Hearing 2 little boys at 7:40 in the morning singing "E-I-E-I-O".
Love those little guys!
Our Family
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Spatula
Over the last few days, I have found myself saying that the boys are smarter than we realize, and they keep proving me right.
Yesterday, we got out one of the boys Christmas gifts - a pot and pan set with some utensils. Santa Clause is really hoping that the boys will play with their kitchen tools now, and leave Mommy's alone. Mommy isn't convinced though, as Mommy's pots and pans make much louder noises!
The boys were playing along with their new toys - mixing up pudding and cookies. Soon, it was time to taste the goodies they had chefed up. Lincoln held up a pancake turner and announced "spatula" to us! Now, if we had said "Say spatula" and he did, we wouldn't have been quite so surprised, but we didn't even know that he knew that word.
We continue to be amazed by everything the boys know, and yet I am sure that they know even more than we know they know! Way too smart for not even being two yet!
Yesterday, we got out one of the boys Christmas gifts - a pot and pan set with some utensils. Santa Clause is really hoping that the boys will play with their kitchen tools now, and leave Mommy's alone. Mommy isn't convinced though, as Mommy's pots and pans make much louder noises!
The boys were playing along with their new toys - mixing up pudding and cookies. Soon, it was time to taste the goodies they had chefed up. Lincoln held up a pancake turner and announced "spatula" to us! Now, if we had said "Say spatula" and he did, we wouldn't have been quite so surprised, but we didn't even know that he knew that word.
We continue to be amazed by everything the boys know, and yet I am sure that they know even more than we know they know! Way too smart for not even being two yet!
January 2012 Birthdays and Anniversaries!
Birthdays
John and Pam Hart - January 20th - 39 years
Special celebrations:
Two years cancer free for my mom - January 7 :-)
- Jennifer Schug - January 1 - 38 years old
- Katelin O'Connor - January 2 - 10 years old
- Lucia Hart - January 14 - 6 years old
- Hannah Burkholder - January 18 - 20 years old
- Natalie Ginter - January 19 - 12 years old
- Eric Wolff - January 19 - 31 years old
- Joe Young - January 19 - 45 years old
- Joyce Gels - January 22 - 81 years old
- Lincoln and Jackson - January 27 - 2 years old
- Tasha Muehlfeld - January 28 - 30 years old
- Normal Gels - January 28 - 78 years old
- Jennifer Luce - January 30 - 37 years old
John and Pam Hart - January 20th - 39 years
Special celebrations:
Two years cancer free for my mom - January 7 :-)
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Hot Dog!
For the past few years, the Hart's have asked each family member what their favorite song is, and then they compile a CD of everyones songs. Everyone gets a copy of the CD for Christmas This year, the boys have many favorite songs, but we submitted "Old MacDonald" and "Row Row Row your boat" for Lincoln, and "Ba-Ba Black Sheep" and the "Hot Dog Dance" song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for Jackson.
On our way up north on Monday to have Christmas with my Grandma and the entire Muehlfeld family, we were listening to the CD. 2 notes of the Mickey Mouse song played, and we heard Jackson in the backseat exclaim "Hot Dog!" with his arms stretched out wide. He was so excited, and he knew the song instantly. It was so cute! It happened again on Tuesday during our drive back home too, so it wasn't a fluke!
Guess we picked the right song for him!
On our way up north on Monday to have Christmas with my Grandma and the entire Muehlfeld family, we were listening to the CD. 2 notes of the Mickey Mouse song played, and we heard Jackson in the backseat exclaim "Hot Dog!" with his arms stretched out wide. He was so excited, and he knew the song instantly. It was so cute! It happened again on Tuesday during our drive back home too, so it wasn't a fluke!
Guess we picked the right song for him!
"Toddlers"....
Although I've been off work the past few days, we've still been taking the boys to daycare for part of the day. We have to pay for the week anyway, so this keeps them partly in their normal routine, and also gives me some time to run errands and get things done around the house.
Today when I picked the boys up, Lincoln kept saying "Toddlers". I assume that now that they are in their new room, they are hearing the daycare workers to refer to them as Toddlers, like "Toddlers, it's time for lunch. Toddlers, it's naptime". My little Lincoln has picked up on it.
I wonder how long we'll hear him saying "Toddlers"????
