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1.02.28

MY micah!

Every other Wednesday some of my FABulous friends get together and just hang out and let the kids be just kids, which can be peaceful and then STRESSFUL when you've got BOYS! Archer and his friend, Micah, are just a day apart in birthdays, but not one step apart when playing together, which equals TROUBLE in an equation! So this past week we went to Jake's house, he is about 5 months old, so no need for child proofing yet, therefore that means REAL fun for two- 2 year old BOYS! Let me just cut to the point of this- they found gun shells, bounced on beds, hided in curtains, and unmade Cindy's bed and were pretending to watch Veggie Tales on the alarm clocks and then "took" their naps while giggling! I don't think Ally, Micah's mom, and I set down once and if we did it was only to get up!

It got really quiet, which is not a good sign in their case...the picture says it all!

Archer and Micah or as Archer says MY MICAH!
Don't question a two year old?

This picture will be worth a million times of blackmail! Can't wait...

Archer ready to go to MDO- we found this shirt that said kickin it in pre-school, which he thought was too cool! I think with his hair fixed it adds another foot to him! I know its time for a hair cut, but I'm not sure what to do with it these days!

MDO-Archer thought he was going to see Micah since we were going to the church, but needless to say I had to tell my big man that he was not going to have MDO with Micah! Goodness I don't think he liked what I said, because he asked me over and over where is Micah (I lost count!). So I discussed this issue with Micah's Mom and she said in the spring he would go there, but was going somewhere else for the fall!

I explained to her that it was VERY important, because having Micah there would make our mornings easier in getting ready if Archer knew he was going to see Micah, PLUS when they get older and are in each others weddings they can tell the silly stories of MDO and their Moms, which they will still LOVE to pieces! I'm sure of that!

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1.02.28

7 months and SHOCKED..

The sign was WAY more interesting than me trying to take your picture- I lost count at how many I tried to take, but it was just getting worst UNTIL....

Ashton took charge and held the sign with a look that was telling me that's right- I'm in charge here and aren't I cute! Was it a slight smirk? (I know he looks like me and Archer looks like Andrew, but is this a sign of his personality- take charge?)


It is funny to look at the pictures- Ashton is a little red head! Don't worry Andrew has Irish in him and when the sun has "kissed" my hair I get red highlights!

SO......

Where does the time go? I just can't believe that my baby is already 7 months and has 2 bottom teeth with a third on the bottom trying to break through!

SARAH Craig, I'm sitting here typing up my post for my blog and I just can't help but think of you! Our conversations about blogging and keeping up with it! I just LOVE ya to pieces- you always keep me smiling! I'm trying to be a better blogger, but __________. Go ahead and fill in the blank depending on the day!

NOW to the real reason I am blogging: Archer and Ashton aka: My little Monkeys

Ashton Creed Fuller: my baby you are already sitting up and smiling with such joy in your eyes! You are able to sit up from lying down and for the longest time this past month you would just roll around on the floor to get to point A and B, but now you are crawling like a crab- backwards! You are just like your BIG brother- you get so frustrated with crawling and once someone stands you up you laugh and smile like no other!

FOOD: you LOVE sweat peas, blueberries and DISLIKE: spinach and potatoes, but really I tried it and I totally agree, so does Archer and Daddy too! It was so yucky that we all had to try- you made such a funny face- why not!?

In the mornings Archer and I come into your room after you've been having lots of conversations with your monkey lovey and wish you morning! Archer climbs up on the side railings and boos you with a good morning- you reply with a HUGE grin!

Archer- you are truly testing your independence and BOY oh BOY you are good at it and actually pretty good and taking care of getting things done for yourself! We need a LOCK on our frig- you are a growing boy, but I think there should be a limit to the oranges YOU peel and EAT!

You say the cutest things that just light up my heart and make me smile and it reminds me WHAT a BLESSING you and your little brother are!

Potty TRAINING- is this a life lesson? I am wondering when the training ends and we just are doing it without accidents! Argh! Actually I think you are doing a good job- you are just a silly little boy that LOVES to play and forgets about that the bathroom exists and then opps...

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1.02.28

Galveston and parents

What an amazing surprise...details to follow with pictures after tonight! :)

cell phones and 2

Yesterday evening we got home kinda late from Galveston (parents surprise 30th Anniversary Party and renewal of their vows), so we had chicken from Popeyes and I showered with Archer and Ashton, so we could get ready for bed quickly! Afterwards Andrew jumped in the shower and I feed and rocked Ashton to sleep, but before he did he gave Archer his cell phone to watch Veggi Tales on...

