Happy Birthday to My Daddy!!

Today would have marked my Daddy's 62nd birthday!  Words really can't describe the loss I still feel every single day.  This year will mark ten years since he went to Heaven (and I am forever grateful that I have no doubt where he is!!!).  I wonder what he and my sister will do to celebrate :)  My guess is a round of golf or h-o-r-s-e!  

I think having Noah and Noelle has made his death much harder to deal with.  I wish so much that they could have known him here on earth and played with him as they grew up.  He would have adored and doted on them and I am certain the feelings would have been mutual!  I try to describe him to Noah but I limit what I say right now because I don't want him thinking too much about death having just experienced the loss of his favorite aunt.  Over time, I'm sure both kids will realize what he means to me :)

DADDY - I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

Noahisms

 

To the Publix cashier today: "May I please have a balloon?  Oh yeah, can you please get one for my baby too?"

To Daddy: "You're the best Daddy ever.  Thanks for getting me the carwash (Matchbox carwash set that makes a royal mess because it involves using hot and cold water to change the color of the cars) for Christmas.

To Mommy: "I love you, Momma.  Thanks for letting me play with the carwash today.

I just love how he says the sweetest, most thoughtful things and it's without prompting.  He is so much like his Daddy and I am so thankful for that.  Don't get me wrong, he can be a stinker but I am so blessed to have such a sweetheart for a son.  I love you, Noah!

Mommy's Girl

We're in trouble...she LOVES soda...

I am still eternally grateful that Noah has yet to drink a soda!  He has absolutely no interest in it even when his friends or baby sister are drinking it.  Boy did we luck out with him!

Praying for Bronson - Bathtub Drowning

I needed this reminder.  I'm guilty of running into the kids' rooms to grab their towels or forgotten pajamas/socks/etc. while they're in the bathtub.  It doesn't matter that the bathtub is still within my sight.  Trajegy can strike in a split second.  God, please heal Bronson!

 

Ironically, I was filling up the bathtub on Wednesday while tidying up the house.  Within seconds, Noelle had herself in the tub, clothes still on!  I do think this picture is absolutely adorable and priceless but it is also a reminder to me that she is such a different baby than Noah and must be watched 24/7!  My hands are full right now...but so is my heart!!

Keene's Point Playground Fun!

Wii Bowling!

We're a little behind the times when it comes to Wii...

Between Xbox, PSP and PS3, Noah spends plenty of time playing video games.  I'm not a huge fan of any of them in general but I do think they've helped Noah develop his motor skills.  They've also helped him learn about guns and bad guys but I guess you take the good with the bad...not that he wasn't bound to learn those things on the playground anyway.

When Wii first came out, we weren't about to race out and get a new gaming system.  Uncle Kyle brought it down to play once and I don't remember being overly impressed and Noah didn't seem too into it.  

All that changed when Aunt Nikki got one for Christmas!  

I just love how Noah 'gets air' when he bowls!  

You just wait, Noelle...it'll be your turn in a few months!

Daddy showing them how it's done with his curve ball!

The blind leading the blind...oops...I mean Nana showing Grams how it works!

Look at Grams go!  

Don't let her fool you, she's loves bowling...even has her own personalized bowling ball!

Nana, the bowling instructor!

And, our final scores....

Daddy wins!

Nana and Grams tie!

Noah wins!  Oh wait, Noah came in last place but according to Noah bowling is like golf and the lowest score takes the prize!

The jury is still out but I think a Wii might make its way into our home for Valentine's Day...

My Monkeys