Nathan - 1st Grade

I promise I will get garden updates posted soon! Oh, and our Memorial weekend trip! I have been slacking.. I'm sorry for that! I will get better soon! Promise!

I was cleaning up some things in my "to keep" box and came across 2 stories Nathan wrote and wanted to share.

                                             Look at how much Nathan grew up during the school year! 

I love this boy!!

Here is a short story he wrote about our Christmas Elf, Colt!

See his name?? Anthony was so proud!

"What did you do Elf?"

"On Mon Day My Elf Put Toolit Paper oran on my roof."

"On Tosday My Elf Duh all my underwar an my soks"

Here is his other story.... Written and Illustrated by: Nathan

Nathan is already ready for 2nd grade! He tells me all the time how he wishes he was at school during the summer! Our goal this summer is to read 2 chapter books. We have started with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules and will finish with Big Nate In a Class by Himself. 
What books are you or your kids reading this summer? I'm always looking for recommendations for myself or for Nathan.

As I said before, I promise to post some garden updates soon. We did eat some purple pull peas for dinner tonight... they were delish!! 

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!

June 8, 2009 9lbs 4oz 20 3/4"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKSON DAVID!

You have brought so much joy into our lives! 

Once you warm up to everyone in the room you are determined to become the center of attention. 

You are mommy's cuddle bug. And daddy's too. 

There is nothing better than coming into your room in the morning and you say "Hi mama.. Hi mama!" 

I have loved the past 2 years getting to know you and your personality. I see a lot of your brother in you, but you also have very distinct Jackson only traits too! 

You are learning so many new things so fast. I will treasure these days forever. 

God has big plans for your future Jackson. Always look to Him!

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalm 37:23

Why God Made Little Boys

Author: Unknown

God made the world out of His dreams
Of magic mountains, oceans and streams,
Prairies and plans and wooded land,
Then paused and thought "I need someone to stand
On top of mountains, to conquer the seas,
Explore the plains and climb the trees.
Someone to start out small and to grow,
Sturdy, strong as a tree…" And so,
He created boys, full of spirit and fun,
To explore and conquer, to romp and run.
With dirty faces and banged up chins,
With courageous hearts and boyish grins.
When He had completed the task He'd begun
He surely said "A job well done".

He was so excited about his new movie!

mmmmm cake....

Always wanting to be outside. And NEVER too far from his "illow"

See... can't leave home without it! 

1st birthday!

First Christmas!

Daddy's Boy!!

We love you Jackson!!

Gardening isn't easy but, it sure is fun!

Our garden hasn't done nearly as well as we had hoped. The green beans didn't get taller than 4-5". The zucchini only grew about 3". Only 1 squash plant has produced.

We have been able to pick about 10 tomatoes, 4 okra, 1 pickling cucumber, 10 purple hulls, 2 Anaheim peppers and 1 Lima bean pod.

Today we had a lot of purple hulls ready. A Lima bean pod, an okra and a few tomatoes.

Days like today are why we like having a garden! Our fall garden should be much better than the spring garden. And next year's spring garden should be AWESOME! 

Happy Birthday Mr. Independent (who secretly likes to snuggle)

May 26th, 2004 @ 1:53pm

9lbs 3oz 21" long

I must have done something right for God to hand pick me to be his Mom! 

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 NIV

when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:24 NIV

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you... Jeremiah 1:5 NLT

Happy birthday Nate dog!

You are a delight to our home! Every morning you wake up ready to take on whatever is thrown your way. 

You are our little story teller. You have an elaborate, fascinating story every day. Your imagination is inspiring! And yet if you ask a question you want the "real" answer to that question, no sugar coating or bluffing it.

You are my little explorer. You want to know why things work they way they do and you aren't afraid to take something apart to figure out why it works the way it does. 

Your need to always learn something new is contagious and you are always wanting to teach people something new. 

You are a great brother. Always wanting to make Jackson and Hope and smile when they are sad. Wanting to teach Hope and Jackson what you "know."  

You have a heart of gold and are always asking how you can help other kids who aren't as blessed as you. 

You are a blessing to me and all who know you! I love you little man! And I can't not wait to see what the next 7 years have in store for you!

Nathan, I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know that hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength. (Ephesians 1:17-19)

We love you Nathan Allen ~ Dad, Mom, Hope and Jackson!

Here are some pictures from his birthday party!

 

 

 

Our new family member

Let me introduce you to, Bentley Fiona Leia! 

 

The boys love her... most of the time. We don't know what breed she is. 100% Mutt!  She is an amazing dog. She is so mellow and listens well! We can take her outside without a leash and she doesn't run off! Now if we can just get the potty training down!

Here are some pictures I took of a couple of lizards on our porch the other morning. They were doing this for about an hour!