Meeting Cousin Jack

Harold was visiting Andrea last week, so Micah, Paul and I (Megan) went to western PA so that "Papa" could spend some time with all three of his grandsons.

Here's our baby nephew: Andrea and Steve's sweet son, Jack Wolfe.

Paul and Papa had lots of fun together!

We saw some re-runs of "two boys on the lap," with the baby being Jack now. Micah obviously was excited about his new cousin.

"Hey Jack, Paul is peeking at you and wondering how you could stare at that toy and resist playing with him!"

"Do you think it's my drooling problem that is keeping Jack away?" - Paul

From Micah's saucer-sized eyes after driving Grandpa Doug's mower, you would have thought he had just rode the most fun roller coaster! May you who have the job of mowing enjoy it that much.

This week, Micah is in Vacation Bible School, with me (Megan) as his teacher. I've been pleased that during the first two days, the 8 sweet 3 year olds in my classroom seem to have learned the main points (e.g. God is real and God is with us!) It is really nice when God shows the teacher, (me) that He is real and with me by having the kids listen so well. In the meantime, Paul is learning to clap, giving many opportunities to show me his "proud face" with three chins!

FYI: the next post below is also brand new. (I'm playing catch-up.)

Owens, Mathurs, and Dunbars

Micah and Caroline Owen have been on enough dates that we allow them to hold hands during dinner!

Documenting Paul and Eli Owen's first boxing match, with vicariously-living-dads as coaches. Paul of course laughed his way through the competition.

This photo is so that Aunt Sarah can see that Micah still has that "Wow, pajamas!" excitement.

Look at those two cute dates I had for Brian Mathur's wedding!

I'm sorry that I didn't get a photo of Micah and Sophia together on my own camera, but he was a good dance partner for Grandma Bev.

We had such a good time with the Dunbars, as represented by Jacob.

LOTS of pictures!

Paul is going through a photogenic stage and we have been having lots of summertime fun, so here are tons of photos!

Do you see what I mean? He is a ham for now (with the body to match!)

One of my favorite moments each day is being able to step back and watch my two sons interact. That interaction is one of the joys of this stage -- Paul is able to sit up, watch, and listen to Micah, but he's not yet crawling and getting into Micah's things or competing for airtime!

Our town is such a great home! The Court Days Festival last Saturday was so impressive. The next two photos give you a glimpse into how enamored the boys and I were with the olde-timey talent in our hometown.

People often ask if Paul and Micah are different from one another. You see, sometimes (despite Micah's efforts to point out what he thinks is exciting), they are looking in two different directions . . .

Other times, they are interested in the same things.

Micah likes to sing "Happy Birthday" loud and clear,

while Paul likes to flex his muscles

and look as precocious as possible.

They both have fun on Grandma and Granddaddy's farm, though!

"Will smile for strawberries!"