Beach Tent

So, I got inspired by some tent images online and decided the boys needed their very own tent.

Ma'Lyn had some scraps of fabric left over from the clothes she had made the grandchildren.

I patched it together and draped it over the frame.

Drilled some holes in some molding I picked up at the hardware store.

And..Wa La..

a tent!

More beach pictures to come tomorrow!

Write it down...

Write it down.

Today,...

May 24th, 2011,...

Hughes threw his Nuk in the outside trash can.

I tried to get him to understand that it would be "Gone Gone Forever."

I pleaded with him NOT to throw the Nuk away.

Don't you understand Hughes?

Don't you understand if you throw your Nuk away, you won't have one ANYMORE?

Hughes? 

Do you REALLY want to throw your Nuk in the "trash."

No, Baby, it's not "drose". (aka. gross)

"Hughes, do you REEEAALLLY want to throw your Nuk in the trash?"

"The Nuk that you have had since the DAY YOU WERE BORN?"

"The Nuk that symbolizes that you are STILL a SWEET BABY BOY?"

"The Nuk that I can pop in your mouth when you need to hush up settle down?"

As I TRIED with every ounce of my Mommy being to talk Hughes out of throwing his Nuk away,

he stared up at me and said,

"Trash.  Drose."

"Are you POSITIVE you want to throw that Nuk away Hughes?"

Let's just throw our snack paper away.

We can keep our Nuk. 

(with my head bobbing yes and hands in pleading position)

"Trash.  Drose."

"Oooooookkkkkaaaaaaaaaaay."

"But if you throw your Nuk away, you WON'T have one ANYMORE."

"Trash.  Drose."

I very slowly opened the disgusting, army green lid to the trash can.

One last plea.

"Hughes,  Are you SUUURE you wanna...

Too Late.

Snack Paper and dearlybelovedlimegreenandturquoisesaviorofmysanityNuk has tumbled, hitting every single garbage bag filled with the nastiest, stinkiest diapers and waste of our life.

Ker plunk.

I heard it.

I heard my nerve endings sever with the thump.

I heard all hopes of sanity fall to the bottom of the dump.

It's over.

My love affair with the Nuk.

.................

Well, maybe we can find a spare....somewhere?

Maybe I was the one so attached to the Nuk afterall?

I will let you know if I fall ...even more so... from the graces of dentist and speech pathologist around the world...and more importantly the ones who care for Hughes, and pop open that spare pack we bought the other day.

(Now where did I put that thing?)

Gotta go.

Wiley is crying.

Now, where is his Nuk?

(wink, wink)

Music...Tuesday??

My Daddy and I share a love for Jazz music.

So glad it's getting revamped and mainstreamed!

Esperanza Spalding's voice is soothing and yummy!

Love Jazz.

Always Have.

Always Will.

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Pictures of Boys...Coming Soon!

While you wait, here is a video of them Saturday, if you haven't seen it already:

Hope you all have a Wonderful Week!

Silly Boy

Look at this silly boy!

Aunt Laura just happened to have these glasses in her purse...

she's cool like that...

and Hughes put them on for a good laugh!

Hoping you all have a fun and "silly" weekend!

Wiley is TWO MONTHS

Wiley was two months old Sunday, the 15th!

Weight:  10 lbs, 2 oz.

Height:  22 inches

You are wearing newborn and 0-3 size clothes.

You are wearing a size 1 diaper...even though it looks like it swallows you whole.

You are eating every 2-3 hours.

You are really liking the Nap Nanny that Smith let you borrow.

The doctor said, "He's not the biggest fella, but he's growing strong."

You love when Hughes, Daddy and Mommy talk to you.

You are beginning to smile and coo at us when we talk to you...

and it is the SWEETEST gummy grin!

Yesterday, I was looking for Hughes.  I found him.  Sitting in front of your car seat...on his knees...really close to your face...saying,

"Talk. Talk. Talk."

I said, "You talking to Wiley?"

"Uh huh."

Hughes likes to rock your car seat, when you are crying.

He also likes to SHOVE the nuk in your mouth when you are upset.

You LOVE tummy time on your pallet.

You LOVE getting a bath.

You are starting to sleep in the swing right beside the bed during the night.

Bless his pea pickin' heart!

This little photo session was short...short lived!

One Month

Two Months

We love you so much sweet boy!

He is Good

He is good.

So so good.

Maybe I haven't told you.

But,  He is good.

God is so good.

On days when I'm not thankful.

He is still good.

On days when rice krispies cover our floor in one swift accidental elbow to the box.

And cereal crunches between your feet as you make your way to the broom closet.

And patience is out the window.

On days when love is lost.

God is still so good.

He gave His Son for me...

for my children...

for my husband...

for our families...

for YOU...

for every person in the world.

We yearn to know Him more and more each day.

We yearn for Him to be "real" in our home and lives.

We encourage our Hughes and Wiley to pray and talk to God.

We know that when we feel ALL ALONE...

whether deep in the woods all by yourself...

or feeling alone in the world surrounded by people...

we are never alone.

God is always a breath and thought away.

We must get to know Him personally.

Kent and I just watched the video found at the link below.

To say that this story moved me, is putting it lightly.

I don't say it enough.

Hopefully, you can tell by the way I live,

but I feel the need to tell you that I love the Lord our God.

He is alive.

And I'm in awesome wonder.

His powers throughout the universe displayed.

(Can't you hear the tune in your head now.)

When you get a moment, you should watch the following:

http://www.flameon.net/

Click on watch at the top of the page.

I found it on Kelly's Korner Blog today.

It brought me closer to Him today, as well as my family.

Music Monday

So many people have a Music Monday...

And I LOVE music...

Thought I would join the party!

Elli Goulding

She sang the first song at Kate and William's wedding party!

It is beautiful.

A little more upbeat Ellie...is "Lights"

...think it might be good for my workout playlist!

Happy Monday!

P.S.  If you wonder why I always put videos instead of JUST the song, there are two DISTINCT reasons:

1.  I am a visual person.  I like moving things.  Music brought to life.

2.  I don't know how to load JUST the music. :)