAAAAP2k/dEftmOFpxPArOJAYoRufOdh0rMPE1WgWACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1859.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This kid!!! He's the sweetest little thing. I can' wait to get him to his 4 month appointment on Tuesday for a height and weight. He is SO tall. Not chubby but so long and he has the biggest feet.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KAUvF7XGrGw/Wwt5h6SaNAI/AAAAAAAAP2g/mCPmM4CEmy0JU4-DTQyApCUFPorlUfDAwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KAUvF7XGrGw/Wwt5h6SaNAI/AAAAAAAAP2g/mCPmM4CEmy0JU4-DTQyApCUFPorlUfDAwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1862.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The big boys had a sleepover with Grandma and Grandpa Decker a few weekends ago. Giddy was able to do his favorite activity in the world..."WORK!" Which means go to the garage and play with tools. He loves it so much and he even got mad at Grandpa for needing to go inside for a food and water break ha!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k210ISLlN1Y/Wwt5hMsOtGI/AAAAAAAAP2Y/BLCaVIoKzkEmVqqEyBarHP3sHWl_aWHWQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="936" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k210ISLlN1Y/Wwt5hMsOtGI/AAAAAAAAP2Y/BLCaVIoKzkEmVqqEyBarHP3sHWl_aWHWQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1866.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh my three handsome gentlemen!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B1rOeJrH2Vk/Wwt5lIJAvmI/AAAAAAAAP2s/-vi1JI4l4zYQBq46rVv2CTedBbL99vAcACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B1rOeJrH2Vk/Wwt5lIJAvmI/AAAAAAAAP2s/-vi1JI4l4zYQBq46rVv2CTedBbL99vAcACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1888.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Have you ever seen such a perfect little face??? He's just too much.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9K5iAiracAA/Wwt5RYlT0gI/AAAAAAAAP2c/9Rlg6hTUDxUs-iLWJZqkxbHFyD6cTKB1gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9K5iAiracAA/Wwt5RYlT0gI/AAAAAAAAP2c/9Rlg6hTUDxUs-iLWJZqkxbHFyD6cTKB1gCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1867.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gideon is once again very into gardening this year. I bought him his own pair of gardening gloves which he calls "work gloves". He helps weed, cut branches, throw away trash and mow the lawn. He has an incredible drive to be helpful and serve around our home. Sir also like to "help" but mostly he just tramples the garden and picks up sticks :)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8eieusr4TU/Wwt5jciesUI/AAAAAAAAP3E/HAhG1xw2xeoKjquMu9Ny6rKAuM0UhmrpQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q8eieusr4TU/Wwt5jciesUI/AAAAAAAAP3E/HAhG1xw2xeoKjquMu9Ny6rKAuM0UhmrpQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1868.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U9ZAPECSSDQ/Wwt5l8AGlxI/AAAAAAAAP2w/NVALgZLoD-4w-WSf9_FxdwWQgWOcxUCWwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U9ZAPECSSDQ/Wwt5l8AGlxI/AAAAAAAAP2w/NVALgZLoD-4w-WSf9_FxdwWQgWOcxUCWwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1898.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My Mother's Day gift from my boys was my beautiful garden! They spent time weeding, tilling, and rejuvenating the soil. This humongous garden bed was literally nothing but weeds when we moved in last year and probably grew to 1 ft tall in some places. The previous owners just didn't keep up with yard work so this was a pretty consuming task. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We now have pumpkin, squash, cucumber, watermelon, green beans, basil, strawberries and corn growing! The boys take turns watering each evening and think they are hot stuff doing it.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to post more regularly over the summer. We have never ever been this busy in our whole lives. Not with activities but with the consuming task that is keeping 3 small humans alive and our house running. So in between all that <b>our summer adventures</b> will find their way here. Plus that update on Ryan. <b>Please pray for Ryan and his health to be restored and for healing!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.</i></span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Romans 12:15</i></span></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-85816194322710272552018-05-05T06:52:00.000-06:002018-08-20T14:09:36.994-06:00Sir 1.5 Year Old Questionnaire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3dxAuZIvGc/Wuy552DwByI/AAAAAAAAPzM/uuKteHnciSIXbw8pf2ooyGBSRuQt68V8ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="691" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3dxAuZIvGc/Wuy552DwByI/AAAAAAAAPzM/uuKteHnciSIXbw8pf2ooyGBSRuQt68V8ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1817.JPG" width="199" /></a><br /><b><br /></b><b>Sir 1.5 Year Old Questionnaire</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(translated or answer mostly by mom)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How old are you? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Da" (One)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Orange</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite toy? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stuffed fox named Mr. Fluffernutter, ride on horse outside and wild animals figurines<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite fruit?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Nana" or blueberries<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite book? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go, Dog. Go! or Daniel & The Lions or Noah's Ark </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite outfit? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Diaper, no pants and light up shoes<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite game? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">He loves to roar like a lion to scare us, chase with Gideon, or hide and seek with Daddy<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite snack? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Goldfish crackers, yogurt bites, or sweet potato puffs<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite animal? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Giraffes and lions<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite movie or TV show?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Octonauts</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who is your best friend? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Giddy<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite drink? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ba Ba" (aka milk)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite holiday?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mama's guess is his birthday<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What makes you laugh? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being tickled on his neck, when we act scared of his animal noises, and when Ryan chases him<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you love to do the most? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being read to! There is nothing, I mean NOTHING, that this kid loves more than a pile of books and sitting in your lap. He would do this for hours.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you like to take to bed with you at night? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Giant stuffed bunny, Mr. Fluffernutter, a cup of water and he love his nightlight<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">We guess a firefighter because he's an adrenaline junkie or a teacher because he's enjoys books and reading and time with people<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What are you good at? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being a big and little brother, climbing, dancing, spotting planes, petting doggies and making animal noises<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is something you want to do this year? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">My guess is go swimming!</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-67920132885707832102018-05-04T13:44:00.000-06:002018-05-04T13:44:10.766-06:00Gideon 2.5 (ish) Year Old Questionnaire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDOwxupQhns/Wuy3OWwPHhI/AAAAAAAAPzA/rZjaWKJAt5oMWg120pQOUK2era9ZYxJLQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1185" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDOwxupQhns/Wuy3OWwPHhI/AAAAAAAAPzA/rZjaWKJAt5oMWg120pQOUK2era9ZYxJLQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1028.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Gideon's 2.5 (ish) Year Old Questionnaire</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(translated by mom)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How old are you? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">*holds up 5 fingers*<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite color?</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">"White"<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite toy? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ball and Tools" (aka his big boy tools from Daddys garage like pliers and screwdrivers)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite fruit?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blueberries<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite book? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I Love You, Stinky Face (By Lisa Mccourt)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite outfit? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Striped Pants of any kind and any shirt with "choos" (aka trains)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite game? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chase and I Spy<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite snack? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bananas and peanut butter or goldfish crackers<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite animal? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Meow "(aka Kitties)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite movie or TV show?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rescue Bots or PJ Masks<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who is your best friend? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"B" (aka Sir)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite drink? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Merk" (aka Milk)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is your favorite holiday?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Party" (aka his birthday)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What makes you laugh? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">"D" (aka Daddy. He calls Ryan "D"), he giggles non-stop at the Minions from Despicable Me and loves when someone chases him<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you love to do the most?