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CHRISTmas BA style

We have tried our best to teach our children about CHRISTmas from a biblical viewpoint. We did a lot of the teaching with a hands-on approach through our weekly decorating of the Christmas tree. The video below is a snapshot of some of the "main points" BA can recall over the past two months of teaching.

Merry CHRISTmas!

My thoughtful husband

A few months ago while we were window shopping in an antique shop, I saw a beautiful quilt. My dear husband went back to that shop and bought the quilt for me for my birthday! I believe I have the most thoughtful husband on the planet!

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Melt My Heart

BA looked up at me and said, "Mom, pucker up. I'm coming to give you a kiss."

A True Boy

Sometimes BA says things that make me laugh, and it reminds me that he is 100% boy. Last night I heard this conversation.

BA: Dad, this is a boogie. It stinks.

Ben: Really?

BA: Yes. It's a boogie. It stinks.

Ben: What does it smell like?

BA: A toenail.

I couldn't hold back laughing at the boy!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our six year anniversary. When I think about the time I have been married, it seems like that's just the way my life has always been. They have definitely been the most memorable years of my life. Through the way that Ben selflessly loves me and leads our family, I have gained such a better picture of Christ and his love for the church. I am so thankful that God brought Ben into my life, and I can only imagine what the rest of our lives will be like. It's a blessing to give praise to God for everyday.

2 Boys X's 2 infections (EACH!)

Today we found out that both boys have double ear infections. It's the first one for both kiddos. Thankfully, BA's are now healing up...but CJ's haven't started the healing process. Poor guys! They just got rid of that horrible cough and runny nose...yes, we had it for TWO WEEKS! Yuk! It looks like they will be well in time for Christmas (I was starting to get doubtful- The cough was bad, and it just held on for what seemed like forever.) Anyway, I praise God that we now know the reason for the sleepless nights!

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Conversations

Tonight while in the bathtub, we had this conversation. BA was trying to turn the water on.

Crissy: You may not turn the knobs. Adults turn the knobs.

BA: Daddy turns the knobs. Dad, are you an adult? Mommy is an adult.

Tagged

I was tagged by Stephanie...the rules say to type only one word for each answer. I'll do my best!

1. Where is your cell phone? uncertain
2. Your significant other? living room
3. Your hair? unfinished
4. Your mother? spunky
5. Your father? laid-back
6. Your favorite thing? family
7. Your dream last night? nothing
8. Your favorite drink?apple juice
9. Your dream/goal? wife/mother
10. The room you're in? mine
11. Your fear? evil (to my children)
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? family
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? junky
15. Muffins/donuts?muffins
16. One of your wish list items? table
17. Where you grew up? Eridu
18. The last thing you did? read
19. What are you wearing? capris/UT shirt
20. Your TV? OFF
21. Your pet? Dallas
22. Your computer? used
23. Your life? content
24. Your mood? happy
25. Missing someone? family
26. Favorite pastime? photography
27. Something you're not wearing? shoes
28. Favorite Store? Walmart
29. Your summer? blissful
30. Your favorite color?blue
31. When is the last time you laughed? today
32. Last time you cried? uncertain
33. Who will/would re-post this? Jamie
34. Four places I go over and over: church, Walmart, home, post office
35. Four people who e-mail me? Mom, Stephanie, Jamie, Aunt Reba
36. Four of my favorite foods? pasta, pizza, banana bread, cheetos
37. Four places I would like to be right now: asleep, Florida, beach, shopping
38. Four people I tag: Jamie, Kristen, Dana, Debbie

Funnies from last week

This past week BA said two funny things that I thought were blog worthy!

1. While I was working on putting a few lights in his window, he said, "Oh, I am just sitting around working." (Contrasting statement...right?!)

2. While going #2 in the potty he said, "Something stinks." And I could hardly get the words out from laughter to say, "You are that something!"

Party time!

We are very excited this morning...BA had his first night in his undies. He was dry! WHOO HOO!

Crazy for Cloth

Our cloth diapers came in the mail...and we LOVE them! Here is CJ sporting his new lime green diaper. Isn't he cute?

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I'm Still Here!

