Random April Pictures

Daddy in the van with the boys!

Our first walk of the season! McCabe enjoying a cupcake from a birthday party.

My beautiful flowers from wonderful hubby, Luke!

My boys enjoying the outdoors again.

First Chocolate Shake of the season!

I am so glad all these boys are mine!

Leighton wrote his name

Line 1: Mommy
Line 2: Leighton and Mommy together
Line 3: Leighton
Line 4: Leighton I'm so proud of my Leighton boy. It is incredible to watch him grow up and learn new things. I love him.

Brooks is Army Crawling

Brooks is officially mobile. He army crawls all around the living room!

I think he is really excited to play with his big brothers.

Easter

I tried to get a cute picture of Leighton and McCabe in their Easter outfits.

10 minutes passes and these were the best I could get.

No exactly enlarge and frame it worthy but still super cute! Super Super Cute!

Easter Party

Easter is coming up!

This week I have been reading John 16 and was greatly encouraged by some of the verses.

John 16:5-7
"But now I am going away to the One who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. Instead, you grieve because of what I've told you. But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you."

John 16:20-22
"I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world. So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again."

Jesus died.
Jesus rose from the dead.
This is to our benefit.

This morning we went to an Easter Party at Autumns house. She explained Jesus' death and resurrection through some trinkets in eggs! The kids were very sweet as they opened up eggs with a donkey, coins, a cup, a cross, a rock and finally ... an empty egg to signify that Jesus was not in his tomb any longer because he has risen from the dead! These kids seem to know the story well!

Brooksy even listened well! :)

Then the boys got to do an easter egg "hunt" which wasn't much of a hunt! Poor McCabe didn't quite get it. He didn't gather any of his own eggs. It did pick one up, sat on his bottom, opened it and started immediately eating the candy inside. Thanks to Big Brother Leighton and friend Hannah, McCabe got a handful of eggs to take home.

Then lunch and lots of fellowship.

Leighton played with trains and McCabe played with Brooks! McCabe really does LOVE his baby brother.

I am so blessed. I have a wonderful family and have a saving relationship with my Lord and Savior who rose from the dead on Easter.

Who could ask for anything more?

Brooksy Boy

This sweet baby is fondly known as Brooksy Boy ... or Brooksinator ...

or Brooksy-Pie ...

or Googily-Bear ...

or Two-Fingers!

I am so delightled about him.

Funny Kids

Tonight, out of no where, Leighton started dancing. It didn't take long for McCabe to join in. They were making each other giggle so hard and somehow, they managed to make up a dance and actually do the same moves at the same time. There wasn't even music on!

McCabe added a falling on your bottom move.

And just in case you are wondering what that shiny stuff is on Leightons shirt ...

They are Thomas stickers! He peeled and placed every last one of them!

Brooks' 6 Month Check-Up

Brooks had his 6 month check-up today. He had 4 shots. Just like Leighton, he cried & wanted a hug from mommy. Again, I obliged. According to the charts, my growing brooks is tall and slender and had the following statistics:

Weight: 15 lbs 6 oz (12%)
Height: 27.5 in (80%)

They said he was not gaining enough weight. But he has fat rolls! Thats confusing! I think he's perfect! We are so thankful for each and ever healthy check-up for each and every baby! Praise the Lord for my healthy Brooks!

Leighton's 3 Year Check Up

Leighton went to the Doctor today for a 3 year check-up! He had 1 shot and tried so hard to be tough but eventually tears streamed down his face and he needed a good long hug. I was happy to oblige. I was so proud of my growing man who put up these stats:

Height: 39 in (81%)
Weight: 34 lbs (72%)

I am so thankful for each and every healthy check-up. Thank you Lord for a healthy boy! :)

Splitting Hostas

Last year we had 5 GIANT hostas. Hopefully this year we will have 12 or 13 normal sized hostas.

McCabe loved the mud. Leighton loved watering.

Shirtless Basketball

The other night the boys were playing basketball and got very sweaty! So I took off Leighton and McCabe's shirts. It was too cute ... so off came Brooks' too. And then came the camera!

Leighton & Daddy Playing Baseball

Leighton is a coordinated and athletic boy. I am very thankful for our large backyard, sport toys and a daddy to chase/catch all the balls!