Time for Tea

We had the most Lovely tea party the other day. First, We had to make our bannana pumkin muffins, which both making and eating were a huge hit! I had everything ready when Isabelle woke up from a nap and she was so excited. I met her in her room, and cleaned her up and pulled out a party dress.. a fluffy lacy with ribbons kinda party dress and some gloves and she KNEW something big was about to happen! I left her getting her gloves on, and I left for my room and to check on the tea. I returned with an invitation for her, and I was dressed in a dress and she got all girly and excited again! Wesley was already hovering the table like a raven on road kill, he was ready for us to join him! I lead isabelle into the dining room. She thought were were leaving but when she seen the table all fancied up and chairs around, and food she just light up. I've never seen her like this before. She immediately took her seat and went right into style. She was so graceful and delicate. Wesley was quite a little man. He sat so well and said please and thank you! it blessed my soul! We had high Tea for 40 minutes. When it was done, welsey went to my plate looking for me :) We used all the fancy words and raised our cups and let our pinky's out. We said 'Darling' and 'Simple Never'. We were right in character. Wesley, as well as he did, wouldnt be ready for Tea with the Queen. he looked handsome. He was serious for the most part but laughed at Isabelle as if he knew her little lady jokes were something. He crammed as much bite size food pieces in his mouth as he could! So precious! :)
He isnt much for "tea size" food. It was so much fun :) I hope you enjoy the photos and think about having an afternoon tea for yourself!

gorgous weekend

Chris had a 4 day weekend. We used the first 2 days (thurs and fri) to clean out the garage, van, gutters and storm doors. Then we enjoyed baby sitting an 18 month old. Yes it was like twins! We had some great time with family and friends and dessert friday eve and chris helped with the moving process of some of our closest friends. Sunday was church, a trip to elephant rocks and a stop at the funeral home for a visitation. We were exhausted! This week is already filling up too. Here are a few photos from the weekend.






























We also just had Wesleys 18 month old well baby check! It was a great visit and here are his stats: -31 3/4" and 22.12 lbs (10%) and his head.. Hmm I dunno, but I think she said it was 40%

Just started working on getting out the paci too, or in our lingo the Tickum. Its going ok so far. Not cold turkey but its working for us :)
He is finally expanding his vocabulary but really, he doesnt want to waste time talking, he just wants to give kisses instead!

photo of the week

Isabelle and I did some baking this morning to get the house warmed back up. So while we were coming up with what to make, I pulled out a candy bar I got at the store yesterday (walgreens onsale) I really dont eat candy bars cos most of them are made in a plant with peanuts and these werent, so i splurged and got one. So as I opened it and showed it to her she got very excited. I think it was her first candy bar! She eat it with much nose and excitement. She wanted to know what it was and I told her it was NOT good for us. She asked what was in it. I told her I wasnt sure but that I was pretty sure it was bad for us. She persisted. "What is in it!? Maybe you should read it" (lol) she continued eating and I did too, and she was determined to know why it was bad and what was in it. We went over sugar and peanuts and other ingredients. at the end she said, "I want more" I said "Isabelle, its not good for us we shouldn't have anymore" she said "... I know, im just kidding" I in turned said "Oh, so you Don't want more?" she replied "Oh yeh I do!" ahem, I thought you were just kidding "...oh yeh i am just kidding, but i want more "

he thinks he is something

Wesley was playing with the pillow neck support and found it to be hilarious that he came up with this.

Fall is here

Just one morning, the kids put their rocking chairs together (one usually stays in the kids room, and other in the living room) and rocked and looked at each other rocking. It was the cutest thing. I hope they are still doing it when they are old, and maybe on a porch like my family use to in Tenn. wouldnt that be nice?







Chris came in from mowing and found this.. Its huge!


















Aunt Kristy gave Isabelle this hand picked'-home grown from their farm Pumpkin! she is so excited and wants to eat it! ahahah






Looking all Orange and brown and in long sleeves for a true beautiful first of fall day

Photo of the week :)

These kids are so funny

August update :

What a season we are going thru. Not only seasonal, like allergies, but a season of these kids!

Isabelle is really noticing sin. It is in the smallest of format, and she doesn't always recognize it as sin but she is getting it. When she see's someone or something, in real life or tv, she spots it and wants to deal with it. On the other hand, she is acting more on sin too! Since her and wesley play much more together now, she shows selfishness and hatefulness. But the good part of that is she knows when she is. When she gets in trouble and gets disciplined she says "Mommy that makes me so sad!" She is concerned if it makes God sad too. She is talking a lot about being in the Family of God and what it means. She assures me that she wont ever be selfish again and God forgives her.. True the Lord forgives but how do you convene a 3 yr old she is GOING TO sin again!? how do you tell her "Don't be selfish, but you are going to do it again" I don't want her to know SHE Can do it again but its a given! anywho, that was confusing :P

Wesley is cute. He is precious. He has an attitude sometimes and we are working hard on making good eating habits, and being obedient and just being my good sweet baby. He is wanting to talk more and showing interest in more signing but over all he jabbers and uses his hands to really get into his own conversation. I have all kindsa' funny stories and i should write them down even if I dont blog them but for now, how about some photos! Family Photo shoot after church sunday

We went to a park up towards St. Louis one friday. We had such a good time


In the middle of August we took an over night weekend trip to Columbia, Mo and Jeffersoncity. We went to my little cousins birthday part, then to the Capital. We had such a nice time. It was soo good to get out. The kids loved the hotel. Isabelle still ask's me when we are going to go to a hotel again! So much more fun than our house.
One of those silly times caught on camera.



Below: Trying on clothes before going to a wedding
bear'hug.



I love that they can entertain themselves a little more. Sometimes with the tv like here or playing on the floor.
Fresh from the garden.. ahem.. not my garden tho. Preparing to have Hummus sammies! Flowers on the table are paper-machay (?) hand made roses as a birthday gift!

Ok, the reason for this picture is, we were at Grandmas house and ran out of diapers so she had one left from back when my baby cousin used them.. btw he just turned 23 in august so that gives you an idea! Anyways, wesley thought it was weird. He kept feeling the plasticey part of them and the sound was strange too!

I was sick last week so he is pretending to be me:P
Isabelle propt him up in the toy box, put a bib on him and started fixing his hair :P she is so funny