I See You

I see me,
I see you,
What do you see?
Eye that's black and blue?
Yes, that's true!
So you see,
The apple doesn't fall far from the apple tree!

Moral of this story: If you are Melanie's offspring- be prepared to have frequent crazy accidents! Example: I'm at church. There is snow and ice on the steps outside. But that doesn't affect me...No, sir. I fall inside....I think it had to do with the fact that I was carrying a 20 pound baby while bending down to pick up a laptop AND diaper bag with the other hand...

Anyhow...this picture is of Landon. This is what went down (information was added from my 5yr. old & 2 1/2 yr. old) Landon was wearing Morgan's headband. He jumped up on Ethan's back, lost his balance and fell off, and the proceeded to fall off the bed. When he landed, he also collided with the exercise bike. Ouch. But he has been a very Big, Brave Boy.

He's At It Again

Ethan, along with myself, was getting very frustrated at the 2 1/2 year old who lives with us. Landon, who would constantly tell you he was "Katie", was only wanting to be referred to as "Katie".
Shawn would ask him: "Are you a boy?"
Landon: "No."
Shawn: "Are you a girl?"
Landon: "No! I Katie!"
Big brother Ethan had had enough since I was telling him to play along with this imagination stuff to let Landon be a kid. Finally, he broke out with a sad voice, "Can I call Katie Landon?"

Crazy as ever! Here is Landon with caution cones in his ears....

A friend from church thought it would be cute to get her daughter and Ethan's picture together since they had matching outfits from Children's Place. (About the only fun children store around these parts!) So, as you can tell, Ethan is not really into girls - yet! He endured. She loved it....I should treasure these few moments...pretty soon it won't be this easy to keep him away!

I was busy at the piano and Ethan was hammering me with millions of questions while he was looking at a book. He was, of course, getting on my nerves. But, of course, he kept asking away. I kept answering animal questions until finally he had me stumped.
Ethan: "Mommy, do deer hurt you?"
Me: "No. They run away."
Ethan: "How did Noah get them on the Ark?"
Me: ...I think I finally came up with an answer!...

Apples, Hamburger, Grapes and Cherries made out of modeling clay

Ahoy, Mates!
Nana C. had gotten Ethan a book on Homemade Costumes. Ethan was looking through it one day and this is what he decided would be fun to do - Be a Pirate!

Eleven Months

~ Sarah Morgan ~

Standing all on her own - Walking 5 itty-bitty steps on her own - Feeding herself green beans until her belly is full of 'em - Climbing on Landon's toddler bed - Waving bye-bye - ...just to name a few...
We are in the van. On our way to church. Pitch black outside. Morgan is screaming. Only a ten minute ride. Give in and give her a bottle. Discover that her wailing might have partly been do to another factor I hadn't considered.....

Another Year Older

We worry about what a child will become tomorrow,

yet we forget that he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher

2 cake mixes, three batches of icing, and some intense concentration, I produced his much needed "lots of dinosaurs cake" -his words- (and cupcakes) ~

Ethan's birthDAY is extra special since his Aunt Emily shares this day...which, I might add, she turned sixteen! She now carries around her permit (which she passed her test the first time and took her mug shot) so now we just have to pray a little harder!
(joking, Emily!..sort of..)

The boys helped me make a picture frame for Auntie ~

What a blessing to have Ethan Chandler in our life. If you would have told me all the feelings, emotions, and work that goes into raising a child, I would not have been able to fathom it all. Now, on the other side, I totally understand. No, I didn't say I was perfect and had all the answers.
I just understand the overwhelming feeling of protection (physical and spiritual).
And yes, I have apologized to my mother for the times I invaded her quiet times!

While we try to teach our children all about life,

Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt

Didn't Make It

Where were you when the New Year "HIT"??? For Morgan, it was the same old, same old. She was up a little past her bedtime, but sleep got the best of her and she conked out on our bedroom floor.
So again I ask, "Where were you when the New Year "HIT"??? Surely the new year hasn't flown by so quickly that you have forgotten?!!
BTW, you don't have to share (unless you want)....just reminisce on something of the past and then look with anticipation with hopes for a fun-filled future! Happy Living!

Friend or Foe

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere.
Before him I may think aloud.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson -

The beautiful gal on the left in this photo would most definitely be considered a "Friend". And yes, I am sure that at times during the ever-so-elementary innocence, middle school troubles and high school drama we could have been tagged as "Foe". ..smiles... Amber was able to come over for an overnight visit while she was home for Christmas.
I am hoping to invest quality time in the lives of my friends this year...love to all of you friends (or foes!) out there!

Never shall I forget the days I spent with you.
Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.
-Ludwig Van Beethoven-

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