Say Cheese!

The boys really enjoy finger foods. Their favorite is finely shredded cheese! Johnathan LOVES to eat, all the time! Joseph is more precise in his food selections! They are doing great, and gaining weight all the time. If you have any good ideas for new beginner finger foods, I would appreciate the suggestions. I am more cautious than I probably need to be when giving them finger foods! We love healthy snacks, with a very low risk of choking!! Puffs are also a favorite, however they are poor nutritiously and have a low caloric value! I would love suggestions!

Johnathan

Joseph

Bridesmaid Dress Shopping

Mommy took us and Daddy with her to Knoxville today to find her bridesmaid dress for Tanya's wedding in July.... we cant wait to go to Louisiana for the wedding! It was fun, all the girls in the shop loved us! Daddy kept saying he is glad his wedding is done! We had a busy day of shopping for the dress, the mall, the children's shoe store and out for lunch! We were good boys through it all!

Daddy and Joseph walking everywhere!We think Mommy is so beautiful in her pretty dress! Johnathan loved the mirrors!
Joseph resting, finally!

Dr. Brock and Mrs. Judy

Dr. Brock Wagner and his wife Judy own the veterinarian practice that Daddy worked for in highschool and college in Indiana. They are truly Daddy's mentors and have became great friends to our family. They stayed with us over the weekend and helped us get the new vet clinic ready. Also, they cooked delicious meals for us!! We love to visit with them, and dream of Dr. Brock retiring to Tennessee and joining Daddy's new practice.

My Big Boys

The boys are getting so big!! They are so funny! Johnathan says "mmm, mmm, mama,mama." Joseph says "ba." for ball. Joseph will put his little hand straight out to wave bye! Both boys raise up their hands when they want picked up!! Their personalities are apparent, and they are learning new things each day!

Joseph sitting up like a big boy. Johnathan all smiles with his two front teeth!Joseph trying to crawl!
Together, planning their next move.

Swinging

The rain has kept us indoors, and the boys are restless! So I decided that maybe their swings would entertain them for a few minutes. I realize that they haven't been in their swings in months and they are much bigger now! But, it worked!! The boys laughed and played in their swings, and I attempted to finish laundry.

Johnathan enjoying his swing

Joseph relaxing in his swing

Then I heard a loud "click, click, click!!" I immediately dropped the laundry and came to the playroom! I found Johnathan turned around and grabbing the bars and holding on the rotating leaves!! Ugh!! Needless to say they have out grown their swings! The remainder of the day we played in the floor!

A rainy day indoors

Today we went to see Grandma Holmes, and then we brought her home! We played inside most of the day because of the rain. Daddy was off work today so he was able to play with us while Mommy and Grandma Holmes prepared to come home. Grandpa Holmes came to visit and picked up Grandma. Daddy cooked us all dinner before they headed to their house. We look forward to better weather, maybe even sunshine like we saw in Florida!

Joseph is a happy boy!

Prayer

Grandma is home!! We brought Grandma Holmes home from the hospital!! She is feeling better, and we are so glad to see her again!

Joseph and Grandma Holmes at the hospital

Please pray for my Mom, Grandma Holmes! She is in the hospital, and we are praying for an accurate diagnosis with complete healing. The doctor's are not sure what is going on, but she is in great hands. The boys are staying with "Aunt" Tina during the day so I can be at the hospital.
Thank you for the prayers.