Kids in the Kitchen

My little kitchen helpers.

Raggedy Ann & Andy

My poor daughter is stuck with a mother who just loves playing with hair, and she was so patient with me as I put rags in her hair. She will have cute little curls in the morning!

Homey Hutch

garden bounty!

My find of the year! While browsing through our local shoppers, I came across yet another garage sale ad that said they had a hutch. The sale was to be Thursday through Saturday with Saturday being half off everything. I wrote it off at first thinking that the possibility of it being a nice hutch and being affordable was unlikely, but it kept nagging at the back of my mind, so finally Saturday morning I asked Seth about it and he gave me the go ahead to see if it was still there, etc. I arrived to find it staring back at me as if to say, "I'm yours!" They had a $300.00 price tag on it, but since it was Saturday I was able to get it for $150.00. I was thrilled! I now have two extra cupboards and three deep drawers, which are greatly apprecieated! We even have a cozy light for evening time.

Us Update

I was doing dishes one afternoon and turned around to find both of my children enjoying these boxes. Sadly, the one picture where they were both smiling didn't turn out. They were having such a good time playing together. Anyway, life for the Seth Streblow family has been progressing steadily along. Seth has continued to stay busy with Riverdale and now is focusing again more on the grinding side of the business after spending a lot of time strengthening the trucking side. We were just able to join him on his last grinding venture to Fairmont since my parents live in that area. It is always nice to "tag along" with Seth. Kevin and Makayla both thought it was so neat to watch Papa in action when we would take him his lunch. Seth never ceases to amaze me with his ability to manage and oversee, not only his business, but his family as well. We all love him so much, and rely heavily on his guidance! Kevin continues to surprise me with his little remarks here and there. He is quite the conversationalist and is such a good big brother to "Sweetie". It seems so strange to be able to talk with my almost three year old and I'm not the only one starting the conversation. Lately, we have enjoyed working on Scripture memory verses together. That has been a highlight throughout the week and I am amazed at how he is able to retain what he hears. I believe it has been a good exercise for both of us. Makayla has grown up so fast in the last few months. She went from being my sweet little baby to my sweet little toddler. Our home now has two children that enjoy walking and running around all over the place. I must say I was somewhat relieved to have her walking before our next baby, but I am going to miss her little crab-walk crawl. She still melts my heart and is learning so much every day. Imitation is something that she greatly enjoys. Her vocabulary is starting to expand and she makes me laugh when she tries to express herself with her soft high voice and her copy-cat inflection. Having a new sibling will be a big learning curve for her I think because she is quite attached to her mama, but I'm sure that Kevin will be a big help to her. As for me, I am now four weeks away from my due date. I've been asked several times if I am ready for this baby, and I seem to hesitate to answer. Even now as I think about it, I find myself thrilled to welcome our third little Streblow, yet content to enjoy the time of just having two. Looking back, the time between Kevin and Makayla went faster than I would have thought, and I wish I would have revelled more in that time with my son. I will say that I'm looking forward to fewer aches and pains in about a month though. Overall I've been feeling very well - nothing too out of the ordinary. Just the last month of trying to get comfortable and never really succeeding. Please pray with us for a safe and healthy delivery. Well, posts are fewer and farther between these days, and I don't anticipate the ability to increase my already declining accounts, but I will try to update as the proper time allows.

Making Memories

Moments in the lives of Kevin and Makayla.

Playing Playdough

Kevin and I enjoyed playing with playdough yesterday while Makayla played on the floor with Mr. Potato Head. He wanted me to make him a cowboy hat and boots. Sadly, playdough boots can't be put on;o)

Beautiful Birthday Baby

Our little Sweetie turned a year old yesterday. How amazing it is to be able to watch our second child grow. Somehow the love for our children deepens as the birthdays come and go. I remember bringing her home from the hospital and rocking with her in my arms, wiping away the tears of joy that God had blessed us with a little girl. Makayla Katherine is such a wonderful part of our hearts and lives and we pray that we will raise her to love our heavenly Father and honor Him with the precious life He has given her. Thank you, Father, for placing Makayla in our care.

Little Loves

Me and my boy.

Cheeto face. Me and my girl. Little lady.

Hold me!

Being a boy.

So much fun.

Grass feels funny.

Two years old.

Carseat Coziness

I realize I just recently posted a picture of Kevin sleeping, but it is so rare to actually see him ware himself out that it always strikes me as being so precious.

Tiny Toss

I was a little startled to find Kevin throwing Makayla by her hands backwards in the playpen, but apparently Makayla found it to be absolutely hilarious! They were having so much fun.

Craft Corner

Inspired by the pinstripe material, I tried to come up with a little baby boy Sunday outfit. We decided that all it needs is shiny black shoes and a fancy hat (and a bigger onsie;)

Tired Toby

Playing can be so tiring! And to think he told me he didn't WANT to take a nap!

Hello, Hello

Despite the world's best attempts at making the old fashioned corded phones obsolete by replacing them with cell phones and ear pieces, the concept is not lost on Makayla.

Breakfast Buddies

Tuesday morning breakfast. I could eat 'em up!

Tiny Toes in the Tulips

Us Update

I just realized how very difficult it can be to get two little children to look at the camera let alone smile at the same time! Perhaps if I had made more of a fool of myself they would have complied. Anyway, Kevin has been such a sweet big brother to Makayla. She loves his attention (most of the time) and enjoys laughing at him when he says, "Get you!" I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the dynamics between the two of them and am surprised repeatedly at how they can have a strong sibling bond at such a young age. Makayla is our little explorer now that she is crawling everywhere and is trying to decide if she is ready to pull herself up all the way to stand or just stick her little bottom in the air. Her eyes are still her greatest feature. No matter where I take her, anyone who comes to talk to her comments on her big brown eyes. She can either stare you down or melt your heart. Such a girl! Kevin has been able to fully enjoy country life this year now that he is becoming so much more of an independent little guy. Spring has been the most wonderful time of the year in his mind, and he enjoys being able to go outside almost every day and play with his cousins or help Grandma in the garden. He is also enjoying practicing his ABC's ("A, B, C, D, F, G, I-";) and trying to find middle C on the piano. Seth has stayed busy with businenss and the many aspects that are entailed in a trucking/bio-mass operation. He has done so well at his job and we are so blessed to have such a diligent leader of our home. I have been doing well despite this pregnancy being the more difficult of the three. Drinking a rather repulsive herbal tea has really been helping with some strong pain episodes, and since I've been drinking it I have felt much better. I'm trying to prepare myself for another little baby to add to our very young clan, trying not to fret over the realization that it will be a lot of work with a newborn, a one year old, and a two year old. Thus far it has been a comfort to know that my heavenly Father already knows my circumstances. This is another opportunity for me to strive to glorify Him by the way I respond and conduct myself. Now just to execute such an easy-to-say statement!

There is an update in a nut shell. Eventually I'll try and post the pictures I took of Makayla in the tulips for her nine month pictures.

Family Favorites

Seth enjoyed playing with his camera last night while we were eating supper. Kevin was simply ecstatic that Papa was home and eating supper with us - thus accounting for the rather silly expressions. Makayla was glad to see him too, although she was rather sleepy and content to snuggle with me and just stare at Papa with her big eyes.