Monday, March 30, 2009
Tulips!
I don't know how these flowers made it through the freezing cold the other day but here they are in all their glory! Thank you for sending these all the way from Holland Papa, Maudy, Denny, and Kristofer!
Just Fun
Just some plain ole' fun with the Taylors:
Here is our Easter Egg tree after we spent one morning coloring eggs.
The super heroes needed a picture of their letters on their capes.
Merideth's "Alki beach" outfit. This girl needs a beach about as much as her mom!
Merideth needed a picture with her baby and daddy. 
Samuel joined in to show his watch. Samuel tends to watch the clock to be sure we aren't late. This morning he made sure we were to Mom's Group on time. We were so early this morning that he thought it was already over when we got there.
Here is our Easter Egg tree after we spent one morning coloring eggs.The super heroes needed a picture of their letters on their capes.Merideth's "Alki beach" outfit. This girl needs a beach about as much as her mom!Merideth needed a picture with her baby and daddy.Samuel joined in to show his watch. Samuel tends to watch the clock to be sure we aren't late. This morning he made sure we were to Mom's Group on time. We were so early this morning that he thought it was already over when we got there.Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Boys & Girls
Well, we certainly have a boy and a girl; here are a couple of examples:
We were trying out a new OKC restaurant and while we were waiting for our lunch both Samuel and Merideth were playing with the utensils already at the table. On one side of the table Samuel sat with his knife and fork playing drums with them, cutting with them, and using them as guns. Across the table was Merideth with her fork in the crook of her arm singing Jesus Loves Me...
After building a "fort tunnel" in the living room Samuel had the idea to bring all of their books to read to the bears that were sleeping with them in the fort. I overhear Merideth reading a book to one of her bears as Samuel sprints from the living room to his bedroom with his arms full of books. This went on for at least 10 minutes before Samuel said, "Merideth can you PLEASE help me get all of the books!?" Merideth responded, "The bears want me to read to them quietly please."...
Samuel and his first trophy! Basketball is over, now onto soccer.
Taking care of "Tink".
We were trying out a new OKC restaurant and while we were waiting for our lunch both Samuel and Merideth were playing with the utensils already at the table. On one side of the table Samuel sat with his knife and fork playing drums with them, cutting with them, and using them as guns. Across the table was Merideth with her fork in the crook of her arm singing Jesus Loves Me...
After building a "fort tunnel" in the living room Samuel had the idea to bring all of their books to read to the bears that were sleeping with them in the fort. I overhear Merideth reading a book to one of her bears as Samuel sprints from the living room to his bedroom with his arms full of books. This went on for at least 10 minutes before Samuel said, "Merideth can you PLEASE help me get all of the books!?" Merideth responded, "The bears want me to read to them quietly please."...
Samuel and his first trophy! Basketball is over, now onto soccer.
Taking care of "Tink".
Monday, March 23, 2009
Happy Birthday Daddy!
Happy Birthday to Marc! Thank you God for the birth of the amzaing father in our family. He makes us happy when our skies are gray. We hope you have a wonderful day, we love you!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Samuel's handiwork.
Samuel has been working hard on writing these days and it is so much fun to see him get excited about what he is able to do. We thought you might enjoy seeing it too!
"That says my name with the 'L' right up there. That is a kite and those are 15, 13, and 12."
"That's me, it's Samuel, by the 4. That is my daddy by the 33."
"That's my daddy again by the 33 & 35. That's me and Merideth."
"That's a big tree that is old and almost fell down from a tornado. It was 44 foot tall."
"That says my name with the 'L' right up there. That is a kite and those are 15, 13, and 12."
"That's me, it's Samuel, by the 4. That is my daddy by the 33."
"That's my daddy again by the 33 & 35. That's me and Merideth."
"That's a big tree that is old and almost fell down from a tornado. It was 44 foot tall."
Fun in NM!
The kids, Danica, and I (Erin) took a short trip to NM. It was our first shot at the 10 hour drive and it went unbelievably well, thanks to the portable DVD player (one of our best investments to date)! We got to visit Grandma Paula, Roger, Grandpa Jackson, and Sandy, thanks to you all for the fun times! There are a LOT of pictures below, so get your coffee and enjoy!
The start of the drive. The kids got new desks that were great for coloring and for eating. That was some good excitement that lasted an hour or so.
My children will not sleep in the car no matter how tired they are!!!
Their first nap "together". Samuel has been asking for a long time if Merideth can sleep with him, I finally gave in in order for them to nap!!
Releasing balloons for Uncle Darren. "He's up there," Samuel said.
I wish I could clean with that smile on my face.
Merideth wanted to find Teddy Bears in the forest, but there weren't any. She did find some in Grandma's house though.
