A Conversation with Drake

Drake came and got into bed with us in the wee hours of the morning a couple of nights ago.  After he had been there about an hour, he started this conversation with his dad.

Drake:  Dad?
Jeremy:  Yes?
Drake:  Will you sing a song for me?
Jeremy:  Yes. (surprisingly)
Drake:  Okay.  Will you sing Wonder Pets?

A Conversation with Dallin

Thomas had been out of school, sick, for a couple of days, so, I sent Dallin to pick up his work.  When he got home, this is the conversation we had.

Tonia:  Dallin, did you get Thomas's work?
Dallin: Yes.
Tonia:  Did you go during class time?
Dallin:  Yes.
Tonia:  Did you know any of the kids in his class?
Dallin:  Yeah, I knew a bunch of them.
Tonia:  Wow!  A bunch!  How did you know so many?
Dallin:  Have you met Thomas?  He has TONS of friends!

These are a Few of My Favorite Things

I have been thinking about doing a post like this for awhile.  Just a simple post about some of the little things in my house that bring me happiness.  So, with Thanksgiving just a day away, I think it is a great time to share a few of my favorite things...

The train table and Thomas and Friends die cast trains.  My little boys play on this every day.  It seriously keeps them occupied for hours and those little metal trains are good and heavy and practically indestructible.  Love them!!

Our little sound machine.  We have used this in our room, but right now it is in the baby's room and helps him sleep through the all the noise that four big brothers can make.  We especially love the rain setting. 

This is a nice heavy oil bottle that I etched with the words dish soap.  I always like to keep dish soap handy next to my sink, and this is so much prettier than an ugly old plastic bottle.  It works great too!!

Jeremy built this large hook shelf for my birthday last year.  I love, love, love it!!  It is the perfect addition to our entry and so fun to decorate!!

This is a stained glass antique window from England.  When we were building our addition, we needed a window just this size to go above the built-ins we put in the room.  I was sooooo lucky to find this one for such a good price.  I love how it looks at all times of day and night, but especially in the morning with the bright sunlight coming through it.  It brings a smile to my face every time I see it.

And finally, my most favorite things in my house are this guy,

and these five little stinkers!  Love them tons!!!!!  I am a blessed gal and so grateful for the good things in my life - - big and small.  Happy Thanksgiving!!

Three!

 Our little Drakers had his third birthday.  We celebrated with cake,

candles and wishes,

 

 

and dry ice root beer!  (Super Fun!)

 

He got some fun presents (mostly train related.)  Drake is in his train phase (all my boys have gone through it).  We got him this 10 foot long alphabet train puzzle.  It is helping him learn the order of the ABC's.  He already knows them all by sight, and has since just after his 2nd birthday - - smart kid!!  So, we figured it was time for a new alphabet challenge.  He is enjoying it so far, and tells me how much he loves it every day.

 

We capped off the evening by carving our Halloween pumpkins! 

Drake is a smart, sweet, happy, and fun boy.  We are so grateful for this little guy in our house!!

Happy Birthday Drakers!!