Thursday, August 26, 2010

Adventures with Judah and . . .

things I don’t want to forget . . .

Last week, we ventured on over to the new Children’s Museum, and we had a great time!

They have a safari train that makes really loud animal noises, and William was simultaneously fascinated and terrified.  This is how he spent the first fifteen minutes at the museum:  (please excuse the belly!)

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We are huge fans of picking “apples” IMG_6061 IMG_6063

The BIG boat was also a hit . . .  IMG_6064 IMG_6065

As was the pebble sandbox IMG_6067

That said, I think our favorite thing was the water table!

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And, riding the whale . . . Hudson was especially excited because he had a whale on his shirt that day!

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William, on the other hand, was a little more hesitant . . .

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And, we have big news . . . we now have two children . . . one named “Hudsey” (as we all know) and one named “We-Mum”!  William has called himself We-Mum about 4 times now!  It is so cute!

We have had lots of visit from our baby Charlie, and we have loved it.  These cousins adore each other, and it is so fun to see!  Here We-Mum and Hudsey help Char-dee find his keys . . .

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We-Mum is very big, loves to “rock rock” babies, and is ready to take his Char-dee on a trip.  Bye bye!  (Doesn’t Mr. Precious look thrilled about this?)

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Switching gears, I have to write down some things that I don’t want to forget!

  • When Hudson falls or trips, he says “Oh, Doodle!”  He slipped in the outdoor shower at the beach and we said “WHOOPSIE DOODLE!” and “oh doodle!” has stuck!
  • William, when he sees something awry, he says “Oh Goodness!”
  • Both boys are starting to struggle more with hitting, throwing, and dumping (mainly their food) . . . they often narrate what the other is doing or announce what they are going to do before they do it . . . and they will say “No” but do it anyway . . . fun times!
  • Baby Alice (who is a few weeks old) has been at our bible study for the last few weeks, and they LOVE seeing her and rocking her in her carrier . . . they both need MANY reminders not to touch her . . . but, it is quite cute!
  • these turkeys are obsessed with bubbles, stickers, crayons (“no mouth!”), and balls . . . we are so busy around here!

okay!  more later!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

today . . .

Fun at the park and why Uncle Judah is THE BEST

{dear uncle judah, please do not go back to school this year. i need you!}

Warning: I am camera-challenged, so you'll have to turn your head to the side to get the full effect. Sorry! :)



Um, close one. Thanks, Judah!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Beach Babies 2010: Part IV

So, there are a lot of parts to our beach babies series . . .  What can I say?  We had a blast at the beach!

There were LOTS of fun people there to play with us, and lots of craziness to be had!

Lots of people on the beach (this is a smaller crowd pictured below) . . . IMG_5820

Lots of people at meals (please note the 3 boys in high chairs PLUS the toddler standing at the table . . .)

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Great Granddaddy with his littlest man!IMG_2099

The Murphy Crew

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The Reppard Crew

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(Tired) fun with Uncle Christopher!   IMG_6028 IMG_6030

And, Hudsey brought his girlfriend, Lawwaaa (aka: Laura) to the beach this year, which was VERY fun.  He is quite fond of her and even gets shy around her, which is hilarious!

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Our last days on the beach we really fun due to some crazy weather and tides . . .  IMG_5923

Our most serious digger . . .  IMG_5924 IMG_5925

King of the beach!IMG_5937

Fun in the dunes . . .

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Fun in the surf!

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Oh, Uncle Judah, how we love you so! IMG_5946

Fun with Daddy!

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“So, Daddy, you mean to tell me there is a giant pool of water in the middle of the sand?  But, HOW?” IMG_5978

Oh, Uncle Christopher!  He was a BIG hit among the little monkeys while we were at the beach!  The boys LOVED playing with him!  Everytime Hudson would douse Christopher with water, he would yell “MORE!  MORE!!”  Since we have been home, they have asked if they would get to see Christopher and Laura at least once a week . . . William asked me the other morning:   “Crifufer coming?!?!  Lawa coming?”  So sweet! IMG_5995 IMG_5996

H is quite proud of his pouring water on Uncle C! IMG_6002 IMG_6004

The sleepiest beach baby!  (We can all hope that Anna will love doing this next summer!) IMG_6006

Fun in the outdoor shower (and with the hose!)

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It begins . . .

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What a rascal!IMG_5894

Sleepy Sharkies!IMG_2067

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Boo!

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running off with the shampoo . . .  IMG_6016 IMG_6017

And, until next year . . .         IMG_5900  IMG_5912