Today when I picked the boys up, Lincoln kept saying "Toddlers". I assume that now that they are in their new room, they are hearing the daycare workers to refer to them as Toddlers, like "Toddlers, it's time for lunch. Toddlers, it's naptime". My little Lincoln has picked up on it.
I wonder how long we'll hear him saying "Toddlers"????
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bless you....
Oh, cold season is here - and it's only December!
All of us have runny noses right now, but mine has also included sneezing. Last night at home, I sneezed a few times which caught Lincoln's attention. It didn't take long until he would hear me sneeze, then pretend sneeze. Once I caught onto him, he would fake sneeze, then just laugh and giggle. It was quite adorable, but also a great teach opportunity. So, when he fake sneezed the next time, I looked at him and said "God Bless You". He just laughed some more.
This morning, the sneezes came again (one right after the other). I paused to see if the fake sneezes would continue, but instead, I heard Lincoln saying "Bless you". Yeah! Score one for Mommy. :-)
On the drive to daycare, I sneezed a few more times, and this time it was Jackson in the backseat saying "Bless you".
Just another extraordinary moment in this proud mom's ordinary life that I wanted to share!
Happy Holidays, and GOD bless each of you!
All of us have runny noses right now, but mine has also included sneezing. Last night at home, I sneezed a few times which caught Lincoln's attention. It didn't take long until he would hear me sneeze, then pretend sneeze. Once I caught onto him, he would fake sneeze, then just laugh and giggle. It was quite adorable, but also a great teach opportunity. So, when he fake sneezed the next time, I looked at him and said "God Bless You". He just laughed some more.
This morning, the sneezes came again (one right after the other). I paused to see if the fake sneezes would continue, but instead, I heard Lincoln saying "Bless you". Yeah! Score one for Mommy. :-)
On the drive to daycare, I sneezed a few more times, and this time it was Jackson in the backseat saying "Bless you".
Just another extraordinary moment in this proud mom's ordinary life that I wanted to share!
Happy Holidays, and GOD bless each of you!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Officially Toddlers...
Yesterday, the boys had their first full official day in the Toddler room at Daycare! Oh my...next time they move into a new room, they move into a different part of the building!
We asked what's different about the Toddler room vs. the Large Tots room they were in. Basically, they do more educational activities to continue building their vocabulary and learning their ABC's. They will get more outdoors time (which the boys will love), and they will have "movie Fridays", so that will be new for the boys!
Can't believe how fast they are growing, and everything that they know. We are just trying to soak it all in, and enjoy it as long as we can!
We asked what's different about the Toddler room vs. the Large Tots room they were in. Basically, they do more educational activities to continue building their vocabulary and learning their ABC's. They will get more outdoors time (which the boys will love), and they will have "movie Fridays", so that will be new for the boys!
Can't believe how fast they are growing, and everything that they know. We are just trying to soak it all in, and enjoy it as long as we can!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Christmas 2011 Part I
We had our first Christmas celebration!
Friday afternoon, we headed out of town to go to mom and dad's house to celebrate Christmas with everyone. The boys were a bit fussy on the drive up, but overall, did pretty well. We stopped at Bob Evans in Celina for dinner, and they were GREAT! Guess we can add another restaurant to the list!
We arrived at mom and dad's house around 9:00 Friday night. The boys slept the second half of the drive, so they were able to visit with their cousins a bit once we arrived at our destination.
Saturday we started Christmas around 10:00 in the morning. Jackson remembered what the presents were all about from St. Nick's day a few weeks ago, so he dove right in when he got his stocking and packages. I actually had some difficulty keeping him from opening OTHER people's packages! I know he helped Peyten, Addison, and Brady open a few of their gifts!
All in all, the boys (as well as Brian and I) were very blessed with kindness from everyone.
The biggest hit of the day was definitely Knox's slide. The kids had a blast on it, although I thought it was funny that Knox was the one who played with it the LEAST!
I have a great video of Lincoln, Jackson, and Lylah enjoying the slide - I'll get it posted later this week!
After church Saturday afternoon, we were able to visit with Great-Grandma Emmie. Hope she enjoyed the chaos! Aunt Shirley and Uncle Larry came out to mom's after dinner too, and it was great to see Aunt Shirley, and know that she really is doing better. Now, we have to keep her that way!
Please keep my Uncle Dave in your prayers - he had 5+ bypass surgery a few weeks ago, and has a long recovery ahead. We really need to get these Wappes kids well!
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season! Wishing you all the best in 2012!
