If We Could Only Freeze Time

Today, Levin turns four!! I cannot believe that just four years ago he entered our family, a tiny 6 pound little guy and now he's turning another year older. What a fun stage, he is in. He is asking so many genuine questions, and loving to help out at home with any and everything. I love this age, as we can see the wheels turning in his little head while he tries to figure out life and all the many things he can do in it. I wish we could freeze the time at this age, though I am not sure how I like the thought of remaining pregnant the rest of my life, so time will have to move forward. I just hope I can remember all the funny things he is doing and saying.

Levin, playing his new banjo!

Craft Time

Here is the boys most recent art project. Since we seem to not be getting any snow here this year, we had to make some on paper.


And this is mostly for Ali! I started knitting again last Friday, and have made it farther then ever before. I am having fun, and who knows maybe someday I will be able to make a sweater or something more exciting than a scarf.

Change

Allow me to present a rather large change in our life, maybe even more surprising than a new baby....car...you name it.


Yup, that's right folks, we have entered the world of owning a TV. We have never owned one since being married five years ago, but this year marked a change. No more watching movies on our 17" laptop, which happens to be dying currently. (I am typing all of this one handed, while securing the power cord in place, which by the way, comes as no small task for one who is already challenged in the world of typing.) So, my husband has gone and done what any man ever does, when told to go get whatever he thinks would work well. He did not simply stop at getting the TV and DVD player, but also got in wall/ceiling speakers too!! Pretty wild, but fun none the less.


Another new development in our house this past week, was changing up the boys sleeping arrangements. They moved across the hall, out of the "nursery", and into a new room. Philip gave up the crib for Levin's bed, and Levin moved into a bed gained from Jason's parents house (actually, Jason's old bed). Both boys were so excited about the move, thus took a little while winding down to sleep the first night.

Here are pictures of their room, that we finished decorating today!

Sweet Moments

Even 3 1/2 year olds look sweet while napping. Though, they do not cuddle up the same in ones arms, like an infant.

The Turkey Is Done

Well, maybe not quite yet, but it sure appears that way based on the fact that my belly button has become an out y once again. This has happened each pregnancy without fail, so I guess it becomes a sort of landmark, if you will.

Today does mark the 30 week mark for baby and I, which hardly seems possible. Everything looked and sounded good at the doctor today. And, you know the best part...the scale showed that I lost a pound. Ok, maybe not accurate, but funny anyways, since we all know that is quite the opposite of what I do during pregnancy.

This milestone means we have around 10 weeks to find a name, and get all the other details worked out, such as moving beds around and all that fun stuff.

Maybe, I will get another picture to document our progress here soon, but please don't hold me to it...I work better under my own doing. Some things never change, right mom?

Christmas 2009

Before we hit the new year, I thought I better share a brief post on our Christmas. We did things a little differently this year, which made for the most relaxing Christmas we have shared since marriage. Though we were sad to not be able to make it to all of our usual stops, I think we were a happier family for it.....if you know what I mean.

Christmas Eve we spent with Jason's family, and though brief, was very fun. The kids did great, and each were so fun to watch. The next day was spent with my family, which was also very laid back. By only making two stops, the boys were able to actually spend time enjoying their news toys, rather then being tossed about, in and out of the car.

Both boys were so fun to watch this year, each with their own way of showing excitement and gratitude. Levin asked me the other day if we were going to have another Christmas, and when I said yes, but not till next year, he shouted out, "YEAH", and beamed a huge grin.




One last story to share, before closing this post. I must preface it, by saying that we have not taught our boys to believe in Santa, but have also not forbidden the knowledge of the jolly fellow either.

A few days before Christmas, Levin informed me that we could not have a fire in our fireplace on Christmas. I did not inquire as to why, but knew just what his little mind was putting together. So, then this week he told me that it would be alright for us to have a fire again. Funny what goes on inside a three year olds mind sometimes.

A First For Both Boys

This year, marked Levin's first Christmas program, of wearing his costume! For those who may not know or recall, last year, Levin did not wear his costume and thus stood out in all the pictures since he was all clad in red.

We were so surprised and shocked at how well Levin did. He not only wore the costume and stood on stage, but sang with motions and all! He is growing up and changing way too fast.

Philip, on the other hand, opted to enjoy his first shot at the church christmas program, from his seat in the front row. He did sit very well, and enjoyed every moment of watching. Next year we will try again.