The Little Thief

Two days ago we were heading out for a day of fun and swimming at Uncle Marcus'. Right before we left, Ryan was looking for his sunglasses. He looked in all of the usual spots and could not find them. So, I took my turn and I looked all over and I could not find them either. So we took off without them.

When we got home, we did a little more searching...but, no luck. All of the guys took a nap and I looked a little more...no sunglasses. Right before Ryan left for a youth night with our church, we did one more search. Still, no sunglasses.

We did all of the things people do when trying to find something they've lost. We retraced his steps from the last time we remembered him wearing them, we looked in all the obvious and not-so obvious spots (for the third time). Nothing.

The next morning we started getting ready to head out to do some shopping for Ryan's classroom. Jonas was playing in our room while Ryan was shaving and I was cleaning up in the boys' rooms. Micah was playing in the playroom. He was playing in the ball-pit tent....his favorite. Out he emerges...with....low and behold......yes, Ryan's sunglasses!! I don't know why I didn't think to look there. A few days ago, Jonas found some other miscellaneous items that Micah had carried in there.

This kid is such a hoot!!! I love his spunky personality! He is so much fun and everyday is a new adventure with him!!!

Caught red-handed

"Yes...I had them the whole time!!!"

Micah is 10 Months Old!

Our busy little Micah

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Oh my, we are getting closer to the one year mark!! I cannot believe it has already been 10 months since our little Micah was born. We just went to one of his buddies first birthday and the reality started to set in that we are going to be celebrating Micah's first birthday very soon!

It's been a very busy month for Micah. He took his first of many trips to Schlitterbahn with Ryan's side of the family. He was not too wild about the water park...but, I'm willing to bet that is going to change soon. He did get to have some special one-on-one time with Ma-Ma while Ryan, Jonas and I went to the park.

A couple of weeks later, we took a family trip out to Monahans to visit my side of the family. It was the first time my grandparents got to meet Micah, so it was a very special trip for me. It was a great family reunion....read my previous blog to see all about it!!

Lately, Micah has been all over the place. He's pulling up on everything and trying to climb up on things...anything he can pull his little legs up on to. He has stood up on his own without holding on quite a few times...but, as soon as he takes a step he falls right back down. (That's ok with me....I'm not ready for him to walk, yet.) He is becoming more independent each day. He used to get sooooo upset when I would walk 3 feet away from him or out of his sight. The last few days he has been leaving my side!! Today he kept going into different rooms...without me!! Yea, Micah! I actually could not find him at one point.....yes, he's getting to be very adventurous!

He also has a growing appetite. If you ever get the chance to spend some time with us during a meal, it is quite the sight to behold to see him eat. He loves food!! He talks through his whole meal. Really, I think he is telling to me or Ryan to keep the food coming! It's amazing how much he eats and how he slowly puts on the weight....I so wish I had his metabolism!!

His little personality is really blossoming, too. He love, loves, loves his brother. Jonas can walk into the room and and Micah will get so excited! He goes right to him. I love to see how Jonas is with him, too. He's an amazingly sweet and kind big brother (who has his moments, too). Micah is talking a lot more, too. He "talks" to us all of the time. He uses basically one sign all of the time...and it's his own version of "more." He shakes his right hand up and down at us....he's so cute!

So, we have two months to go. I wonder what he'll accomplish in that time?!?!

Current Stats:
Weight--16lb. 1oz.
Length--28in.
Teeth--4
Nursings--2 (Morning and night now...that's awesome!)
Meals--3 per day
Snacks--3 per day
Morning nap--30-45 minutes (I guess he's working his way out of it)
Afternoon nap--1.5 hours
Favorite toys--The remote controls, cell phones, house phones, ABC magnets on the fridge (don't worry...the magnet is incased in the plastic), the Swiffer Sweeper, his little football...and of course...his paci's.
Favorite foods--blueberries, mashed potatoes, sweet peas, lasagna, Magic Pops rice cakes, all other types of rice cakes, goldfish, pears, bananas, lucky charms, pizza, and powdered sugar donuts! (Don't worry...we feed him a lot of healthy foods, too....that's why these are his favorites.)

Head West Young Men (and Lady)

The boys at my grandparents' house in Monahans, TX

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Well, I think it's sad to say that since Ryan and I have been married, we have only trekked out to my original home town only 3 times! We went once without any kids (right before our first anniversary), again when Jonas was about 6 months and we just made it back there for the third time. We had such a great time...I'm hoping we can get back there at least once a year...if not twice.

It's a fairly easy drive....although, throw two little ones into the mix and you never know what can happen. Our drive from FW to Monahans was as smooth as can be...we stopped once for lunch and diaper changes and one more time to fill up the car. The trip home was a whole other story.....I won't get too specific...but, let's just say that a certain little baby put everything into his mouth the whole vacation so, his tummy had had more than it could handle.

It was so nice to see all of my grandparents, my aunt and uncle, my cousins and their families, and even my parents, my sister and her husband. We were all present!!! Great family reunion. It was so good for my grandparents to see our boys (and finally meet Micah) and even better for my boys to see their Great-Grandparents! I am so thankful for all of my family and want my children to know, understand, and value how much family truly means to your life!!!

Summer Fun

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We're having a great time this summer! It's been amazing to have Ryan home and to be able to go and do things without worrying about taking time off!! In the last few months we've been able to see ALL of our family....that's awesome!!

Since Memorial Day, we've been to Houston twice, my parents came up here for a visit, we went to San Marcos, to Schlitterbahn, and we just got back from Monahans (pics and blog to follow after this one). Something else that we have enjoyed doing is driving to nearby towns to spend the afternoon in the town square...something Ryan came up with and we've had so much fun on our little day trips!

We've had an amazing time this summer. It's beginning to come to a close. Ryan will go back to work in two weeks! Wow! I've applied for several jobs with our school district and some surrounding districts...but, no news yet. I'm beginning to wonder....what do you want me to do, God?!

We still have a little bit more time to enjoy our days together...so be on the lookout....we might have more Summer Fun to share with you!!