The Boys

The boys had their well child exams today. Here are their stats!


Caleb's 3 yr old stats:
Weight: 35.5# (84%)
Height: 39 in. (86%)
Caleb had a tractor birthday party. It was a hard decision for him--it was between tractors and Lightening McQueen:) He is such a fun little guy. Some of his favorite things to say are:
"I sure can!"
"Mommy I love you"
"Chloe's being mean and I'm nice!"
"Daddy come play with me"
"I love Baby Cameron"

He also loves talking about anything related to cars, trucks, tractors, or equipment of any kind. He's just recently began counting everything he can--he counts up to 12 and then starts over again! He still sleeps with his beloved "froggie" but moved from his toddler bed into the bunk bed this past summer. He isn't in big boy "pants" yet but hopefully that'll come soon!

Cameron's 4 month stats:
Weight: 14# 8oz (27%)
Height: 25.25 in. (46%)
Head Circ: 16.25 in. (16%)

Cameron is definitely our smallest kiddo! Both Chloe & Caleb were 90th% for everything! Cameron is a happy, content little guy & loves watching all of the action here. Other things he likes: his swing, attention from his big brother & big sister, riding in a carrier with mom or dad, and getting his neck tickled!

Christmas

I loved this video from Ann Voskamp's blog. Enjoy!

the cross in christmas from tammi dryden on Vimeo.

Chloe's Debut in Church

Chloe sang in church for the first time yesterday. She did an awesome job!! She did all of the actions and we were so proud of her! Caleb voiced concern that she was holding hands with a boy on the way out of church. I think he is going to be a little protector!! Thanks to Angie for getting this awesome picture...we were sitting WAY in the back!!!

Caleb is 3!!!

Caleb turned 3 yesterday! We had a day at home (my only day at home all week!!!) and then went out later to celebrate. Here is how my little guy celebrated...


Breakfast in his PJs....a homemade cinnamon roll (Thanks Aunt Tasha!!) complete with a candle. During the morning I had to laugh because I looked around and this was such a typical day for us that I had to get it on camera...what Caleb's life is like as a 3 year old...

His little brother Cameron in the swing watching everybody...

His big sister Chloe reading books...

The birthday boy playing with his trucks and cars...

His Mommy folding laundry...

Now the pictures of his birthday that aren't a typical day for us...let the celebration begin! He wanted Subway to eat (he chose this over McDonalds!!)

Then we headed to the Fun Factory where he and Chloe had a blast!

Even Cameron liked the Fun Factory!!
Then back home where he opened a few presents. What a great day!!

We had Caleb's birthday party a few weekends ago...I'll post pictures of that soon!!!

The Punt Family 2011

We took some pictures today...click on the link to see our slide show!


The Punt Family 2011

The First Sunday of Advent!!

The kids have been really excited to put up the Christmas tree. We also put some lights outside and they enjoyed "helping" us decorate! I was pretty pumped to use our advent candles and found a devotional for us to do tonight. You can use the link below if you'd like a free advent devotional download for children. Tonight we read about Jesus being the light of the world and that Christmas lights represent this. A few minutes later I asked the kids- "So why do we put up Christmas lights?" Caleb answered-"For Santa Claus to see." We have some work to do...


http://www.pghpresbytery.org/news/pdfs/advent_devotional.pdf




Here is Chloe's little "tree" that she decorated. She is really proud:) She said that she doesn't mind if the gifts under it are big...hmmm...

The Magic Wand That Doesn't Work

Here are some pictures from today. I guess Chloe decided that her magic wand that doesn't work is still good enough to play with!!

A Magic Wand

My conversation with Chloe earlier today:

Chloe: Mommy, I want a magic wand for Christmas.
Me: Honey, you already have a princess wand in our dress up bin.
Chloe: No, Mommy I want a REAL wand...one that REALLY works!
Me: Oh, well, those don't really exist. Magic is just for fun, just with your imagination...what would you do if you had a magic wand that really did work??
Chloe: I'd turn you into a kangaroo and put you outside.

I'm pretty thankful that magic wands aren't actually magic...

2 Different Prayers

Today at lunch Chloe wanted to say the prayer...it went like this...

"Dear God,
Thank you for the beautiful trees. Thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross for us. Amen"

Then Caleb wanted to pray...it went like this...

"Dear God,
Don't bother me. Amen"

Wow...

Cameron is 3 months!

Cameron just turned 3 months! He doesn't sleep a lot but he is REALLY content for the most part! He smiles a lot and really enjoys his swing.


A picture on his 3 month birthday in his bouncy seat.

The happy little guy

Big brother Caleb when he was 3 months old...gotta love those cheeks!!!

Sure Signs of The Season!

A fun filled pumpkin carving/costume party with friends

Horseback riding at the fall festival



A smiling baby (not a sign of the season but definitely cute!)

A boat cake for Daddy's birthday

Gifts for Daddy

A "Happy Birthday" banner for Daddy

The pumpkin farm!

Feeding goats at the pumpkin farm

A tire swing at the pumpkin farm

All smiles!!

The John Deere trike course at the pumpkin farm!!

Fall is a great time to...

Be a Hawkeye (yeah, I know about last week's game...the outfit was just too cute!). Oh, and also a great time to have your 2 month check up. Cameron weighed 12# 5oz (75%) and was 23 inches long (65%).

Color a picture and say that she looks just like Mommy (really Chloe?!?)

Ride in the combine with Grandpa!



View the beauty of the trees from the lookout tower

Ride your tricycle as fast as you can.

Eat your snack OUTSIDE!!!

October 6th

I continue to count my blessings....I struggle with consistency...it truly is a discipline!!! Here are some of today's...

#174 Time spent with cousins

#175 A smiling 2 month old (it's his 2 month Bday today!!)

#176 A baby brother to love on

#177 The excitement of gathering fallen leaves

#178 "Mommy, isn't this one pretty?"

Cameron is 2 months old today. I can't believe it! He is smiling more and is a pretty content baby for the most part. He has slept through the night twice, but it was just a teaser because it didn't last:) He is already wearing 3-6 month clothing and has his appt next week for his first immunizations...boo, hiss!!!

A wedding, turkeys & preschool...

That's what we've been up to lately!!! We went to a wedding a few weekends ago (Brandon and Andrea Vos) and the kids had a blast! We needed to be on our best behavior because we were sitting with a bunch of Brandon's dental professors from the U of I. I was so thankful that the kids were so good!!! Even Cameron...he slept through almost the entire reception!!




We have a family of turkeys that like our backyard lately. We like watching all the wildlife here but I don't like what it does to our garden!!


We have started our preschool at home again. Chloe is really enjoying it and Caleb is joining right in too!! Cameron could care less and really prefers to sabotage all attempts:) Chloe and Caleb really liked last week when we had the letter "C". We made Candy C's, studied crabs and castles, and read the story of Creation. What could be better than a letter that begins words like candy and cookies?!?

A Fun Visit

Thank you Grandpa Rog and Grandma Judy for a very fun visit!! We had a great time! Here are a few pics from our weekend together!

All dressed up for church

Playing with Grandpa at the beach

Playing in the sand!

Meeting Cameron for the first time!