Around Here Lately...

Busy! We're quite busy around here these days...

I've found that my oldest child is becoming quite the adept helper these days.




I'm training my slave-labor, you know. Just like my parents trained me...

I mean, that is why we have kids, right?

At least, I always thought...






He loves it! Today he put apples through the corer/slicer machine for apple pie, all by himself! I've been calling him my "gopher" because he's been so good at doing little tasks for me all the time.

Yesterday, he helped me with his Daddy's birthday cake. Let's just say he needs some practice in measurement... we ended up with a fallen cake and runny icing.




So it was a little ugly...





...but it was edible.




Evan, on the other hand, is working hard to catch up to his brother. He spent the whole day today practicing his newest trick.




He even fussed at me to put him down so that he could work on it. That kid was on a mission. By this evening, he was staying up on all fours for quite a while and scooting backwards at an alarming rate. He's 4 1/2 months old!!! We're in for it, I think...


In other news, Nathan's parents arrived for their customary Thanksgiving visit.





Evan got to meet his Oma and Opa for the first time!





He's been all little unsure of these new people, and clinging to Mommy and Daddy as much as possible. I'm sure he'll warm up to them quickly...

Jonah, however, takes absolutely no warming and dives right in to soaking up all the extra attention.





His favorite pastime is terrorizing his Opa. They have lots of fun together.

I'm feeling distinctly in need of some sleep, as I've been dealing with Evan's teething woes at night (told you he's in a hurry!) and working at getting food ready. My house is not clean (grr!) but we'll have food and good company and a great many thanks to be given to God. And I'll be even more thankful for some good sleep... Which I'm going to go get started on right now...