</b><br />"Park!" He also loves to climb, do art projects, wash dishes, use knives (supervised duh!), and go on walks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you like to take to bed with you at night? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 pillows, a firetruck and a cup of water</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you want to be when you grow up? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">We still guess an Engineer or my newest guess is an orthopedic surgeon. They play with all the big fun tools and Gideon is very calculated and precise even in his playtime<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What are you good at? </b><br />Fixing things, helping Daddy in the garage and on projects, kissing anyone's owies, any type of sport, and being a big brother</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What is something you want to do this year? </b><br />"Park!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ryandcar.blogspot.com/2017/08/gideon-2-year-old-questionnaire.html">Gideon's 2 Year Old Questionnaire</a></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-84960127987614546322018-04-26T13:58:00.000-06:002018-04-30T13:58:38.921-06:00Jonah 3 Month Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RamCHynLJZk/Wudx4_4Qi4I/AAAAAAAAPyc/YteBlbPd1Wk8KY4OEZ2fYfjcSB70gqQsgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1160" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RamCHynLJZk/Wudx4_4Qi4I/AAAAAAAAPyc/YteBlbPd1Wk8KY4OEZ2fYfjcSB70gqQsgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1760.JPG" width="231" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdspZ_GW4tc/Wudx4wtUsgI/AAAAAAAAPyg/pd8hsIUisxUq-ulfEPQlznzwPb_E-ogKgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdspZ_GW4tc/Wudx4wtUsgI/AAAAAAAAPyg/pd8hsIUisxUq-ulfEPQlznzwPb_E-ogKgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1762.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><b><br /></b>Jonah Matthew you little 3 month old stud! You're a 1/4 of the way through your first year of life. So far we know you love to "talk", you have the biggest widest smile that lights up the room, and you love to snuggle all day and all night. Sir has been giving you open mouth kisses that you tolerate very kindly and Giddy has been really into stroking your dark hair and day, "Ahhh baby." Ryan spends Fridays with Jonah while I work and his summary of a 10 hour hang out session with him: "I just like Jonah. He's a joy to be around." That about sums you up, kid. We like AND love you and you add tremendous joy to our lives.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Age: </b>3 months<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight:</b> He gets weighed next month at his 4 month but I would venture to guess he's about 13 lbs<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Length: </b>We'll get a measurement next month but he is tall!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sizes: </b>We're up to many 6 month pants because of those long legs and a 3-6 month shirts and onsies. He is such a big strong boy growing by the minute. He definitely isn't a chubby baby but he has some upper thigh rolls to brag about and the beginnings to a double chin. He's just a tall, lean, milkie machine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b> His eyes are almost kind of gray these days. Gray/blue-ish. The best part about Jonah's eyes are how wide open and bright they are. He has the most precious little face.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hair: </b>I would officially say his hair is dark brown. When he was born it was the jet black but it's lightened up significantly over the last few weeks and we have been outside more. He's still pretty bald on top and it's long through the back.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleeping: </b>I'm pretty pleased with Jonah's sleep. He sleeps about 11-12 hours at night (co-sleeping), sometimes a bit more. He takes about 4 naps a day ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Just depends on his mood and how loud the big boys are! He prefers to be nursed to sleep but will occasionally talk himself to sleep which is so darn cute.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eating:</b> The biggest update is that Jonah is ROCKING his bottle! I am so proud of this little man. I went back to work two weeks ago and he absolutely demolished his bottle for Daddy. He is eating about every 3 hours during the day and between 2-4 times at night. We figured out quite awhile back that Jonah has a milk protein and soy intolerance. So I'm still 100% off those two particular foods and it's made him SO much happier. He still spits up quite a bit but I think the overall rate is decreasing.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones/Words:</b> He's gotten really good at batting and grabbing for hanging toys in his gym. We tried out his jumper and he likes it for about a minute or two. His biggest adventure has been front facing in the Ergo carrier and that is his jam! He LOVES to Ryan in the garage or help me make dinner that way. He's talking up a storm and coos all day long especially to Ryan. Ryan always get him to settle down with some rocking or a ride in the carrier.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Memorable Outings:</b> We haven't had many outings this month so nothing new here<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Favorite toys/activities:</b> The toy rings that hang from his gym and a multi-textured bumblebee seem to be his current favorites. He has found his thumb and will chomp on that pretty regularly. I would say his favorite activities this month include rocking on the backporch with Daddy, being in the carrier on Daddy, being held by Daddy...so pretty much anything that includes Daddy! He is super content facing outward in the carrier on our long evening walk or sitting up in a big boy high chair while I cook dinner.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funny Moments: </b>Ryan and I both love changing his clothes or diaper because when he's on his back and you come into his line of vision he just bursts into the biggest grin! It is too sweet. I shouldn't have laughed last week but he was falling asleep and let out an ENORMOUS burp that woke him up and made him cry. Ha! He had a similar experience with some toots last month and it just makes me laugh<br /><br /><b>Nicknames: </b>Jonah Bear, Bear Bear, TDH (tall, dark and handsome), Sweets, Sweetness, Bubs, Bubbie, Love<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>It will be fun to do some summer-y things in the coming months like hikes, swimming and more time outside. He's a curious little bug so any new experience is a treat for him and we enjoy seeing him take it all in</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-8802294439466057082018-04-23T14:13:00.001-06:002018-04-23T14:15:03.646-06:00Potty Training, Appointments & Back To Work<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're almost into May which is mind boggling! Which means it will be the summer soon and that makes me realize that Giddy Lou is turning 3 this summer! THREE!!!! These days are flying by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've been hanging low the last few weeks with short outings to parks and being in our own backyard and neighborhood most weekends. Ryan is still feeling pretty crummy 90% of the time. We started Humira last week for him and we are really hoping to see some improvement in his symptoms soon. <b>Please pray for his health to improve!</b> He is completely dairy/sugar/gluten free, taking daily probiotics, taking collagen peptides, exercising daily (our evening walks) and of course we are trying to manage his Crohn's with medicine. It's just such a mess to have an autoimmune disease. We wouldn't wish this on anyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys are getting <b>wilder, more curious, and bigger </b>by the minute. Their days are filled with outside time, reading, playing cars or chase, garage time with Daddy, walks, naps, and playdates with friends or grandparents. They are simultaneously the best and most exhausting gifts we have ever received :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pictures of our last few weeks below!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWsX8AhTxYk/Wt4t0lKZZ3I/AAAAAAAAPwU/uX_2NqGQMIsYfWVMlivBiUSo46RixZ0RwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWsX8AhTxYk/Wt4t0lKZZ3I/AAAAAAAAPwU/uX_2NqGQMIsYfWVMlivBiUSo46RixZ0RwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0835.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The garage is Gideon's happy place. He is allowed to have "big boy tools" under the very very close supervision of Daddy. Giddy takes this very seriously and we are so proud of his maturity handling his tools with care. He absolutely loves to help Ryan with projects, it is so darn sweet</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSq-jqUQVao/Wt4t3dpt9QI/AAAAAAAAPwg/JpgYpqJL0Q8smeRIySfLXXjJYT0SN2HsACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSq-jqUQVao/Wt4t3dpt9QI/AAAAAAAAPwg/JpgYpqJL0Q8smeRIySfLXXjJYT0SN2HsACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1624.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gideon started potty training! He is pretty good about peeing in the potty and asking to go on the big boy potty but pooping is another beast to tackle ha! Also I think he pees extra slow because he gets more iPad time that way.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EIgFQP2eKu8/Wt4t5T6DFBI/AAAAAAAAPwo/oAF64BcfY78EJeFJ9r4IlN1JQFKovN74wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EIgFQP2eKu8/Wt4t5T6DFBI/AAAAAAAAPwo/oAF64BcfY78EJeFJ9r4IlN1JQFKovN74wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1627.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sir reading...OF COURSE! I am not exaggerating in the slightest to say this kid wants to read non-stop all day. There is nothing that he would choose over sitting in your lap and having a pile of books read to him. He is our bookworm and I hope he never ever loses that love of reading</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IqrXHr78zsE/Wt4t3urCPsI/AAAAAAAAPwk/sa6Tv4lAwmgb1_7CVvmWHO2qEHZt9790wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IqrXHr78zsE/Wt4t3urCPsI/AAAAAAAAPwk/sa6Tv4lAwmgb1_7CVvmWHO2qEHZt9790wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1635.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQZybbFtPAM/Wt4t6ceL4MI/AAAAAAAAPx0/HdJezX3aH6UrEG-nyAvvSlh6QLYSQLlQQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQZybbFtPAM/Wt4t6ceL4MI/AAAAAAAAPx0/HdJezX3aH6UrEG-nyAvvSlh6QLYSQLlQQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1638.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Hi Baby Jonah! This baby seems to have hit a good point lately with decreased spit-up (some days) and just feeling better. I'm totally off dairy and soy to help his belly and this has made a complete difference in his temperament. He is taking longer solo naps and just seems more content. