Black Eye

Paul received his first black eye the other day. He was walking down the stairs one day and must have lost his balance or tripped and fell into our window seat that is half way down the stairs. Paul was hurting for a few days after, but he is fine now.

Big Brother Paul

Paul just loves his little sister.

Handsome Princes

Paul, Peter, & Stella

Our other cuties!

Awana Wrap-Up

On May 4 we had our awards ceremony for Awanas. I am so proud of Paul. He was able to finish his book and has grown so much this year. Paul was able to participate in the activities as well as play the games without my being there. We had such a great year that I am hoping to take Paul and Peter and help out again. Sorry the pictures are blurry. Our camera was not working and these were taken with Joshua's cell phone.



Here is a picture of Paul in his vest with all his patches:

My Special Surprise

See what my special son brought me home? He thought of it himself!!!

My Big Helper

Paul is becoming such a big help to me lately. He is willing to do certain things without being asked. I look forward to having him help me more and more as he grows older.
Paul is helping Stella out with a drink of water.

Stella is now eating cheerios and Paul helps her get some in her mouth.

Paul's 4th Birthday

We had Paul's birthday party on Feb. 5 because it worked out better for all our friends to come over on that day. I had asked Paul what he wanted to do for his birthday and he wanted an animal birthday party with horses, giraffes, and tigers. We already did a zoo birthday party so I decided to do a farm party which we had not done before. I had alot of fun getting different ideas for this party. Joshua had fun too as he decided to make a barn out of cardboard. I think the party turned out really well. Here are some pictures.
On the Friday before, my mom and I made his cake. It was really more my mom as I had a cold and did not feel like making it. Paul helped as I watched, wishing that I felt better and would feel good for the party. We tinted the frosting green to make grass and then Paul had alot of fun putting the animals on his cake and a number 4 candle. The day of the party, the boys had fun as we prepared the house cleaning and getting the tractor out that Grandpa Bill and Grandma Cathy sent us for Paul's birthday as few years back. They also had fun climbing in and out of the barn. While the boys were napping we finished the decorations and rested for awhile. When the boys were up from their naps, Joshua let them help fill balloons and then put animal faces on them. Soon it was time for the guests to arrive.

The guest arrived and all the kids went over to the tractor and barn that we had set up. They all had a great time playing with all the things. As soon as everyone arrive, we started the first game which was the kids finding animals that were hidden around the room. They all seem to like that game. Then we played pin the tail on the horse and fill the barn, which is basically a bean bag toss game. My mom was busy in the kitchen getting the snacks ready and we were all ready to eat. We had a great time of fellowship with everyone. Then we played our last game, musical milk buckets. Musical chairs, but sitting down and with a bucket (a combination of hot potato and musical chairs). We gathered everyone together and took family pictures in front of the barn. Then it was time for cake and ice cream and presents. We all sat around talking for awhile before everyone left.

We had a wonderful birthday celebration with Paul. We are so blessed to have another year with him. Happy Birthday, Paul!