Time Out

Yesterday, Matthew was playing our electric piano (who would have thought this would be a toy?) Joseph came up, and turned the piano off (a normal occurrence). Matthew decided enough was enough, and pulled a dining room chair out for Joseph to sit in and told him he was in time out! The crazy part? Joseph actually sat there on the chair in time out. I think Matthew would have had him sit there indefinitely (if Mommy hadn't intervened). =)

Old MacDonald- Matthew's version

Old MacDonald (Matthew’s version)

"Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O

And on that farm he had a “gingersnap”, EIEIO

With a “crunch crunch” here, and a crunch crunch there,

Here a crunch, there a crunch, everywhere a crunch crunch

Old MacDonald had a farm, EIEIO."

he really said this-- too funny!

the past few months

We've had a great time this fall doing lots of different things-- here are a few of them =)

Hanging out with Aunt Laura at the arboretum


Joseph, Matthew and cousin Abby at Thanksgiving
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Erin and Matthew at the Holly Jolly Christmas in stephenville (our little mini-vacation)

Joseph and Brett

Six flags! Porky, Erin, Matthew, Sylvester, Brett and Joseph. We had so much fun riding rides like the mini-mine train, the big train, the carousel, and watching Matthew have the biggest smile driving a "car" for the first time =)

Joseph and Nana on the loony toon cave ride (Joseph was a little scared during that one!)

Our present cake-- we sang happy birthday to Jesus on Christmas Eve

Right before opening presents (doesn't Matthew look excited?!?)


At the boy scout museum

Matthew shooting a "gun" for the first time (at the boy scout museum)

it's official! (but not what you think) =)

I am so excited to announce that my etsy store is now open! For the past few years, I've wanted to do some design work on the side (mostly because I really miss doing creative stuff like this). I have created some really cute Christmas card designs, and you'll notice that most of them have scripture references/quotes on them-- to focus on the real meaning of the season.
Here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CutieTooley?ref=top_trail

Here are a couple of examples of my cards-- I would love to design your family's card this year =)








(yes-- I did change their names for security!)

lately

Actually, I got on this blog to kill some time-- (as I was getting ready to give the boys a bath, I didn't realize Joseph had pooped in his diaper, and some got in the tub-- ick! So as soon as the boys are asleep, I'll be disinfecting the tub. Ahhhh-- what a wonderful use of a Tuesday night.....

On a better note-- the boys' sunday school teachers told us Sunday that Matthew and Joseph (who are in classrooms catty-corners from each other), saw each other in their classrooms, and ran out in the hall and met in the middle and gave each other the biggest hugs! (like they hadn't seen each other in 3 years, let alone 30 minutes). It's nice to know they love each other amidst the fighting at home. The teachers said it was the sweetest thing ever. =)

Also-- Saturday, we took the boys to their first pumpkin patch-- (pics to come later)-- it was so much fun! We went on a hayride, a mini-train ride, bounce houses and a picnic lunch-- what a fun day! My favorite part was watching Matthew climb the bounce house stairs (kind of like a ladder) to slide down the slide-- I was so proud seeing him climb up all by himself, and was reminded how big he's getting-- it was just 3 years ago he was my baby-- and now he's such a big boy!

That's all for tonight-- time to get the clorox!

happenings....

I haven't written in a while, and thought I'd give a few updates from our little world--

Brett started seminary the end of August, and is taking Greek, Old Testament, Spiritual Formation, and Hermeneutics (which is how to study the Bible). He is taking classes Monday and Tuesdays, and working Wed-Fridays (and studying in between!)

Joseph has started saying a few words lately- and oh so cute! He can now say Car, Dada, Mama (I think he's just said it once, but I'm counting it!), Uh-Oh!, and a few others I can't think of right now. All of his teeth (besides his 2-year molars) are in, or sprouting. He's walking great (almost running!), and loves talking on my cell phone (but he holds it on the top of his head, not against his ear- but really cute!)

Matthew is doing great-- it amazes me the words and sentences he's forming and how quickly he's learning (although he's learning some stuff I wouldn't like him to-- no more saying darn-it!) He is now old enough for the preschool choir at church, and absolutely loves it.

I've been keeping busy with the boys, and also trying to give Brett space so he can study. Brett and I did get to have a night out a couple weekends ago (thank you, Reagan!), and went to Uno's pizza and a real concert at the Bass Hall in Fort Worth. In my "spare" time, I'm also trying to start up a little side business designing Christmas cards, birth announcements, etc. More to come on that!

Hope you and yours have a wonderful week-

meeting Miss Abby

Last weekend, we made our way to Waco to meet the newest addition to the Maddox clan, Miss Abby. We had a great time visiting with Andrew and Kari, and of course, getting to meet Abby! I'm so excited that the cousins are so close in age =).

Abby, Matthew, and Joseph

ditto--

proud parents!

Miss Abby