LIFE

Ok, it has been a ridiculously long time since I have blogged. And I really don't have a good excuse besides the fact that I always have at least 10 other things that didn't get done at the end of the day. But it is finally time to just do it! So here are a bunch of pics to start with (the fun part!). The above photo is one of the only decent ones I've ever taken of both the kids together. And the only one I got that day too because after the flash Cora took off in one (flash that is!).

Below are the kids with... I think Baylor is that beagle.
Cora is a messy eater. She is currently super into finger foods and will eat the food I have frozen only when mixed with the store-bought super slimy and a little sweet kinds. So yeah, still picky!
Cora has recently graduated to the big tub, and along with that to baths with her brother. This picture was taken during the first attempt. They both LOVED it! It is so neat with the second child to see the admiration Cora has for Jude and also the love and care Jude has for Cora.

\Here is my new shelf for the toys. I have been wanting this forever and finally ordered it with some Christmas money. It is so much better than the laundry basket we used previously!

Gil's new present from Christmas money was this new (and gigantic) speaker...
Our unexpected expense was this. Our TV busted last week. This is the much bigger (and in my opinion less wonderful) replacement.
I am throwing in a picture of our cross wall just because I love it and I love Jesus!

Last, but NOT least...we did it!!! We are proud owners (or payers rather) of this (well not this exact, this is from the internet, but how pretty, no?) 2011 Kia Sedona minivan!!! Oh my how excited am I!? A minivan has been on my list of dreams for some time now. Don't get me wrong, I was sad to say goodbye to my little red grand am. She has been good to me. But, this, this is where it's at folks! Despite the light blue color (the only colors I didn't want were white, silver, or blue...I guess that is being a little too picky for buying a used car), I LOVE it!

Other notes to mention:

1. Jude is now potty trained. It just sort of happened one weekend. It is amazing! He still has accidents now and again, but by and large we are done with diapers during the day. See, I knew it would happen soon.

2. Cora STILL has an ear infection after nearly two months, like 4 rounds of antibiotics, antibiotic shots and too many trips to the doctor to mention (or pay for!). Tomorrow she goes to the ENT (ear, nose, throat) to get checked out. Probably tubes next.

3. Gil also has ringing ears still. And now his eyes are mattering shut. I am going to see if he can be seen by the ENT tomorrow too!

4. I continue to be the healthy one, although I am suffering from a slight cold currently.

5. Briar is going to have puppies accidentally....oooops! She looks like she might pop any second! Anyone want an adorable beagle pup?!