Kids say the funniest things!

Since I am working Monday and Tuesday evenings I am not home for dinner and bedtime routine. Although I know its good for Noah to have that QT with his Dad and for me to maintain my counseling skills as well as contribute to our families income, I miss my boys terribly. When I get home I usually ask for a play by play from Phillip as to what Noah played, did he go outside, what did he eat for dinner, who did he pray for, what books did he choose, etc etc etc. Tonight Phillip told me that Noah prayed for Joshua. I said oh Joshua (Diane H's son). Phillip said no Joshua who got a new potty. To laugh at this you have to know the book "Once Upon a Potty" where a little boy named Joshua gets a potty from his Grandma.
How sweet, Noah is praying for characters in some of his favortie books. Now my prayer is that he will use his Potty just like the little boy Joshua does in the book.

Picnic and Play on a Beautiful Sunday!

Here Eli and Noah are watching the big attraction the choo choo train and praying before diving into some PB&J



In celebration of such a beautiful weekend, Noah and several of his friends took advantage of the great weather and playground by spending the afternoon at the church playing and picnicking. Here are some great shots that Eli's Dad (Mr Eliason) took of the boys.

Pretty in Pink!

This weekend we helped celebrate our favorite princess's 1st Birthday party. All the Harper's including the men went with the princess theme wearing their princess colors. All the Harper men are handsome to begin with, but they are even extra handsome in their pink.

Tackle...

This weekend we enjoyed some amazing weather and some QT with our buddies.
While Tyler's mom and I provided a much needed service (a yardsale - you know what they say your trash is someone else's treasure), Noah and Tyler got to spend time playing football, doing "yardwork", playing trains, kitchen, watching " Miss Patty Cake" and laughing, lots of laughing.
I love that Noah has friends that he talks about, see's often and looks forward to playing with. He will continue well after the playdate is over talking about his friend what they did and their Mommy. I am so grateful that I love his friends and their Mommies and that he does too.

Grammy Spends the weekend!

Grammy (my mom) drove down on Friday and spent tons of QT time with Noah allowing Phillip and I to spend some special time together on Friday with an "ALL DAY into evening DATE".
On Saturday Noah got full attention from Daddy and Grammy while I attended the Leadership Summit for my MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) group. I wasn't exactly looking forward to a Saturday away from my family since QT with them is something that I treasure. But in the end it was a great day with some great friends. Especially the laughter on the car ride home.
Stay tuned for pics since I know Phillip and Grammy took tons yesterday on the playground.

Getting Paid!

Finally after the debut in The Birthday Express Catalog (the photo shoot was middle of October 2007) Noah received his paycheck!! He is so excited to put it the bank and the "JOY" boxes at CCC!

Hotlanta!

We have thoroughly enjoyed the weather the last few days. Noah is really gearing up for summer and will have had 3 swim lessons this week. After swim class this week we have detoured to a playground before heading home for nap and lunch.
The afternoons are great! Noah has been napping much better falling asleep around 2 and sleeping until 4:30. With this amazing weather we head back outside and before we realize it it is 8pm. I love this time of year when it starts to stay light outside later and later. My prayers for neighbors with kids (THAT COME OUTSIDE) has been answered and either our front lawn or the playground is jumping with kids ranging from 2-12. So fun!!!

Today at swim Noah floated on his back the length of the pool (by himself)!! His new mantra is "floating is easy" (he really doesn't believe it or act like it, but the more he says it the more it seems like he believes it and will hopefully act it).

Tom'w Daddy will be home to spend time QT with us. Grammy is driving down from Asheville as well so Phillip and I can spend some QT together and celebrate my B-Day!
You'll have to research further to figure out what B-Day it is this year.

A brief update on my headaches: Chronic pain remains, but has improved to sometimes just "discomfort", Emotionally & Spiritually I feel very hopeful and encouraged and have I am thankful for my family, my friends, my Great and Awesome Heavenly Father who loves me!