Friday Photos

These pictures were taken yesterday at the barber shop. Our boys had not had haircuts for quite some time. We had been attempting to cut their hair at home. Dad's haircuts were not being met with enthusiasm and so they were happening less and less frequently.

This is probably one of the-- if not the-- last time I can take pictures of all of my boys getting haircuts. I believe Jonathan was a bit embarrassed. Seth also seemed embarrassed to take pictures (I had to have him snap the ones of David).

A little haircut history: David HATES to get his haircut. It is really, really rough. He doesn't like getting hair all over him and he doesn't like the trimmers (especially anywhere near his ears). We bring him an extra shirt so that he can change as soon as his hair is cut. Momma stands next to him and holds his chin. This is to help calm him and to try to keep him still. Our current barber (Dennis) commented yesterday that David is improving. It is true. He has a long way to go but he is a lot better than he used to be. He didn't cry and scream much. As soon as he was done, he was as happy as he could be. Right after the haircuts, we walked across the parking lot to the grocery store and each boy got to pick out some candy. (This was the bribe from the beginning...in part because we wanted to encourage good behavior and also because the barber hands out quarters for candy at the candy machines...machines that have dangerous candy like reeces pieces.)

Without further rambling, here are the barber shop pictures...











Check back soon- I am planning on posting some 4th of July photos.

This just in from the Ketchup Lover

Momma: "oooooohhhhh, I have a gooood idea!"
Thomas: "What!?"
Momma: "How about I go make some rice krispy treats?!"
Thomas: "Yes. Then, I will dip them in Ketchup."

A Couple of Recent Owen Moments

Moment 1:

David: "Momma, Where is Heaven?"
Thomas: "I know! I know! It is in God Town."

Moment 2:

Daddy (in quiet voice): "Oh, I am dead. I am sooo dead."
This was said as he was trying to show off the frog he captured earlier that morning to some company (kids and adults). The frog had been kept in a covered dish in his office. The dish was empty. The frog was located in the office and promptly let back out into the yard.

Homemade Popsicles

We are enjoying a lot of homemade popsicles this summer. Here's a picture of Thomas enjoying a new treat: Pudding Pops. (Thanks Carmen, for this great idea!)

Friday Photos

Last Saturday, the Target Distribution Center (DC) where Seth works had a Company Picnic at the DC. Seth had oversight over the event so he was there for the whole event (including set-up and clean-up). Jane Anne and the kids showed up late in the day to enjoy the festivities. This is the only time that non-Target employees are allowed inside the DC for a tour. The picnic also had an inflated slide and jumpy toy for kids to enjoy. The boys loved that! We took quite a few pictures of the day so there are some photos as pictures and others in a slideshow.

This slideshow is from the DC tour and the boys enjoying the jumpy toys.

These photos show us getting to see Daddy's office. (And since some of you have asked, I made sure to post few pictures of me.)

Friday Photos

SUMMER IS HERE!! I am not sure how long it will last but we are thrilled to be enjoying some hot temps. Right now it is 88 degrees. That's not hot for many of you but for us here in the NW, it is real heat wave. When it's hot, I like to let the kids play in water and cool off with popsicles.

The slip n slide pictures were taken on Monday. Everything else was taken today.

Catch the Reading Bug

This year the theme of the Summer Reading Program at our Library is: Catch the Reading Bug. Yesterday we went to the first event. A local bee keeper came to talk to the kids. She also brought along some bees. The boys loved it. I knew the bee keeper was going to be there but I didn't know the bees were. It was a wonderful surprise for us! The kids loved watching the bees. We learned a lot, including that only female bees can sting. The boys were given the opportunity to "hold" a bee. For the willing participants, the bee keeper put a small amount of honey on their hand and a bee. Both Jonathan and Thomas jumped at the chance to have a bee crawl on them. David opted not to. He had a lot of fun trying on the bee keeper hat.

