Bubbles

First Snow

I couldn't believe it came this early. These photos were early into the snowfall, there was a bit more as the day went on, but now it's mostly gone. The kids LOVED it.




Goodbye Zinnias!

J Started Baseball....

But you'll have to take my word for it, because during his practices we've been playing at the playground. The ONE time I was able to watch him practice I forgot my camera. Figures.

Tae Bo

I couldn't pick a favorite so here they all are. V and E's new favorite time killer. Notice too cool big brother in the back who couldn't stand not being a part of the video. Also, notice at the end the shirt comes off, it's serious.

Christmas Card Fail

I know I'm not alone when I say that Christmas cards are an undertaking. Trying to get your kids to all look the same general direction, and not look like they want to kill something is quite a feat. I'm even okay with them not having a the perfect smile. I used to want that, but I've let it go. My friend let me borrow her fancy camera to take my Christmas card photo and it took two different days to get something usable. Then there is the lighting. Some were to dark, others too grainy. Ugh. BUT...it's my own fault for looking at craft blogs by the new era of momtogs and slipping into the trap of comparison. That and there's that first Christmas card that set the standard, "Oooo, I love your Christmas cards, but that one is my favorite." It's the Christmas I was prego with V and the older two are leaning on my belly. I love it too. BUT it's not happening again folks! I am releasing myself from Christmas card perfection. Well....maybe....

Closing Up July

I can't believe summer is over. Okay, maybe not exactly over. However our month of August is booked and then it's school so it kind of feels over.

Just a few shots of what we did this month.







This little kitty (tiger) would actually stay in the basket when she rode around.



His new scooter.


He thinks he's cute. He's right.


Went creek stomping, again. Took some friends that are city folk :)


Added a new addition to the family. Probably shouldn't call him family as we are going to eat him when he's big enough. But the kids have the responsibility of bottle feeding him morning and night. They mix up the formula and clean the bottle.

Guess who loves it the most. He has been named Thomas Francis.


Peeking through the back door of the calf stall.



Care group came over for dinner.


V enjoyed the weather that evening.


This was last thursday after a busy few days. We had a relaxing day at home that included mani's and pedi's. Check out my son. Is it just me or does my daughter look like a scared monkey?


We walked up to the neighbors to see their puppies. V found a toy.


Actually, I walked, she pedalled.



Found this after hearing..."mom! mom! I can't! I can't!" This being his new phrase for many things. He climbed over the back of the couch to get into it (i have it back there until B can use it) and he couldn't get himself out.



J: Mom...can I take a picture of Callie nursing her babies?

Yesterday was J-man's 9th birhtday. He spent the first half of the day with Dennis. They went out to breakfast and then worked on some fence at the farm. Guy bonding stuff. While they were away, E and I did some decorating, made a birthday sign, wrapped presents and decorated the cake.

At one point I was upstairs and E and V came up the stairs w/ boxes on their heads.

So I drew them faces.


Then I caught her doing this. She cracks me up. (she lost her other front tooth on sunday!)


When the boys got home we let J open a couple of presents.

Then we took a friend and went to Cracker Barrel for dinner. (that's ketchup on his friend's forehead)

Then we went home for cake. This year's creation... an X-Wing fighter. Like me it isn't perfect, but I was generally pleased and J loved it, and that's what counts!

He always gets overwhlemed with love when everyone sings to him. So sweet. (he's definitely my son)

Then, V decided it was time for presents.

The bummer about this pic is that the moment before this moment, he was holding the legos over head cheering a big "yes!".

From grandpa and grandma.

Then everyone left except Grady and they went to bed with their glow sticks (around 9:45ish)

But they didn't go to sleep until after 11pm.

Thanks to all who sent greetings, gifts and love to make his day extra special!

Filling Up the Day

What do you do when it's like this outside?


Well you can finish making Valentine cards,

Build a huge indoor fort,

Shoot some hoops,

And then finally go out into it! (21")

Of course, you must kick out the stowaways.

Then whip up some ice cream made from snow.

Then the day is done.

The next day you can admire the beautiful icicles.

Then say goodbye to them as daddy knocks down the deathtraps.