A Path to Follow

Parents leave prints on their children's lives...from years before conception to every second of the day.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

National Train Day


Elijah on the train in the tunnel.



We came out to ride the train and were surprised by lots of people and inflatable toys. Who knew it was National Train Day? Free train rides for us!



We watched the model train go by a few times, but it was hot in there.



They gave Elijah a cool hat. (He wore his conductor pants!)



On the choo choo! Look who popped into our picture.



It's Daddy and Eva girl!



The windy ride made his hat fly off.



Bounce and climb through the inflatable circus train!



Inside the inflatable train.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Double Day


The kids are sharing a blanket.



That rattle used to be mine.



All smiles!



New magazine!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Mom Booklet



During our church small group meeting, we have a babysitter for the younger kids. She helped Elijah make this booklet for me for Mother's Day. This is his hand print and he signed his name underneath.



On this page he drew a picture of himself with me. My age is '2 years old' which make sense because Elijah thinks that any amount greater than one is two. My job is 'helicopter' which also makes sense for him because he knows I work at the hospital. The first time he remembers the hospital is when he came to see Eva when she was born. When he arrived at the hospital there was a helicopter there that took off and went over the buildings. Also, I'm glad he likes to do my favorite thing (change Eva's diaper) with me...haha!



We love balloons! There will always be balloons at his birthday parties :)



Sometimes, when I take Eva to her room to change her diaper, I let Elijah "carry she feets" while I carry the rest of her. He loves walking backwards down the hall and lifting her up to the changing pad. Occasionally, he even wants to open up a diaper or throw the dirty one in the trash for me.



This boy loves burritos. It might be his favorite food. Can't believe I got a cooking compliment for Mother's Day!! (By the way...the burritos are frozen. I rock at using the microwave!)




Elijah likes rolling the ball with Eva. Eva likes having someone give her the ball back when she accidentally drops it.



I made a tent and let the kids hideout in there for a while. It works out great for both of them since Eva loves Peek-a-Boo and Elijah loves Hide and Seek.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Crazy Laying


She rolls to and into and through her toy basket.



A car seat nap looks like this.



Elijah made me this at small group for Mother's Day...more on that tomorrow.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Quote Out



Eva gibbering on her blanket...and a bird pooped on it. I really like this blanket though because it folds up and zips into a pocket and I can throw it in the washing machine.



Erik mowed our yard on Friday and now we have a billion dandelions. Those little flowery weeds sure do grow fast.



My new 31 Bag! It's so handy to throw everything (blanket, sunscreen, bug spray, drink/snack, phone, burp rag, toys, bags) in here to go out to the backyard. Bag on my shoulder and baby on my hip going down the stairs off the back deck to a shady spot on the grass.



Conversations from this morning:

Elijah: "Thanks, Mom!" (for handing him his top)
Elijah: "Dad, look! My top!"
Erik: "That's phenomenal!"
Elijah: "No, that's my top."

Me: "There's chili all over the bag." (the bag of crackers)
Elijah: "Chili over bag?"
Me: "See." (I show Elijah the mess.)
Elijah: "I don't know if Daddy do it or Mommy do it."
Erik: "Hahaha!"
Me: "Think about that."
Elijah: "Daddy do it."

Friday, May 2, 2014

Live and Love


It's a sunny day and we're staying in the shade. Love her bright hat!



On his scooter and wearing a helmet...Erik caught him the few times he lost balance.



Reaching and scooting for the ball.




"Mom, put on this hat."
"Ok." (I put it on). "Your turn."



Elijah cooking dinner.



Daddy and Elijah making chili.



Balloon flapping fight.



Balloon kicks.


Thursday, May 1, 2014

Puggles Awards


Look at her getting up off her belly. She keeps getting closer and closer to crawling. And then we have to put the baby gate back up...bummer.



Here's Elijah on stage for the AWANA Puggles awards. They said 4 Bible verses. "God made everything." "God saw that it was good." "God is love." "Give thanks." He will be in Puggles again next year.



This is his class with their certificates for Puggles. Elijah is behind the girl in the purple skirt. Check out my Facebook video of them.