3 Peas in a Pod

The kids are getting to be at such a fun age where they really enjoy each other and want to be together (most of the time). ;-) God was so creative in the different and unique personalities of Micah, Joy, and Noah, yet there is still that similarity in interests which allows them to play together. What a blessing!

 

Teeth!

I realize I was completely inactive on this here bliggity blog in the month of February, but there were some milestones I didn't want to miss posting that happened in that month!  One such milestone was Noah's first 2 teeth, which came in on the bottom at the same time. (If you look real close you may just see them)!

Creation Museum Trip

Earlier this year we took a quick family vacation down to the Kentucky/Ohio area.  It was a nice time for all 5 of us to be away together.  We got to see some pretty cool exhibits at the Creation Museum and caught up with some college friends.

The dinosaurs were so real looking!

Noah's Ark miniatures

The Gurrys!

"Uncle Luke"

Getting ready for his first pool experience...

...and loving it!

Forts

The kids and I have been building forts the past couple weeks and having a blast with them.  Brings freshness to "the usual" (i.e. school, snacktime, playing) when it's done in a little kid-sized homemade tent (helps with some cabin fever too). ;-)

 

Scotty took the older two outside to play in the snow on Saturday for a bit and boy, was I surprised by what I saw they had been up to...

Let's be honest, Scotty's fort trumps mine any day. 

6 months (x3)

Can't believe my little* baby is 6 months old.  I took a trip down memory lane and watched some videos of when Micah and Joy were that same age, all in our faithful high chair.  Thought I'd share them.  Wow, how they've all grown!

Micah, March 2008

Joy, August 2011 

Noah, January 2013

*Weighing in at just a few lbs lighter than Joy, and already sneaking into 18-month clothes, Noah's a whole lot of baby to love. :-)

The big 3-0 on a post-poned Christmas

We were able to celebrate Christmas 2 times in December, which was loads of fun.  After we got back from our California trip, we enjoyed a second day of food and festivities with Scotty's side of the family.  It happened to be on Scotty's 30th birthday, so that eliminated any obligation for me to throw some big surprise birthday, right?  (He's not that kind of guy anyway, so I may not be planning it for 40 either). ;-)  It was great day!!

Kids waiting to open gifts, and...

...gifts waiting to be opened.

Puppy waiting to watch gifts being opened.

Even adults waiting to open gifts.

The birthday man reading Luke 2

Let the opening begin...

In the middle of the commotion!

Lots of fun games.

Love at first sight.

Love at first sight too.

Whew, taking a breather with Uncle Brad.

And they're all open now!

Always time for Legos.

Our First Family Pet(s)

Scotty ran some errands on Saturday and came home with a surprise - 2 fish!  He even picked up a spiffy tank, pebbles, and plants.  We are all happy to welcome them to our humble abode.

She couldn't hardly take her eyes off them!

Checking 'em out for the first time.

He'll appreciate the little guys when he's a bit older.

Scotty didn't miss a thing!

The fish reside in Micah's room - big responsibility!

Some of the cool lighting effects

Micah named them - Jordan (L) and Benjamin (R)*

*When asked why he chose Jordan and Benjamin, he said it was because of his friends at Children's Worship (his Sunday school at church). ;-)