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v9TSpCFFsP4/Wt4t6UAfm5I/AAAAAAAAPws/JK4dwGpjf40PUuCOdX7oz2sE2zC-HkY0wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v9TSpCFFsP4/Wt4t6UAfm5I/AAAAAAAAPws/JK4dwGpjf40PUuCOdX7oz2sE2zC-HkY0wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1637.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>babyganics has no clue who I am but I really like their products and recommend them to any mama who wants an organic, high SPF sunscreen for their babies. The stick is so so convenient. I have one in our diaper bag, one in the car, and one in the junk drawer so I can just swipe it over the boy's cheeks anytime. LOVE and highly recommend!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L2FfSUpDAJ8/Wt4t7GXu79I/AAAAAAAAPw4/81VaCqsy0_AsSYrp1Qjq7Fi6V-f96_XLwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L2FfSUpDAJ8/Wt4t7GXu79I/AAAAAAAAPw4/81VaCqsy0_AsSYrp1Qjq7Fi6V-f96_XLwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1670.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Ryan and the boys! Saturday morning has been cartoons, snuggles and big breakfasts at our house lately</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wHEKPG2hxTw/Wt4t7Kak2gI/AAAAAAAAPw8/oomXWz3qyZQzL5F2FbtRDZHjtAgUymWtgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wHEKPG2hxTw/Wt4t7Kak2gI/AAAAAAAAPw8/oomXWz3qyZQzL5F2FbtRDZHjtAgUymWtgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1671.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J6HnAmiqIA4/Wt4t7TsUqgI/AAAAAAAAPxA/9e2BbLT_yPwyWUrKmRVb5kCBOmeXxBraQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J6HnAmiqIA4/Wt4t7TsUqgI/AAAAAAAAPxA/9e2BbLT_yPwyWUrKmRVb5kCBOmeXxBraQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1685.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh sweet Sir! This little guy has been struggling with chronic sinus and ear issues for months and months. I took him to Children's for an ENT consult and the surgeon highly recommended an adenoidectomy. His adenoids are 80% enlarged and the culprit for a lot of his discomfort. So out they come next month.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3RBOmTYdvA/Wt4t8rSS-SI/AAAAAAAAPxE/ZtdlXCH-MdQyhtImT21V4d7fWnWTk9SigCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3RBOmTYdvA/Wt4t8rSS-SI/AAAAAAAAPxE/ZtdlXCH-MdQyhtImT21V4d7fWnWTk9SigCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1702.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Who is this big kid sitting up in a high chair?!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFEgidzYDNo/Wt4t9EGW72I/AAAAAAAAPxI/ZOSiqu_gGKE7VTdI6QFtqOm7vx3FfbxKgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFEgidzYDNo/Wt4t9EGW72I/AAAAAAAAPxI/ZOSiqu_gGKE7VTdI6QFtqOm7vx3FfbxKgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1704.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_h3L-ojqlU0/Wt4t9gg--HI/AAAAAAAAPxM/wPGot9aU9sg4wN3IObPQhwN34neMpXIhgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_h3L-ojqlU0/Wt4t9gg--HI/AAAAAAAAPxM/wPGot9aU9sg4wN3IObPQhwN34neMpXIhgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1717.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gideon working on some fine motor skills while the little boys napped. And look at that bright eyed Jonah Bear. He is so darn handsome! We still cannot make even the slightest guess as to who he looks like and where he came from!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jqFLBeRn5M/Wt4t-HNPcrI/AAAAAAAAPxQ/inuJiT-6jVo5w64TcR4JjumDP3rIx0fYgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jqFLBeRn5M/Wt4t-HNPcrI/AAAAAAAAPxQ/inuJiT-6jVo5w64TcR4JjumDP3rIx0fYgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1725.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I had to snap this photo at work last week. I breastfed Gideon for 16 months and in that time learned that the standard for lactation rooms are pretty low in many facilities. But at my work, Children's Hospital (the main campus in Aurora), they are breast feeding support champions! Every lactation room has a breast pump, comfy chair, electric outlet, table, sink, mirror, and locking door. I was so pleasantly surprised to return to work last Friday and have this as my space to pump. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>P.S. Jonah rocked his bottle for Daddy! He drank perfectly.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-de3xavSsL1k/Wt4t_uww-RI/AAAAAAAAPxU/tzBDPrDmnFgks0Gl7l0klP21_cCi1dSAgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-de3xavSsL1k/Wt4t_uww-RI/AAAAAAAAPxU/tzBDPrDmnFgks0Gl7l0klP21_cCi1dSAgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1727.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Who is having tummy time? This guy! Those bright eyes are always wide open observing something going on. I smoosh this baby in kisses all day. He is too too sweet!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r9-8UAJOjuc/Wt4t_1ZM8pI/AAAAAAAAPxY/3e87GOnB6swzQdgTY2_NEEmSO_8Wss7TgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r9-8UAJOjuc/Wt4t_1ZM8pI/AAAAAAAAPxY/3e87GOnB6swzQdgTY2_NEEmSO_8Wss7TgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1731.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This is our entire household's FAVORITE smoothie. The boys gulp it, I steal Ryan's and Ryan drinks it to help fight this crummy Crohn's flare. It's 4 ripe bananas, ~2 cups coconut milk, 1 tsp cocoa powder, ~1/2 cup of peanut butter, <a href="https://www.vitalproteins.com/collections/all-products/products/collagen-peptides?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkKPrvJfR2gIV3rfACh1P5QisEAAYASAAEgJrjfD_BwE">2 scoops collagen peptides</a> and a handful of spinach if you have it. We blend it up in the Vitamix and then fight over who gets the first sip</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2kF0FCxgVg/Wt4uAbQjDZI/AAAAAAAAPxc/TsO0bfc1e5cHZx6fsW2mL7VbvQYhARU-QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2kF0FCxgVg/Wt4uAbQjDZI/AAAAAAAAPxc/TsO0bfc1e5cHZx6fsW2mL7VbvQYhARU-QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1733.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvPlOVeUxDU/Wt4t61SSi6I/AAAAAAAAPxo/rkYFB1AdDp4ziBMKk9YpQdw979f_rBJWgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PvPlOVeUxDU/Wt4t61SSi6I/AAAAAAAAPxo/rkYFB1AdDp4ziBMKk9YpQdw979f_rBJWgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1666.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>No one asked but I would like to take this moment to commemorate the beautiful toddler lunches my boys eat. I mean, really!! These are like the picture of toddler cuisine! On the left is homemade gluten free chicken nuggets (made these ones with coconut flour), larabar, strawberries and goldfish crackers. On the right is gluten free talipia (made with almond flour), peas, kiwi and buttered whole wheat bread. I want to eat these lunches for myself!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCRb4excnsI/Wt4uAsYi4MI/AAAAAAAAPxg/4J9BXkq9dOMsW2b46WGOY6UTWTb_MF_BgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1485" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCRb4excnsI/Wt4uAsYi4MI/AAAAAAAAPxg/4J9BXkq9dOMsW2b46WGOY6UTWTb_MF_BgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1630.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I automatically smile when I see this sweet baby's chubby grin. He is pure sweetness and a delight to our family. Everyone is smitten with this guy</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GoEw3sBiwmM/Wt4uBAWhMHI/AAAAAAAAPxk/BZBM-m4_B-AdQhb8jKP2NioA7EPYEqS1gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1283" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GoEw3sBiwmM/Wt4uBAWhMHI/AAAAAAAAPxk/BZBM-m4_B-AdQhb8jKP2NioA7EPYEqS1gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1639.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Let us end on a the beautiful sight that is Giddy Lou helping Sir! I love when he helps take care of him and he really made sure Sir was hydrated this warm afternoon. Now if he could just do this all the time... :)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Neh-1-5" id="en-ESV-12302" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;">And I said, “O <span class="small-caps" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Lord </span>God of heaven, <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-12302K" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-12302K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"> </span><span class="text Neh-1-6" id="en-ESV-12303" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">6 </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-12303L" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-12303L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night...</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="text Neh-1-6" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nehemiah 1:5-6</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-44268969835513777612018-04-10T07:00:00.000-06:002018-04-10T07:00:26.591-06:00April Adventures & A No Bake Energy Ball Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello April! This month makes me super happy about warm temperatures and re-starting our spring/summer rhythms. One thing we have always done ever since Giddy was a little baby is <b>after dinner family walks</b>. Every single night if the weather allows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We eat dinner as a family around 5:30 p.m. and then walk from about 6:00-7:00 p.m. every night. It's the best way to meet and catch up with our neighbors, get fresh air and Ryan and I get some exercise. Since we have ZERO time for other exercise! The boys love it and it passes their grumpy evening hour quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also <b>play outside</b> every single day if the weather permits after Sir's first nap. The boys run and climb and bug hunt and dig in the dirt and get their energy out before lunch. I live for these nicer days!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've been doing lots of <b>reading, art, baking, and random outings</b>. I can't manage all three boys solo yet but my parents takes the boys on outings to parks or Children's museum. Ryan takes them to the grocery store or Home Depot. They love to get out! Giddy even started potty training last weekend to prep for pre-school this fall. My mom took that task on full force (rock star Grammy!!) and he totally has the hang of peeing in the big potty. Now pooping is a whole other animal but he'll get there. He's getting so big! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and our absolute favorite <b>No Bake Energy Ball Recipe</b> is below...it's our FAVORITE snack lately that takes 10 minutes to assemble! You'll want to make it for sure, especially this summer because it requires no oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oc-rdnE7rp0/Wsq7eYDRxLI/AAAAAAAAPtk/bMn3kJu9oL8c0WUIjJIpxC--jwe-HswpwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oc-rdnE7rp0/Wsq7eYDRxLI/AAAAAAAAPtk/bMn3kJu9oL8c0WUIjJIpxC--jwe-HswpwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1471.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OoVi6ox74bk/Wsq7eH-ulxI/AAAAAAAAPtg/uE6b5S9oFS4LoeUcW-XP7D9z_tfbaDjHwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OoVi6ox74bk/Wsq7eH-ulxI/AAAAAAAAPtg/uE6b5S9oFS4LoeUcW-XP7D9z_tfbaDjHwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1476.