Puppy Dog Tails

They will never know life without each other, and seem to love it that way. I feel like I am constantly breaking up a wrestling match or giving someone their toy back. But at the same time, they don't like being apart anymore and are best buds.

We've found John try to go wake Dominic up from his nap a couple times now. Every once in a while if I have to wake Dominic up so he doesn't sleep too late, I'll let John do it and he gets so excited. He always wants to "hold Dom" after his naps. Or if Dominic refuses, then John will at least try and hold his hand. Lately, they've love to dance together. Also, slam doors in each other's face....awesome. They also now fight over Isaac. They compete for his love and attention, it's pretty cute and comical. John usually rubs Isaac's cheeks and says, "Oh, baby eyes"...as Dominic just lays on top of him.

Dominic usually has something fun or crazy to show John, and John follows. Example: I hear John laughing uncontrollably outside. I look to see what's going on as Dominic proceeds to pour water on his head from the buckets to get a reaction. Dominic also usually thinks of something fun to play with or do, and John follows. They love to make each other laugh and giggle. They love to play in their fort/slide. John's favorite character right now is Woody and Buzz, and Dominic's is Pooh Bear.

They have conversations together. I don't know what they're saying....but I know they understand each other and they laugh at what each other are saying/babbling. They also know exactly how to get on each other's nerves, or what get's the other one mad. I'm sure when John potty trains, Dominic will do it too so he can be just like him.

They are quite the pair. Quite the daring duo. I love seeing them interact together. Me and Phil might be exhausted most of the time, but thoroughly entertained and loved on by these two.

Videos:

Wrestling--Borderline abusive/don't know why Phil let this happen/but funny
Diaper Dudes
DANCE!
Conversing
Outside Play
Pillow Fight
Box Head

You know, shoving Dominic in a corner to give him a close shave.

Post bath time snuggles with Dad



Saturday at Lowes with Dad







Dynamic Duo



King Isaac

He is the king in this house right now. Doted on, loved on, squeezed on, sat on. His cheeks are more than kissable. You can't help but laugh with his giggles. He's starting to get very vocal. He loves tummy time and playing/grabbing toys.

Isaac, I want you to remember how your brothers fight over you and love you so much right now. Can't wait to see how you continue to fit into their posse they have going.

Videos:
Little giggles
King Isaac
John holding Isaac
Lunch time with Isaac

Yes, the moving objects are John and Dominic, crawling in your baby tunnel with you.

 

Dom's play toy

KY wildcat's biggest fan

Forced to play check-up

You love to look at your hands and eat them too.

Lookin' cute in overalls

Big boy playing with his toys

You're John's teddy bear



We got a picture together!



Dad knows how to hold you just right

Holding Daddy's hand

 

Easter Bunnies

He has risen! Dear Lord, rise in my heart, rise in our children's hearts, rise in our married life! I love how springtime correlates with the springtime of the church...EASTER. The dark and gloomy is over because Christ has come to SAVE! Thank you for saving our souls Lord, and thank you for spring weather....which has also saved me right now. Hallelujah!
Oh, and thank you for my very cute Easter bunnies below. I love them very much.

Easter bunnies

Typical

One happy Mama.

Ma' boys. One lucky lady.

He's mine? Really?



Blessed enough to have these lovelies down the street

Easter day walk at the park

Looking for Fish

 

Two beautiful ladies who happen to be my good friends

Easter gifts for friends

 

 

Niewald Visit

 

 

Wow, these are such delayed posts. The Niewald's came for a visit the weekend of Isaac's baptism! Much fun was had even though Drew was gone for a lot of it, we made the most of our time with him too. Chic-fil-A on Saturday morning, baptism party, foot rubs, "spot it" games, some wrestling, and of course a little bit of shopping squeezed in. John and Dominic had so much fun with their cousins. John wanted to follow Nicholas everywhere.

 

Link: Wrestle!



 

Cousin Picture. :)

Isaac's Baptism

Our sweet, smiley, now very saintly Isaac, was baptized March 23rd!
What a blessing you have already been in our lives, Isaac. You're teaching John and Dominic to be sweet, and showing Mommy and Daddy how much God loves us. Every time you smile or giggle, my heart skips a beat. You're my little sweetheart, and I will never stop kissing your cheeks!

Videos:        Isaac and Dad        Cooing       

We love you, Isaac!

Little old man, Dominic

Linus and his blankie

Sweet child of God

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."

Godparents, Willam and Bridget

Me and my studly crew

Everyone, grab a child!

Lent 2013

What are you giving up/ or doing for Lent? One thing I always like to do is Stations of the Cross every Friday. That always helps me focus on what's going on/prepares my heart for Easter. I also found a good spiritual read on gratitude, thanks to my sister, Maria.

"Have you noticed in the gospels that the only times we see Jesus being tempted by the devil are those in which Christ was in prayer or was doing penance ? It’s when he’s in prayer or fasting that he is assailed by the devil, as in today’s Gospel reading or in the Garden of Gethsemane on Holy Thursday. A similar pattern frequently appears in our lives, too. We make a decision to do something good and then promptly find it hard to do. What can we conclude from this? The fact is that when we’re mediocre, we run no risk of becoming holy and spoiling Satan’s plans . Thus, he has no concern for us. It’s when we start to strive for holiness that we will find ourselves face-to-face with temptation, because the devil begins to put all sorts of obstacles in our paths."

Don't be discouraged in your prayer if you are tempted, distracted, find you are getting nowhere...it's probably the devil making you think it's pointless. I hope you are successful in your lenten resolutions by overcoming temptation and defeating the devil's sneaky ways!

My Valentine Love bugs

 Auntie Ange gave the boys these outfits for Christmas and I've been wanting to capture their cuteness in them for a while now...a lot harder to take pictures of all three of them than I thought! Will wait for Dad to come home next time. I should post the others of Isaac spitting up, Dominic pushing Isaac off of him, John crying for his pacifier, etc. But we managed to get a couple somehow. If I could, I would send their kisses as a Valentine to you! :)