Photographing Preschoolers

Taking a picture of two preschoolers is really hard. James was much more interested in finding sticks and Luke would not let go of his "bribe".

"Hug your brother" - take 1.

"Hug your brother" - take 2.

Oh well, better luck for us next time!

Happy Easter

We celebrated Easter Sunday with some of our favorite people. The boys are becoming very good at finding eggs. Luke is even mastering the skill of opening, especially when he suspects chocolate treats are inside.

Jesus is risen, He is risen indeed!

Pre-Birthday Post

I have been reflecting back lately on my first born. My sweet James Morgan. I remember how painstakingly I prepared his nursery room. Spent hours thinking about making it just right. Anyone remember this nursery room? It was his for exactly 2 months before we moved and I don't think he ever even slept in that room. Baby boy liked the swing and I liked my sleep.

John and I were so excited to be parents. Look at our happy glow in this picture. Also, look at my large belly. This photo was taken in early March of 2007, James didn't arrive until mid-may. I think this picture explains why my body will never be the same. Good grief! I actually winced looking at this picture. Ha!

In May of 2007, the sweetest and loudest baby on the planet was born. I think he and I lived in a rocking chair for the first 4 months. Always snuggling and rocking. Snuggling has never been James' favorite activity, but neither was sleeping. He slept best rocking, so a rocking we would go.

Then he turned 1. That first year seemed so long at the time, but now what I wouldn't give to have another snuggle from that sweet baby boy.

Baby brother arrived in October and James was so angry with me. For 2 weeks he didn't want anything to do with me or his brother. But soon after the three of us would snuggle together. Luke truly was a baby who LOVED to be held.

Suddenly time flew by and James turned 2. Ready to be independent and feisty as ever!

I blinked and he was 3 and best friends with his little brother. Two little boys running around and stealing my heart.

Now we are approaching birthday #4. Where did the time go?

We love you James!

Anything he can do I can do too!

Disclaimer: This video is a little long, but I wanted to make sure you didn't think we had dropped off the blogosphere.

James and Luke have always encouraged each other. Something that I love about their relationship. When Luke was learning to crawl/walk/jump James was his biggest motivation. If James could do it, Luke wanted to try. Similarly, when James has a hard time answering questions or is a little shy, Luke is right there to shout out the answers or hold his hand. Such sweet brothers.

So imagine my surprise when Luke started having an interest in learning James' sight words. My sweet boy who I thought was colorblind because until just recently he refused to learn his colors, who has no interest in learning his ABCs and is quite content just playing and coloring. Yes, my 2 1/2 year old is interested in sight words...why? Well that is simple. Because big brother is totally jazzed about sight words. Love it!

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Umbrellas and Look-a-likes

If you say red car, I say Bob the Builder.

If you say inside, I say outside.

Potato, Potahto.

Two boys having fun!

And, just received the picture below of Great Uncle Don. I was struck right away by a couple of similarities. What do you think?