Last Week

It's a week of lasts. Last week that my mom will be here, last week of school, last baseball game on Friday, etc. I'm ready for the kids to be home for summer and yet I feel like I need one more week to figure out how I'll manage 4 kids all at once on my own. But I suppose on the job training is the best kind.





We've had some storms and the last one we had left us a treat! (it is a full rainbow but this all that I could fit in my camera)



Den took J out for his first how to handle a gun/hunting lesson. (unloaded for those of you that might worry) Den said he took it very seriously and followed all the rules.

A trip to mom mom's is not complete w/o a ride on the four wheeler.

V was really into finding potato bugs.

He's also showing more interest in his baby bro.

Dad was here for a few days and the kids LOVED it. I don't know if it was the most relaxing time for Grandpa, but I know he loved it too!

Sister looks innocent, but check out V's hair.

He didn't seem to mind.

We went mini golfing w/ mom and dad. Free plastic clubs for under age 5, V was in heaven!

Baby dedication at 2 wks old.

Last day with Grandpa.

They were visiting on the couch... J="V, we live on planet earth. Can you say planet earth?"

J was entertaining B while I crushed strawberries for jam.

Catching some fresh air while the kids attempted to fly kites.

A moment of success!

Who needs a roller coaster when you have the spin cycle on a washing machine?

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Around here....

As you know there have been some changes in this household!


This little man has entered our lives and so far everyone is pretty happy about it.


Mom is here and I don't know what I'd do w/o her! She has helped so much w/ all of the kids and has been taking care of tons around the house. She brought our old keyboard w/ her and is teaching the kids how to read music.



Dance season is now over. E had her recital last Saturday and did great. Earlier in the year she said she' d like to try soccer in the fall instead of doing dance again. She has said this before but usually by the time the recital comes around she changes her mind. This year was no different except that we already signed up for fall soccer so definitely no dance next year! I am a little sad, but I think it will be a nice break w/ the new addition.


This was the best video I could get at the dress rehearsal..of course the sound tech turned the music off too soon...but still I was proud! She can be such a stubborn toot, but when she gets on stage she commits!







Went back to the birth center for a male procedure and was able to snap a pic of where he was born. (yes, it was in that tub!)


bath time...not loving it.


Sister is always looking on.



We took him out for some sun the other day...


and V found a little friend. Can you spot him?


This baby bird was hopping around our porch and hanging out in the comfrey.


He ended up hopping right on by the cat's (name diddle) nose, and he didn't seem a bit interested in the live meal.





V and the bird had a conversation.



and one more baby fix...

3 days

I spoke too soon...

born May 16 @ 4:25am

8lb 15oz 21 1/2"

welcomed and loved by his family

In case i don't start with hello....

I'm not officially overdue until Tuesday, but when I saw this I had a flashback to my other pregnancies. I'm gearing up.

mama's day pride

and one more to come...sigh....

toothless days

She lost her first front tooth the other night, cashed it in for .75. Yes, we do the tooth fairy. Santa is a no no, but the tooth fairy is okay. Feel free to ask me about this : p


J wanted me to take a pic of our iris'. This is probably my least favorite color, but it looks pretty here.


Last Saturday I went to a few yard sales and was unsuccessful in my search for what I wanted. However, E took some of her own spending money and found an old doll crib for $4. The deal was she had to get rid of something in her room to make room for it. SO, goodbye to Nysa(pronounced with a long 'i' sound, she made it up herself) the cat's homemade home. We made it from a diaper box and it served it's purpose well. Now to the burn pile it will go.



We took an after dinner walk this evening. This wagon was given to us from family that had moved beyond this stage. I LOVE it.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

As you can see I don't have the typical cookie baking grandma. Not that she hasn't made cookies with us, but cookies aren't what stand out when I think of her. How could they be when she's willing to go this far for a costume contest? (by the way...she won!)


She's a great sport, was an avid horsewoman, and quite the body surfer. (She's here with Mr. T, may he RIP)



But more importantly we know she loves us..


(montana campfire, angus looking on)

and she loves my kids.

But most importantly we know she LOVES Jesus.

We love you Grandma! Happy Birthday.

Baseball and stuff

J has had a couple of games now and if you ask he'll tell you that they've won them all so far. Technically they still don't keep score at this age, but you better believe that the kids do!


Batting is definitely is favorite part.


He's always ready to be a part of the action.



He actually pitched the first inning of a game. Four strikes! He really got into the form of pitching.



The other night the kids were giggling and talking way past lights out so I went in there with camera (lights still off) and aimed at their beds and this is what I found.

J couldn't handle the flash.




This was at J's baseball opening ceremonies. V pretty much calls any drink of ours that isn't water "coffee". It is actually coffee in Den's mug. Are we starting him too young?