Friday afternoon, we headed out of town to go to mom and dad's house to celebrate Christmas with everyone. The boys were a bit fussy on the drive up, but overall, did pretty well. We stopped at Bob Evans in Celina for dinner, and they were GREAT! Guess we can add another restaurant to the list!
We arrived at mom and dad's house around 9:00 Friday night. The boys slept the second half of the drive, so they were able to visit with their cousins a bit once we arrived at our destination.
Saturday we started Christmas around 10:00 in the morning. Jackson remembered what the presents were all about from St. Nick's day a few weeks ago, so he dove right in when he got his stocking and packages. I actually had some difficulty keeping him from opening OTHER people's packages! I know he helped Peyten, Addison, and Brady open a few of their gifts!
All in all, the boys (as well as Brian and I) were very blessed with kindness from everyone.
The biggest hit of the day was definitely Knox's slide. The kids had a blast on it, although I thought it was funny that Knox was the one who played with it the LEAST!
I have a great video of Lincoln, Jackson, and Lylah enjoying the slide - I'll get it posted later this week!
After church Saturday afternoon, we were able to visit with Great-Grandma Emmie. Hope she enjoyed the chaos! Aunt Shirley and Uncle Larry came out to mom's after dinner too, and it was great to see Aunt Shirley, and know that she really is doing better. Now, we have to keep her that way!
Please keep my Uncle Dave in your prayers - he had 5+ bypass surgery a few weeks ago, and has a long recovery ahead. We really need to get these Wappes kids well!
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season! Wishing you all the best in 2012!
Shoes! Shoes!
When Lyn was visiting us at Thanksgiving, her feet were hurting her a bit, so she asked if I had some house slippers. Of course, I did, so I let her borrow them.
On Thanksgiving after, Lyn and her family traveled to Louisville. After she left, Lincoln found my house slippers, and brought them to me saying "Lyn. Lyn." My sweet boy thought she had left them behind, so I explained to him that they were mommy's, and that Aunt Lyn had just borrowed them while she was here.
I don't know if he understood or not, but since Thanksgiving, he has been obsessed with my house slippers. If he finds them, he brings them to me saying "Shoes! Shoes!" and pointing at my sock covered feet. He insists that I put them on.
I have used my slippers more in the past few weeks than in the few years that I've had them. I have them on everyday, and I think of my sweet baby every time I put them on now!
On Thanksgiving after, Lyn and her family traveled to Louisville. After she left, Lincoln found my house slippers, and brought them to me saying "Lyn. Lyn." My sweet boy thought she had left them behind, so I explained to him that they were mommy's, and that Aunt Lyn had just borrowed them while she was here.
I don't know if he understood or not, but since Thanksgiving, he has been obsessed with my house slippers. If he finds them, he brings them to me saying "Shoes! Shoes!" and pointing at my sock covered feet. He insists that I put them on.
I have used my slippers more in the past few weeks than in the few years that I've had them. I have them on everyday, and I think of my sweet baby every time I put them on now!
Friday, December 9, 2011
embarrassing daddy
Last night after we picked the boys up at daycare, we were dealing with horrible traffic do to a few different accidents. It was going to be much later than we normally get home, and there was no way I would have what I had planned to make for dinner ready before 7:00. So, Brian suggested we stop at City Barbeque for dinner.
We didn't know what we wanted, so we both needed to go in to decide. We debated getting dinner to go, but with how traffic was, decided to try eating at the restaurant, otherwise it would be cold by the time we got it home.
We placed our order, then I took the boys to a booth to sit down. We found some booster seats and got everyone situated while Brian got us some water, brought our food, got utensils, etc. The boys sat and ate very well - of course, we made our selections based on what they would eat- BBQ pork, maccaroni and cheese, and sweet potato casserole. And of course, cornbread.
We were nearing the end of our meal, so Brian went to the counter to get some To Go boxes for us to take the leftovers home. He was waiting for someone to help him when he heard Jackson calling for him - "Daddy! Daddy!". When Brian turned to look at him, he then very emphatically called out "Hi!".
Needless to say, all eyes in the restaurant were focused on Brian responding to the call of his young son. Brian's cheeks got a little bit red, but he still managed to smile and wave back to Jackson.
All I could hear was my dad saying, "It's nice to be loved, isn't it?"
