Halloween at school

We had our Halloween program and parade at Noah's school. The teachers had to dress up like Candyland characters (I was Mr. Mint) and the classes each recited a poem. Noah did great at remembering his and had no problem standing up and saying it loud and proud.

Birthday Party

We had Noah and Andrew's birthday party on Halloween. They had so much fun. They got to play with their cousins and Noah got to play with his old friend Matthew. They had fun attempting to break the pinata and Andy loved decorating his pumpkin. It was a full day and a wonderful celebration for both of our sons. Andy missed of the party because he was super tired, but I know he enjoyed his nap!

Hide and seek

Noah "hiding" from daddy....lol!

Soccer picture

Happy 4th Birthday

Dinner was wonderful. I am so full with love! Noah came home and went to bed like a champ, and he hasn't opened one birthday gift! I guess it shows that love matters more than gifts. Noah went to the 7 Acre Woods on a field trip, ate donuts, and ate cupcakes at school! He was in the best mood even without a nap. At dinner, he got to sit by his Nina and he went to each person and gave everyone a birthday hug. I am so proud that Noah is so easy to express his love....from our next door neighbor, to a stranger on the street, to his Grandad who he runs across the parking lot to meet, Noah always gives everyone a hello and a hug. Andy is following in the same footsteps and I just feel so blessed to have them both in my life. I can't believe my baby is 4, but as he told me today, he still isn't as big as me and he wants to keep growing. I'm am not so sure I want that though because part of me wishes I could freeze time and hang out with the sweetest most loving son I could imagine having. I can only imagine what the future holds for him, but I know I am excited to find out. Happy Birthday Noah!!

Full time

Well, I am working full time and today was the first day I have ever left the boys for 9 hours! I had a pit in my stomach and I was very sad to do it. They did great. Noah didn't nap, so I am thinking he might be giving it up. Andy only slept an hour-apparently they won't give him his paci. So, needless to say, I have two exhausted boys. I miss them both terrible. Andy learned a new word-STOP with his hand up....hmmm, where did he get that one from, lol.

I did apply to start my alternative certification in special education this am. I am going to work on that so I can at least have holidays and summers off with them if I am going to have to work full-time! Love to all!

BOO, FLU!

We, the Strouds, do love life however we would love to all be well! Noah and Brad have the flu and I am pretty sure Andy is about to. I am not getting it. Please keep the prayers! LOVE to all!