We call this Cookie Monster!

Acting silly after school

Like my new glasses?

BRETT IS 7!!! Happy Birtthday Buddy!!

He loved his Ben 1o Shirt!!

The party was at the park and boy was it windy. It was also back to school night,

so we whipped right through it.It was still lots of fun, he is a pretty easy kid to please!The kids have settled into a good routine. I am getting closer to 37 weeks prego. I wish i felt worse, because that would probably mean labor was closer. Soccer has begun and we only have 5 playing this year! It is a pretty laid back league and only lasts 8 weeks, however it happens to be during my last few weeks of pregnancy, so hopefully we can get the kids to most of the games!!

Love to All, Joshua, Amy & Crew

First Day of School

So the days of summer are gone. September is but a few days off. Josh has adjusted well to his new job. At the assembly today he got the most cheers of the new teachers. I love when his ego is stroked at school, it's less work for me at home. Morgan's teacher is a naturalist, and he loves the science lab that is full of birds fish and turtles. Marron's teacher is easy going. Brett got a male teacher!! So far so good. Dylan is in the straight K class and has tested everyday, however his teacher doesn't seem to be taking any of it. Besides that she has bigger fish to fry. I was crossing the rode when "Vincient" booked it across and kept going. I started the chase, but shortly realized at 32 weeks prego I was useless, but the teacher caught him before he left the parking lot. Grant is in the K-1 split class. By day two the kid who screamed everytime he crossed the street, was telling me he did'nt need to hold my hand. One day 3 on his first bus ride he declared "That wasn't even scary." Paige goes to pre-school Tues. & Thurs. Talk about quiet, when for 3 years I have had 3 or 4 home all of the time. I am sure I'll adjust for 2 months.... then Bridger will arrive. I am used to manic, it's what I do best. I love reading everyone's blog's it has helped to be connected since we moved so far from everyone. We Love you all!!

Joshua & Amy

This is the crew on the first day of school! A good looking bunch don't ya think?

Morgan

Marron

Brett

Grant

Dylan

Paige

Brothers in class. Grant teared up, & Dylan pushed me away.

Their first bus ride, it comes right to the house.

PAIGE IS 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now she can be like Mom, with the baby!

She is a rock star****

Who says it has to be plugged in to be loud!!!

Where's Morgan?

Morgan is in the picture.

Marron's Baptism and Dad's Birthday!!!!

Marron wore the same outfit that her Mom wore when she was baptized.

The outfit was taken out to fit Amy's sisters, and it fit Marron.

We baptized Marron on my birthday.

We were tempted here to push them all in.

This is what the kids found for my birthday present.

Fun times at Momo and Pop's

Amy's belly at 30 weeks.


Sympathy weight. ( I am pushing it out)


Taking Momo for a trip around the lake. Morgan is behind us training for the Olympics.


The kids playing with a log.


Grant wants to go snorkeling.

Happy Birthday Marron!!! She's 8!!!

Marron turned 8 on August 4th


Here she is with a mouthful of homemade pizza.


Princess wanted Lego Star Wars, and nothing pink.


We had a small party with the family and three neighborhood kids.


Here they are playing tug a war with a tree. I figure whatever keeps them occupied and out of trouble is fine with me. Paige decided to side with the tree.

Just Another Day in Etna

This morning we had a couple of visitors. This afternoon Morgan and Marron made $15 at a lemonade stand. It did cost me about $12 to outfit their little stand, but they have already pulled out their tithing. The kids down the street got involved and waved people down, Morgan paid them with free lemonade.