A couple little stories to enjoy...

Story #1--Strange Discovery--
On the way home the other evening, a terrible noise came from the back seat. I turned around to see what all the commotion was about..what did I find?? My son had discovered the gag reflex. He was busy shoving his fingers as far back as he could, making himself gag and turn all red, and make that horrible sound you make when you gag....then laughing. Weird. I don't think I will ever completely understand boys. :)

Story #2--Endearing Imitator--
The thought hit me the other day, I haven't taught Owen what to do when we pray. Because he eats dinner before Jimmy gets home, he is usually down playing when we pray before dinner. And, just for some reason I hadn't thought to include him whenever I prayed during the day. So, the past couple days, I've been more intentional about telling Owen that "mommy is going to pray now" before meals and praying out loud. So far, he has been oblivious and just goes about his business eating, and babbling away. This morning, I told him I was going to pray, then folded my hands and bowed my head. When I finished and looked up---I found Owen had folded his hands and was quietly mimicing me. Needless to say, it melted my heart! (and was another realization of how much he watches my every move and what a huge task God has entrusted Jimmy and I with to raise our son to love HIM. )

Bananas and Owen are like Daddy and Coffee

Almost every morning, Owen enjoys a banana for breakfast along with either cereal, oatmeal, cream of wheat, or toast....but the banana part is pretty much a staple for him. I usually break up the banana into bit size piece, but one morning I was gone and Jimmy fed him is banana. I got home and he informed me that Owen can eat bananas like a big boy now. So, now our morning tradition has become mommy breaking the banana in half for Owen to munch away on. He loves it and it just gets the day started right!

What we've been up to...

EVERY DAY this week has been absolutely beautiful!! Sooooo, we have taken advantage of it and spent lots of time playing outside...which is, by the way, Owen's absolute favorite place to be. Sticks, rocks, grass, wading in the river, sprinklers, bike rides, popsicles, playing with Barkley, swinging, the playground, wagon rides...you name it, Owen's done it this week....and everytime we come inside, he is sure to let us know that he does not approve and should stay outside longer.

Here's a few snapshots from the week:

Little does he know..

..that this is the future bed of his little sibling.

Fun at Play

Owen sat in the kitchen and played with his rings for quite some time the other day. He kept taking them off one ring holder and putting them on the other, back and forth.

Sorry it's so long...I just kept thinking "only a few more seconds" and ended up with a long video.