Father's Day 2008

Our Father's Day was a lot of fun! We began it by trying out a new recipe: Paula Dean's Sunday Morning Casserole. It is a new favorite of Momma's since it is not only yummy but you make it the night before and put it in the oven in the morning. Daddy thought it was very tasty! We went to church in the morning. We came home and had chili hot dogs (perfect treat for Daddy) for lunch. In the afternoon, half the family took naps (including Daddy!). The boys gave Daddy their gifts. They each gave him picture that they drew and colored. They also gave him some new tea to try out. After dinner (roast, mashed potatoes, peas, and homemade biscuits), we all went outside for some fun. Daddy played soccer with the boys. Daddy loved on Elisabeth. Elisabeth tried out the baby swing for the first time. Daddy enjoyed pushing Thomas while everyone swung. It was a night of family time!

Here are some slideshows of the day:

Movie Time Monday: She's on the Move!

Elisabeth is on the move! If you are holding her, she will often arch her back wanting to get down on the floor. She loves rolling around and crawling. Everyone is excited (even Jonathan who often adds, "Oh no, nothing is safe now!")

Grilled Cheese Anyone?

Dad says, "I can make you a 'gr-ll' cheese."
Thomas says, "I don't want a 'gurl' one. I want a boy one."

(Clearly Dad uses the Southern pronunciation for a grilled cheese sandwich!)

Friday Photos

David and Thomas giving Elisabeth some Batman love. Thankfully, she doesn't scare easy!

David and Thomas hanging out together at swim lessons.

A sweet picture of Elsie - taken in between bites of baby cereal.

Jonathan right after he got home from school today. He came home excited to share about his school field day.

David took this picture of Daddy. It was a second attempt. Daddy did a good job of getting in the photo!

Momma enjoying a sweet moment with her precious sleeping girl.

Jonathan Self Portrait

I took a picture of Jonathan and then he drew his self portrait.

Friday Photos

Here are some of my favorite photos from this week.

Elisabeth getting some love from Anah and Sammy.

David has enjoyed helping feed Elisabeth this week. The first time he helped, he opened his mouth wide and his tongue came out every time he fed her. It was adorable!

Thomas brought his pirate ship over to Elisabeth so he could shoot a canon at her puppy. Thankfully, this time she wasn't the target! (Those day will come, I am sure.)

Elisabeth trying to find her balance.

Amazing-- I managed to get all four in the same area... and I ran for the camera!!

Jonathan loves to stand on Daddy.

Elisabeth stylin with her pink bow.

Stinky as a Skunk

Jonathan has been really expressive lately. I recieved an email from a friend this morning describing a conversation with Jonathan.

So, we’re bringing Jonathan home from play practice, and Hannah is talking with him about Eli’s special blankie and how it’s stinky – someone – maybe Jonathan, but I’m not sure if it was him, says, “Is it as stinky as a skunk”? Hannah says "No, not quite." Then Jonathan says, “Well, my dad is as stinky as a skunk!” “Really?” I say. He says, “Yep, he is when he has gas!!”

Her daughter's comment later, “Well, I guess if you really want to know about an adult in someone’s family, just ask a kid!”

Nuts!

I almost hesitated sharing this one. For anyone that doesn't have boys... this is just another day in a house with boys...

Today the boys were talking about getting hit or hitting in the privates. Then, Jonathan explains to David that part of his privates are called nuts. The rest of the converstation goes something like this.

[Jonathan] David HAS nuts! He isn't allergic to his nuts!!
[David] Momma!! Momma!! I have nuts... but not real nuts.
[Jonathan] No, David, they are nuts. They are real nuts. DAAAAAVID-You have nuts inside your body!
[David] I am NOT allergic to my nuts.

(This is one of the many conversations with my boys that I could have never imagined. BTW, I just love what Jonathan is learning at school! I always ask where he hears things like this and it always come from a different boy at school. Yesterday's pig story came from Collin. Today's info came from Brayton. No telling what we will talk about tomorrow! )

Hot Dogs

Jonathan: "Momma, I know what hot dogs are."
Momma: "What's that?"
Jonathan: "Pig wieners."
Momma: "What's that?!"
Jonthan: "You know-- Pig Privates."