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Reading, reading, reading. We have lots of books available to them and try to read to them every single day. They will choose this activity over just about anything else. We busted out our tee pee one cold day a few weeks ago. Big hit!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dCHSDmyEhQ/Wsq7fDZRW9I/AAAAAAAAPto/l_kadhtZyGg822cHL-auOsUKbTHMjtksQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3dCHSDmyEhQ/Wsq7fDZRW9I/AAAAAAAAPto/l_kadhtZyGg822cHL-auOsUKbTHMjtksQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1563.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I did a little spring time decorating to brighten up our house. Those muffins on the cake tray were our healthy Easter dessert. Just a healthy carrot cake recipe I googled and made into muffin tins without the frosting. Ryan has figured out refined sugar really messes with his guts and ALWAYS gives him a stomach ache. So these had raw honey as the sweetener.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htO6eDhKrVQ/Wsq7foyTu0I/AAAAAAAAPts/0VWh_w5vaEc9X-tamFKOjvtG7oDZ_kCIACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-htO6eDhKrVQ/Wsq7foyTu0I/AAAAAAAAPts/0VWh_w5vaEc9X-tamFKOjvtG7oDZ_kCIACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1574.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Baby Jonah rocking his tummy time! Look at that sweet grin</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UdfB4DdUVcg/Wsq7h8ZueqI/AAAAAAAAPt0/zjYscTJ4RkYI4RXedD3uZo8ux8rug2fcwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UdfB4DdUVcg/Wsq7h8ZueqI/AAAAAAAAPt0/zjYscTJ4RkYI4RXedD3uZo8ux8rug2fcwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1581.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sPnBqW8Stbs/Wsq7hsqcLJI/AAAAAAAAPtw/a6loH8tyloQcHHrEUjxugKLiMPbxftOfgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sPnBqW8Stbs/Wsq7hsqcLJI/AAAAAAAAPtw/a6loH8tyloQcHHrEUjxugKLiMPbxftOfgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1585.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The boys got t<a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/water-wow-animals---on-the-go-travel-activity/5376.html">hese neat no mess water art pads</a> from my parents. I love busting them out before lunch while they wait. And sweet Jonah rocking his hoodie</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qq1NckD1uWU/Wsq7iuz1QUI/AAAAAAAAPt4/sVIe4gnyLBk7I3yLG3rC6-kI-SiST1PNACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1202" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qq1NckD1uWU/Wsq7iuz1QUI/AAAAAAAAPt4/sVIe4gnyLBk7I3yLG3rC6-kI-SiST1PNACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1576.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>If you're not a Brussels sprout lover then you just need to make them our way! Trim the stem off and then slice in half vertically. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 30 minutes. They are crispy and browned and perfect! I served these with </i><span style="text-align: left;"><i>tilapia</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8VCMZyyr_VY/WsuEgkkmfJI/AAAAAAAAPu8/qeJLni5M14UNro0wKwi6_GRcpfxrX7bgQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0871.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8VCMZyyr_VY/WsuEgkkmfJI/AAAAAAAAPu8/qeJLni5M14UNro0wKwi6_GRcpfxrX7bgQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0871.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCf2h_hUrxI/WsuEg1bRjFI/AAAAAAAAPvA/ExoStZpeRDkHHxFtX_Adn2YIG7Q68Zq0QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCf2h_hUrxI/WsuEg1bRjFI/AAAAAAAAPvA/ExoStZpeRDkHHxFtX_Adn2YIG7Q68Zq0QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1562.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy went for ice cream with my parents while he did a sleepover with them. He was in heaven! I am totally convinced there should be no screen in the car (they get up to 2 hours at home) and even though that can be REALLY hard sometimes we see our hard work paying off when they are just "reading" in the backseat. And when they're not reading they are screaming so it's not all rainbows and butterflies ha!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh my these no bake energy balls. UH-MAZING! I have a huge container of them in our fridge this minute. They are healthy and easy and our boys love them too. Plus no refined sugar so Ryan can eat these as an easy snack. A friend sent this recipe to me a few years ago and we've been making them ever since.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also I just double this while I already have the ingredients out and that makes enough to last a few days :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">No Bake Energy Ball Recipe:</span></b></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 c. dry quick oats</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 c. coconut flakes </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 c. creamy peanut butter</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 c. ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 c. honey</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 c. melted coconut oil</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 c. mini-chocolate chips (optional)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Directions:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. chill in refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like (1.5 to 2 inch sized rolls makes approximately 20 servings).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Store in airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Notes:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I heated peanut butter and honey together first to ease the mixing process.<span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wLamcGoZIgI/WsuElEHU4BI/AAAAAAAAPvM/zbjN0Yb5lJk8l34STjhSNZHV6AnOWkfZQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wLamcGoZIgI/WsuElEHU4BI/AAAAAAAAPvM/zbjN0Yb5lJk8l34STjhSNZHV6AnOWkfZQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1609.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hD_WWFs8SkI/WsuEkaGZdmI/AAAAAAAAPvI/JBYD1m1y9BImHC-cigDe9Zk_R2wZfFoswCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hD_WWFs8SkI/WsuEkaGZdmI/AAAAAAAAPvI/JBYD1m1y9BImHC-cigDe9Zk_R2wZfFoswCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1610.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sneaky husband paws grabbing one while I took a picture</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hebrews 1:3</span></i></span></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-31398206730550500612018-04-08T19:00:00.003-06:002018-04-09T09:19:09.287-06:00Easter!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">We had a<b> full Easter weekend</b> last week! Our very noble intentions were to get to church and then that was just too much right now with 3 wild boys and Ryan's flare so we decided to read about Easter from our favorite, the Jesus Storybook Bible. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But alas, we didn't even do that. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So <b>we were those people</b> that didn't teach our kids anything real about Easter on Easter. Parenting win! When I asked Giddy what Easter was about (which we've talked about at length) he casually replied: "Hunt." Oh, good. So not Jesus dying for your sins but the egg hunt?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kids, man.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well we had <b>a fantastic day with our families</b> and our moms of course made the day so special. Grandmas are the bomb. My mom put together the most amazing Easter baskets. If you know my mom, you know she is the queen of holidays. They should have been on Pinterest. Rain boots, personalized beach towels, chalk, art supplies and just a sprinkling of candy. Plus lots of other goodies. The boys were over the moon! We did an egg hunt out back after dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My MIL has <b>THIRTEEN Easter baskets</b> to put together for all her grandkids. She hides them all over the house and you have to hunt for them. The kids get such a kick out of it. We had dinner with Ryan's family on Sunday and enjoyed time with all the cousins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Happy belated Easter! He is risen!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-si1bTxH9YGM/Wsq4IZgn8hI/AAAAAAAAPsk/HY_a8MdhJKMVuDwmAGi5kD5xWNOtC96cgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-si1bTxH9YGM/Wsq4IZgn8hI/AAAAAAAAPsk/HY_a8MdhJKMVuDwmAGi5kD5xWNOtC96cgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1507.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sgZjpgMr4is/WsuD8DzBfqI/AAAAAAAAPuo/WE3G5FvjJKkGsYa1ssOggzyt9LoiaUPRgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0775.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sgZjpgMr4is/WsuD8DzBfqI/AAAAAAAAPuo/WE3G5FvjJKkGsYa1ssOggzyt9LoiaUPRgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0775.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Sir with his basket! He opens his gifts quietly and studies each present so intently. While Giddy holds each new item up and squeals excitedly about it all! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8GgqGhcqUM8/Wsq4OwGTDtI/AAAAAAAAPs8/VFmo1q0R4BYxWM73IJKKRktMeyjgrcLDACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_E1497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1306" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8GgqGhcqUM8/Wsq4OwGTDtI/AAAAAAAAPs8/VFmo1q0R4BYxWM73IJKKRktMeyjgrcLDACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_E1497.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our beautiful Easter dinner! Do you see the colored deviled eggs my mom made?? This dinner was SO good! My boys are really intentional about reminding us to pray. They both always fold their hands before eating and I love that they do</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5sRY165a5mk/Wsq4IagcGWI/AAAAAAAAPso/SdXvKpStC0UerKlg72LiX6sQxnwGLKzzQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5sRY165a5mk/Wsq4IagcGWI/AAAAAAAAPso/SdXvKpStC0UerKlg72LiX6sQxnwGLKzzQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1508.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-euR2zEKgPcc/Wsq4IU7jjwI/AAAAAAAAPsg/uwIYjho7OPk0wgYx2jIl3CWhYVsMx6J_wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-euR2zEKgPcc/Wsq4IU7jjwI/AAAAAAAAPsg/uwIYjho7OPk0wgYx2jIl3CWhYVsMx6J_wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1509.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Everyone at dinner. The big hit for the boys was the roasted asparagus. They each ate thirds!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8c5NHHEIUIo/Wsq4KmsGOTI/AAAAAAAAPss/0e0Z9JpfkGAoWqj3jhxfSKI62cIl5C6wQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8c5NHHEIUIo/Wsq4KmsGOTI/AAAAAAAAPss/0e0Z9JpfkGAoWqj3jhxfSKI62cIl5C6wQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1594.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-53Tc-HUj_xw/WsuD8W7d-mI/AAAAAAAAPus/IiJFzoicdwYM4gQK6TKbltFYotyqzmCeQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-53Tc-HUj_xw/WsuD8W7d-mI/AAAAAAAAPus/IiJFzoicdwYM4gQK6TKbltFYotyqzmCeQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0796.