We didn't know what we wanted, so we both needed to go in to decide. We debated getting dinner to go, but with how traffic was, decided to try eating at the restaurant, otherwise it would be cold by the time we got it home.
We placed our order, then I took the boys to a booth to sit down. We found some booster seats and got everyone situated while Brian got us some water, brought our food, got utensils, etc. The boys sat and ate very well - of course, we made our selections based on what they would eat- BBQ pork, maccaroni and cheese, and sweet potato casserole. And of course, cornbread.
We were nearing the end of our meal, so Brian went to the counter to get some To Go boxes for us to take the leftovers home. He was waiting for someone to help him when he heard Jackson calling for him - "Daddy! Daddy!". When Brian turned to look at him, he then very emphatically called out "Hi!".
Needless to say, all eyes in the restaurant were focused on Brian responding to the call of his young son. Brian's cheeks got a little bit red, but he still managed to smile and wave back to Jackson.
All I could hear was my dad saying, "It's nice to be loved, isn't it?"
Sweet brother
One morning this week, I went in to get the boys clothes for the day before waking them up. Lincoln was rustling around, and Jackson popped up once I opened the dresser drawer. I scooped Jackson up, and he immediately wanted Lincoln (Jackson usually helps me wake Lincoln up). So, I put Jackson in Lincoln's bed. To my surprise, he laid down beside his brother, and started rubbing his back.
This melted my heart, as although the boys can be downright rotten to each other, they can also be so kind and sweet. I love the bond that the two of the have!
This melted my heart, as although the boys can be downright rotten to each other, they can also be so kind and sweet. I love the bond that the two of the have!
Church - part 2
On Saturday after Thanksgiving, we went to church with my parents. In an effort to have the boys behave, I went in the pew first with Jackson, then my parents, then Brian with Lincoln. The strategy was to keep them separated, maybe they would behave better.
Things actually were going pretty good for the first part of church. Both of the boys played with books and were behaving well. After offertory, I was kneeling and holding Jackson. He looked down the pew to the end where Brian was and spotted his brother. He kept pointing and saying "Winkin" (Jackson-ese for Lincoln). He did this over and over and over.
He suddenly had a desire to be with his brother. He tried knocking Mawmaw off the kneeler several times before I put him up on the pew seat. He then crawled past Mawmaw and Pawpaw, and tapped his dad on the shoulder. When Brian turned around, Jackson very enthusiastically said "Hi!" to Lincoln. (very loudly too). He proceeded to tell Brian and my dad "Hi!" as well.
Brian managed with both of the boys for a few minutes, and then sent Lincoln down to me. We made the swap!
The rest of church went fairly well, but I'm thankful that we had very understanding churchgoers around us, and hope they enjoyed the entertainment that night!
Things actually were going pretty good for the first part of church. Both of the boys played with books and were behaving well. After offertory, I was kneeling and holding Jackson. He looked down the pew to the end where Brian was and spotted his brother. He kept pointing and saying "Winkin" (Jackson-ese for Lincoln). He did this over and over and over.
He suddenly had a desire to be with his brother. He tried knocking Mawmaw off the kneeler several times before I put him up on the pew seat. He then crawled past Mawmaw and Pawpaw, and tapped his dad on the shoulder. When Brian turned around, Jackson very enthusiastically said "Hi!" to Lincoln. (very loudly too). He proceeded to tell Brian and my dad "Hi!" as well.
Brian managed with both of the boys for a few minutes, and then sent Lincoln down to me. We made the swap!
The rest of church went fairly well, but I'm thankful that we had very understanding churchgoers around us, and hope they enjoyed the entertainment that night!
It must be dementia setting in...
Can you believe there was ANOTHER person left off my blog with a special December celebration? And a BIG milestone one at that? Yes, I'm really losing it in MY old age.
Please join me in wishing my bestest friend in the world - Ms. Barb Brocki - a happy 50th birthday on December 16th. We wish we could be there to celebrate with you Barb...maybe in January???
Please forgive me for missing you...
Please join me in wishing my bestest friend in the world - Ms. Barb Brocki - a happy 50th birthday on December 16th. We wish we could be there to celebrate with you Barb...maybe in January???
Please forgive me for missing you...
torture...
People often ask me if the boys fight. My standard response any more is that they are worst enemies and best friends, all in one. They will wrestle and fight, then get up, brush off the dust, and hug each other.
