Valentine's 2013

 

Marinn had to make a Valentine's Box or animal for school and so we decided to let Taurin and Shaw make one too... Can you guess who's is who's??

 Marinn specifically suggested that we not give her "Love Bug" any front teeth... Hmmm I wonder where she got that idea??

Taurin carried around her butterfly pretty much all day... Her name was Lizzie.  How do you like Taurin's all pink outfit?  I thought it was so fitting for the day.  

I didn't get a picture with Shaw and his monster guy but he had a great time suggesting all the colors and accessories for him.  He especially loved the pipe cleaners.  

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Some things you don't want to forget...

There are some things that you don't want to forget....

Shaw demonstrating proper thumb etiquette.


Blaize asking his sister for a hug.

Does it get any cuter than this?!?!  I love these boys!

The Lip

I L-O-V-E when Blaize makes this face.... Not the best angle but he moves like a panther. 

Blaize & Bath Time

Being the fourth child in a land of little children some photo opportunities often get overlooked... I realized the other day that I had never taking pics of Blaize in the bath.  He LOVES the bath, if he hears you turn on the water he will head straight for the tub.  If it's not his turn for a bath he will gladly stand by the tub and watch, get splashed, reach his hand in an give the water a pat, drum on the side of the tub, and just enjoy himself being close to a bath. 

I often describe Blaize as a pleasant baby. He knows how to communicate vocally with words like "Yeah!" and loud shouts.  He crawls around looking for adventure and loves finding any object resembling a sword.  How I love my baby boy.

Some perspective from a 3 year old...

The other morning Taurin was awake while Andrew was getting ready for work.  We had a conversation on one end of the couch while Andrew put his boots on at the other end.  It went something like this....

Taurin: "Dad is a cop mom."

Me: "Yeah, he is.  A cop is also called a police officer."

Taurin: With full confidence in her voice. "Yeah, and he saves us."

Me: "Yes he does, and he helps save other people too, and protect them from the bad guys."

Taurin: "Who are the bad guys mom?  What are their names?"

Me: "Well, I don't know their names but they are people who break the law, and hurt other people... stuff like that."

Taurin: "Yeah!  He is soo amazing!"

Me: "Yeah... he's kind of like a hero.  Like a super hero."

Taurin:  "Yeah! He IS a super hero!"

Andrew: "Taurin, mommy is silly."

Me: "Daddy is just trying to be humble Taurin."

Taurin: "Yeah Dad, you are being a humble."


How I love that she believes that he is the strongest, most amazing man in the world.  That's a good dad.