I won! It's only taken 6 years, but I finally won the Myers Family March Madness Tournament! I like to say that I was holding out for a trophy. Which I'm glad that I did, because it's pretty awesome. And yes, it is proudly displayed in our family room for all to see. I also got the record high score. I'm still working on negotiations on what that means and if I can get "extra credit".
In other news, Caleb got a new bike! We were planning on getting him a bike in December, either for his birthday or for Christmas, but when we went to look, he was very disinterested in riding on them. So we decided to wait and purposefully set aside money to buy him something this spring. He loves it! He tells anyone who will listen that he got a new bike and that it's the fastest bike in the world. Which, he does like to go really fast on it, but he took his first spill yesterday. He cried, but he's not dissuaded...he's been asking all day to go back out again.
With Caleb getting a new bike, it also meant that it was time to break out the WeeRide for Owen. It was a hit!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
A little update
Oh my! It's nearly been a month, for which I am truly sorry. But let's just say that the plague has landed on our house a few times over and we're still not recovered. All of us have had various issues for the past month (mine probably the worst and lasting the longest) which is why downloading pics and setting up a post hasn't been a priority. I've had pink eye twice now, Owen's had pink eye, we found out that Caleb is allergic to amoxicillyn, I had a nasty cold, Gabe's got allergies and Owen has a small pimple like thing on his face that the doctor thinks might be a tiny staph infection.
But here it is in all of its glory - an update from our house...better put on your HASMAT suits if you dare enter!
An Owen Update:
I am sure that my blood pressure has gone up since Owen became mobile. He can officially crawl, go up the stairs, pull up and cruise. And boy is he curious! He can pull the plug protectors out of the wall, he knows how to get out of his bouncy seat (which I only put him in for the 5 minutes it takes me to shower) while it's still latched, and knows just about everything he's not supposed to touch and then giggles with delight if he makes it to that object before we say "no!" Oh, but that smile! He can melt your heart!
Myers Update:
Overall, things have been well, besides the sickness! I had my Hearts at Home National conference last weekend. It was a success with over 6,200 women converging on ISU's campus for a weekend filled with laughter, encouragement and a few celebrities! I didn't personally meet the Duggar's, but I did get to see them backstage after my on-stage part was over. And I spent a little time with #9 - Joy Anna throughout the day. Two more conferences this year, so I'll probably get my chance to say hello.
But here it is in all of its glory - an update from our house...better put on your HASMAT suits if you dare enter!
An Owen Update:
I am sure that my blood pressure has gone up since Owen became mobile. He can officially crawl, go up the stairs, pull up and cruise. And boy is he curious! He can pull the plug protectors out of the wall, he knows how to get out of his bouncy seat (which I only put him in for the 5 minutes it takes me to shower) while it's still latched, and knows just about everything he's not supposed to touch and then giggles with delight if he makes it to that object before we say "no!" Oh, but that smile! He can melt your heart!
Pulling up for the first time on the folding black chair downstairs.
Mommy put the bouncy seat in a different place in the bathroom thinking it would intrigue him to get a new perspective. Oh, it intrigued him....enough to pull that bottom drawer open and unroll some toilet paper.
My naked little stinker waving hello!
A Caleb Update:
Not too much new in the world of Caleb. He still really love preschool. He talks more than any one child should possibly talk, but I am thankful to hear his sweet voice, his funny questions and his 4 year old outlook on the world. For instance, after telling his Big Kid Buddy, Kelsey, that he would not be at preschool on Wednesday, she said, "oh that's fine. I won't be here either." We get in the car and Caleb says, "mom, why won't Kelsey be at preschool?" I tell him I don't know. He proceeds to hypothesize why..."maybe she has a meeting with all the other Kelseys." "Hmm, I bet your right," I say, "what do you think they do at a meeting with all Kelseys?" "They probably do adult sign language." What?!
Obviously this picture needs an explanation! We were Skyping with Grandma and Pawpaw Myers when Gabe and Caleb thought it would be funny to wear these wigs. That weekend Gabe had a gig playing at a wedding where it was a Renaissance theme. They asked the musicians to wear a costume which included wigs. Caleb was a little confused about why they had ponytails.
Caleb and his best buddy, Ricardo at the park. It's fun to see your son find a best friend.
Myers Update:
Overall, things have been well, besides the sickness! I had my Hearts at Home National conference last weekend. It was a success with over 6,200 women converging on ISU's campus for a weekend filled with laughter, encouragement and a few celebrities! I didn't personally meet the Duggar's, but I did get to see them backstage after my on-stage part was over. And I spent a little time with #9 - Joy Anna throughout the day. Two more conferences this year, so I'll probably get my chance to say hello.
1st wagon ride of the spring. It was a bit chilly, but felt good to get the boys outside.
Owen's first playground swing experience. Oh, he loves it! He just giggles and giggles!
I'm sorry, isn't he so cute! He looks like a little tough guy.
And this one is just plain mean on my part as mom. Caleb has CARS2 underwear and sometimes when he wears his windpants, they slip down and you can see the top part of his underwear. On this particular day, he was wearing his underwear that says "LONDON" at the top (for one of the locations of the races in the movie). Everytime I saw his underwear peeking out of his pants (which this picture doesn't do justice) I would sing in my head "I see London, I see France, I see Caleb's underpants!" :)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
In honor of the upcoming birthday of Dr. Seuss, Amy and Andy invited us to the Magic House in St. Louis to celebrate with the kids. If you've never been to the Magic House, it's pretty much the best children's museum out there. Mom and Dad had a quiet morning and afternoon watching Owen, which I'm sure they loved.
