"take a picture...."

This is another moment when Sadie declared, "Take a picture of me doing this, mom".  She was folding her arms and threw her hip to the side.  She was very defiant today that she is 7, NOT 2!

really? who did this?

I have been short on pictures since our camera was left out in the rain shortly after my last post.  We have another older camera so I started using that lately.  I took pictures of this because some day I will look back and hopefully laugh.  I made short cake for strawberries and shortcake.  We also made pudding.  I put Sam down for a nap and return to the below pictures.  What kind of animals do I live with?

an oldie-

Brian and I were looking at pictures from the road trip to CA.  I think I even posted this picture before.  It still makes me laugh.....I think it looks like Sadie is chasing after us as we drive away. 

Sadie has been yelling at me a lot lately.  She also is now telling me she can read.  Conveniently enough the words always benefit her side of the debate and never me.  I still pray some day all of this PERSONALITY will benefit her.

Just wanted to tell crayola I am amazed at how well their yellow crayon managed to touch every item of clothing in a huge wash load.  And how bright the color staying power is after two rounds through the "sanitize" cycle. 

hey ladies,

Attention attention all Sam's lady friends (Avery, Anika, Emmalyn (in no particular order))- We are proud and excited to announce that Samuel now can roll over!  He tends to get stuck when on his belly, surprise surprise- the easy way is what trips him up.  He is also starting to lean out on his hands and reach for things that are out of reach for him.  Leaning is the start to crawling.....don't hold your breath, we aren't.  He sure is stinking cute though, and so happy!

Sam follows up with the doctors about his brain bleed from birth next week.

hurry to the next

When we got to Natalie's, Sadie was so excited to see the orange tree she had to have her picture taken by every plant in Natalie's yard.

Off to the next, too bad she didn't stand still long enough for this picture.

Hmmmm now where?

One more tonight-

Just a quick photo from the plane.  Sadie was working at her "desk" on the plane as we prepared to take off.  As you can she she was pretty hot and sweaty.  Only one of the A.C.s was working while we sat at the gate.  Once we got airborne things cooled off nicely.  Sadie and Sam did great on the flight out and back.  More pictures to follow tomorrow!

Busy Summer-

Sorry for the lack of posts, we have been busy with SUMMER.  San Diego trip pictures will follow soon!  Quick up date for now- San Diego was beautiful.  Chickens still aren't laying eggs.  This month still holds VBS and swimming lessons.  Summer isn't even half over, even if Wal-mart already has school supply sales out.