Seriously. This is my life.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my parents thoroughly enjoyed watching the boys play, and how they interact with each other. One particular morning (Friday or Saturday - I don't remember which) they showed Mawmaw and Pawpaw just how well they know each other.
Jackson was playing in the living room, stacking plastic containers that help us organize toys. Each container is about a foot long, and maybe 6-7 inches high - pretty good size. About 6 high reaches Jackson's height, but he's gotten as many as 8 stacked on top of each other. He LOVES stacking the containers.
The problem is, Lincoln likes knocking the containers down. :-)
So, that morning, Jackson would stack them. Lincoln would knock them down. Jackson would get mad. This went on for a while, until I put Lincoln on a chair in the kitchen.
Things were going well - Jackson was playing, and Lincoln was just sitting in the kitchen talking with me and mom. A while later, Jackson walked out into the kitchen, and went over by the window seat in the breakfast knook. Lincoln was sitting on a chair near the living room. He waited until Jackson rounded the table, and OFF HE WENT. He was running into the living room to knock down the containers while Jackson was in the kitchen and couldn't fight back.
I would say Lincoln was about 3/4 of the way to the containers when Jackson' little antenae went up with the distress signal. You could physically see him stiffen up like he instantly knew he had let his guard down and was in trouble. Then, we heard the containers go flying, watched Jackson run to the living room to assess the damage, and saw Lincoln come running back out to the kitchen - laughing and wearing the most triumphant cheezy grin you've ever seen.
I know as a mom I should have disciplined Lincoln again, but I was completely powerless. He was so proud of himself for getting one over on his brother. And watching the whole scene unfold was comical.
Plus, it was hard to be upset with the little guy when Mawmaw was laughing right along with him. Even the mention of this story gets her snickering.
See...Pawpaw isn't the ONLY bad influence!
Seriously. This is my life.
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my parents thoroughly enjoyed watching the boys play, and how they interact with each other. One particular morning (Friday or Saturday - I don't remember which) they showed Mawmaw and Pawpaw just how well they know each other.
Jackson was playing in the living room, stacking plastic containers that help us organize toys. Each container is about a foot long, and maybe 6-7 inches high - pretty good size. About 6 high reaches Jackson's height, but he's gotten as many as 8 stacked on top of each other. He LOVES stacking the containers.
The problem is, Lincoln likes knocking the containers down. :-)
So, that morning, Jackson would stack them. Lincoln would knock them down. Jackson would get mad. This went on for a while, until I put Lincoln on a chair in the kitchen.
Things were going well - Jackson was playing, and Lincoln was just sitting in the kitchen talking with me and mom. A while later, Jackson walked out into the kitchen, and went over by the window seat in the breakfast knook. Lincoln was sitting on a chair near the living room. He waited until Jackson rounded the table, and OFF HE WENT. He was running into the living room to knock down the containers while Jackson was in the kitchen and couldn't fight back.
I would say Lincoln was about 3/4 of the way to the containers when Jackson' little antenae went up with the distress signal. You could physically see him stiffen up like he instantly knew he had let his guard down and was in trouble. Then, we heard the containers go flying, watched Jackson run to the living room to assess the damage, and saw Lincoln come running back out to the kitchen - laughing and wearing the most triumphant cheezy grin you've ever seen.
I know as a mom I should have disciplined Lincoln again, but I was completely powerless. He was so proud of himself for getting one over on his brother. And watching the whole scene unfold was comical.
Plus, it was hard to be upset with the little guy when Mawmaw was laughing right along with him. Even the mention of this story gets her snickering.
See...Pawpaw isn't the ONLY bad influence!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Forgot another one...or two....
Angie Coles turns 28 today (December 7)
Craig and Sue Lynn will celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary on December 27.
Is there anyone else out there feeling neglected?
Craig and Sue Lynn will celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary on December 27.
Is there anyone else out there feeling neglected?
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
What Pawpaw taught us over Thanksgiving...
On Saturday after Thanksgiving, we put the boys down for a nap, then mom and I went out shopping for a few hours. I figured since the boys were sleeping, Brian and my dad could handle them for a little while. What I didn't take into consideration was that the Ohio State/Michigan game was on - which had the older males attention.
When we returned home from shopping, the living room looked like a tornado had touched down. No big deal - Brian is usually the one responsible for picking up toys at the end of the day. However, in addition to the mess, I also found the boys playing behind the loveseat (which is angled in the one corner of the living room).
