Third Week of December

Elliot made a nut castanet in his music class.  I forgot my camera, of course...  I think his little instrument turned out pretty good!

 

 



When Nolan discovers Elliot sleeping in our bed after nap time, he just loves waking Elliot up!  He hugs him and tries to lay on him--just get as close to him as possible.  Make my heart melt!

 

Giving sleeping Elliot a hug.

Now Nolan is starting to crawl all over Elliot and Mommy has to rescue Elliot from getting smothered and squished.  Elliot is only about 7 pounds heavier.

 

 

 

Our Christmas Tree

I decided to try and do something with the boys so that it was pretty and Christmas-y when Andre came home.  We went and bought a Christmas tree.  Elliot was sooooo excited!  He could not wait to decorate it.  We had to do it the minute we got in the door.  Well, almost!  We ate lunch, put Nolan to bed and then decorated.

 

An ornament from 2002 from you, Mom!

Our pretty stockings...still have to get something to go in them!

Second Week of December

I didn't get many pictures taken this week--I know I will regret it later...sigh. 

I think I got my all time favorite video of Nolan though!!

This is the "Hands off, Papi.  I want the cell phone." picture.

Knows how to use that cell phone!!

 

 

First Week of December

Did the puzzle all by himself!

Used the truck to transport his pacifiers!  Doesn't he look so big here????

Loves eating by himself--though it is more playing than eating.

 

 

 

End of November

 

Getting some love on a Sunday afternoon.

Nolan is really starting to play with trains and cars.  He doesn't quite make the right sounds, but he sure tries!  It's more of a whooo whooooo!

 

Stateside Mid-November

A very bittersweet trip home to my family.  Lots of laughs and lots of tears.  I had some of the best conversations between 5 and 6 am with Mom about Dad, life and stuff.  Andre was able to take vacation to take care of the boys and I am so thankful for that.  I had time to start grieving, reflect and remember.  God is always with us!  I have asked God several times if Dad has quit hollering for excitement that he is in heaven!!

 

Dad always told me not to come to his funeral...well, I did.  And I needed it.  I just wish I could have stayed a little longer to love on some family.  I have found a lot of peace in the fact I could see him in October--healthy, fit and enjoying life.  And hollering for excitement on Mars Hill. :)

 

Yonder over the rolling river,
Where the shining mansions rise,
Soon will be our home for ever,
And the smile of the blessed Giver
Gladdens all our longing eyes.

 

Love you, Dad!  Until we meet again.

 

 

 

 

First Half of November

 

 

End of October

The end of October was basically Papi's birthday!

 

 

 

We got him special helium balloons--since it was his 50th birthday!  I forgot to take a picture of all the balloons, but I got the pictures of the special balloons I got for Elliot and Nolan.

 

This is my pureed food that Nolan didn't eat.  It doesn't look too bad, does it?