Conversations about God

We have been traveling a lot back and forth to Oklahoma lately. It has given Carsyn and I lots of time to talk. One of the best conversations we've had was about Noah and the ark. I was explaining how Noah and his family were the only ones on Earth that loved God and followed His ways and because of that they were saved during the flood. Carsyn knew the bad people and mean people died and were separated from God, but she asked about the nice people. What happened to them? I explained that being nice is not enough to be friends with God forever. That even the nice people died. Then I presented to plan of salvation to her. She has a lot to think about and I am cherishing the questions and the honor it is to share Jesus with her.

Mini Vaca to Minneapolis

Tony had a conference in Minneapolis and Carsyn and I got to tag along! Baby girl was beyond excited to go on her first airplane ride. She was a rock star and breezed through security like a pro.

She was a very well mannered traveler and it was enjoyable to watch the experience through her eyes.

The first day we went to nickelodeon universe to see Dora. We were VERY excited about it.

 

Carsyn was adorably grateful. She was so obedient and constantly telling Tony thankful for bringing her and for taking her on all the rides.

 

The next day we went to the Children's Museum of Minnesota. There was some great hands on fun and best of all, one on one time with momma and daddy!

 

 

 

Carsyn got to dress up like an animal rescuer from Deigo and checked out baby jaguar.

Good news, he was OK.

We had the best time on our trip. Carsyn thrived in the special attention from us and Ty had his own special attention at Granny and PaPa T's house. I never thought I would suggest a family vacation with only one child, but it worked great for us and I can see potential in the future where it would be good too.

 

Two for Tea

Carsyn's school held a Mother's Day tea. Her teachers made us an amazing book recapping all the great events of the year with tons of pictures.

The kids performed several songs.

 

Carsyn was adorable and I really enjoyed the special time with her.

 

 

Tornado Drill

The kids and I were in Oklahoma while the new floors were being put in at home. Wed night there were lots of tornadoes around Lawton. The kids had a party in Granny and PaPa T's closet. Misty and I hung out for crowd control. You know those toddler parties get wild. Gage and Carsyn had Sonic slushes and Ty and Rylee had animal crackers.  Carsyn and Gage wanted cake. Who has a party without cake? Duly noted. They were clueless to the weather. Mission Accomplished.

1 year old Ty Ty

 

 

 

 

Burn Notice

Ty! Seriously, you are wearing me out. While getting ready to head to Oklahoma for Rylee girls birthday party, Ty decides to cruise around the living room and touch the glass in front of the fireplace. The fire was on. It was hot and he got a second degree burn. Mommy fail!

Poor baby was so sad. I know it has to hurt and his letting me know about it.  The ER doc gave us a script for Tylenol with codeine and I'm not afraid to use it. I finally gave it to him with honey. Which is another no no before your first birthday. Mommy fail #2. I'm one a roll.

Now we get to spend the next several weeks cleaning it and changing bandages until it's all healed up.

Family Dinner

We've been having dinner, in the dinning room, at the table. I know. What a concept.

It is sweet to hear Carsyn and Ty interact.

We are able to leave the high chair in the kitchen and Ty sits in the special table seat ( I don't know what it's call). I gave him cucumbers and whole grain noodles. He kept looking at my plate and saying, Momma. Mommmmma. MommaMommaMomma. I get it. The kid wants meat. So I fed him meat sauce. At 10 months. Way ahead of what I fed Carsyn. Of course he cut his 3rd molar this weekend. He is up to 11 teeth. That clearly that has a lot to do with it

Standing Tall

Ty is moving around our house like crazy. Super fast. We even lost him one. For about 1 minute. Maybe 2. No, it was only 1. Minimum. He was in our bathroom. Super fast.

Well, now he is pulling up and cruising.

 

I Like Tacos

And oatmeal...

And spaghetti...

And carrots...

And Mac and cheese...

And peas...

And Cherrios...

And goldfish...

And apples...

And butternut squash...

And my finger...

Mostly my finger

 

 

Valentine's Day

Carsyn had a party at school for Valentin's Day. She was very excited about it and talked about it for days. She and Tony picked out some cards for her to give her friends and she worked on writing her name on them the night before.

She needed to make 10 cards. Carsyn was awesome and got her name on about 6. The others may have had only a C or 6 lines for her to write her letters. I was really proud of her concentration. I discretely wrote her name on the bottom of her cards so it was clear who gave them.

The next day I was looking through her bag from school. Lots of suckers and cards. Carsyn was the ONLY student to write her own name on her cards to her friends. Love her!