Tonight with my boys

Caleb...

Caleb has been quite fussy the past couple of days, which is very out of character for him. I knew he must be teething. I have been feeling around in his mouth anxiously awaiting the first tooth and there it was tonight the bottom right has poked it's way through the skin. After I felt it, I said, "yeah, Caleb, good job buddy, that is hard work!" He kicked his little legs and grinned from ear to ear as if to say, thanks for noticing mom, it was a tough thing to do.

Caeden...

Caeden has been having a hard time going to sleep for naps and bed. As most kids do we have been hearing every excuse in the book as to why he just can't go to bed yet. Tonight however he tried a new approach. We had tucked him in a long time before and then he enters my room and says, "mom, Jesus was telling me that I should be sleeping but I just don't want to." I thought, yep, Jesus is always right, you better listen to him." :) Instead I said, if you aren't ready for bed go in your room and read a book to your self quietly until you are ready for bed." Very enthusiastically he said, THAT'S A GREAT IDEA............... (long pause) BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO READ THE WORDS."

The other funny thing... daddy was working on some music in our room on gargae band. He was working on some tracks for the song I am a friend of God. Part of the song says, I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God, he calls me friend. Caeden was belting it through our house but he was saying, I am afraid of God, I am afraid of God, I am afraid of God, he calls me friend. I tried to fix that one in a hurry. :)

To all the mom's of toddlers out there

I read a great little devotional every morning for mother's of preschoolers. I wanted to share an entry from this week....

Every mother of a preschooler will agree that caring for little children can be completely draining and exhausting. And usually, it's a thankless task, with no end in sight. The pile of laundry never grows smaller, the toys never stay in the toy box, the dishwasher seems to be on an endless cycle, and there is always a game to be played or a book to be read. There are play groups, preschool classes, swimming lessons and oh, we mustn't forget doctor's appointments and church activities. All of those things are managed by Mom with nary a thank you.
Matthew 25:40 says "And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' " Jesus says thank you for the noses you wipe on His behalf; thank you for the tears that you dry when offering His comfort; and thank you for the hugs that you give as an extension of His love. Whatever is done, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the weak ones whom He has placed in your charge, it is done for Him.

Thank you, Jesus, for the reminder that I serve You as I carry out my tasks as a mother. I offer my day and my time of service unto You. Be glorified in all that I do, and please continue to use me to share Your love. Amen.

Thank you moms for loving on your children. Thanks for being so selfless day in and day out. Your children are blessed and the world becomes blessed by the time and sacrifice you give. You are awesome!

On the go....

We got out Caeden's walker yesterday and Caleb is enjoying being able to move himself around. I love that if you are following our blog you are able to see an array of the faces that this munchkin makes, he cracks us up everyday with his looks.

Babysitting

Cheese!!!! Here are Caeden and Snowball. Snowball is his friends Brenna and Maggie's hamster that he loves. They were in CA this week so we had the honor of watching him. Caeden so enjoyed it and Daddy and I were reminded how thankful we are that we don't have any pets at the moment. :)
There was a perk for me in this week (of especially not feeling good) and that was both boys loved sitting by the cage or as Caeden called it his cave. Aren't those two faces that say, "really mom... you need a picture of us right now, we are a little busy. Are you finished yet?"

The Lyons Ranch

We had a FABULOUS time at the Lyon ranch this past weekend!! It was 30 minutes north east of Payson tucked up by the rim and surrounded with gorgeous scenery! We fished (well tried), rode horses, boated, ate, played, laughed, told stories, rode atv's and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We had our own little cabin that was just perfect for us and then would hang out with the Lyons at their cabin for meals and play time. What amazing host and hostesses we had, a trip to cherish. Caeden is already asking to go back. Who could blame him?
Team Murphy... this is Caleb's old man face, isn't it funny?

Paulette with the boys and I. I can't believe that I baby sat she and her sister when they were born, wow does time fly!
Sierra and Caleb... the girls were amazing with both of our boys!
Daddy attempting his first fishing. :)
C #2 Relaxing on an atv. Check out the cowboy boots, thanks Burdetts!
Caeden rode Gypsy all by himself, and boy was he excited. He did a fantastic job and did not want to get off or leave the ranch. :)
Boating with Mr. Scott...
Atv riding with Daddy

C #2 is 5 months

Caleb turned 5 months while we were in SD. He is continuing to bring joy to our hearts. He is a smiley smoo! He has been rolling over both ways a ton. He likes to lift his feet and toes to his mouth. He has started to sit for a few seconds on his own and will walk his little feet forward as you hold him. Caeden likes to roar like a lion and a dinosaur and Caleb will now make his own growl back, it is too cute!! We are going to head up with our friends the Lyons to their ranch this weekend, so we will have more fun to share soon!!!

San Diego cont...

The whole clan on the patio at our place.
Caeden said, "mommy I want you to take a picture of me like this." It so cracked me up because that is something I would have said. :)
I loved that we were close enough to the water that we could go down in our pajamas every morning. Caleb was always the first one up so he and I would walk the beach praising God and praying. It was a very special time for me.
Caeden loves to play in the sand and surf and Caleb is not as big of a fan. He likes to "look but no touch."

Beachin' it

We spent the majority of our day at the beach yesterday. We had so much fun boggie boarding, eating, playing football, taking walks and chatting. The sun and surf wiped us all out so much the 9 of us all took a nap in the afternoon at the same time. How funny! Today I plan on shopping. :)

San Diego

Caleb's first flight. :) He was a great kiddo on the plane and we are officially in San Diego!
We really are having fun even though none of the boys wanted to smile for mom's posed picture.
Caeden has been to the ocean a few times but this round he has officially fallen in love with it like his mommy. I am so excited that he loves to sit and stare at God's amazing creation with me. We love the people, the weather, the ocean, the sand, the vibe, we are in heaven out here!
Mr. Caleb is having a blast in the baby Bjorn watching all of the fun SD sights and sounds.
We are staying steps away from Pacific Beach with Jay's family and it is wonderful! I love vacation!