8.30.2011

picture update-

We miss uncle Barcley...and so to show U.B we were thinking of him the kids posed by a huge Barcley. .....barcley they, don't get that you probably don't like Marines...we tried to tell them but they thought FOR SURE YOU WOULD LOVE this picture! ;)

Standing by the crotch-

Lukas and the boat he made at the home depot booth.  He REALLY wanted to pose by this rock with his boat.


Lukas won this apple at a farm booth at the state fair!  Nice apple....he was so proud it was tiny.

GAbby and her tiny apple.
Mashed potatoes do not make for a good facial.


They teamed up to make a bed for Sam.  Too bad Sam doesn't like to be still.

This was birthday cake frosting.  It didn't start out as poop color but when you mixed all the frosting- poof - poop!

8.17.2011

test run!

Today we started our test runs for school.  Just trying to get back into the swing of getting ready for the bus.  The school year bus rules are back...getting dressed before you come downstairs, breakfast before TV, brushing hair is again a requirement and underpants are a must!  Uniforms and shoes were not a requirement today.  So here are the pictures with proof of the time they were ready to walk out the door to the bus....the bus comes at 8:10.... you can tell if they would have made it or not!

First out of the gate Lucia with backpack to boot! 7:19

Gabby, 7:20: too cool to be in the same shot as a clock!?

Nate ready to roll, 7:26.  Still has allergy medss to take but since he is smiling he gets credit anyways!

Sadie feeling chipper at 7:28, why can't the bus take her too?

Daddy's is back on track and headed out the door on his bike at 7:34...he did skip his chore of feeding the chickens, another smile, check!

Lukas was to "cold" to participate.  I sure hope the cookies warmed him up!

As I write this Sam is STILL in the highchair eating fruit loops and a cookie some child gave him.  So today I will feel accomplished that I MADE it through the trial run....now to go and eat breakfast and do my hair but hey, Cindy the bus drive will at least appreciate that I am dressed as I walk them to the bus stop!  School starts in two weeks!

8.16.2011

face paints-

Butterfly-

Puppy dog-

8.11.2011

Eggs!

WE have eggs!  We can't believe it!  The white egg is a large egg from hy-vee.  I think ours are a bit prettier color wise! 

8.10.2011

Sam is learning to crawl.

Sam is learning to crawl and typical Sam motto is: Sam Speed.  Slow and Steady wins the race.  Still working on the "steady" though.    I think most of you have seen this so I am posting it for Megan.  I am guessing you are at school and out of the baby sitting market till a holiday break.  Maybe Sam will be walking.  The kids were talking about you and miss you.  Megan...haven't you graduated YET?  ;)

Sam crawling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt6fvrIDj3k&feature=player_embedded#at=51