I got a new, rather large pot for my birthday (April 15th). Thanks Mom and Dad! I really love it! But I am just now using it for the first time...Taco Soup is on the menu! Yes, I know it is summer and over 100 degrees outside. I will probably sweat from the heat of the meal but that doesn't stop me. I will say sorry to our company tonight...hope they don't mind :)
I wanted a large pot because I wanted to be able to double and triple my recipes to freeze some. It is nice to be able to cook for many or freeze for later. I am all about freezing...less cooking and more enjoying! Check out the size of that thing...
I had to get a picture of this cute boy too.
He decided to watch me lift weights while Noah was sleeping. He has never seen me work out. I've only worked out 15 times or so in the last 5 months. Not very consistent...I know. I would be a little more faithful if I got more sleep but waking up early when I am up at night has yet to appeal to me. One day...
Today I was blessed with continual company...a common thing when you have more than one child where neither are in school, day care, mother's day out, or any kind of babysitting. So Luke got to watch me work out today. It was just one of those days where I just wanted to do something for me. Immediately when I put Noah down for his nap, Luke woke up and then when I put Luke down again Noah was already up playing in his room. Those are not my favorite days because I never get a time to sit down and relax with the Lord. I typically can get 30 minutes to spend with God in their overlapping nap times. I would like to spend time in the Word in the morning but waking up early when I am up at night is not the best idea in this time of life...it probably wouldn't happen. Getting 6 hours normally not in a row doesn't make for an alert Mom in the morning! Sometimes I can read while Luke is playing beside me and Noah napping. I would say prayer time can increases when nursing a child at night but time in the Word decreases. I try to do Scripture memory during the day and that is nice. I've also tried putting Christian music on in the background. I love that! Noah has learned to dance/praise God with me! He loves dancing! I encourage all Moms with young children at home to do what you can when you can...I am sure your heart desperately desires time in the Word as mine does. And when you never have a break as I often do, you have to do what you can when you can. I know I need it even more than ever as I deal with potty training a strong-willed and disobedient two-year-old while holding a teething 5 month old as I am now. I pray the Lord teaches me to be more patient and gracious as I discipline with the love of the Lord and as I say something for the 100th time. It is in these times that I know how ungodly I still am but desire to become a more godly mother for my boys. I pray they remember my godly traits and not those times I reveal that I am a sinner. Thank you Lord for loving me and continuing to work on me each day!
Yea I am definately my Daddy's son!
I like corn on the cob like my big brother too!
I had a smudge on my camera...but still a cute pic! Sweet boy!
Lovin' his big brother!
He loves the fact that he can put on his new rain boots all by himself! We got them at the city wide garage sale last week end. They are size 13 and he is only an 8 but one day they will fit!
Lovin his new boots!
Cooking with Mommy is always a favorite past time because he gets a hold of the bowl! Streusel Cake...yum!
Guilty!!!
Focused...
Such a big boy!
He still falls back often when raising his arms or reaching too far to the side.
Cutie!
I wanted a large pot because I wanted to be able to double and triple my recipes to freeze some. It is nice to be able to cook for many or freeze for later. I am all about freezing...less cooking and more enjoying! Check out the size of that thing...
I had to get a picture of this cute boy too. 
He decided to watch me lift weights while Noah was sleeping. He has never seen me work out. I've only worked out 15 times or so in the last 5 months. Not very consistent...I know. I would be a little more faithful if I got more sleep but waking up early when I am up at night has yet to appeal to me. One day...
Today I was blessed with continual company...a common thing when you have more than one child where neither are in school, day care, mother's day out, or any kind of babysitting. So Luke got to watch me work out today. It was just one of those days where I just wanted to do something for me. Immediately when I put Noah down for his nap, Luke woke up and then when I put Luke down again Noah was already up playing in his room. Those are not my favorite days because I never get a time to sit down and relax with the Lord. I typically can get 30 minutes to spend with God in their overlapping nap times. I would like to spend time in the Word in the morning but waking up early when I am up at night is not the best idea in this time of life...it probably wouldn't happen. Getting 6 hours normally not in a row doesn't make for an alert Mom in the morning! Sometimes I can read while Luke is playing beside me and Noah napping. I would say prayer time can increases when nursing a child at night but time in the Word decreases. I try to do Scripture memory during the day and that is nice. I've also tried putting Christian music on in the background. I love that! Noah has learned to dance/praise God with me! He loves dancing! I encourage all Moms with young children at home to do what you can when you can...I am sure your heart desperately desires time in the Word as mine does. And when you never have a break as I often do, you have to do what you can when you can. I know I need it even more than ever as I deal with potty training a strong-willed and disobedient two-year-old while holding a teething 5 month old as I am now. I pray the Lord teaches me to be more patient and gracious as I discipline with the love of the Lord and as I say something for the 100th time. It is in these times that I know how ungodly I still am but desire to become a more godly mother for my boys. I pray they remember my godly traits and not those times I reveal that I am a sinner. Thank you Lord for loving me and continuing to work on me each day!
Luke likes to reach out for Noah. He loves his big brother!
Enjoying each other!
Getting ready for church was a bit crazy this morning. John is at the church by 7am so I fly solo getting ready myself and the two boys. It can be interesting some times. I wanted to get a picture of the matching shirts Nana gave us but since it took 5 times to get Noah to keep his shoes on in the last 10 min before church...a picture didn't happen. Here are the boys in their shirts after nap time...
Noah found my sunglasses while cooking with me and thought he looked good!
Pretty cool!
Yes, a lot of pictures consist of Noah in his diaper these days...we are potty training again. These problem won't be the last of them...
Luke is getting so strong. He was sitting up while the swing was going. He was very interested in the animals on the side of the swing...good ab and back workout!
Noah enjoying his lunch! He asks for ham and cheese almost everyday with the except of a peanut butter and honey sandwich at times.
Play time with Mommy...putting everyone in their place.
Yes, Woody is hanging with the hippo on top...buzz is riding the tractor somewhere.
Oh, the fun we have!
Luke really isn't able to sit up yet...he fell down as soon as the picture was over. I wonder if he will soon? He's never wanted lay down much. He even tried picking his head up as a newborn and wasn't happy until I put him upright.
Wrestling time...pinned.1.2.3...
It blesses my heart so much to see them giggling and enjoying each other!
Noah trying to make Luke tough...kneeing him in the face and didn't even cry!
He looks up to Noah so much!
Yea, he is wearing the same color diaper...
Copy cats...
Time to roll...
Love them!
Noah jumping as Luke fears for his life...as he laughs.
Done playing and time to snuggle with our Blues.