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This is 1 of 4 hunts they went on. Our favorite, wonderful neighbors across the street, Katie & Roland, put together baskets AND a hunt for the boys. What a gift!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chMtVPny9Ew/Wsq4M3c4VzI/AAAAAAAAPsw/fzHXV1rg-ggD06VD29WZU_yIj45c1NdDQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="836" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chMtVPny9Ew/Wsq4M3c4VzI/AAAAAAAAPsw/fzHXV1rg-ggD06VD29WZU_yIj45c1NdDQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0758.JPG" width="167" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-frFXtyFPKO8/Wsq4NrkzyTI/AAAAAAAAPs0/ooE_ANry0j0Wf_JR2awcZOIMzj4hzhmXgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="942" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-frFXtyFPKO8/Wsq4NrkzyTI/AAAAAAAAPs0/ooE_ANry0j0Wf_JR2awcZOIMzj4hzhmXgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0759.JPG" width="188" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy at an outside hunt. He's such a fun age at 2.5 because he gets it and has a blast</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C72pogIKpk8/Wsq4OCAysfI/AAAAAAAAPs4/g74DzBnnlB4ZqPRqacCtQgrAUAd9rR9gQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1111" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C72pogIKpk8/Wsq4OCAysfI/AAAAAAAAPs4/g74DzBnnlB4ZqPRqacCtQgrAUAd9rR9gQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0768.JPG" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I think they liked the bunny better than Santa a few months ago!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fqyy63IiSLA/WsuD6RaesKI/AAAAAAAAPuk/iycInkLpmr89o3J1daCpOFUBb9Bne0JcQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fqyy63IiSLA/WsuD6RaesKI/AAAAAAAAPuk/iycInkLpmr89o3J1daCpOFUBb9Bne0JcQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1510.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Their 2 of 4 egg hunts! My mom and Ryan took the big boys to this one Saturday morning.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJK0WRKLWJ0/Wsq4b_dvGsI/AAAAAAAAPtA/NWY1I0htRFoxXKlPRup715NhsqwtSORkACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJK0WRKLWJ0/Wsq4b_dvGsI/AAAAAAAAPtA/NWY1I0htRFoxXKlPRup715NhsqwtSORkACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1505.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Look at THOSE THIGHS! It's too much!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mark 16:5-6</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_120485801"></span><span id="goog_120485802"></span></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-30700775032004303952018-03-28T14:03:00.002-06:002018-03-28T14:03:50.985-06:00Sayonara March!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you need to see too many pictures of these boys then you've come to the right place! Dang March has flown by and also dragged on. I'm not sad to see it go. Ryan has been in a really crummy Crohn's flare all month but maybe we're seeing a teeny bit of progress with some new medication? Hard to tell with Crohn's--good day and bad days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chasing two toddlers and loving on little Jonah takes up most of our days. I'm thankful for friends who come over here for playdates and dinners because we're a hot mess trying to get anywhere. We've been using our backyard as much as possible, reading non-stop, and enjoying hosting our community here. Plus I've gotten myself and all 3 boys to MOPS all by myself twice and I just feel like that deserves a big glass of wine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're excited for <b>Easter</b> this weekend! We have lots of cooking, family dinners, Easter egg hunts, and church on the agenda. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YesZdADbciY/WrvoZfeDSWI/AAAAAAAAPpA/jEuzNhZ9750p9i0_gzhQyMfINy184-nDgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0712.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YesZdADbciY/WrvoZfeDSWI/AAAAAAAAPpA/jEuzNhZ9750p9i0_gzhQyMfINy184-nDgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0712.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_pHqW883xI/WrvoaBSNoVI/AAAAAAAAPpE/QzvZy1Y2rMIm3pTBlRziCY3DnZ3BdRsYACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0714.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_pHqW883xI/WrvoaBSNoVI/AAAAAAAAPpE/QzvZy1Y2rMIm3pTBlRziCY3DnZ3BdRsYACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0714.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The boys had a sleepover with my parents yesterday. They always have the best time and go on the most fun adventures with their Gram and Gramps</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WcmyMKAsMII/WrvoaOaT57I/AAAAAAAAPpI/IwHA9QPCGJwiQN4o0QtjtJ59qVbuMemFwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0720.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WcmyMKAsMII/WrvoaOaT57I/AAAAAAAAPpI/IwHA9QPCGJwiQN4o0QtjtJ59qVbuMemFwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_0720.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bSLWIDbMASI/Wrvoa8XWBmI/AAAAAAAAPpM/3hEl65RweDMhSTRIVYalEPcH_dtcuq8nACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bSLWIDbMASI/Wrvoa8XWBmI/AAAAAAAAPpM/3hEl65RweDMhSTRIVYalEPcH_dtcuq8nACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1346.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy is always busy exploring something! Here is he building big legos and once a day at least he loves to play "water" and do my dishes</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uo9NDbKG1yY/WrvockqoZUI/AAAAAAAAPpQ/pc5a000Yracs7uGVyp3wVEZY4TkmSLnaQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uo9NDbKG1yY/WrvockqoZUI/AAAAAAAAPpQ/pc5a000Yracs7uGVyp3wVEZY4TkmSLnaQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1347.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gideon at 2.5 years old has entered a very...mischievous...stage lately. He is the king of hiding under the dining room table with whatever off-limits treasure his chubby little toddler hands are on. He was trying to crack into a container of chocolate chips last week. He found a jar of lotion and was rubbing it all over Sir's face two weeks ago. Most recently he snagged a permanent marker off the table (my bad) and drew ALL. OVER. our floors with it. Jesus take the wheel. He always says "Saw-yee Saw-yee" (aka Sorry) whenver he's caught being naughty.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4J2FEMIu7E/Wrvoc_XMNuI/AAAAAAAAPpU/pc_6SMyJO6EdqubbUhrjvmqH8hvOrcwWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u4J2FEMIu7E/Wrvoc_XMNuI/AAAAAAAAPpU/pc_6SMyJO6EdqubbUhrjvmqH8hvOrcwWQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1353.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Smiley Jonah Bear</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yFLOEEwjz04/WrvofMzeNcI/AAAAAAAAPpg/-aJUVDBsskczhKrfghwmxVL39JUMdDSHwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yFLOEEwjz04/WrvofMzeNcI/AAAAAAAAPpg/-aJUVDBsskczhKrfghwmxVL39JUMdDSHwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1373.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mz-USZYKbnQ/Wrvoe3NSk1I/AAAAAAAAPpc/P7mynFxWTCY3TbQDNXgIzbbLX1W6ifk6gCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mz-USZYKbnQ/Wrvoe3NSk1I/AAAAAAAAPpc/P7mynFxWTCY3TbQDNXgIzbbLX1W6ifk6gCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1388.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kALqIFBRrVI/WrvofeGUO6I/AAAAAAAAPpk/Vd5_RGjnlGUpzYBg-4LUvrUel7iaxOMLgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kALqIFBRrVI/WrvofeGUO6I/AAAAAAAAPpk/Vd5_RGjnlGUpzYBg-4LUvrUel7iaxOMLgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1390.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Brothers! Giddy has been very into helping burp Jonah and likes to pet his super soft baby hairs</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3T-hcK0BIY/WrvogLlqYaI/AAAAAAAAPpo/mWGexh1U5wsmG_zpT7Iok_TJCxEfOembwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W3T-hcK0BIY/WrvogLlqYaI/AAAAAAAAPpo/mWGexh1U5wsmG_zpT7Iok_TJCxEfOembwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1400.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Nylah came to visit and got this baby to take his morning nap over her knees!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXPzDf3vRUE/WrvoiWPaBKI/AAAAAAAAPpw/PD7Lzm_K8ywfY3uzdecLU4P2WfKmM8ViACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXPzDf3vRUE/WrvoiWPaBKI/AAAAAAAAPpw/PD7Lzm_K8ywfY3uzdecLU4P2WfKmM8ViACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1401.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OKu0lDYQx2Y/WrvodZKLVuI/AAAAAAAAPq8/ctkCe4nx4bgxYwCoOla4I1nriBaFDHfDACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OKu0lDYQx2Y/WrvodZKLVuI/AAAAAAAAPq8/ctkCe4nx4bgxYwCoOla4I1nriBaFDHfDACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1371.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>These two! Sir just wants to be BFF's and Giddy...is hot and cold about that ha Somedays he is so sweet to Sir and other days that kid lives in time outs for not being nice to him. It's a work in progress. I love catching them like this reading or doing chalk side by side</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfjBr0lbpNo/WrvoiDUpAGI/AAAAAAAAPps/0-CqWAic3koa97rGbjEupxKV_xdzJdf4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfjBr0lbpNo/WrvoiDUpAGI/AAAAAAAAPps/0-CqWAic3koa97rGbjEupxKV_xdzJdf4ACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1427.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My beautiful toddler lunch...that they threw all over the dang floor and didn't eat. UGHHHH!!! They ate this same dinner perfectly the night before. Homemade black bean burgers, pumpkin seeds (just Giddy got these), fruit salad and cheese.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VCcyUEHgpmA/Wrvoit5H92I/AAAAAAAAPp0/0Pcau6mjH4UgrOIhHMrvBymp_C2usAlkgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1434.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VCcyUEHgpmA/Wrvoit5H92I/AAAAAAAAPp0/0Pcau6mjH4UgrOIhHMrvBymp_C2usAlkgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1434.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWQ5XdwmSks/WrvojsEktWI/AAAAAAAAPp4/g0Zo31JCHHEbmPWTut6AdtgcdE6D3pF8wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWQ5XdwmSks/WrvojsEktWI/AAAAAAAAPp4/g0Zo31JCHHEbmPWTut6AdtgcdE6D3pF8wCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1435.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Little Jonah getting so big. He's pretty wobbly in his bumbo but thinks he's hot stuff in it for a few minutes. He fell asleep in his snowsuit while the big boys played outside so I transferred him to his swing where it was warm</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eoDFTyLx84/WrvokA5371I/AAAAAAAAPp8/mXBvUWN9EBglavAy628MJWccy7GNOfNLgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eoDFTyLx84/WrvokA5371I/AAAAAAAAPp8/mXBvUWN9EBglavAy628MJWccy7GNOfNLgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1441.