Jacob is 2

I almost never call him Jacob - but I feel like I must for this post. Jacob Alexander is 2.  It has been the longest and shortest two years.  At certain times Brian and I thought we seriously weren't going to make it...and then we did.  God is so gracious with us.  He always knows what's best and even when we are kicking and screaming for something different he gently shows us He's got "this" and everything will be just fine - because His ways are perfect.  God is crazy about us - and we are so thankful for His hand at work in our lives.  We are so grateful for Jacob Alexander Reardon.  He completes our family!  We can't imagine our family without him - seriously can't imagine it.  Buddy YOU ARE LOVED!

Yes, he's two! That face says it all.

It finally happened

Our oldest is now taller than both of us! It happened quickly, just 2 weeks ago we measured and Brian still had him.  Then all of a sudden, bam, taller.  We didn't even realize it until after church. Sam Smith sat behind us on Sunday and after the service was over said "I think he has you."  Brian's response was no not quite.  And then Sam forced the measuring to begin, back to back and sure enough Mr. Smith was correct.  Zach was taller than his dad!  Brian is excited for Zach to be taller...but he's waiting on the day that Zach is faster and stronger.  I'm pretty sure Brian is hitting the gym today:)

Lots

Jake has this thing about balloons and well um ums (M&M's) too.  He is obsessed to put it mildly.  So when you ask him what he would like for his 2nd birthday he says balloons and oh by the way LOTS!  He will often add in um ums.  Brian's thrilled because it will be the cheapest birthday ever!

Peach, Apple and Flower picking

We headed out to Larriland Farms on this amazingly gorgeous morning.  We were actually chilly a few times but the sun was shining brightly.  The kids have never picked peaches or apples before so they were all excited!  We had a wonderful time walking through the orchard and in no time at all had picked 20 lbs of peaches and about 22 lbs of apples.  The flower cutting took longer and the kids were much less enthusiastic about that - but mama wanted some flowers - so they helped anyway. It was a relaxed and fun time for all - now if only all of homeschooling could be so fun. Taking this fun morning and treasuring it in my heart - always.

Every little boy...

should drink his yogurt out of a shot glass at breakfast.

Because he can and oh, yes of course, 

because he saw his big sister Ella doing it too!

1 monkey + 1 banana

They turned RED!

WHOOT! WHOOT!

Noah and Ella picking the first tomato! They were so excited!  Brian and I ate it on our salad.