A Grown-Up Birthday Party (one of about 4 posts tonight)

Jay is turning 29 on Wednesday. We took our little family party outside to the campground we went to with our church a couple of weeks ago. It's so peaceful out there, and we always walk away feeling like all is right in the world.

Jay got to open presents, walk a very beautiful path, and spend his evening with the ones he loves most.

I love you, Jay! You are the best husband and father that I have ever met. You take care of us, love us, and live a godly example for everyone you meet. Happy Birthday!

Bubbles

Olivia had never played with bubbles until today.

Rompin' and Wrestlin' Around

Swinging on Mommy's legs (she says "Mommy" now!!!)

Jumping with Daddy...oh the sheer delight!!!

Piling on top of Mommy

Hurting Mommy (I think I may have had tears in my eyes...he was on my hair)

Fun times.

My Little Photo Shoot

I had a chance to take pictures of the kids in their baptism clothes this weekend. I was so excited to get all three of them together, but Olivia wouldn't hear of it! So, I got lots of sweet individual photos. Fun!! Here are a few...

Interview With My Boys

According to Isaac, age 5...almost 6

1. What is something Mom always says to you? Pumpkin

2. What makes Mom happy? giving kisses and hugs and cuddle

3. What makes Mom sad? doing bad things and talking about bad things

4. How does your Mom make you laugh? tickling

5. What was your Mom like as a child? playing with her brother

6. How old is your Mom? 29

7. How tall is your Mom? 6 inches

8. What is Mom's favorite thing to do? reading books to Olivia

9. What does your Mom do when you're not around? she just works out

10. If your Mom becomes famous, what will it be for? drinking hot chocolate

11. What is your Mom really good at? washing dishes

12. What is your Mom not very good at? not playing playdough very much when I ask her to (oops)

13. What does your Mom do for her job? nothing

14. What is your mom's favorite food? noodles and peas, blugh! (not true)

15. What makes you proud of your Mom? because she loves me and she married Daddy

16. If your Mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Helen

17. What do you and your Mom do together? clean (he thinks this is fun, promise!)

18. How are you and your Mom the same? being twins

19. How are you and your Mom different? how God made us (duh)

20. How do you know your Mom loves you? because she just loves me

21. Where is your Mom's favorite place to go? Pizza Hut (he knows the very sound of it makes me gag)

According to Josiah, age 3...almost 4

1. What is something Mom always says to you? come here

2. What makes Mom happy? when I smile

3. What makes Mom sad? when i cry

4. How does your Mom make you laugh? be funny

5. What was your Mom like as a child? she always sing

6. How old is your Mom? 20

7. How tall is your Mom? 1,000

8. What is Mom's favorite thing to do? give us spanking (ha)

9. What does your Mom do when you're not around? she works out and I cry

10. If your Mom becomes famous, what will it be for? um, I think you're cute

11. What is your Mom really good at? penguin

12. What is your Mom not very good at? Mum-Z's music

13. What does your Mom do for her job? I think when you go home I don't cry

14. What is your mom's favorite food? green beans

15. What makes you proud of your Mom? dancing (if only you knew)

16. If your Mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Clifford

17. What do you and your Mom do together? dance

18. How are you and your Mom the same? different

19. How are you and your Mom different? because, we are different!

20. How do you know your Mom loves you? so much

21. Where is your Mom's favorite place to go? to the grocery store (wow!)

Archery Day

We are very blessed to have this home school group for P.E. at our YMCA. All 3 of our kids love to go, and the teachers really do a great job of encouraging the boys.

Isaac's first attempt

some of the kids...this is the 5-7 year old class

Josiah is such a sweet big brother. He's holding her on the bench, making sure she doesn't fall off.

Isaac with his buddy's dad

Josiah and Mr. C. just discovered each other last week. They are pretty cute to watch play together.

Isaac's class with his two teachers and some of the dads that helped