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxH1pRxVBg8/WrvokSqyBEI/AAAAAAAAPqA/jEBZOcau0ukePqcHIDA9IDpOv4hOcDomwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxH1pRxVBg8/WrvokSqyBEI/AAAAAAAAPqA/jEBZOcau0ukePqcHIDA9IDpOv4hOcDomwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1444.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy is learning how to do his strider bike with more confidence and agility every week!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LIE1jVbTS-U/WrvokcBLFpI/AAAAAAAAPqE/yuxpnlIqd40ZFiKO5UJ6WKvExPivdL7LACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="936" height="245" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LIE1jVbTS-U/WrvokcBLFpI/AAAAAAAAPqE/yuxpnlIqd40ZFiKO5UJ6WKvExPivdL7LACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>One of our many playdates! Friends James and Finn came over and this is the big boys having their snacks. Giddy and James are 6 weeks apart and Finn and Sir are about 8 weeks apart.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9T7SVaFCoAg/WrvokhnkZyI/AAAAAAAAPqI/xZBkvS6jJLkGQBsrX7NlICZQRKH0L0zIACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9T7SVaFCoAg/WrvokhnkZyI/AAAAAAAAPqI/xZBkvS6jJLkGQBsrX7NlICZQRKH0L0zIACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1457.JPG" width="239" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThgDUpaMd2o/Wrvok8L9-FI/AAAAAAAAPqM/TLle4lXMUrcrZKuWh9tOIPGQ165ddc63wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThgDUpaMd2o/Wrvok8L9-FI/AAAAAAAAPqM/TLle4lXMUrcrZKuWh9tOIPGQ165ddc63wCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1458.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh Mr. Sirloin! Always smiling and looking bigger by the day. He's my reader, dare devil, explorer!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JmJ9_kvvU0g/WrvolG_x3mI/AAAAAAAAPqQ/5wR1ThW314IE6DmaXO6ooTx6NJYw70qXQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JmJ9_kvvU0g/WrvolG_x3mI/AAAAAAAAPqQ/5wR1ThW314IE6DmaXO6ooTx6NJYw70qXQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_1468.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Like I said, always reading or asking us to read to him!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dFcoZd-OGW0/Wrvolz3ywJI/AAAAAAAAPqU/PuAV9ChiQU8xA0nFW_7X_-cjjdGUIu7oQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_E0722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1336" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dFcoZd-OGW0/Wrvolz3ywJI/AAAAAAAAPqU/PuAV9ChiQU8xA0nFW_7X_-cjjdGUIu7oQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_E0722.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Can you see Giddy to the right with Gramma Decker? He went to cousin Aebrynn's birthday party a few weeks ago and sat at the table with the big kids and ate his whole breakfast! </i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcTRb2yAn0w/WrvooclRGTI/AAAAAAAAPqY/9C9fzgc5-8keIy7fGv6PZXw1Jo_44vcUACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1052" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcTRb2yAn0w/WrvooclRGTI/AAAAAAAAPqY/9C9fzgc5-8keIy7fGv6PZXw1Jo_44vcUACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1378.JPG" width="210" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8KoMdj_gICs/WrvopPdUA8I/AAAAAAAAPqc/NFbgIDMszY4H4Rg3-q97ijac9FU6zt4NACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1372" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8KoMdj_gICs/WrvopPdUA8I/AAAAAAAAPqc/NFbgIDMszY4H4Rg3-q97ijac9FU6zt4NACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1379.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We're always outside riding bikes, digging in the dirt and enjoying our big backyard. It's my favorite part of our house</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo3qghqGLBA/WrvoqoCNntI/AAAAAAAAPqk/2-Am_CfC2e8XqxHWOk3Ckl_4QToGfz5_ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo3qghqGLBA/WrvoqoCNntI/AAAAAAAAPqk/2-Am_CfC2e8XqxHWOk3Ckl_4QToGfz5_ACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1383.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><h1 class="quoteText" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." -Margaret Atwood</i></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENLj8lUgsLk/WrvoqlmkaqI/AAAAAAAAPqg/YfL6ARWhCCYaU0uOy0YFc6-VTdu1o8WyACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENLj8lUgsLk/WrvoqlmkaqI/AAAAAAAAPqg/YfL6ARWhCCYaU0uOy0YFc6-VTdu1o8WyACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1462.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Yee-haw little cowboy! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.</span></i></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Timothy 2:5-6</span></i></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-84443207615797749542018-03-26T18:30:00.001-06:002018-03-26T18:30:19.074-06:00Jonah 2 Month Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tMpo_yoXTy4/WrmQf1dVVvI/AAAAAAAAPos/K9GLUwIScDQWLsp-BKWPtIla9iJvyONtQCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="458" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tMpo_yoXTy4/WrmQf1dVVvI/AAAAAAAAPos/K9GLUwIScDQWLsp-BKWPtIla9iJvyONtQCLcBGAs/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Age: </b>2 months<br /><br />Sweet Jonah you've changed so much in just 4 weeks. Everyone who sees you comments on how you're growing so big and even your little face looks so different. As I tell you every single day, you are pure sweetness! You are a sweet happy baby who will hopefully be over your 6-9 pm witching hour soon (heaven help us!!). It's the only time you're really grumpy. You look best in the color red, you like to be held over our shoulders, and have decided that a pacifier is not for you. You are our dark haired love bug and we all love you to pieces.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight:</b> 12 lbs he got weighed today at his 2 month check up!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Length: </b>23 inches long. Also he has an enormous 16 cm head that is in the 92nd percentile!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sizes: </b>We're up to many 3-6 month clothes and a few 0-3 month onsies are lingering but those are getting tight fast. He's a size 2 diaper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b> Still a dreamy dark blue/gray. He received two compliments just today on his eyes. One lady said "mesmerizing" and another person said "bright and beautiful"<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hair: </b>Still black, still straight! It might be lightening up a bit but it's overall his hair is super dark. He's thinned out on top a lot and we call it his "baldy cul-de-sac" ha! It's definitely longer on the sides and back and so so soft.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleeping: </b>Jonah is a good little sleeper. We co-sleep and he is just so cuddly and warm and comfortable right next to me. He gets up twice at night to eat and usually needs a diaper change by 5:30 a.m. I can't complain at all about his sleep! He takes roughly 4-5 unscheduled naps throughout the day in his swing or my carrier. He's pretty chill about sleeping because the big boys are LOUD. Sometimes he can't get good sleep in because of the chaos and then gets overtired but that's not the usual<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eating:</b> He's a good eater with a solid appetite. I have mega oversupply (not as great of a problem as everyone says it is). He can struggle to latch because he's being freakin fire-hosed with milk! Poor guy. He also has a lot of spit up and usually a big barf of the day when he's over eaten. I cut out dairy and soy from my diet and that's seemed to make him more comfortable. He was having some belly aches and fussiness when I had both of those in my diet. He can reliably take 1-2 oz from his bottle and did so well for my mom and for Ryan.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones/Words:</b> Sweet Jonah tried sitting in his bumbo today which was so cute. He likes to bat at hanging toys in his gym. He talks back to you if you coo at him and has lots to say!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Memorable Outings:</b> We all went to an Easter egg hunt last weekend and he hung in the stroller. We've had several playdates but haven't gone much of anywhere as big outings. We'll make a long-ish drive this weekend to be with Ryan's family in Colorado Springs for Easter and Jonah and I have a baby shower waaaay up north in a few weeks.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Favorite toys/activities:</b> Jonah's favorite activities include snuggling in his carrier, evening walks, warm baths, tummy kisses, watching brothers run around, and rocking in the rocking chair outside when it's warm. No favorite toys yet<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funny Moments: </b>He is all about smiling when you make eye contact with him and his whole face lights up. It instantly makes your day to earn a Jonah grin!<br /><br /><b>Nicknames: </b>Jonah Bear, Bear Bear, TDH (tall, dark and handsome), Sweets, Sweetness, Bubs, Bubbie, Love<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>We can't wait for baby giggles and to see more of his personality bloom!</div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-70293042659443884862018-03-07T14:32:00.000-07:002018-03-07T14:56:23.692-07:00March Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello March! <b>March has brought us a little more of a groove back</b> to our daily routine, an ongoing upward trend in my postpartum health and energy, and some warmer weather which = SANITY!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ryan has been back to work full time for a few weeks and it is only with my parent's and Ryan's parents incredible help that the boys and I are doing so well. They bless us tremendously! On the days where I have all 3 boys solo we have hit more of a new normal and routine that I think the big boys really appreciate. <b> </b>Even with a good routine<b>, it is mass chaos to have three kids under 3.</b> I won't lie, it's stressful and busy, messy and fun. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our house is never ever clean. Ever. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The boys get a little too much screen time on the days when baby Jonah is cluster feeding and laundry is always piled up. But on the whole, I would say I'm doing my best as a mama and <b>my boys are alive at the end of the day. Success!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Baby Jonah</b> monopolizes my pictures most days because he is so darn handsome and new and I want to capture all of him to remember when he is bigger! His spitting up seems to have be improving with each week and I decided to take him off the Zantac. It wasn't really helping when I really evaluated his progress over a few weeks and really it just made him poop a lot more. He's gaining so much weight and is packing on the thigh rolls at the moment. He's blowing us away with his bottle skills. He seems to have a lot of happy dreams lately where he smiles and laughs in his sleep and that really warms my heart for some reason.