Pawpaw had been lifting the boys up and over and putting them behind the loveseat. No big deal...until Lincoln decided he could get back there all by himself - he didn't need Pawpaw's help. Thankfully, he had enough common sense to pull himself up onto the back of the loveseat, then slide his legs over and go feet first. This time at least. We'll see how long it takes till they decide to dive head first!
The only good part about it - once they got back there, they couldn't get back out!
When we returned home from shopping, the living room looked like a tornado had touched down. No big deal - Brian is usually the one responsible for picking up toys at the end of the day. However, in addition to the mess, I also found the boys playing behind the loveseat (which is angled in the one corner of the living room).
Pawpaw had been lifting the boys up and over and putting them behind the loveseat. No big deal...until Lincoln decided he could get back there all by himself - he didn't need Pawpaw's help. Thankfully, he had enough common sense to pull himself up onto the back of the loveseat, then slide his legs over and go feet first. This time at least. We'll see how long it takes till they decide to dive head first!
The only good part about it - once they got back there, they couldn't get back out!
Fixing their hair...
The fun stories have been flowing lately!
Our normal morning routine is for Brian and I to get up and get around for work, then we get the boys up and eat breakfast together. Last Thursday morning though, the boys woke up just as I was getting out of the shower. So, I got them out of their beds, changed their diapers, then found something to occupy them while I finished getting ready for work. Giving them something to play with is the key - otherwise, they are trying to play in the toilet, bathtub, cupboards, closet, or anything else they can get their hands on.
Thursday morning, I opted to give each of them a can of hair spray.
I was getting around for work, and the boys were playing well, so I wasn't paying much attention to what exactly they were doing. Brian walked in the bathroom and started laughing, then said something about "that's the cutest thing I've seen in a while". One of the boys was sitting on the bathroom floor, holding the hairspray can up to his head and saying "Shhht Shhht" (the sound an aerosol can makes).
Guess Mommy taught them right...pretending to spray and fix their hair is so much better than actually spraying it!
Our normal morning routine is for Brian and I to get up and get around for work, then we get the boys up and eat breakfast together. Last Thursday morning though, the boys woke up just as I was getting out of the shower. So, I got them out of their beds, changed their diapers, then found something to occupy them while I finished getting ready for work. Giving them something to play with is the key - otherwise, they are trying to play in the toilet, bathtub, cupboards, closet, or anything else they can get their hands on.
Thursday morning, I opted to give each of them a can of hair spray.
I was getting around for work, and the boys were playing well, so I wasn't paying much attention to what exactly they were doing. Brian walked in the bathroom and started laughing, then said something about "that's the cutest thing I've seen in a while". One of the boys was sitting on the bathroom floor, holding the hairspray can up to his head and saying "Shhht Shhht" (the sound an aerosol can makes).
Guess Mommy taught them right...pretending to spray and fix their hair is so much better than actually spraying it!
Twin Toddler's
Click here to view this photo book larger
Visit Shutterfly.com to create your own personalized photobook.
Monday, December 5, 2011
I forgot someone special...
Recently, I experienced a computer issue at work, and I've lost access (hopefully temporarily) to my file that houses all of my important dates (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.). Because of that computer issue, I inadvertently overlooked a VERY important birthday.
So, I'm here to wish a VERY SPECIAL happy birthday to Uncle Bud Gels, who will celebrate his 70th birthday on Wednesday, December 7.
Thinking of you on 12-7 Uncle Bud, and always!
I recently heard the story of Uncle Bud's birth - you see, he was born on 12-7-1941, and it upset the Japenese so much that they attacked Pearl Harbor. Seems he's been causing havoc from the very beginning!
Please pause Wednesday to also remember all those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
So, I'm here to wish a VERY SPECIAL happy birthday to Uncle Bud Gels, who will celebrate his 70th birthday on Wednesday, December 7.
Thinking of you on 12-7 Uncle Bud, and always!
I recently heard the story of Uncle Bud's birth - you see, he was born on 12-7-1941, and it upset the Japenese so much that they attacked Pearl Harbor. Seems he's been causing havoc from the very beginning!
Please pause Wednesday to also remember all those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Evidently, twins share everything...
I guess last night was a really good night in our house, as yes, I have ANOTHER story!
