The Journey to our Daughter

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wesley's Toads

Wesley loves toads! I mean that kid really loves toads. There are times during each day when Wesley is pestering his brothers or being too "helpful" with his sister that I do my new trick. I look out the window and say "Wesley was that a frog I just saw". He runs outside and keeps busy for a while and almost always comes back in with a toad. He has got to be the best toad hunter in the country! A month ago when I took the kids to Missouri for a stay, I suddenly remembered and called Chad to have him check the "toad box". (Yes we have an official toad box in our garage) Sure enough there were 4 toads in there. They most certainly would have been a major cause of garage stink when we returned if Chad would have not saved that day and released them. Not only does Wesley catch toads, but then he has to bring them in the house to show us his prize. I have to say that I really dislike toads. As far as I'm concerned he can just keep their little warty bodies far away from me. Everytime he gets told "Wesley don't you dare bring that toad in the house", but sure enough he has one hid somewhere that he pulls out to show us.

If I was a toad, I would scope out all potential yards for Tonka Trucks, and if I saw one I would hop my little legs over to a yard with a bunch of ceramic yard statues that is sure NOT to have little boys living there. There is no way I would live in a yard with 3 boys!

The toad in the followind pictures may or may not have been injured during the photo session with his new 3 year old owner. I guess only the toad knows that answer to that question.

Wesley and his catch of the day

Wesley saying "toad smile for the picture", "hey Mom how do I get him to smile". "Oh cool I want to see his tonge"

So proud of his find of the day!

"Isn't he so cute mom"

Please Wesley, tell me why oh why that toad is in the house!!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

4th of July

We had a great weekend of fun for the 4th this year. We went to the lake and met Chad's parents for the day on Sat. The kids love going out on the boat and playing in the water. We then came home to blast of some fireworks. The boys are getting much more into them. Tyler and Eric really loved them while Wesley enjoyed them more from a distance. Josie was not too scared but would put her hand to her mouth and say "oh my" when there was a big one. It was pretty cute. She definitely was glued to Mama's lap for the night.

This holiday was special. We now have 4 little Americans to celebrate it with. I think back at what could have been and am so thankful that Josie is here in America celebrating our freedom with us. I thank God for giving us all 4 of our little blessings.