Easter 2012
Noah (5) Lincoln (17 months) Caleb (3)
The boys had fun meeting their new cousin, baby Zoey. Caleb loved smelling her feet.
Cory’s family traditions for Easter include a piñata. As the boys are getting older, this is getting to be a really fun thing! Even Lincoln got in on the action.
Of course we had lots of egg hunting…
Love how excited Noel is about her eggs! I also love Lincoln’s chubby little wrists :0)
Lincoln takes a little break…
It’s the easter bunny!
Trying out their new silly straws.
Noah’s April memory verse: “That Christ died for our sins and He was buried, and He was raised on the third day, just as the Bible says.” 1 Corinthians 15:3,4
Noah’s First Team
We are so excited around here because Noah is on his first sports team ever! Soccer season is in full force, and Noah is having a great time learning how to play. Here are some highlights from his first couple of games.
Noah is so in love with the idea of being a “soccer player.” He’s watched his aunt Kaelyn play so many times, and its finally his turn! When I told him I signed him up for soccer, he said, “Oh I already know how to play. I just need some of those special soccer clothes.”
Of course it helps to have a whole row of your own personal fans…
Little pre game prayer…
And the action begins…
Noah even got to play goalie today. Here his coach is saying, “Now you stand here and wear this hot, itchy long sleeved shirt, and protect this goal!” (or something like that)
How we keep Lincoln off the field.
(Thanks for the pictures, Nana)
Rodeo Day
Noah’s been sick with croup, but he’s doing better now and I was so glad to be able to send him to school for Rodeo Day. He dressed up as a sheriff, but by the time I came and took pictures, he had ditched the costume.
These are pics my friend sent me of Noah still wearing his costume. Love these boys!
Cory’s 33rd Bday
Tonight we headed out to Joe’s BBQ to cash in on Cory’s free birthday dinner. It was such a lovely evening to be outside. The boys gobbled up their food so they could run and play, and Cory and I enjoyed just sitting together and watching them burn energy.
I asked the boys what they love about their daddy. Caleb said, “Umm… his M&M’s.”
Noah said, “I love that he built me a huge swing set to play on.”
Feeling very blessed today to celebrate such a wonderful husband and father. We love you Cory!
Valentine’s Day Love
Just added a little touch of Valentine’s Day to the mantel…
And some conversation heart subway art…
More Valentine’s Day ideas and printables here.
These cinnamon roll muffins were a happy accident. I had some leftover frozen Rhodes dinner roll dough, and a fierce craving for something buttery and sweet. I thawed the dough in the fridge, then split each piece of dough into three balls (about 1 inch). I dipped the balls in melted butter, rolled them in cinnamon sugar and placed three balls into each section of my well-buttered muffin tin. I baked them at 350 for about 12-15 minutes, and then mixed up a simple powdered sugar glaze for the top. They are a cross between a cinnamon roll and monkey bread in the convenience of a muffin. After they cooled a bit, the boys and I added the heart cupcake liners, and brought some to Cory at work for a treat. I will be making these again!
Oreo truffle pops! I’ve made these in the past and thought they were cute and yummy, but time consuming. I think adding the lollipop stick makes them easier to dip. Bakerella’s post is helpful.
Noah and Caleb are all ready for their Valentine’s Day party at school. Have your kids tried these GoGo Squeezes? They are in the Costco coupon book right now. My boys love them. Extra mommy points for handing out healthy treats right?
Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
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