Dinner was a hodge-podge. I made garlic chicken and vegetables (Birdseye frozen dinner) 2 pieces of Texas Toast garlic cheese bread (one for Brian, one for the boys to split), and we warmed up some Calico beans that Mawmaw left for us last weekend. The boys ate REALLY well. They each had 2 helpings of the garlic chicken, the garlic bread, and about 4 helpings of beans. They wiped out the beans totally. Jackson wanted cleaned up, even though he still had a few vegetables from the garlic chicken left on his plate. As Brian was washing Jackson's hands and face, I loaded some dishes in the dishwasher. Then we watched as Lincoln got down out of his chair, went and crawled in Jackson's chair, and finished his left over vegetables!
The poor little man was still asking for more, but I had nothing to offer him! Today should be a good day since everything was eaten last night!
Dinner was a hodge-podge. I made garlic chicken and vegetables (Birdseye frozen dinner) 2 pieces of Texas Toast garlic cheese bread (one for Brian, one for the boys to split), and we warmed up some Calico beans that Mawmaw left for us last weekend. The boys ate REALLY well. They each had 2 helpings of the garlic chicken, the garlic bread, and about 4 helpings of beans. They wiped out the beans totally. Jackson wanted cleaned up, even though he still had a few vegetables from the garlic chicken left on his plate. As Brian was washing Jackson's hands and face, I loaded some dishes in the dishwasher. Then we watched as Lincoln got down out of his chair, went and crawled in Jackson's chair, and finished his left over vegetables!
The poor little man was still asking for more, but I had nothing to offer him! Today should be a good day since everything was eaten last night!
Lincoln picked a birthday theme...
As I was making dinner last night, the boys were playing and being unusally good (vs. begging to be held as they miss their mom and dad while they are at daycare). Jackson was moving the pumpkins around the floor and putting them in the window seat. Lincoln was sitting on a chair in the kitchen, looking like such a big boy, flipping through a magazine that had come in the mail.
Brian chuckled as he was REALLY into the magazine. Then, we realized it was a magazine for party supplies, so Brian joked that Lincoln was going to pick out a theme for their birthday party.
A little while later, Lincoln was very passionately saying "TRACTOR! TRACTOR!". Yes, he had found his birthday theme - John Deere tractors. How could a mom resist her almost 2 year old?
The only question remaining...do I buy the tractor cake pan, or try to sculpt one myself????
Brian chuckled as he was REALLY into the magazine. Then, we realized it was a magazine for party supplies, so Brian joked that Lincoln was going to pick out a theme for their birthday party.
A little while later, Lincoln was very passionately saying "TRACTOR! TRACTOR!". Yes, he had found his birthday theme - John Deere tractors. How could a mom resist her almost 2 year old?
The only question remaining...do I buy the tractor cake pan, or try to sculpt one myself????
we have a "thirty pounder"....actually 2 of them!
Last night before baths, Jackson hopped on the scale with just his diaper and socks on. The scale registered 32 pounds, and instantly I went to the Christmas song "Thrity-pointer", but adapted it to be a "thirty-pounder"!
It's hard to believe, but in just 22 short months, our boys have grown to be about 5 times the size they were when they were born. Can you believe it? FIVE TIMES the size!
It's hard to believe, but in just 22 short months, our boys have grown to be about 5 times the size they were when they were born. Can you believe it? FIVE TIMES the size!
Fish kisses
I don't know how it happened exactly. I think it started with the boys trying to make "fish" faces when they would see fish in a book (they learned this at daycare). Seeing them try to pucker their lips led to mommy doing it too. Now, I dig to find books with fish in them...because where there are fish pictures, there are fish faces. And that always leads to fish kisses.
There is nothing better than fish kisses....NOTHING!
There is nothing better than fish kisses....NOTHING!
December celebrations
Birthdays:
- December 7 - Uncle Bud Gels turns 70, Angie Wolff turns 28
- December 10 - Karen Zank turns 51
- December 15 - Cassie Muehlfeld turns 26
- December 16 - Barb Brocki turns 50!!!!
- December 19 - Payden Schug turns 15
- December 26 - Joey O'Connor turns 12
- December 28 - Zoe Maier turns 10
- December 28 - Jerry Haas turns 48
- December 30 - Matt Schug turns 37
- December 2 - Bill and Jean Muehlfeld celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary
- December 13 - Mom and Dad celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary
- December 14 - Bud and Lorae gels celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary
- December 27 - Craig and Sue Lynn celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)