Wordless Wednesday

A whole hand old!!!!

JDC is THRILLED to be a "whole hand old" today!! And he would tell anyone who was willing to listen. :) Actually he has been looking forward to turning 5 since about November. :) And as for me----it makes me happy to see him so happy and excited. (however, the first day of kindergarten may be a different story.)

But we did celebrate him ALL day long today. We love our little boy who always keeps us laughing and guessing what he will do next. It is never a dull moment with him around.

JDC,
I love you more than I can put into words.  You are a very sweet and compassionate little boy who thinks of others.  Yet you do have the "pesky little brother" thing down pat.  But if someone messes with your sister, you are the first one to take up for her. You are a wonderful big brother to AWC and you LOVE to play with him.  You are very loving and always want to check to make sure others are ok if they get hurt. We have a feeling you might be a class clown because you LOVE to make other people laugh. :) And your smile and laugh are contagious. You love to help me cook in the kitchen and I LOVE having you there.  Daddy and I love watching you grow and wanting to learn.  You have become very curious how things work, or how to spell word or what things say.  Even though you are extremely busy~I love having you around and can't imagine what my day will be like when you are in kindergarten.  You sure do keep things interesting. :)

I love you, JDC and I look forward to continuing to watch you grow.
Mama

What JDC decided he was ready to do...

**This picture was taken at Pop and Granny's because I was busy using the video camera to get any still pictures. :-)

He decided he was ready to ride his bike with out training wheels!! He is doing GREAT!! RDC kept saying ok, one Saturday we will take them off and learn.  However, one Monday, when he got home from work, JDC mentioned it again, so they took them off.  RDC helped him one time in the cul-de-sac and on the way back, he was riding alone!!!! He picked up on it FAST!!!!

Pop decided that he needed "JDC to teach him to ride." ;-) So he went looking around and found him a bike so the next time JDC was over there, he taught his Pop how to ride. :) But he told him, "Pop, you have to have a helmet first." :) He wanted to make sure his Pop was safe.  Now when he is over there, they take a ride around the neighborhood together. (And I am not sure who enjoys it more!! :-) )

HAPPY, HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!!

We had so much fun today celebrating our best surprise ever!!! ~~Our "bonus baby" as someone described him!! He is definitely a precious bonus!!  

Dear AWC, 
        We love you so very much! This first year has been such a fun time with you.  You are so loved~ especially by your big brother and sister.  :) And you love them very much too! You have such a fun personality and are always into something. :) Being our precious third child you just roll with the punches. Your daddy sometimes calls you "trooper" because you just go with the flow and barely fuss~even if you have missed a nap or are up WAY past your bedtime!! We are so very glad that God chose to surprise us with you! I can't think of a better surprise!!! I can't wait to see what the next year holds with you and how you are going to continue to contribute to our family.  

I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Mama

Wordless Wednesday :)

So before he turns a year.....

I figured I would document some things about his first year. :) AWC is affectionately known as "trooper" around our house.  He just goes with the flow. :) He never really throws a fit even when he misses a nap or is passed time for him to eat. He just hangs in there!! He ADORES his brother and sister! His face just lights up when they come in the room. And the feeling is VERY mutual. :) If he is napping, MWC or JDC will come to me and ask if it is time to wake him up.  We are so very fortunate that they all love each other that much!! (Even as I type this, MWC just came in and asked if she could wake him up!)

He started crawling on his first Thanksgiving (11/22/2012. :) Fortunately, we were all here to witness it. He became quick~ FAST! It is the CUTEST thing to see him come to you with his big grin and booking it straight to you.  I am pretty sure it is one of RDC's favorite part of the day! :) He is into EVERYTHING~we are never really sure where we are going to find him.

AWC LOVES the puppy dogs. He will crawl to the back door  or to the window in his room and just stare and tap until they come.  If you ask him what a puppy dog says, usually we get a little woof.:)

First Easter~April 8, 2012

First haircut. :)

First snow!!! January 17, 2013

Our Lady Liberty

At MWC's school each year she does a program. The 2nd grade always does "Let Freedom Ring" around Veteran's Day.  MWC had the privilege of being selected Lady Liberty and have a few speaking parts.  One of her speaking parts was to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. She did a FANTASTIC job.  (Of course, I am a little biased.:) But the day she was assigned the part, she ran in the door and yelled, "Mama, I have a surprise!!!! I am going to be Lady Liberty in our program!" I love her enthusiasm. She worked very hard each day learning her lines and practicing.  We were certainly proud of her and her hard work.

Even WLG came to watch!!:)