Well I guess Andrew's shower was not done before Veggi Tales, because the next thing I hear is "Hello, Uncle Butt (Brett) On my bed- watching Veggi Tales on Daddy's phone! Yes, Mommy is rocking baby brother! It was fun! Ok- night night! Love you too!"

So...I guess he called my younger brother Brett somehow? I was laughing too much..well he called him again and I hear "he is in the shower...Daddy's in the shower YES Mommy is rocking baby brother!" I guess Brett wanted to make sure everyone was okay- it seemed he was asking Archer the same questions and Archer started to speak more defined with Brett!

I'm trying SO hard NOT to laugh while rocking Ashton, because he was almost asleep! Well that was ruined when Archer came in the hall and tried to tell me quietly that he was talking to Uncle Brett- talked 2 minutes- I call him tomorrow! I asked him- "did you call him" Yap I talked two minutes and told him night night!

I'm sure my brother was concerned for his well being if he had a phone and called him twice, but I heard all and was laughing so hard on the inside! Andrew finally got out of the shower and asked Archer for the phone back and he said "NO!" I talked Uncle Brett for two minutes! Andrew asked if he wanted to call his Mimi (Andrew's mom) and he said yes!

Conversation with Mimi and hand gestures were included...

Hi Mimi, yes, I went to beach today and saw ocean, yes, love you, bye, bye now!

That's all! So cell phones for two year olds? The debate! J/K! Cell phones when they start driving until then Mommy and Daddy's are good enough! BTW: They won't drive till 30, date at 40, and who says you have to go away for college...

:-) BTW: BTW: was just a joke!

BLOG more!

...so I have all these great stories that happen through out the day that I think OH- I need to blog that, so as of today I am going to promise myself for my boys to blog right after I put them down for a nap, so I can have their little stories of the day documented, because some of them just crack me up to no end and I don't ever want to forget this time in their lives! Kids are too funny and SUCH blessings!

As Archer sleeps and Ashton plays on his rug in his room while listening to music it just HITS me- I am SO BLESSED! Alright- I've known how blessed I am, but a wave of emotion and gratefulness HIT me! I am such a lucky girl that GOD has given me the opportunity to stay home and raise HIS children that he so graciously gave Andrew and I. I couldn't imagine it any other way! I think the fact that I had to work after we had Archer truly makes me appreciate the fact 100% more! I just continue to pray that God continues to provide financial for our family, so I can grow with my boys! On that note...

cowboys

This past week- I joined some of my friends in teaching, 2 year olds, VBS at our church, Houston's First Baptist, and boy OH boy...

It was a blast and a challenge- we had Bible time, craft time, prayer time, music time, play-time, and even had to do time-out, which was not fun! I was not in Archer's room, which was probably best for him and me although I think it would be fun to watch him in a "classroom" setting.

To my dear Archer,
Every time I would pick you up- you would be so filled with excitement from the things that you did that you were going 90 mph trying to tell me everything you did! I think the most favorite thing that you made was a bird feeder that you and your Daddy put in the backyard and waited and waited until finally BIRDS came and you were SUPER pumped until they ate it all and then you were sadden and kept asking Daddy and I for more food for the feeder, not the birds...
Also, you have a little throw away cup sitting on the window sill in the kitchen with grass growing that we cut because if we don't it starts falling over because it grows SO tall! In the morning when we are standing in the kitchen you request to see it and hold it- you hand it back to Daddy or I with a grin upon your face! Your smile just melts my heart...
XOXO-Mommy

Dearest Ashton,
You are such an angel, SPOILED! So day 1 I brought your BM in the bottle and all you ate was 1 ounce, which was NOT enough for my growing boy with those tender thighs of yours! I later put it together from Sunday School and VBS- you eat enough to hold you over till I come to your rescue and then you chow down! I truly didn't want you to starve, but then I debated do I to make you learn to eat from the bottle and I decided not for your sake, but for the lovely folks caring for you to just feed you myself while at VBS!
Also, I am sad to report that you had your first crush, Madison Redweik, while at VBS! She was the one that walked you around the church when you wouldn't go to sleep or eat and she made you smile more than any other! Everyone joked that you two had a love affair that week-
your world, for now,
Mommy

The last day of VBS was themed western wear, so I cut one of Daddy's bandanas, he wears it while he is mowing to keep the sweat out of his eyes, in 1/2 and make each of you little cowboys! BTW: we need to buy Daddy another one because he has been using Mommy's and it is pink...Archer you are too funny: when I told you were a Cowboy you went and got your horse and wanted to hold it while I took your pictures!
Gotta love the life in this picture of Archer and Ashton looking a little confused...I love my boys and feel so blessed by them! They truly LOVE each other and LIFE! Praise the LORD!