Fun In The Sun!

Well, we are back from the beach. We had a fantastic time, just wish we had planned to stay longer. The weather was good for the most part. It showered off and on the first day but then it was sunny but breezy so it wasn't so blazing hot. The water was not pretty. It was full of seaweed and an ugly green color. John Luke enjoyed the beach for awhile but I think he liked the pool better. We decided he needs someone to play with so I guess that means a brother or sister since I don't think any cousins are in the picture on this side of the family! Wish Brian and Dawn could have joined us, but working weekends messes up everything. Missed y'all! {Sorry everyone for being bossy, but somebody has to be the event coordinator!} Can't wait til' next time!

Just to Pass Along...

I heard this man on Focus on the Family today and thought he had some awesome advice for all parents. He wrote the book "Have a New Kid By Friday" and gave some wonderful insights on parenting. In the book {and also on the broadcast}, he gives simple, practical tips any parent can use. Not only for "bad" behavior kids but for all children. His strategies help the parents keep order and peace in the home. I found this to be a great encouragement and wonderful resource. Even with only one child, I find myself needing "help" and can only imagine what it will be like as our family grows! Dr. Kevin Leman will be on the broadcast all week if anyone would like to listen. You can click on the title below and it will take you to the webpage.

Have a New Kid By Friday - Fatherhood - Parenting - Focus on the Family

For anyone who may be interested...

I am just now finishing up with this book and I have enjoyed it tremendously. So I guess this is my new book recommendation.

My "book worm" partner.

Just a few pictures of my sweet man.

Welcome Home, Daddy!

Everyday when John gets home, John Luke gets so excited! He acts like he hasn't seen his daddy in years!{which is a little impossible since he is only 15 months old, but you get the picture.} John's truck is kinda loud so usually John Luke can hear him pull up and as soon as he does he goes to running around screaming looking out every window to see if he can find him. This day, he happened to find a window that I had pulled the blinds up on so he was able to see him really good. Ofcourse, John makes his "entrance" as dramatic as possible. I think it is sweet and this time I was able to be ready and waiting with the camera.

Mama's Helper

This little boy makes his mama proud! I was cleaning up the kitchen this morning and John Luke was in the living room playing...or so I thought. When I turned around to check on him I found him dusting the end table! He was even wiping off the pictures! Then everywhere I cleaned he was right behind me. Everything I wiped off, he wiped off. He has really taken to this cleaning business and I'm really liking it!!!




Washing his car...

Cleaning the oven...

And even the garbage can!

"Peek-a-Boo!"

It has been sooooo HOT these days that going outside is pretty much not an option unless we just have to. {I don't know how John and all the guys that work outside in this heat do it. Bless their Hearts!! I know why he is so pooped when he gets home everyday.} So, anyway we are just about to go crazy in this house day after day. Please Lord, send some cooler weather! Here are some pictures from today:




"Peek-a-Boo!" "I see you!"

"Oh, No. She caught me."

John Luke has started hiding. This is one of his favorite spots. He gets himself tucked in this little hole and plays with my Taste of Home dishes {that's what's in the brown boxes} and tears the paper off the picture behind him. He knows all of this is a "NO,NO" and I guess he thinks since he is in that little corner that I can't see him.


I found him in the closet today.

These two sweet babies played and played last night. They had every single toy in the house pulled out and were playing like crazy. John Luke wanted to hug on Caroline so badly and she was a good sport. She let him pull on her and sit on her and whatever else. I think he was happy to have somebody other than his mama and daddy at his house to play with. We had a good time watching.




Caroline was sitting in my lap and then John Luke came over and tried to sit in her lap.