Choo Choo

After naptime, we drove up to Ashland to see Charlotte and Adam (and their house!).  Then we drove downtown to see if we could see a train.  We just showed up w/o any real planning... and it was on its way just as we got there!

here it comes!...

Hi Choo-Choo!!!

my valentines

look at these sweet hands...

We had a fun Valentine's visit from Gram and Pop--- they came bearing (personalized) Valentines books and yummy chocolate "ants" (just like in Peter's book!)... and a gift card for us.  Thank you Gram and Pop!

our reader

Several times lately we have found Peter in his bed after waking up with books that he's brought up to read.

An all-time fav:  Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever

look at that drool stream! :P

I Am Bound

This morning at church we were singing On Jordan's Stormy Banks as our final song.  The lyrics of the song end with "I am Bound, I am Bound, I am Bound for the Promised Land".  When the music stopped Peter let out a loud "YAY!!!!", so loud that the whole church chuckled and looked our way.  :)  Then Steve (our pastor) commented when he went up to give the Benediction, "That IS something to cheer about!"  Oh, that we would and he would always give those words and that truth a big "YAY!"

our week

We've been indoors a lot this week with the ongoing snow.

(but today it's SUNNY!)

Peter had a treat on Monday (it was a treat for ME too)... he spent the morning at Gram's house and had a great time.  She is like our own private preschool :).  He came back singing "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" and hasn't stopped since... his version is baa, baa, baa, sheep... mumble, mumble, wool, yes sir, yes sir, mumble, mumble.  :)

I brought the last 2 snow pops in for Mike and I to have for dessert while we watched TV one eve (we have dessert every evening :)- usually ice cream).  Then he said the nicest thing- he told me to eat both of them.  So I did.  Cake, icing and chocolate on a stick is good! 

Lily got her first tooth on Tuesday!!

Mom came yesterday and we finally made our escape outside of the house!  It was glorious!  We went to Buttons and Bows and bought Lily's dress for Will and Emily's wedding... its PURPLE and has PINK TULIPS smocked around the neck- love it!  Then we scored some clearance clothes from Gymboree for next winter (I can't believe my baby boy may be wearing a size 4!).  Our final destination was lunch at Chick-Fil-A.  Thank you Grandma!

Peter and Mike were dressed alike this morning in their cargo jeans and brown thermal shirts so I grabbed a quick shot.

I've been thinking this week a lot about how thankful I am that both of these little ones are under my roof.  I am so thankful that I get to spend this time with them.  I'm reading a book by Paul Miller called "A Praying Life" and in it he talks a lot about God's desire that we approach Him like a child (not a cynical adult)... they more accurately reflect our true position before God.  They help me so much in understanding this.

New Pink Overalls

Yesterday afternoon I ran out for some time to myself. I had nurserty duty during church and altho I was so glad to do it so that other parents could worship, it didn't really do it for me.  ;)  I took a book with me and went out in search of the sun.  I was maybe even going to sit in the car and read b/c that was the sunniest and warmest place I could find.  But I saw that Buttons and Bows was having a sale so I headed in.  Yes, I caved.  I found these overalls for Lily...only $16 and probably the only clothing article I've ever bought her- thank you Maw, Gram, and friends who've shared hand me downs.  I'll pretend like she really likes them too from her face in these pics. 

What a fun, sweet, happy girl!!!

our snowman with a carrot nose

Mike built a snowman friend for Peter yesterday.

Peter posed with him.

And wanted to give him a hug and kiss.

Oh, you have a carrot for a nose!

Peter like carrots, "mmm, good!"

he put the second half back!...

(Then Peter called me over to help b/c he couldn't get it back out with his hands covered in socks and bags!  But we left it there to give the snowman a little dignity.)