Family Updates

Here are a few Liam updates:

These headphones are sA-wEEt!  

Liam loves to rock out to music while we are out and about.

It makes grocery shopping fun for him, and less stressful for me.

Last time we were at Target, one of the workers organizing shelving had a head-banging contest with Liam.

He thought that was pretty awesome...

Who am I kidding?!

SO DID I!

Coloring is a HUGE favorite around here.

It has taken over for his love of playdough...WHOA!

He seriously colors for at least an hour or two every day.

Finding, throwing, and saving BIG rocks and sticks is also something we do a lot of.

The weather has been SPRINGY, 

so we've been venturing outside a lot this past week.

YAY!

In other news, this is mine and Clint's current project.

This hideous well-loved chair is going to be turned into something Spectacular!

The pictures doesn't actually do it's current state justice.

The fabric is very discolored, has rips in several locations, and is literally withering away.

HOWEVER...

it's a Lay-Z-Boy, and seriously comfortable.

Stay tuned for a sweet update...it may be a while...

Hopefully not too long...it's for the little miss' room.

(Still no name...Liam was nameless for the first day of his life, this little one may be nameless for couple days of her life.)

Still trying to help Liam understand what's coming up...

SOON!

Not sure if he's quite getting it, but the waiting is almost over.

I'm fat, uncomfortable, and loving it!

(measuring 3.5 cm ahead of schedule)

Here's to another Giant Baby.

*Cheers*

Easter... HE is RISEN!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Liam and I didn't pull any pranks on anyone, but I'm thinking we may have to have a 

Belated-Fools Day when Daddy is least expecting it!

We had a blessed Easter weekend at home.  

Clint was gone all of last week, and returned home late Friday night, 

so we tried to squeeze in as much family time as possible.

(he'll be leaving again next week...BOO!)

The weather was GORGEOUS, so we spent quite a bit of time outside.

Saturday, we went out for a special family date...

We had breakfast at our favorite bakery where Liam got to choose his OWN doughnut AND have pancakes WITH syrup!  

What kind of parents does this kid have?!

All that processed sugar went STRAIT to his nervous system in about 10 minutes!

Afterwards, we took our hyped-up, toddler-monster to the park to let off some steam!

Later that evening, we dyed eggs with Liam for the first time...

He LOVED it!

The pink eggs were his favorite...

FACT:  Liam is not COMPLETELY naked in this picture...even if he looks it :)

Helping Daddy peal off stickers to put on his eggs.

It's a little hard to tell in the picture...but there were many a few casualties in the midst of the egg-dying process.  

Excitement really kicked in...thus, "egg-niting" quite the smashing motion.

HA!  Pun intended, but not until...AFTER I typed out this brilliant sentence.

Liam and Clint wore matching ties to church...

So CUTE!

Liam was so proud of his little tie!

He kept running up to everyone saying, 

"I got a tie...see!"

"Liam, smile big at the camera!"

This is what I get...

I think the trait may be inherited....

"Clint, smile big at the camera!"

"Clint, just stand there, like a normal human being, while I get everything set up..."

...or show me your booty...whatever ...

We had a big dinner and and an egg hunt at our house, with a few of Clint's co-workers.

It was really fun!

In general, Liam was more interested in finding big rocks and sticks than finding eggs.

Boy to the CORE!

He did find a few eggs...

...with a little help from Rafiel and Noah...

...and Dinesh...

With help, he ended up getting quite a loot.

The day wouldn't have been complete without throwing a few rocks in the lake.

L: "Mommy, look!  I got a big rock!"

M: "Wow!"

L: "Yeah...I appreciate it."

Still a favorite phrase.

"Liam, look at Mommy and smile..."

Grrr...he's more photogenic when I'm more sneaky...

I guess I need to work on my mad-ninja skills.

Of course, the day held more than eggs hunts, dinners, and rock throwing...

We had a FANTASTIC service at our church celebrating the 

resurrection of our KING!

I love that Liam is beginning to pray and and understand who Jesus is.

I think we should all try to look at Jesus through the eyes of a toddler sometimes...

..Meaning to simply let God love us as we are.

We are his precious creation...

"God doesn't take time to make junk!"

On our way home from Mini Mi Music today, Liam requested that I put on the "Mountains Song" which is mine and Liam's favorite worship song.

(Waiting Here for You By: Christy Nockels)

Liam began singing, and I complemented his beautiful  singing voice.

His response brought a tear of joy...

"Oh, thank you, Mommy...I worshiping!"

THIS IS PARENTHOOD, and I love it!

*Cheers*

Sledding and Hot Chocolate

On Friday night/Saturday morning, we got 7-8" of snow...

The most snow we've had in a LONG time!

Right when I was getting anxious for spring...go figure.

Anyway, we took the opportunity to go sledding.

It has been such a mild winter, that this was only the second sledding day we have had all winter.

The other time was over Christmas, in Glendive, with my parents.

Liam enjoyed himself was in snow heaven!

Getting all snow-bunnied up!

Getting pulled by Daddy was the highlight of the day!

"Daddy, I'm falling out!"

Staying in the sled was much easier on the belly.

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...

Wipe outs were some of the most fun for Liam.

"Ready to go again, Daddy."

Pretty fun to have a couple sledding hills in your yard.

Cheese :)

"Here we go, Daddy!"

Liam wanted to take a little break to go throw rocks in the lake...

...but they were all buried, so we tossed snowballs in the lake instead.

After sledding, Liam had his very first cup of hot chocolate.

mmmmmmm...

By 4 O'Clock...most of our snow was gone...

Good thing we took advantage when we had the chance!

Saint Patrick's Day

I always thought celebrating St. Patrick's Day was kind of silly.

Growing up we never really did much other than wearing green to school.

I STILL think it's a silly holiday, but for some reason silly things become much more fun with kids :)

Yesterday, we had a fun family day, and that is always something worth celebrating!

First it was off to Church...

Some of us were pretty tuckered out by the time we got home...

including M.E.

Naps all around!

Then we went on a scavenger hunt for GOLD!

Last week, the weather was so nice...yesterday it snowed...

So an indoor event was in order.  

"Look Mama!  I Found it!"

Just biting it to make sure it's real.

"More Gold!"

"Maybe under the table?"

Liam found seven pieces of gold...and soon discovered that they were CHOCOLATE!

Better than the real deal :)

Green milk...

...leaves a green mustache!

Auntie Shannalee came over to have corned beef and cabbage with us.

I quickly discovered that I prefer my cabbage pickled...

Sauerkraut is SOOOO much better...

Liam saying "GREEEEEEN," instead of cheese.

Auntie Sahannalee brought over some 4 leaf clovers for us to plant...

apparently they are ALL supposed to be 4 leaved...

Liam and I are both skeptical.

"Thank you!  Kiss!"

We also had Green Rice Krispy bars and lucky charms...

It was a pretty fun day...

Silly holiday and all...

*Cheers*