Bath time Chatter

This is the conversation I had with Kinley during his bath this morning:
What's the kitty's name: CoCo
What's the whale's name: killer
What's the alligator's name: crocodile
What's the cow's name: moo

So funny. He is so much fun right now most of the time. We do have our moments though.

Apple and Pork Anyone?

Yesterday I went to the Apple/Pork Festival in Clinton, IL with Leslie (mom-in-law), Tammy and Sara (sis-in-laws), and Cory and Emily (nephew and neice). I secretly went for the food and the company of course. I had a yummy baked potato, some of an onion blossom, and some of a funnel cake. Yummy! I did end up buying two dining room table chairs that will go with the table Leslie is giving us as soon as our addition is done. I got them both for $20. Yippee! I also bought some caramel cheesecake fudge. Haven't eaten it yet, but it is tempting every time I open the fridge. It was a fun day with family. :) Today I am spending relaxing-kind of-at home with my two little munchins. I missed them yesterday even though it was nice to have some mom time away. They are currently both sleeping which is such a peaceful part of the day. :)

Hannah and Joshua

I just had to post this picture. It was awhile ago, I think Hannah is a month and a half and Joshua is a couple weeks old. I'm sure they will be good buddies growing up. :)

Christopher

Chris has been working hard on our addition. It is all enclosed now, the guys are finishing the siding. It has been a longer process than we originally thought, but overall it is going well. I can't wait to have the extra space and an actual bedroom as opposed to the porch. :)
The pictures are kind of in reverse order, but I don't know how to move them around. :)

Three Months Already

Well, hello blog world. I'm so excited to have our internet back at least for the time being. I'm not sure where to start, so I will start with our new precious gift from God. Joshua is such an easy baby I truly am spoiled. He started sleeping through the night at six weeks old and continues to amaze me with how much he sleeps. He smiles all the time and loves to be talked too. He has started watching Kinley more and I see him randomly smile at him while he watches him play. Kinley has adjusted well and really doesn't pay a whole lot of attention to Joshua. He'll stop everyone once in awhile and say "hi Joshua" and then keep on playing. He does like to get his hands in and help when it is Joshua's bathtime though. :) I can't imagine life without my two precious sons and I'm so thankful for them.

Joshua David

Just wanted to write a quick update on Joshua. Sorry I haven't been blogging in so long. Our internet is down and still is, but I'm using a different computer. Joshua was born on June 19th at 4:49pm. He was 8lbs. 11 1/2 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. He came out face up so it was a little harder delivery this time around. He came just when the doctor said he was going to let me push for 10 more minutes and then we would of had to have a c-section. So . . . praise God he came when he did. The first week was a bit rough, but we are all adjusting now and sleeping a little bit more at night. Kinley is a great big brother and doing really well most of the time with sharing Mommy and Daddy with the new little one. I hope you are all doing well. I'll try to post some pictures soon!

Happy Easter!!

I hope everyone had a very Happy Easter! Kinley loved it this year. He got to hunt eggs outside at Grandma and Papa VanHoveln's house and then again at Mom's house in the evening. We are so thankful for the little guy! And even more thankful for the sacrifice of Jesus today and everyday!