Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Our Time in America

Photos with captions...that is just the kind of blogger I am!!


Noah is such a little monkey. We find him in the craziest places. This time, he found his way to the top of the table to do a little dance.


All smiles just before his ear surgery. We are so grateful the Lord led us to have this surgery done in America before we left. He is a different kid will balance and no ear pressure/pain.


Noah leads the way in most mischief so far. He climbed into the dryer on his own and then Caleb decided it would be fun to join him!


Noah got to ride a cow on his Great Aunt's farm while we were home. We couldn't convince Caleb that it was a good idea though!


Due to many comments on an impending mullet, Noah got his first hair cut while we were home as well. Happy to report he is mullet free now.


Both of the boys LOVED going to the swimming pool. It was pretty amazing to get the chance to swim in the dead of winter.


Noah really loves sweets and he thoroughly enjoyed his birthday cupcake.


We were all sick around his birthday, so we didn't get to celebrate until Christmas. It was great to celebrate with cousins though!


He got a caterpillar cake for his birthday...the kids all loved it!


He discovered stairs while we were home. He only fell down them once and has since learned to slide down on his belly (thanks to his Nana).


We opened presents the day after his birthday even though we were all still feeling puny.


Caleb got to pick out his first real Christmas tree with his Grandad. This is a family tradition that will carry on for many years to come. My dad loves to find the trees and Caleb has fun going out with him!


This was my Christmas present...a 10ft. real, live cedar tree for Christmas! You can imagine it was interesting hauling it into the house!


Again, Noah starting into mischief with Caleb following behind. Caleb has a healthy fear of heights and Noah would jump off a cliff if we would let him.


Sorry....a bit out of order. Caleb had a great time finding the tree with his Grandad.


The church is just across the street so the boys enjoyed playing in the gym many afternoons when it was too cold to be outside.


Caleb got to experience snow for the first time. Jared and I were out of town for my surgery, but my mom got to show him his first snow. It wasn't impressive.


Not to be mistaken, Caleb can get into mischief on his own!


The boys didn't enjoy being buckled into car seats while we were home, but they did have to take the occasional nap in them.


We got to spend some great time snuggling in the mornings with daddy while we were home!