Meet "Mills Ah-yer Breezy"

Mills has learned his middle and last name, Mills Oliver Beasley.  He loves saying it, as a matter of fact, he had been leaving his first name off.  When we ask him his name, he just says, Oliver Beasley or "Ah-yer Breezy" in his lingo.  It is too funny.

**Mills and Erik had been hitting each other in the head with balloons. Imagine that! Boys hitting each other with balloons? So, daddy was giving "Mills Ah-yer" his payback. Notice it doesn't phase him. Boys will be boys!

Rabbi Greg

So touched today!  We had an awesome service at FBC, as Rabbi Greg Hershberg spoke ot our congregation during the Sunday school hour and worship.

I learned so much about the Jewish heritage/culture that we as Christians have left behind.  The fact is, Jesus was not Jewish, He IS Jewish.  Jewish Christianity...how awesome!!
I am definitely going to be studying more about this, because it is all so interesting.   The misconception that all Jews do not recognize Jesus as the messiah is nothing but untruth.  Yes, there are many Jewish men/women that still practice Orthodox Judaism, and do not believe that Jesus is the messiah,  but many, oh...they know the truth and what a blessing it is!  This, Messianic Judaism, has really caught my interest.
 I am so blessed to have met Rabbi Greg today and plan on tuning into his podcasts on my iPhone so that I can learn more about the way Jesus' taught and how God's word originally written in Hebrew, has an even deeper meaning than I have ever attempted to dive in to. I am eager to learn!

Beth Yeshua (House of Jesus) International

Score

Several weeks ago, I broke down and bought Mills his very own Cars potty chair.  I was not planning using a potty chair, but a snap on seat instead, but with Mills having little or no interest using the toilet, I had to resort to option 2.

Yes, the potty that makes race car noises.  He'll like it, I thought.  I took him with me to get it and he was so excited to sit on it when we got home....with his clothes on.  He has cared less about the thing with the exception of the gear shift "flusher" that makes noises.  Bad idea mom!  I have even bribed him with treats, M&M's and such, but after sitting there for two seconds, he gets bored and distracted and says he's through.

After watching the Lion King several times, he has become a fan of Simba.  He told me he wanted a Simba toy.  So, with that being said,  I told him that if he would tee-tee or poop in his potty he could have one.  Hmmm, all that did was make him beg for his Simba toy and get mad, because I would not get him one.  He would NOT go in the potty.  So, I gave up.

Just this week, no joke, I have had two mothers say that they ended up putting the potty chair in front of the television and making their children sit on it until they "went."  With all options behind us, I thought, why not?  At this point, I'll try anything.  So, I brought the potty chair into the living room, took Mills pants and diaper off, and he willingly sat on his potty for a few minutes, stood up and said, "I frew!"  My thought was, Yeah right sit back down until you go."  I was ready to put his diaper on and as I walked over to grab the potty chair and take it back to it's spot in our bathroom, I noticed that Mills did a tee-tee.   I mean a GOOD tee-tee!  I literally screamed with excitement and he started jumping up and down smiling.  "I go pee pee in potty, Mama!"  Now, he may not do it again, but here's hoping.

Our next stop: Wally World for Simba way past Mills' bedtime! I didn't even know if they had a Simba, so I kept my fingers crossed the whole way there.

Bedtime Bible Stories

Last night's bedtime Bible stories for Mills were none other than Jonah and the whale, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo.

After I read to Mills, I try to "discuss" each story with him.  Last night after our fiery furnace story.  I asked Mills why the king threw the three men into the fire.  He just looked at me, and of course I told him that they were thrown in because they worshiped God, instead of the king.  "They didn't burn up though, did they, Mills?" "Noooooo," he said.  Then I asked him who saved them from the fire.  His reply: "Daddy! firetrucks!"  Hmmmmmm  Well at least he knows what his daddy does for a living, right?



Funny Boy

You never know what they're going to say next.  This morning, I looked up and Mills had Erik's boots and belt on.  He said, "Bye!  I'm going to work."

FBC Coed II Boyette's Road Trip

We just returned from a road trip to Reelfoot Lake and Boyette's with our Sunday school class.  As usual we stuffed ourselves miserably with catfish, white beans, french fries, and some incredibly awesome onion rings

Before dinner, we made a quick stop to see the eagles and then walked the pier out to the lake. It was so cold!

The fellowship shared tonight was awesome!

Awesome Tip!

I tried THIS and it worked like a charm!  I hate cleaning my shower door.  Who knew that my lemon pledge would work wonders?  So easy!!  Just thought you all might want to try it as well.  Once again, thank you pinterest!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope you have a day full of LOVE and laughter!

This year, thanks to Pinterest, Mills' Valentines for his friend's at Mimi's were super easy and so much fun!  Now, trying to get a two and a half year old to stand still with his fist out and smile at the same time, was a task, but he was a trooper.  Mission accomplished.  Mills, you're the cutest Valentine of all!

The camera is ready.  Mills is ready, and SNAP!  Simple 4 x 6 picture developed in an hour, while mommy shopped for suckers.

Picnik, I am so going to miss you!  Easy as uploading and adding text!

Sweet treats for Mimi's babies!

Little Artist

Me: Mills, what are you drawing?
Mills: an airport!
E: Well, it's a busy one!

Airport Birthday Party

Mills was lucky enough to be invited, once again, to an awesome birthday celebration.  His friends, Sam Harris and Faith, will soon be celebrating their 4th birthday.
The party was held at the Covington airport. Their dad is a pilot.  How appropriate!   I have been looking forward to the party since we got the invitation and just knew that Mills would have a great time.  He loves helicopters and airplanes.  So, today, he was able to see an airplane up close.

Sara had a coloring activity for the kids.  Mills is coloring his page and giving a few puzzles a try.

Pizza!

Mills and Sebastian waiting their turn for the party game.

Mills getting blindfolded for....

Pin the pilot on the plane!  How fun!

Mills and Reggie

and then it was time to sing "Happy Birthday" to the twins

The kids got to see a real plane!

Mr. Craig giving the kids instructions

Mills and Mary Claire getting ready to take off!....well, not really, but we'll pretend that's what they are doing. ;)

Capt. Mary Claire.  Cleared for take off!  Now, this pilot is serious about her job!  Hey!  Mary Claire, fly me to Hawaii!