The Cat in the Hat! Caleb told me later that he knew "it was just someone pretending to be the Cat." Ah, how wise.
I'm pleased to introduce you to the next President of the United States....President Caleb Myers!
A rite of passage while visiting the Magic House. It's hard to tell in this picture because my hair never really took off, but the static electricity in the ball I'm touching made our hair stand straight up. I have pictures of me and Amy as kids doing this. Caleb was a little afraid of actually touching the ball by himself (which I don't blame him for...it made a pretty loud scary noise).
We then had a yummy Steak n Shake lunch nearby and then headed home for the afternoon. Gabe took the kids over to Amy and Andy's for dinner that night with Mom and Dad. I had a great night out with my high school friends, whom I haven't seen in a long time. I forgot to take any pictures though (duh!). Oh well, guess we'll just have to plan another night out. And then on Sunday we had church and then back over to Amy's house for an early birthday celebration for my mom. All in all, a pretty great weekend!
Doesn't Sophie look happy? It was a great day!
I like how Caleb forced Ryan to be "Sally" in this picture on the Thingamajigger.
What a true friend.
Trouble!
Making pizza at the diner. Yum!
This was our first stop...no one was ready to take their coats off yet...it was freezing outside!
The Cat in the Hat! Caleb told me later that he knew "it was just someone pretending to be the Cat." Ah, how wise.
I'm pleased to introduce you to the next President of the United States....President Caleb Myers!
Did I mention....trouble!
Fixin' up cars - a little piece of heaven for Caleb.
We then had a yummy Steak n Shake lunch nearby and then headed home for the afternoon. Gabe took the kids over to Amy and Andy's for dinner that night with Mom and Dad. I had a great night out with my high school friends, whom I haven't seen in a long time. I forgot to take any pictures though (duh!). Oh well, guess we'll just have to plan another night out. And then on Sunday we had church and then back over to Amy's house for an early birthday celebration for my mom. All in all, a pretty great weekend!
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Do-Gooders Club
On my way home from picking Caleb up from preschool yesterday we had our normal "how was your day?" conversation. Generally I have to prod to get anything out of him (I didn't realize that started this early), but this time he was bubbling with information.
He informed me that he was part of the Do-Gooders Club and that there were 5 members: Caleb, Johnnie, Jimmy, Ricardo and Elijah. I asked him who the leader was and he proudly said that he was. I suspect that if we asked any of the other 4 they would say that they were the leader too, but I digress. I asked him what the Do-Gooders Club does and he informed me that they use tools to fight criminals and to "get Kelsey". Poor Kelsey...I envision her being attacked by 5 rambunctious boys everyday. I should clarify that Kelsey is Caleb's big-kid buddy (so as not to make you believe their attacking another 4 year old - that would be terrible!)
I'm looking forward to hearing more stories about the Do-Gooders Club. I love his imagination!
In other preschool news, we made valentines for Brooke and Kelsey for the Valentine's day party. He gave them to the girls on Thursday. When Brooke came out to get him from the car, he jumped up and down excitedly and told her he had made her a valentine "with a sucker and tape on it" and the proceeded to get a little shy and put his head down and said, "because I love you" and then he ran away like he was embarassed. It was adorable! He has such a sweet heart!
He informed me that he was part of the Do-Gooders Club and that there were 5 members: Caleb, Johnnie, Jimmy, Ricardo and Elijah. I asked him who the leader was and he proudly said that he was. I suspect that if we asked any of the other 4 they would say that they were the leader too, but I digress. I asked him what the Do-Gooders Club does and he informed me that they use tools to fight criminals and to "get Kelsey". Poor Kelsey...I envision her being attacked by 5 rambunctious boys everyday. I should clarify that Kelsey is Caleb's big-kid buddy (so as not to make you believe their attacking another 4 year old - that would be terrible!)
I'm looking forward to hearing more stories about the Do-Gooders Club. I love his imagination!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We're on the move!
That's right...we have what I will call a "scooter" on our hands. I wouldn't call it an official crawl yet, but he can definitely get across a room in minutes. And he definitely has eyes for all of Caleb's cars. Danger! He's been keeping me on my toes!
Owen has been doing this strange thing where he cocks his head to the side when he's in the highchair or when I'm feeding him. I don't know if he thinks he's being cute or what. I admit, it is pretty adorable (but kind of frustrating when you're trying to squeeze sweet potatoes through those chubby cheeks!).
Playtime with the cousins! Owen is in love with his cousin Simon. He can't get enough of him...they are sure to be buds when Owen gets a bit bigger. And Caleb and Gracie are already like brother and sister (sometimes to a fault).
I-L-L....I-N-I!! Footie pajamas are the best for watching Illini games!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
What to do when it's cold outside...
Well, first you let your kid dress himself and see what he comes down the stairs wearing. Then you surprise him with an indoor race track and hopscotch made entirely of maskng tape. Cheap, easy fun...sign me up!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Because my mom needs her grandkid fix
Owen at 7months (attacking George)
My boys!
And one of me and Gabe because I like to believe people like to see what we look like, not just our kids, now and again. :)
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