Interview With a 3 Year Old

Josh cracks me up with some of the things he says. I can't believe he is going to be 4 in May.

I thought I'd do a little interview and ask him some questions. I'm totally going to print this out and save it for him to look at later.

I started by telling him I was going to ask him a couple questions. We sat down on the couch and honestly.... every answer he gave me was, "poo poo." Yep, totally a 3 year old boy! When I finally got him to be semi serious this is what I got.

What do you want to be when you grow up? a police man
Where do you want to live when you grow up? at the police department
What is your favorite....
color: blue
breakfast: oatmeal
lunch: peanut butter and jelly sandwich
dinner: chicken, mashed potatoes and peas
drink: orange juice
treat: smarties
Where is your favorite place to visit? Grammy's house in Santa Maria with Tia
Who is your best friend? Grampy, because he only works a week.(not sure what that means) and Mason and Daddy
What is your favorite thing to do with...
your brother: play monster trucks and wrestle, but Jacie (what he calls Jason) is mean to me
Daddy: ride dirt bikes
Mommy: play and play and play
What is your favorite show? Turbo Dogs
Who lives in your heart? Roxy (looks like Mommy needs to work on that answer)
Roxy is a dog, what about Jesus? Jesus lives with God
Where do they live? in heaven

When we were done I gave Josh a kiss. He said, "Yuck!"

I think that any other Moms out there with little ones should do an interview with simple questions. It is fun!

By the way, if you are wondering why I didn't do one with Jason... every answer would be grunts... poor little brother lets his big brother do all the talking.

Cutie!

Check out this cutie who at 6:45am wants his Thomas the Train shirt, his fireman's hat and some yogurt to eat.

A mom can dream...

My boys can be crazy, disobedient, funny and also little angels (when they want to of course!).

Tonight I turned on the TV for the boys for a few minutes so I could clean up the kitchen. Not even a minute into their show Josh comes in the kitchen and says, "Mom, you're doing a great job cleaning. How can I help you?"

Did that really come out of the mouth of my little time out record holder??

Josh dried all the Tupperware for me (to perfection I might add) and put it away, while I loaded the dishwasher. When he was done he says, "Mom, I love helping you."

If only he was always like this... how awesome would that be?? (in my dreams)

Should I even mention that shortly after the perfect angel incident, he got in trouble for pushing the toy box to the end of the couch so he could practice his rock climbing???

Fun With Numbers

I think hopscotch is one of those old school games that will never go away. It's great for Josh to review his number recognition in a fun and active way.





Of course, little brother has to get in on the action too.

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Valentine's Day

My little Valentines




My big Valentine

Fun Visit

I feel like I have lots of things I could blog about lately and of course, so little time to sit and do it. I'll start with this...

Over the weekend the boys and I went to Santa Maria to visit my family. All of my fam is there expect my parents and little bro who are in Nevada. It is fun to go see everyone and the boys absolutely LOVE playing with their cousins. It's always hard coming back home though and realizing that we live here with no family in town.

Mason, Josh and Eric playing the Wii


Jason and Brody


Bella, Liliana, Josh and Jason


Bella and Josh

Haiti Bound Update

Here is an update sent on Sunday, 2/7 from our Pastor, Don who is currently in Haiti.

We are well, safe and secure. This is a good trip, both productive and necessary. I have seen God open the doors all the way. It is good having Marcus traveling with us. Marcus is a photojournalist from the New York Post. He was born in Brazil and speaks fluid Spanish and Portuguese. I would not have wanted to negotiate the leg of the trip through the Dominican Republic without him. He rented a car in the D.R. and with his press pass was able to move us quickly through some places of bottleneck. Roads were fairly fast until we got to Port-au-Prince. Three hours plus to cross town. Marcus was able to smooze the Portuguese speaking U.N. convoy and we fell in line with them. Josue mentioned to us most Haitians do not like the U.N. for their methods and alleged corruption. It was hard for him to be a part of the convoy. In contrast most Haitians like the presence of the U.S. soldiers. They say it would be better if the U.S. could take the lead.

For images, visit www.imagesforhope.org find the Haiti file and download. This is Marcus' website.

Grassier was the epicenter. Most every house and wall near the land is in ruins. looking across the little valley there are only piles where houses stood. Everything we had stood well. The wall foundation was deep. I can now see how good it was we did not build anything beyond the foundation. Josue and I laugh about my past frustration and how we are thankful we did not get a house built.

Yesterday was our first full day in Haiti. Today we will start the verification of children. Most all of them have been moved to a Baptist Mission near Cape Haitian (see map) for safety, both physical and emotional since there have been continued aftershocks, although none noticeable since I got here.

The congregation that was meeting above momma’s house holds Church and prayer in the courtyard every morning and evening.

I spent time with a man yesterday that had lost 8 family members in the quake. Last night I went with Marcus to the site of the 11 story university that had collapsed. Recovery workers thought someone was calling out from the basement. They were digging and probing with sound and cameras, but nothing.

Water and food are more available. No worries. Life is returning to the neighbor hood. Just less of it as many people have left the area and we especially see a lack of children that usually accompanies us.

A little on my own emotional health: I am fine. Nate and I both wonder why we are not feeling more emotion. Several things, God is our strength, I am busy with task, I am reading scripture and praying, Haitian are used to struggle and finally Port-au-Prince does not feel that much different than any other time. The Haitian people have always had struggle. My first trip was probably harder to adjust to then this one. People here are able to sing, laugh, pray and help each other. For the most part they are not expecting anyone to bail them out. It has been three plus weeks since the quake. People all around are beginning to break apart the ruble, sweep streets and trying to secure shelter for the days ahead. The rains start in March. I am focused on logistics of shelters in several areas. It is only a drop in the bucket when one considers the situation, but at least it is something.

Many aid workers who have come wanting to help have no contacts or network in country here. They find themselves frustrated.In contrast, my trip is very, very timely. Everyone extends thanks to the church for their love, support and encouragement.

Please continue to pray for him as he will still be in Haiti for a few more days.

Wordless Wednesday

playing nigh' nigh' time

Haiti Bound

Our Pastor, Don left for Haiti today. He is going to plan out the logistics of placing safe and easily erected structures at several locations including the New Life To The Children Orphanage. He is considering fabric-covered buildings, metal-sided structures and mini houses (8’x12’) of wood.

Please pray for safe travel and his safety in Haiti. I'll post updates on his trip as I get them.

*Also, our little girl, Fabienne is okay!!!