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oITkkDluNOQ/WqBOSF3rSKI/AAAAAAAAPnM/zdztLygZX8w3vO3brzCmKnsH0RSRZA0QACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oITkkDluNOQ/WqBOSF3rSKI/AAAAAAAAPnM/zdztLygZX8w3vO3brzCmKnsH0RSRZA0QACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1232.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zrf08_iQnFI/WqBOR1SMnTI/AAAAAAAAPnE/LK0mX1qgGJY7AZOFZzlAFjBng9kErAxCACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zrf08_iQnFI/WqBOR1SMnTI/AAAAAAAAPnE/LK0mX1qgGJY7AZOFZzlAFjBng9kErAxCACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1233.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fi_nEFnKSyg/WqBOSL6QQsI/AAAAAAAAPnI/dCKj34ZPcEAxZ5LXIaGsSzPSxe56hIf8wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fi_nEFnKSyg/WqBOSL6QQsI/AAAAAAAAPnI/dCKj34ZPcEAxZ5LXIaGsSzPSxe56hIf8wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1237.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1XWZ5Dn4OFc/WqBOTHteoHI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/7lZp1y0RpcAXO1F2rJ70tv8CIvFPROCXACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1XWZ5Dn4OFc/WqBOTHteoHI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/7lZp1y0RpcAXO1F2rJ70tv8CIvFPROCXACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1267.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwQr-w3MpUY/WqBOUPfBD2I/AAAAAAAAPnU/fcXF7yjYJzIyQybBWpGaWqUFXRm0hlVKQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZwQr-w3MpUY/WqBOUPfBD2I/AAAAAAAAPnU/fcXF7yjYJzIyQybBWpGaWqUFXRm0hlVKQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1268.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ryan bought us a play set off</b> off Craigslist and he and my dad disassembled, drove it from Denver and reassembled it all in a few hours. It's WONDERFUL! It has a slide, rock climbing wall and serves as a neat little fort for the boys. Mostly just Gideon plays in it for now but I think this summer it will be their favorite spot for lunches and hiding out.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXPMCvpeSsQ/WqBOVkGrtRI/AAAAAAAAPnY/dx8U20LtgyUU-tykeBF3NHGTB3mT3y1twCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXPMCvpeSsQ/WqBOVkGrtRI/AAAAAAAAPnY/dx8U20LtgyUU-tykeBF3NHGTB3mT3y1twCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1269.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For no apparent reason here are some photos of yummy, <b>easy food we have been eating lately</b>! March finally is giving us some warm days after a very dreary, cold February. We grilled out last Saturday with our friends Matt and Katie. Our delicious dinner was grilled burgers, pesto chicken/veggie kabobs, fruit salad, baked beans and donuts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I did some meal prep back when I had 4 minutes of energy in my horrid pregnancy and I made two big bags of egg cups to stick in the freezer. These ones were made with eggs (duh), red bell peppers, a little onion, and sausage. I have been crumbling them over brown rice (I make a huge batch over the weekend to keep in the fridge for the week) and top it with salsa or avocado for breakfast. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYn6TP2i1ow/WqBOVngha8I/AAAAAAAAPnc/Q9fEsnPJ__MsFM_d_NOZkryVSiv65Gi2gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1273.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYn6TP2i1ow/WqBOVngha8I/AAAAAAAAPnc/Q9fEsnPJ__MsFM_d_NOZkryVSiv65Gi2gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1273.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pFMRmPQ71WA/WqBOWFjqkMI/AAAAAAAAPng/7XhgyAQDmV0PecYjbNUeMo37FGQrFbT7QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pFMRmPQ71WA/WqBOWFjqkMI/AAAAAAAAPng/7XhgyAQDmV0PecYjbNUeMo37FGQrFbT7QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1281.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh hi sweet one! This baby is so darn handsome I can't stand it! This was a picture as we headed out the door to tour <b>a pre-school for Giddy Lou</b>. How do I have a child old enough to be in pre-school?!?! I am so thrilled for Gideon to be getting older and what's opening up to him as he gets bigger. Pre-school will be something that I think he will thrive in and be totally thrilled with. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gid is SO smart and will enjoy the new stimulation. I fell in love with the school and curriculum the minute I started reading about it and going on the tour just solidified it for me. Once we decide I'll be excited to share more!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yKX8qg8tobQ/WqBOX868YrI/AAAAAAAAPno/VGjqp_Y0mnwZmGy-vk82lHHKCWKTYW3zACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yKX8qg8tobQ/WqBOX868YrI/AAAAAAAAPno/VGjqp_Y0mnwZmGy-vk82lHHKCWKTYW3zACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1284.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had a rare quiet, slow start to my morning thanks to my mom who kept the big boys for a sleepover last night. Jonah decided to sleep in so I seized the moment and made a cup of coffee and pulled out <b>a new book</b> I've been dying to get started. <i>Raising Boys</i> by Dr. James Dobson. I haven't made it far yet but this quote by Plato was in the opening pages so I knew James Dobson would be approaching the subject of raising boys with some sense :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h1 class="quoteText" style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i>"Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable."</i></span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>-Plato</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So true! <b> I adore my wild boys and look forward to learning more about how God created them and my role in raising them up to be godly men! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My sis-in-law, Anna, sent me this video last week about </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEWHnHPa7Bw" style="font-family: inherit;">How To Make PB&J Sandwiches for the Freezer</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. I did it and it has been more handy than I even thought! We had a playdate this morning and our friends left shortly before lunch. I had pulled out a few sandwich halves anticipating this time crunch and they were thawed, </span>perfectly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> ready to eat with </span>exactly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>zero minutes of prep</b>! I threw the sandwiches on a plate with some fresh fruit, cubed avocado and pretzel sticks and the big boys were HAPPY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QEd60G9gx2U/WqBOXyqGJRI/AAAAAAAAPnk/VCnXgKWAMEQImgYk9ng_OGlkVm9eoGO0wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QEd60G9gx2U/WqBOXyqGJRI/AAAAAAAAPnk/VCnXgKWAMEQImgYk9ng_OGlkVm9eoGO0wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1288.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gEmNMW42YyM/WqBOYE3RH8I/AAAAAAAAPns/XOlrWRzifkE5aedurfJB20VjGJXqz1JWQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gEmNMW42YyM/WqBOYE3RH8I/AAAAAAAAPns/XOlrWRzifkE5aedurfJB20VjGJXqz1JWQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1289.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Look at all these guys of mine eating their breakfast earlier this week! Jonah is just here for the show!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6FgskNAba5g/WqBOYWcc2wI/AAAAAAAAPnw/7hisG0q-l4EqGv3tsVNU5MFDrr__PFdHgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6FgskNAba5g/WqBOYWcc2wI/AAAAAAAAPnw/7hisG0q-l4EqGv3tsVNU5MFDrr__PFdHgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1294.JPG" width="239" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9f6qw3eyofc/WqBOY6fnHWI/AAAAAAAAPn0/GSW5LVHuTgQbq3x87zIkGJDRF8hVeJvzQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E0525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1263" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9f6qw3eyofc/WqBOY6fnHWI/AAAAAAAAPn0/GSW5LVHuTgQbq3x87zIkGJDRF8hVeJvzQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E0525.JPG" width="252" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v5HR55VosEI/WqBOaee0SlI/AAAAAAAAPn4/L7zMACCAcIEJsRURunrduxqZ8VhP7l9ygCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_E1256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v5HR55VosEI/WqBOaee0SlI/AAAAAAAAPn4/L7zMACCAcIEJsRURunrduxqZ8VhP7l9ygCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_E1256.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just some final shots of Gramps with our sweet Bear Bear (as we call him) rocking his tightie jeans. Ryan had a <b>colonoscopy </b>today and I need to do a whole update on that guy. Basically we are going to be need to look at a new medication to manage his Crohn's-what we're doing now isn't working and he is not feeling great most days. Huge bummer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have windows getting installed Friday that Ryan got FOR FREE from our insurance because of a huge hail storm last year. I can't wait to see how they look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our <b>weekend</b> hopefully consists of a date night, a birthday party for Daddy and the big boys while I go to a bridal shower for a friend I've known since I was FIVE! Plus lot's more warm outside time :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Psalm 139:23-24</span></i></span></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-21591830013563994642018-02-26T14:39:00.001-07:002018-03-26T13:17:14.704-06:00Jonah 1 Month Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4oJxj0RdfhE/WpR-Yq9-XcI/AAAAAAAAPmk/iGSDaqh_iaAhMQKM-Qj39d1S4jmSMe65gCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="433" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4oJxj0RdfhE/WpR-Yq9-XcI/AAAAAAAAPmk/iGSDaqh_iaAhMQKM-Qj39d1S4jmSMe65gCLcBGAs/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Age: </b>1 whole month!<br /><br />Oh little Jonah Bear do you know how loved you are little one? We are all smitten with this guy. Sir pats Jonah endlessly. Giddy pets his soft baby hairs. Two sweet big brothers. And Ryan lets this baby nap on his chest all evening keeping him snuggly warm. You are a sweet little cherry on our all boy sundae, Jonah!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight:</b> 11 lbs<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Length:</b> Not sure I can't remember how long he was at that 2 week appointment<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sizes: </b>He's wearing all 0-3 month clothes and size 1 diapers. He's super tall and has the longest arms.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eyes:</b> His eyes are a dark blue/gray right now but we think they are lightening up a bit each week. He's always observing something with those dreamy eyes.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hair: </b>Black!<b> </b>His hair was the biggest surprise to all of us! It's is straight, unbearably soft and jet black. I absolutely love it and nuzzle his little neck all day. His hair also gets super spikey after bath which cracks us up<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sleeping: </b> Champion sleeper overall! He's had a few tough nights of not being able to settle but on the whole I'm getting a ton more sleep with this newborn than I ever did pregnant. He co-sleeps with me, snuggled up next to me. He sleeps in 2-4 hour chunks waking up to eat or for a diaper change. He takes long naps during the day and stays awake for 1-2 hours at a time, especially if something exciting is happening like the boys all rough housing or a meal (meals = chaos at our house!)