For those who have asked (and those who have wondered), I will post again! Last week we were busy with my family that visited for Thanksgiving (much fun...more to come later!), and this week I have two sick boys. A good description of what is going on is a lot of coughing, runny noses, watering eyes, fever...I think those are the basic symptoms. BA is making a comeback, and is almost feeling normal. CJ is still trying to recover. The hardest part for him is that he is refusing to breastfeed, which means we are having to make him eat with a medicine syringe- NOT PLEASANT AT ALL! He seems to have less cough today, so maybe he'll be doing better soon. Pray for our family. I'll try to make a post when I get time...it could be today, or it may be a while. It just depends on how things go.

Conversations

BA and I had this conversation while getting ready for a nap today.

Crissy: After you wake up, we will put a few ornaments on the Christmas tree. This week we are going to put gold balls on it to remind us that Jesus is the King of kings.

BA: No, he's the light of the world. (He's referencing a few weeks ago when we put white lights on the tree because it symbolizes Jesus being the light of the world.)

Crissy: Jesus is the light of the world and the King of kings.

Bye-Bye Huggies!

It's official. Starting this next week we won't be buying anymore disposable diapers. I have finally decided to start CA on cloth diapers. I know what you are thinking- DO WHAT? I know...but these aren't the same cloth diapers as you are probably thinking. They involve no pins, and they are about as simple to use as a disposable one. To read about common misunderstandings with cloth diapers, click here.

With all the many choices to choose from, we decided to go with the brand of BumGenius. If you are interested in knowing a few reasons why I switched, or if you are interested in going to cloth diapers yourself, click here .

Thanks Stephanie for helping me make a choice!

Do they favor?

Here are pictures of the boys wearing the same outfit (at different ages). Do you think they favor?

This is BA at nine months...he wore the outfit for Father's Day 2007.

This is CJ at five months... he wore the outfit for his parent-child dedication service at church in November 2008.



My two boys

After CJ's dedication service

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Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Free Snapfish photo book

A friend of mine let me know that you can get one free photo book from snapfish through Oprah. If you are interested, click here and follow the prompts. If you don't already have a snapfish account, you can create one after you click on the link. The deadline has been extended until November 22.
Happy finds!

Congrats!

I am so excited for JW and Roxann...they are expecting their second child. Yippie! Congrats to you two!

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Just Because

I received fall flowers "just because" from my husband. Don't worry, he didn't give me the stick. A few hours after Ben gave me the flowers, BA brought me a stick from the yard. He said he wanted it put in the water too. So sweet!

Pumpkin Carving (Better late than never!)

Here is the pumpkin that Ben and BA entered into the carving contest. BA had quite the time carving with his "knife." I thought the slimy insides would turn him off, but it didn't. (He normally asks for a paper towel or a cloth when his hands get dirty.) Anyway, he reached right in and got to work. I thought it turned out kind of cute. Oh yeah...on the back of the pumpkin, it says, "God made me too!"

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Election Day Conversations

Crissy: BA, who did you vote for?

BA: Grandma!

New Passion

This whole football suit has turned into a new passion for BA. He wants to wear his football helmet everywhere- around home, to Wal-Mart, and even to church. Yes- church! We let him wear it to the church breakfast and Sunday School yesterday...of course we had an understanding that he could NOT wear it in the sanctuary for the worship hour. And surprisingly, we didn't have to "enforce" that part. He willingly left it in his class until after church. What can I say? The kid loves his football.

(Yes, those pants are dirty! At the fall festival, BA jumped in some mud. Between the mud on his pants and his sweaty head from wearing a helmet, he looked like he played a real game of football!)

Happy Fall!

Family Pride

As Ben was reading over news from our local paper in FL, he ran across this article. It is about my Uncle Frankie and his son (my cousin), Bubba. They are coaches in Madison, FL. If you have a moment, read about them.

We are proud of what you do in Madison...and we are thankful to call you family!

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Serious Shopper

As we were walking out the door to go shopping, BA ran back to his room. He came out with his shopping cart and "Buddy." BA said, "I want to take my cart and Buddy to Wal-Mart." So, we let him take it with us. I wish I had a video of him walking around the store with his cart. He was a serious shopper! Those groceries that are near to his heart (like Raisin Bran), he gladly paraded around the store with. Of course he caused quite the commotion as people stopped and watched him push his cart beside mine. He seemed completetly oblivious to all of this. It was quite a funny trip...maybe next time I will have a list of items for BA to look for and put in his cart.

First Fishin' Pal

This week BA and his friend KD went fishing. From what I understand it was quite the experience for their Daddy's! I think a good time was had by all. Here are a few pics from their trip. They caught quite a few for toddlers...don't you think?