Bun Bun Turns Two!

Oh, Benaiah, Nina, Naiah, Bun Bun!  The friendliest little guy in the world.  I can't believe that he is leaving his baby ways behind him and turning into a little boy.  I feel like it came faster for him because he is a shadow of his brothers - always trying to do what they do.  His favorite thing in the world is a good book.  If he doesn't like the book he will close it and say, "The End!"  When everyone else is running wild I can find him sitting on a pile of books by the shelf pouring through the pages.  He takes them to bed, too.  I don't see how he can sleep on those hard things but he does.

 He also likes to dance to music, sing,  and watch movies.  Anything on a screen is a movie.  He is always the first one up and likes to cuddle in our bed.  Then he asks for a movie on the ipad until his brothers wake up.  It is only fair because he misses any movies we watch during quiet time.  Plus, who can say no to those gorgeous eyes and cute little face?

He enjoys playing with balls - kicking, bouncing, and rolling them in the road for me to run after :D He can do an awesome somersault and some cool tricks on a slide.  He likes broccoli, meat, bananas, meat, oranges, meat, raisins, and meat.  He is a great eater but is starting to wish he could sit like a big boy on a bench.  He likes to play play dough and usually wishes he could carry his ball of dough around all day.

He likes to love on his brothers, but I think he gets it backward sometimes.  It isn't necessary to whack them just so you can apologize and give them a hug.  Just hug them next time.  ;)

Benaiah brings so much joy to our family. He is always trying to make us laugh and when we laugh he will do whatever it was that made us laugh over and over.  He steals my heart everyday . . . it doesn't hurt that he calls me his best friend :D  Happy Birthday, Benaiah!

Now, if you can handle all this cuteness  . . .

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A wiggly two!

Jonah is One Whole Hand!

The sweet little boy that made me a mommy is turning 5!!!    He is becoming the most handsome little gentleman.  He is always willing to help out and is the first to want to cuddle.  He really enjoys listening to me read chapter books. Once I sit down to start a book I have to be willing to stay until the end.  Not sure why they bothered putting chapter breaks because we don't use them.  :D  He has more energy than all of us put together.  He loves sports and moving 24/7.  His favorites are riding his bike, soccer, basketball, and trying to beat his times running.  It breaks my heart that he doesn't want to be "cute" anymore, but he wants his hair to spike up and be "cool".  He has started to take his blanket and teddy to bed out of nostalgia more than actually needing them.  He is able to make some simple meals like cereal, pb&j, and microwave veggies.  Jonah is super smart, always asking questions and figuring things out.  He remembers everything!  God is going to use him to do big things.  He has a hunger for learning about God and His word.  Being his mom is such a blessing!


This year's interview was too fun I guess because afterward he wanted me to make up more questions to ask him :D  Here's what he said . . .   

What is your favorite color? green

What is your favorite toy? Spiderman suit

What is your favorite fruit? Mango

What is your favorite TV show? Wild Kratts

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

What is your favorite thing to wear? Georgia jersey

What is your favorite game? Basketball and soccer

What is your favorite animal? Lions, cheetahs, tigers, and lions

What is your favorite snack? Ice cream!  Sometimes Daddy gives me ice cream J

What is your favorite song? When the Boys Light Up

What is your favorite book? Magic School Bus

What do you like to learn about? God

What is your favorite cereal? Marshmallow

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Basketball and soccer

Who is your best friend? Tristan, brothers, Eric, and God

What is your favorite drink? Orange and apple juice

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What do you take to bed with you at night? My pillows, my blank, my teddy

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal

What do you want to be when you grow up? Summer camp counselor, firefighter, and construction site worker

What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Ice cream

What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? Wrestle

What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy? Crafts

What do you pray about? Keeping people safe

What do you love about yourself? Having a family

What is your favorite thing about your brothers? They like to play with me.

And now. . . for my favorite part!  Pictures in Daddy's shirt!

Time to travel down memory lane . . . :D

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I love you, Jonah!

Birthday Celebrations!

I tucked in my four and one year olds for the last time last night.  When they woke up they would be another year older.  Yes, I shed some tears and then got to work.  Huck was up for his Late Night Date Night, so he helped us decorate the table.  He especially liked being told to stand on it!  Then we laid out the birthday boy shirts so they would be ready and wrote Happy Birthday on the mirrors.

My happy helper!

Jonah painted his shirt and loved showing it off!

The birthday boys woke up with smiles!  I love those morning hugs.  We always enjoy sprinkle pancakes on birthdays, so Huck helped me whip some up.  I was excited to use the new candles I found.  The flames glow different colors.  However, Jonah said the candles were cool but they made the pancakes taste funny.  Can't have your candles and eat pancakes too - I guess.

Then we read some birthday books.  They really liked The Night Before My Birthday.  I think probably because the dad spills all the ice cream and boys really like when people fall down, especially if it looks painful.  Why is that?

Anyway, our next fun was a play dough playdate with Benaiah's neighborhood friend.  I had my hands full with Juliet and play dough so I didn't get pics :(

Mid-morning we headed off to the library for story time.  The ladies do such a wonderful job.  We read all about Valentine's Day, sang songs, and made a craft.  Benaiah was in heaven because he loves to use the glue sticks.  He puts glue on everything all in the name of being helpful.

Jonah's one request for his birthday was lunch at CiCi's Pizza.  I tried to explain that we were going to have his pizza buffet on our trip to Georgia, but that didn't cut it.  So, off we went to fill that guy up with pizza.  On the way he said, "I have been waiting forever for this day!"  He ate and ate and ate.  I am in trouble if he eats this much more each year!

Pizza makes Benaiah want to dance!

Home we went for a short nap time for the littles.  Benaiah was already worn out and the day was only halfway through.

*Backstory*
The boys have a favorite grocery bagger at the commissary.  And what is not to like?  He picks them up and spins them around and gives them little prizes and can do cool tricks.  The boys bake him bread, make him pictures, and, most recently, made him Valentine cards.  Jonah's card was shaped like a soccer ball.  In it he wrote, "When can you come and play soccer with me?"  Not only could the bagger read the message Jonah had written by himself but he wanted to come play soccer.  Once he found out the his birthday was coming up we arranged a time to meet.  So, this bagger took time off from work to come play soccer with my little boy.  What a special relationship. We need more people like that in the world!

After naps we zoomed on over to the soccer field.  Jonah was beyond happy to have a "big kid" to play soccer with him.  I don't know who wore who out.  The bagger showed him tricks, raced, spun the boys around, and made Jonah feel so special.

I don't know what kind of mom I am, but I scheduled their annual check-ups on their birthday.  Bummer.  So we swung by the doctor to see how big they had gotten.  Verdict?  Jonah needs to stop growing!  45" tall and 45 lbs.  A square!  Benaiah is a little smaller.  He is in the 7% for height and 24 lbs with his shoes and clothes on!  Love that little squirt!  We skipped the shots (until next week) because I'm not that cruel and scooted on home.

You know I love Jonah because not only did we do pizza for lunch but I let him pick dinner - chicken pockets.  So, I cooked some up and topped them off with milkshakes for dessert.  The boys loved throwing in all kinds of little candy bars.  At least Jonah also wanted mixed veggies!

Benaiah's shake ended up in a bowl.

It made my heart smile every time Jonah came up to me and told me thank you for the best day ever.  Such a sweet boy!  I love making him feel special and loved. . . because he is!

Now this momma needs some rest! We have much more celebrating to do and I'll need some sleep to do it :D  Birthday interview and pictures in Daddy's shirt coming soon!