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Eating:</b> He's a milkie monster! He nurses on demand but usually every 2-3 hours during the day. He is gaining weight like it's his job. He started to have terrible reflux around 1 week and I did some dietary changes myself to see what would help but we ultimately had to put him on Zantac. It's made a huge difference for his comfort and spit up. I also cut out dairy and that seemed to help his little belly too. He is also taking 1 bottle per day and has mastered drinking 1 oz. Wahoo! We'll keep working on this skill so mama can go back to work in April.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Milestones/Words:</b> Jonah is lifting his head up with more strength and steadiness each day. He's very good at staring at lights and lounging in his boppy :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Memorable Outings:</b> We have been to the zoo as a family and he lived in the carrier. We haven't gotten out much because of this terrible flu season and mostly stay snug and warm at home<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Favorite toys/activities:</b> I would say Jonah loves to be held or be in the carrier. He would prefer to never ever be set down. He seems to also love warm baths, having his head rubbed, and listening to books being read to the big boys at bedtime. No favorite toys as of yet<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Funny Moments: </b>Jonah regularly farts so loudly he wakes himself up and consequently bursts into crying because he scared himself ha!<br /><br /><b>Nicknames: </b>Jonah Bear, Bear Bear, TDH (tall, dark and handsome), Sweets, Sweetness, Bubs, Bubbie, Love<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>I can't wait for his first real smile and to hear some baby giggles soon! </div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5411085171923133359.post-30593241936933706062018-02-23T16:32:00.000-07:002018-02-24T10:06:43.952-07:00Baby Hairs and Weekly Happenings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dumb winter</b>, we are going stir crazy and are READY for warm spring time to show up. Last weekend we got a major tease with a warm spell and spent all Saturday out back and Sunday went to the zoo with friends and wore no jackets. It was spectacular. That weather inspired me to start dreaming of expanding our garden this year. I want everything from pumpkins and cucumbers to tomatoes and watermelons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Gideon got such a kick out of gardening last year so we have to do it again and do more! Sir is getting to be the right age to help too. They both love the dirt so might as well do something productive with that love. Plus I'm trying to convince Ryan that we can handle chickens. How much would the boys love them?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week my toddlers are cranky because we are cooped up inside :( We can't do much in the cold but have made the basement pretty fun and try to get them out as much as possible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apart from the cold weather we are getting back into the swing of things and adjusting to a new normal with 3 under 3. We've had a few playdates, a few outings, and are figuring out how to care for three little boys day to day. <b>Our house is never quiet, never clean</b> and there is always something going on! That's how it should be right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Jonah Bear is growing by the minute</b> and has captured all our hearts. He had a tough go for about 2 weeks with some nasty reflux but he started Zantac and seems much more comfortable these days. Poor sweet guy. We have a laid back weekend ahead of us which we will all appreciate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pictures ahead! Also, I can't stand how sweet and soft baby hair is so I dug up old shots of all the big boys to compare to Jonah's. TOO SWEET!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vZOn7D6NiDg/Won8RKgoEnI/AAAAAAAAPjw/I3vQEjLfj4E8S7qLdO5eobf5dL8Twt4jgCLcBGAs/s1600/red%2Bhair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="441" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vZOn7D6NiDg/Won8RKgoEnI/AAAAAAAAPjw/I3vQEjLfj4E8S7qLdO5eobf5dL8Twt4jgCLcBGAs/s320/red%2Bhair.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hjQ8u8v3xsg/Won8SZHhclI/AAAAAAAAPj0/byOY4CLlRXUTS4TOWsOZYOXhP7qFbFnugCLcBGAs/s1600/mouse%2Bhair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hjQ8u8v3xsg/Won8SZHhclI/AAAAAAAAPj0/byOY4CLlRXUTS4TOWsOZYOXhP7qFbFnugCLcBGAs/s320/mouse%2Bhair.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My two red heads! Gideon on the left, Sir on the right. I can still smell their sweet baby softness now</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUyV6130XXY/WpCeRxGXklI/AAAAAAAAPkw/CuwzA3pZYFoTLJr3lMpcMvnzy-VjQAp3QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EUyV6130XXY/WpCeRxGXklI/AAAAAAAAPkw/CuwzA3pZYFoTLJr3lMpcMvnzy-VjQAp3QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1203.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And then there is this dude. Tall, dark and handsome we like to say. His hair is my favorite part of him</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDJGfYetLrY/WpCeaUpCFRI/AAAAAAAAPk8/NNf_v58_6dcZfWNkilzI01aDe02D4dLSACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDJGfYetLrY/WpCeaUpCFRI/AAAAAAAAPk8/NNf_v58_6dcZfWNkilzI01aDe02D4dLSACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1182.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wf-nrF--eHI/WpCebsE63jI/AAAAAAAAPlE/H1UKQLcch7orQ-yjpTEr6wsCTbjMfiCjgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="936" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wf-nrF--eHI/WpCebsE63jI/AAAAAAAAPlE/H1UKQLcch7orQ-yjpTEr6wsCTbjMfiCjgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1194.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Giddy and Sir had a Grandma and Grandpa Decker weekend a few weeks ago which meant they also saw lots of cousins. They had a fantastic time!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5yg4t75UIpI/WpCeajg8KjI/AAAAAAAAPlA/ikuhRNOqV4UVF5mUtom2829BmjL0ntblQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5yg4t75UIpI/WpCeajg8KjI/AAAAAAAAPlA/ikuhRNOqV4UVF5mUtom2829BmjL0ntblQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1183.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbVoomhbFVo/WpCeZiqqo4I/AAAAAAAAPk0/dknpEYH6MMM2E80ielAE1lhM15zME-aagCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbVoomhbFVo/WpCeZiqqo4I/AAAAAAAAPk0/dknpEYH6MMM2E80ielAE1lhM15zME-aagCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1184.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I've had several days just one on one with my sweet Jonah. I'm trying to hold him as much as possible and snuggle him up tight because his newborn stage is almost over</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E80oqpE6aLY/WpCeaPt7BiI/AAAAAAAAPk4/SljTpk_1t68ojxQIGV9OitEyuQ8il7EywCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E80oqpE6aLY/WpCeaPt7BiI/AAAAAAAAPk4/SljTpk_1t68ojxQIGV9OitEyuQ8il7EywCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1192.JPG" width="206" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh Sir you are such a stud! This little boy is all 1 year old trouble these days! He's chatting more, finding new ways to scare us to death with his climbing and wanting to be read to constantly. He is our little bookworm.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2KzU8ThA8c/WpCecgYK21I/AAAAAAAAPlM/KUve6GVmE9kvNKG9FcO8-WaSsUMm-zd0gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2KzU8ThA8c/WpCecgYK21I/AAAAAAAAPlM/KUve6GVmE9kvNKG9FcO8-WaSsUMm-zd0gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1193.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Oh hello tiny stud muffin!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh_AqXuUe1I/WpCecL_1A0I/AAAAAAAAPlI/5Xee0pPTIaUYM-RYq0E-mcxZ3NkW8Tn9wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="936" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh_AqXuUe1I/WpCecL_1A0I/AAAAAAAAPlI/5Xee0pPTIaUYM-RYq0E-mcxZ3NkW8Tn9wCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1208.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My three batboys! SWOON!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-alPKDkJALa0/WpCedwxb0QI/AAAAAAAAPlU/PPd1pivTuRoKsB5XTNzJL3z2Q4iCvdoXACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-alPKDkJALa0/WpCedwxb0QI/AAAAAAAAPlU/PPd1pivTuRoKsB5XTNzJL3z2Q4iCvdoXACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1211.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJ362wafY7k/WpCeecmUHDI/AAAAAAAAPlY/JFO3DB90kFkafts9IISF0VFx-YrRVVQpgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJ362wafY7k/WpCeecmUHDI/AAAAAAAAPlY/JFO3DB90kFkafts9IISF0VFx-YrRVVQpgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1213.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Jonah we cannot get enough of your sweet little face!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q-VikwMOw4/WpCmwHxw-VI/AAAAAAAAPmE/5beLzovV7gQvI2-W1CJp9I9U-Db6Jh5-ACLcBGAs/s1600/giddy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="780" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Q-VikwMOw4/WpCmwHxw-VI/AAAAAAAAPmE/5beLzovV7gQvI2-W1CJp9I9U-Db6Jh5-ACLcBGAs/s320/giddy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Here is Gideon in that same position at the exact same age. Once again, they don't even look related!</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oHrbZota1vE/WpCee6hYqZI/AAAAAAAAPlc/GIhH2ha6HY0vu3KgiWbnjh-NLWbRHLMtQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9077.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oHrbZota1vE/WpCee6hYqZI/AAAAAAAAPlc/GIhH2ha6HY0vu3KgiWbnjh-NLWbRHLMtQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_9077.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Jonah and I went to a Valentine's Day party last week which was nice. I drank coffee and talked to other mamas without two busy toddlers to chase.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S7aZA-E18xE/WpCfH-yHQ0I/AAAAAAAAPl0/U-bU8yKamRk66ETVkmC1sHFooifDa1CewCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="458" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S7aZA-E18xE/WpCfH-yHQ0I/AAAAAAAAPl0/U-bU8yKamRk66ETVkmC1sHFooifDa1CewCLcBGAs/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We went with some of our favorite friends, Ali and Daniel, to the zoo last weekend. We laugh so much with these friends-it's always recharging to be with them.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.44px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.44px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19.44px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">John 1:16</span></i></span></div></div>Ryan and Carlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671637437522367448noreply@blogger.com0