Blessing rings and "Umbos"

We received so many sweet cards throughout my pregnancy and upon the birth of our precious firstborn, so I decided to make a "blessing ring" out of all of the cards so I could keep them all together in one {cute} spot!

Ta da!

I just bought a necklace ring from Michael's for $1.99, and used bits and pieces of ribbon from gifts that were given to Mills to tie on here and there, and there you have it!

I love this little reminder of how much he is loved by all of our family and friends.

And a short little story...you've seen the ABC's wall in the nursery,

so each night before Mills goes to sleep, as we're putting on his pajamas, we pick a letter and think of all of the things we can that start with that letter. {Yes, this is quite fun to a girl who, as a child, had spelling words called out to her during car rides, haha. School spelling bee champ what what?!?} ;)  

Anywho, the other night we picked "U" and Nicholas says, "umbo."

I said, "Honey, I don't think that's a word..."

He said, "Yes it is, it's a musical instrument."

I said, "I think you're thinking of an oboe."

He said, "No, umbo. It's an Australian instrument...from Australia, and it makes this sound 'Ohhmmmmmmppppppphhhhhhaaaaaaa'!!!!!!!!!!" (haha, with lots of enthusiasm and vigor)

He had a big smile on his face.

And we both busted out laughing.

Clearly he realized he was incorrect...but he just thought he'd go with it.

This is why I love him. :)

We sure do enjoy our before-bed playtime!

Especially when Daddy's home before bedtime! (This has been a rough month with long hours, bleh!)

caterpillars = not tasty

living on the edge...

...and a little sibling love, while Harley is temporarily acknowledging her brother.

Of course Mills is enthralled with her 24/7!

the little mister

Gnawing on anything in sight...

Haha!

And being silly with Mom!

Gosh I love that kiddo!