Oakley's Favorite Things

After looking through pictures of Oakley Boone, we realized that in most picutres, he's eating. So....here's an ode to some of his favorite things.

Homemade fruit Popsicles

French Fries

Apples

Grapes

Pears from the tree out back.

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

I was putting Enoch down for a nap yesterday after a crazy morning. He had gotten in trouble right before nap and lost getting a book read to him before bed, but I laid with him for a few minutes to help calm him down. (Loosing books is a big deal for him). He was talking about how he was having a rough day, and I said "I'm sorry you got in trouble" Between his cries and deep breaths, he said "I didn't want to get in trouble, I want to be untrouble" I seriously had to bite my lip to not laugh at him while he was crying and oh so seriou.

Chef

Enoch has been helping me in the kitchen since he was about 18 months


He is the best at quality assurance


He's taken a sabbatcile for about a year, but has come back better than ever.
His latest creation is a pizza. He put all the toppings on this one all by himself.

Right now I am teaching him how to read a recipe. Mac 'n' Cheese is the best for this as it not only has words, but pictures. He is such a good helper, he's right by my side when I cook dinner, and gets mad if I start without him. He will be well prepared for a mission, and I think his wife will love it.

Beautiful Produce!

Enoch and I were able to go grocery shopping together while Nathan stayed home with Oakley. It was a real treat for Enoch. I decided to let him pick out the fruits and veggies himself. He'd pick out bruised fruits, and I'd teach him how to pick out good fruit. When we got to the green onions, Enoch looked at them for a few seconds, then excitedly announced (in a loud voice) "OOOOOOOOO those look gooooorgeous!"

$2

So after multiple falls off his Birthday bike, we realized we got Enoch the wrong size. We should have gotten him a 12 inch, instead of 14. He has not ridden his bike in a few months. We've wanted to get him a new, smaller bike, but hated the thought of another $70.Fastforward to Memorial Day Weekend: Nathan and Enoch went for a walk and after awhile, Enoch came running into the house asking if I had $2. After a few questions, I find out there's a 12 inch bike at a garage sale down the street. I told Enoch if he really wanted this bike, he could use his piggy bank money to buy it. So after raiding his savings, and counting out 8 quarters (he meticulously put 4 in each pocket), they headed back out the door to buy this 'new' bike. Maybe you've seen those new bikes without the pedals or chains and you ride it more like a ride on toy than a bike. Anyways, they are supposed to help kids learn how to balance, and they skip the whole training wheel thing. Anyways, we've thought about getting him one of those, but new ones run between $100 & $140! Nathan had the great idea to transform this new bike into one of those 'ride on' bikes. So Nathan grabbed his tools, and Enoch grabbed his, and out they went to the garage. They spent a good hour out there 'fixing' his 'new' bike; removing the pedals and the chain, and then lowering the seat. Enoch now rides his bike, and tells everyone he sees "I'm learning to balance." Which I'm sure they have no clue what he's talking about. I'd say he has the coolest bike ever. And it was Enoch's first purchase with his own money; only $2!

Hello Summer!

We got a new pool for the boys yesterday and Enoch got in, sporting his new goggles. I snapped this picture right after he put them on for the first time. This picutre always brings a smile to face now, I think it's frame-worthy. It definately screams summer to me!

When I grow up.....

We've been talking about stranger danger lately with Enoch. He's been doing pretty well when strangers talk to him in the store (with me right next to him). He won't reply until I tell him "It's ok, Mamma's right here, you can talk to her" Today we were in the supermarket, and he was all excited as we went down an aisle and there were a few firefighters doing their shopping. As we got closer to them, one of the guys asked Enoch if he would like a sticker. Enoch, of course just stood there and looked at him until I gave him the OK. Throughout the whole store, he was talking about how he wanted to be a 'fiterfighter' and that he will push the blue button to turn on the sirens, ect. As we were driving home, I realized this would be a perfect opportunity to teach him about good strangers. I explained that people who are wearing uniforms are good strangers, and if he ever got lost, it would be OK to find someone in uniform and talk to them. He was silent for awhile and then said, all excited "When I grow up, I wanna wear a uniform. Then I will be a good stranger and you can talk to me."