Thursday, July 21, 2011

Beach Pictures

We have so many pictures of the beach...mostly of the 3 kiddos, of course. They're just such fun subjects! I think they're all pretty self-explanatory, so enjoy! I'll post more over the next few days...


The boys made a diving board out of a boogie board after digging a big hole...there was jumping for hours!



Like mother, like daughter

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Blessed

We are back home...finished with our last trip of this traveling summer...a week at the beach with Amy's family! It was a fantastic week - good weather, great time with family, and busy, tired children. Obviously, there are tons of pictures, but those will come later.

Now we're here...since I (Amy) have no more trips for which to prepare, I find my mind wandering and my heart becoming anxious over things I cannot control. I'm anxious for this baby girl to get here, but she's going to come whenever she wants. I'm anxious for our Raleigh house to sell, but confident that we've done all that we can and now it's out of our hands.

I read the following quote on a blog this morning and it was good for my soul...I'll probably have to read it every hour for the next few days/weeks...maybe I should print it out and carry it around :) Anyway, I thought I would share it.

"Cast away anxiety, resign thy will, submit thy judgment, leave all with the God of all....The ploughman sows and harrows, and then leaves the harvest to God. What can he do else? He cannot cover the heavens with clouds, or command the rain, or bring forth the sun or create the dew. He does well to leave the whole matter with God; and so to all of us it is truest wisdom, having obediently trusted in God, to leave results in his hands and expect a blessed issue." Charles Spurgeon

So...please pray that I would do this, as you're also praying for our daughter and for our house.


Wednesday, July 6, 2011

We've Made It!


Yes, the Wood Family is still around! We've had 6 weeks of gypsy adventures this summer as we traveled around between houses, but we have landed in Hokie Land and are attempting to get settled. We had a great time traveling, visiting with family, seeing sweet friends from seminary, and making lots of new friends! Please pray for us as we dive into community here - especially that we would make quick friends - especially the boys.

A few pictures...

Josiah got to have a second birthday party with grandparents and great-grandparents on his "real" birthday.


He & Mimi made a Lightning McQueen cake


He got his first real/big boy set of Legos from Gram & Pop and we've played with them every day since!


In keeping with the summer's theme, Cooper also had multiple "parties" for his 2nd birthday! We celebrated with each set of grandparents on either side of an RUF trip to Norfolk.

First, cake & presents with Mimi & Papa...


Then, cupcakes & more presents with Gram, Pop, and cousin Katy!


So much to celebrate...It's hard to believe these boys are 2 and 4 years old already! Hopefully they don't think they get multiple birthday parties every year...

We are ready for baby sister to make her debut in a month...we're anxious to meet her and introduce her to this crazy life at Casa de Wood!




Friday, May 20, 2011

Cooper at Siah's Party

This little guy had a blast at Josiah's party...and I'm still trying to get the mud stain out of his shorts...

Eating watermelon with Uncle Jim


(side note...We're sad to leave, but I don't know what our little guys are going to do without Jim & Emily...makes my heart hurt)


"High, Jim, Again" said Cooper over and over and over

Stealing Momma's coffee...like this child needs any caffeine

A successful birthday party...I see many more playground parties in our future...they're so fun and relatively easy!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

An Early Birthday


Our sweet Josiah turns 4 in a month, but since we'll be on the move (we're literally "moving" for a month in between houses), we had his birthday party early with his Raleigh friends. This past Saturday we gathered at a very (appropriately) muddy park for a Monster Truck Birthday Party! Everyone left filthy, but happy, and he thought it was the best birthday ever.

An excited birthday boy, ready to play.


(Yes, I chopped off all my hair...and I've been super-prego at 2 of his 4 birthday parties! This ratio will be decreasing...)

I swear these boys would dig for hours anywhere...


Swinging over giant mud puddles


Our Monster Truck Cake...both Josiah & Cooper helped me decorate it. Gotta love a cake that is supposed to look like a messy mud puddle!


A happy boy!


Blowing out the candles


And needing some help...



Who knew the best part of the cake would be licking off the trucks & cars?!? Good thing there were just the right number for the kiddos at the party!

Alright, that's enough pictures for now...more to come later!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Easter

As you know, there are quite a few things going on at Casa de Wood these days...we are up to our ears in boxes, house projects, daily good-byes, and trying to have some "normal" things like playdates and dinner! I'm taking a break from packing to post some pictures from Easter. We're only a few weeks late, right?!?

We actually had Easter baskets this year (I completely neglected them last year). Of course, we waited to unveil them until dinner time, but at least they got them! Andy didn't get a basket, just a pile of goodies :)


I was silly enough to think I could get a picture of the boys before church...they would not stand together ANYWHERE, so here's what I got.


We found Daddy at church and at least got one of the 3 of them!

(I have no idea why Cooper's finger is in his ear, but they're at least all somewhat looking at the camera)


Walking to the car after church


It was a laid-back, stress-free Easter. We were able to actually worship and savor the day, instead of worrying about feeding 15 people or missing naps or traveling. We had a yummy dinner from the grill with great friends and are so thankful for the Lord and this day!


Thursday, April 21, 2011

30 is the new 20

30!!

I guess I'm supposed to really be a grown-up now! I had a fun birthday this past Tuesday...a special breakfast, Starbucks, flowers, and dinner out with my 3 boys! We went to an outdoor mall near us since it was a beautiful day. I took the opportunity to attempt some pictures with the boys, as I realized I have no pictures of them with me since last summer. I thought there should be proof that I actually am in their life :)

Here's to a new decade!