Pudding anyone?

Sometimes, pictures say more than words can.

Mission Accomplished!

We did EVERYTHING on our list today! Tyler was AMAZING and watched the boys while I painted, and managed to get his own list done. The boys were so good... I love the ages that each of them are right now. Weston is just adorable. He is so full of fun and life. Gone are the colic days, and even the fussy baby days. The sunny days of Weston are here! From morning until his 7pm bed time, he is our delight and our joy. His smile goes from ear to ear, and his blue eyes are piercing. He adores Wayne, and the way the two of them play together brings tears to my eyes. I want them to have the type of relationship someday, where they say, "I can tease my brother and fight with him all I want, but if someone else does, they are going to have to answer to ME!" He LOVES to eat food... he goes crazy when he knows it's coming. He loves to sit in his high chair and watch Wayne play. Those two are crazy together! Wayne has now learned that if "Wesson" has a big boy toy, then he can say, "My turn" and take it away, as long as he replaces it! He also likes to call Weston, "my baby."

Where do I begin with Wayne? The boy has grown too fast for my liking. Where did the last two and half years go? He is so fun, so full of life, so spunky. He loves to play with his toys, mainly his puzzles, farm toys, and his GeoTrax. He eats a ton too. He is a pretty good napper, once he finally goes to sleep. He has been getting up at night and coming into our room, and make Tyler take him back to bed because I can't do it! I hate to pass up snuggle time with him. :-) Sometimes I can't believe that God has blessed our family the way he has. I have wonderful parents, an adoring husband, and two beautiful children. We are financially secure, live in a house we largely built ourselves, and now that it is all provided by our Lord. I continually pray that it is his will for it all to continue. Sometimes I have to pinch myself!

Stay tuned.. This weekend we are going to try to shoot a "brothers" picture of the boys. I think they are old enough to try for a good "professional" shot!

Tanya's To-Do's for Tuesday

-Clean up the kitchen/oven after Tyler made breakfast (it was very good... blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage.) Who needs lunch?
-Paint the rest of the trim on the garage
-Paint the rest of the green paint on garage
- Trim bushes
- Call Keiser's to tell him how we want our butchered cow cut
- Call Beld's to schedule babysitting for the next month
- Finish two scrap book pages left over from last week's budget... piece of cake, they are half done already!
-Dinner, baths, books and farm play
-Oh yeah, and mop the floors!
-Tyler has some things to do too, so I'll have to help him out a little and watch the boys.
- And don't forget the coffee breaks! One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Tyler and I love to take a break from our busyness and relax!

That's it! I'll let you know how it goes!

Maddie, meet Wayne and Weston

I went up to Tara's yesterday, and while Mom watched the boys, we had Madelyn's newborn photo shoot! That girl is too cute... and like any good newborn, managed to fill her pants while I was trying to photograph her. It went well though, and we got some great shots. I can't post them though, I think Tara wants to surprise folks. I'll sneak one picture in though, since it shows off her totally adorable sweet cheeks!Wayne's words were, "My baby Maddie!"
Meet the next Gerber baby!

Oh what a day.

Weston is now in a "big boy" carseat, but still facing backwards of course! Can't believe that cute kid is so big! The sign we made for Madelyn... The flowers, candles, and cake were my Mom's doing!
Madelyn... still just as cute, if not cuter, then yesterday and the day before!

Today was one of those days... so full of fun things, and yet so full! I am tired tonight, that's for sure! We went to my aunt's to help her out, came home, I worked or did projects for others all afternoon, visited my sister, visited my friend, then came home, made dinner, got the boys ready for bed. That's the nutshell version, but trust me, IT WAS FULL! :-) Thankfully, our "nanny" Brenna came to watch the boys while they napped. Why is this necessary? Because they are darn inconsistent when napping these days, and I needed to get some things done! Bless her heart, since the boys ACTUALLY slept today (of course!) she helped me out with baking, kitchen clean up, toy pick up, and a little laundry. Oh, and she helped make the "wecome home" sign for Madelyn! All in all, it was a good day. I am so glad to be blessed with the talents and gifts God gave me, and that he has also provided me with the energy and folks in my life to use them! (Well, at least most the time I'm glad!)

More Maddie Girl!

We went to visit again.... who could resist taking more pictures? She is just so darn cute! Thanks to Taylor and Brenna for watching the boys so Tyler and I could go in and then enjoy a nice dinner at Pastazza. You are the bestest babysitters ever!

My niece, Madelyn Kay Bajema!

My niece, Madelyn Kay Bajema was born this morning at 10:24 am. weighing 8 lbs. and 7 oz., measuring 20 1/2 inches long. What a big girl! Maddie was breech, so Tara had a scheduled c-section this morning (she always was good at keeping a secret!) and the whole little family is doing so well. I am SOOOooooo happy for my sister, and grateful for Maddie's safe arrival! Just thought I'd share the little bumpkin with you all!

The happy little family!
The Bajema's and their new daughter/granddaughter!
Mom, Tara and Maddie!