Bowman Getaway

My parents rented a large cabin at Grizzley Jacks Resort near Starved Rock in early August. We had a great weekend with the kids.

The entire clan with the Plues who also joined us part of the weekend.

Ryder & Grandpa Bowman

The BowmanThurstons- a sleeping Wyatt.

Exploring everywhere he goes.

Uncle Jesse

At the waterpark with grandpa

They had an amazing assortment of bounce houses for the kids to play in. Ryder was sweating like crazy.

Ryder & Logan playing games.

Looking forward to making more fun filled family memories in the future.

Thanks Mom & Dad for a great time!!

Oink

Have I mentioned what a Chowhound I have!!

After he demolished his birthday cake.

Its good to be young and unfazed by your caloric intake.

Trains

Well I have really fallen behind on blogging with work and 2 kids. I am not sure who even reads anyway, but I like to do it for my own personal account of events.

We have had a busy summer full of activity and fun. We luckily made it to the Thomas Event at the train musuem in August. Ryder was so crazed by Thomas everything.

Ryder with Uncle Brian and Grandpa Thurston

Sitting in an old commuter car.

Ryder & Grandpa Tom

We were lucky to have Grandpa join us from Atlanta.

Wy trying to grab at the model trains.

Making a run for Thomas. What you don't see is Thomas traveling on the side.

Fiesty pants who refused to nap all day.

He makes the funniest faces!

There is a small glimpse at the overpriced small Thomas ride.

The Thurston Boys.

WE had a great day. Beautiful weather and the kids were pretty good. Well as good as expected without naps.

My Sweet Moo Shoo

My sweet boy will soon be 3.

Where has the time gone???

Time may pass quickly, but we love you more each and every day.

You are full of love and joy.

My sweet meat,

There are moments that bring on challenges as you become more independent. Most of our moments are filled with happiness and joy. I love your little voice and growing comfort with new words. You are so affectionate with your daddy and I. You wrap your arms around me and put your nose up to mine and rub my nose (nose kisses). It is one of the little things we have done since you have been a baby. You hold my neck tight as you hug me. It is the sweetest to watch you grow into a loving little boy. As much as I am saddened by the days going by I look forward to the days ahead. Sometimes I think you get jealous or sad that Baby Wyatt gets a lot of attention, but I want you to know you are loved, you are loved more than you will ever know.

May God continue to grow us, providing direction, and wisdom to our paths as parents.

Love momma

Brotherhood

One of the neatest things is watching your children grow up together and develop a bond that will last a lifetime.

More and more the boys are playing together.

Lord I pray that your hand be on this blessing bond of brotherhood. I pray you watch over their evolving relationship and make it created in love, loyalty, patience, and humbleness. I pray that they both grow to know your love God and in return share it with each other. I pray they make joyful memories to last a lifetime. I pray they are quick to be there for each other in the good and tough times. May they be quick to forgive when the other has hurt them. May they know that their relationship will endure all things if they are faithful to your guidance. I pray they be gentle with each others emotions, but couragous in spirit. I pray they are slow to judge, quick to listen and comfort one another. May they be slow to anger each other and quicker to share. I pray there is never a divide between them that they cannot resolve. Let the joy between them be a catalyst for great passion and motivation. May your light shine through their relationship and touch others. I know you have blessed me with each of these baby boys and I pray they grow to understand they are beyond blessed to have each other. Thank you Jesus for your guidance and presence in our lives. May we grow to honor you in all we do!

Amen

11 months

My sweet little cherub is 11 months today!!!!!!

He is full of energy and spunk.

1 more month till 1 year. Unbelievable!!!

So he is eating all table foods now. He has yet to turn something down. He loves to eat!

He has some breastmilk and supplements with formula.

He is down to 1 wake-up at night. I began refusing any more than 1 night feeding or wake-up call. We will try to eliminate them alltogether soon.

He has at least 5 teeth and a number of them poking through. He is not a fan of us poking around in there.

He loves to walk around the house and follow his big brother from room to room.

He is into everything!!!!

He is still affectionate and love attention.

He likes other children. It was the cutest thing last weekend when he kept touching my friends little twin boys. He just stared at them, touched them and even tried to sit on them. He is very interested in other young children.

I am loving his baby side and am not a huge fan of him entering toddlerhood.

Until then I will soak up all aspects of my baby.