Norah Jones concert!

Justin surprised me with tickets to see Norah Jones in Asheville and spend a night at a fancy hotel! It was amazing!!! Norah sounds even better live! She was fabulous! Her band was excellent too! I didn't take that many pictures. Here's what I got...

Norah at the piano...
Norah rockin' her electric guitar in red high heels...
The beautiful drive...

KITTENS!!!

Taz had five kittens a few weeks ago! The same time my Mom was arriving for my birthday weekend! It was very exciting to watch the whole thing. She had them right under the bush beside the porch so we could see everything! Aren't they adorable?!

Having trouble uploading pictures of the kittens... Yes, we have more kittens!!!

So it looks like Luke's going to be a big brother too!!!

A great day at the Asheboro Zoo!

Yesterday we went to the zoo in Asheboro, about an hour away. We had perfect weather! My sister-in-law Meagan knows someone who gives her free tickets, so she collected a bunch and we all got to go for free!!! Shannon and her four came, Meagan (with child :) and Isaac, Anne, and Molly and her two little ones. We were quite the group! The animals were very cooperative :) showing themselves off and not hiding! The elephants were up close, the polar bear, the giraffes, you name it! Oh, and the lions! Sooooo beautiful! It was great to get all the kids together and the moms too :) I didn't have a camera with me, so thanks to Shannon and Mollie for catching these great moments!!!

Zach & Gabe holding hands! It was so sweet!
Zach & Isaiah on the playground
Group shot
Gabe climbed to the top of the giant web!
The sea lions looked so peaceful gliding through the water. I think Shannon and I were a little jealous! ;)
Nathans always there to make sure the little ones are looked after and having fun too! Love him!
Lukey likes this ride MUCH better than the stroller. My shoulders did not agree...
The lions were out and posing for us. They were BEAUTIFUL!
Isaiah on the slide
Sweet Nathan again...
Laughing because Mollie caught me yawning in the original picture. This is the redo...

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HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY LUKE ARTHUR!!!!!!!!!!

Funny Gabe

Earlier this evening, when the kids were in the tub, Gabe farted. He looked down into the water, then looked up at me...
Gabe: "Mommy, do bubbles come out of our butts?"!!!
Me: "well, air comes out when we poot. Did you poot?"
Gabe: "No, I farted and it made bubbles!"

Such a silly kid!

Another side of Gabe:
Tonight Gabe was the last one awake and I let him have a banana in bed with us. I told him that as soon as he the last bite he would have to go back to bed. Well, he got down to the bottom and started taking little mouse bites, trying to buy time. I giggled and kissed his forehead, he knew I was onto him! So he popped the last bite into his mouth and grinned a Gabe grin. He said, with a mouthful, "it's still in my mouth"! Meaning- technically I'm not finished yet so I can stay? So cute. He ran to his bathroom to get a drink of water but turned around just as he was about to leave the room. He said "I'll be right back. I wanna kiss you!" :D !!!!!!!!! Lovin' this life!

Luke helping me cook - watch out Emeril!


Isaiah picked me a flower... >

Isaiah's kindergarten class picture

We got Isaiah's class picture in last week! How adorable!? I'm so proud of this little fella, making new friends and memories... Something funny - one day last week I was emptying his backpack and going through his papers for that day. On the back of one was a phone number! Not ours! He said it was LAYLA'S!!! My son got his first phone number from a girl in kindergarten! He did not ask for it though... This is the same girl who actually bit him when they were playing vampires on the playground! (she's wearing the pink tshirt two seats to the left of Isaiah) I think she may have a crush... He actually has a crush on the little girl sitting just below him, Caitlin. He "likes the way her face is"... so funny!

Just in case you needed a reason to smile today...

Gabe is FOUR!!!!

My sweet Gabe turned four last weekend! We celebrated with family and a few friends. Gabe enjoyed being the center of attention, which is rare for a middle child. I must share a few thoughts on Gabe. This child has a super soft heart. Once, Justin and I kept telling Luke to stop putting his hand in Angel's water bowl. Time after time, he kept doing it, so Justin swatted his hand (gently of course, he is only a baby). Luke began to cry. Well, Gabe saw the whole thing and was VERY upset. He folded his arms across his chest and began to cry that we made Lukey cry. He was mad at us. That moment meant the world to me. I hate to see my children cry, but a lot was said about Gabe's heart in that moment. I believe I will remember that forever. Gabe is very much a "free spirit". Sometimes I wonder what he's thinking, when his head seems to be "in the clouds". He LOVES to play with his big brother and cousins. He would rather play with kids that are older than kids his own age or younger. When there is a dispute over "fairness" and I threaten to end the game or take away the toy, he is always the first to give in, just to keep the fun going. Meaning, if they are fighting over an action hero, who had it first, he will let Isaiah or whoever, have it just so they can keep playing. I think that small example says volumes, and I can't tell you how proud it makes me to be able to say that this child is mine. Many of my friends who have daughters, claim Gabe as their daughters future husband! He is quite a cutie! When he smiles, his eyes can melt you, and of out 3 children, he has THEE BEST LAUGH. He also, is the one who loves to get up early and go out for pancakes with Justin on a saturday morning. Isaiah and I cuddle in bed and are home-bodies. Anyway, don't mean to bore you, but this is like my diary. I love this boy, as I love all three. I could go on forever...