Samuel finished one of his maze books and got this blue ribbon that he got to wear to bed. "I love you"
Playing at the park on a sunny cold morning.
Cleaning up the "sharp" rocks at the park.
Samuel posing with the rock pile that they made.
Merideth took great care of the Welcome bear.
Danica pointing out cactus on one of our hikes by Roger's house.
Fun with Danica!
"I'll hold you Merideth!"
Roasting marshmallows.
What's in the bucket?
Hiking in the beautiful Lincoln forest, everyone with their walking sticks.
We encountered many "gates" along the way.
Thank you Grandpa Jackson for the frogs and Cookie Monster!!
Samuel and Grandpa Jackson playing washers.
Samuel, Grandpa Jackson, Sandy and Merideth enjoying the sunset. Did you really get to enjoy it or was my son begging you to play washers again?
Samuel and the deer that come for breakfast every morning.
Merideth thought they were all so "CUTE"!
The drive home, pooped out! 
We stopped at the Northern Hemisphere's largest cross. They also had Jesus's journey with the cross up to his Crucifixion. We didn't stay for too long, it didn't seem appropriate to let the kids run around there...they could use a playground. Kidding aside, it was very well done and humbling to see a life size Jesus holding that huge heavy cross.
The start of the drive. The kids got new desks that were great for coloring and for eating. That was some good excitement that lasted an hour or so.
My children will not sleep in the car no matter how tired they are!!!
Their first nap "together". Samuel has been asking for a long time if Merideth can sleep with him, I finally gave in in order for them to nap!!
Releasing balloons for Uncle Darren. "He's up there," Samuel said.
I wish I could clean with that smile on my face.
Merideth wanted to find Teddy Bears in the forest, but there weren't any. She did find some in Grandma's house though.
Samuel finished one of his maze books and got this blue ribbon that he got to wear to bed. "I love you"
Playing at the park on a sunny cold morning.
Cleaning up the "sharp" rocks at the park.
Samuel posing with the rock pile that they made.
Merideth took great care of the Welcome bear.
Danica pointing out cactus on one of our hikes by Roger's house.
Fun with Danica!
"I'll hold you Merideth!"
Roasting marshmallows.
What's in the bucket?
Hiking in the beautiful Lincoln forest, everyone with their walking sticks.
We encountered many "gates" along the way.
Thank you Grandpa Jackson for the frogs and Cookie Monster!!
Samuel and Grandpa Jackson playing washers.
Samuel, Grandpa Jackson, Sandy and Merideth enjoying the sunset. Did you really get to enjoy it or was my son begging you to play washers again?
Samuel and the deer that come for breakfast every morning.
Merideth thought they were all so "CUTE"!
The drive home, pooped out! We stopped at the Northern Hemisphere's largest cross. They also had Jesus's journey with the cross up to his Crucifixion. We didn't stay for too long, it didn't seem appropriate to let the kids run around there...they could use a playground. Kidding aside, it was very well done and humbling to see a life size Jesus holding that huge heavy cross.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Happy Birthday Papa!!!
Happy Birthday to the amazing Papa (Erin's dad)!!! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating wonderful you! We love you and can't wait to give you a hug!
(I messed up on your video and will upload it once we get back to OK! Sorry!!!)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Merideth, Merideth, Merideth
A Merideth funny: Mom and Merideth struggle to get Merideth down for a nap and are arguing in the bathroom. Mom says, "Merideth, would you like to sit her and argUE or go read books before nap?" Merideth confidently answers through tears, "I want to stay here and argME."
Cheering on the Thunder!
Taking care of the baby chick inside the egg and her bear.
At the zoo taking care of the baby rhino with Samuel and Elizabeth.
Meeting up with Rumble for dinner at a Buffalo Wings place.
Ready to bake!!
Cheering on the Thunder!Taking care of the baby chick inside the egg and her bear.At the zoo taking care of the baby rhino with Samuel and Elizabeth.Meeting up with Rumble for dinner at a Buffalo Wings place.
Ready to bake!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Nothing too exciting in our world!
Not too many exciting things happening here in OK! Marc is busy with appearances, Erin is heading to NM for a few days this week, the kids are having fun at school, gymnastics, basketball, and playing with friends. Allergies has taken on a whole knew meaning in Erin's life, something in OK gets to her and takes her down!
Here are some random pictures from the last month or so:
Samuel's Valentine's Day party. Doughnuts and cookies...I am sure glad they had another couple of hours at school!
Samuel's Valentine's Day party. Doughnuts and cookies...I am sure glad they had another couple of hours at school!
Merideth and Ms. Hope, Merideth's favorite, at her Valentine's day party.
All loaded up on sugar and off to the park!
It's loud!!
Sportin' the Nalgenes, cheers!
Big bubbles in the car.
Lots of, "take a picture of me mama!"
Superkids!!!
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