Mathias spit up all over himself. I thought it was appropriate that he wore his "ruff day" shirt. :)
It was a tough trip with the whole family but it was worth it! joy, joy, joy!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Zoo-tastic
Our first big adventure to the cities! Zoo fun!
Mathias spit up all over himself. I thought it was appropriate that he wore his "ruff day" shirt. :)
It was a tough trip with the whole family but it was worth it! joy, joy, joy!
Mathias spit up all over himself. I thought it was appropriate that he wore his "ruff day" shirt. :)
It was a tough trip with the whole family but it was worth it! joy, joy, joy!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Grandpa Time!!!
We are lucky to be located so close to the boys' Grandpas. And the boys eat it up!! They really warm up to them even though we don't see them very often.
Grandpa Dennis brought the boys John Deere hats. Either Micah really enjoyed his time with G'pa Dennis, or he really loved the hat, or both - for he chose to wear his hat for the next two days straight - morning and night. :)
I truly feel that positive experiences with their exteneded family are incredibly enriching for my boys. Being away from my Oregon family, I've realized that every person in one's family is, in a way, a part of them. And I don't know if we feel like we're missing something when we are away from them, but we do feel more whole after spending time with them.
The love shared in a family isn't based on "performance" as it were. It's just because you "are." Together. And when your love and acceptane of eachother is based there, in your simple common alliance, I've found that there is more room for appreciation and forgiveness.
You see, my kids are by no means the most well behaved, cutest, or most intelligent children in the world ( although I find many of those qualities abundant every day ). However, our family chooses to love them as if they were. It is so important for everyone to be loved in that way - despite who you are - accepted, shortcomings forgiven, loved. It's the way of our Lord.
Grandpa Dennis brought the boys John Deere hats. Either Micah really enjoyed his time with G'pa Dennis, or he really loved the hat, or both - for he chose to wear his hat for the next two days straight - morning and night. :)
I truly feel that positive experiences with their exteneded family are incredibly enriching for my boys. Being away from my Oregon family, I've realized that every person in one's family is, in a way, a part of them. And I don't know if we feel like we're missing something when we are away from them, but we do feel more whole after spending time with them.
The love shared in a family isn't based on "performance" as it were. It's just because you "are." Together. And when your love and acceptane of eachother is based there, in your simple common alliance, I've found that there is more room for appreciation and forgiveness.
You see, my kids are by no means the most well behaved, cutest, or most intelligent children in the world ( although I find many of those qualities abundant every day ). However, our family chooses to love them as if they were. It is so important for everyone to be loved in that way - despite who you are - accepted, shortcomings forgiven, loved. It's the way of our Lord.
Monday, January 25, 2010
What a beautiful storm...
We had a beautiful ice storm last week. Everything was white and slippery. Philippians says "whatever things are lovely.... think upon such things." Although it is a Minnesota winter, God's beauty is here.... even in the "ugh, are you kidding me?"
Some discounted fun
John bought the boys an Air Hockey table for 50% off and we set it up in their toy room. John and I might be having just as much fun with it as they are!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Mathias is getting bigger!
Mathias is 6 weeks old! He's really getting a lot bigger. He's in 3-6 month jammies already. He's an O'Brien alright!
The boys STILL love their brother and love to help with him too. And, praise God, they are patient when Mathias needs something. Here are some pictures of them helping giving Mathias a bath.
Also, a picture of Micah making Mathias a "crib" out of a laundry basket and a blanket.
And, a picture of Malachi's lovey bear, Sam. Malachi laid him next to Mathias while he slept.... to keep him company, or take a nap with him... Malachi says that Mathias is my baby and Sam is his baby. :) awww....
The boys STILL love their brother and love to help with him too. And, praise God, they are patient when Mathias needs something. Here are some pictures of them helping giving Mathias a bath.
Also, a picture of Micah making Mathias a "crib" out of a laundry basket and a blanket.
And, a picture of Malachi's lovey bear, Sam. Malachi laid him next to Mathias while he slept.... to keep him company, or take a nap with him... Malachi says that Mathias is my baby and Sam is his baby. :) awww....
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Some family time
Love the pics of Uncle Thomas with the kiddos. He's a great uncle - always getting on the floor and letting the kids crawl on him, playing catch, reading books, playing with their tool set - whatever. They are enriched by the time together and I am thankful to him for pouring into their lives.
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