The Many Faces Of Olivia

You might think you know this girl, but let me tell you, Jay and I are constantly learning more about her. She loves life. No doubt about it. She doesn't waste a single moment of it.

(By the way, I know my photos have been very grainy lately. I think I finally figured out that the boys messed with a dial on my camera. I told Jay that something was wrong with my camera! But then I quickly realized that it was most likely just me. :))

Her final bow.

Front Yard Football

Josiah threw the ball to Isaac, who made a touchdown. I think Jay was a little impressed. And Isaac was elated.

The boys against the big boy.

This is their idea of huddling. I have no clue what they are doing.

passing off the ball

They can't wait for Jay to get home every evening so that they can team up against him. I love these days.

Today

Today

Olivia looking at her picture from Andi. Thanks, Andi and Joshua! All of the kids were so excited about their pictures!

Oh, so peaceful.

She could draw or color all day long. I love having a girl. :)

working on a masterpiece

Her car needed a little beautifying.

I LOVE this picture because when I first looked at it, I saw my Papa Sanders in my daughter. He always made this same face (with his lip sticking out). My mom also makes the face, and so do I.

That is one dirty, happy girl.

pink chubby fingers

A friend dropped by our house and asked Olivia if she happened to eat some of the chalk, too. haha

Mother, please!

She found a buddy.

Oh my.

Bedtime story--Pigs In The Mud In The Middle Of The Rud--we love this book!

Notice that all of my kids have their hands in their mouths.

We make a funny voice for the grandma character in the book. Every time we talk like her, Olivia shudders and whimpers and says, "No." It's funny and sad at the same time.

Oh, and yes, we did get the boys' hair cut. I hated Josiah's last cut and told the lady to just even his hair out so that we can grow it out again. His hair hasn't been this short since he was 2 years old. Tonight he carried Olivia across the room, and I thought, "Wow! It is a baby carrying a baby." He looks so much younger with his ears lowered. :)

Busy Kids

This is how the kids entertained themselves one morning this week.

Liv played with Isaac's dog, Forrest. She made sure that Forrest had a ball and a baby to keep him happy. She looks like a satisfied little girl.

Oh wait, Forrest needed a few more babies.

The boys have been taking their time combing their hair. I think this lasted for a good 45 minutes on that particular day. I got to see some pretty funny hairdo's.

O's New Dress

Walks and Talks

Conversation Between Isaac and Josiah On Our Walk Today

Isaac: "Look at that lizard."

Josiah: "Lizards are little animals."

Isaac: "Lizards aren't animals, Josiah. They are reptiles."

Josiah: "Oh. Does lizards know that?"

Isaac: "No, they don't know it, but they are."

Conversation Between Josiah and Mommy On Our Walk Today

Mommy: "Josiah, do you hear all of the birds talking to each other?"

Josiah: "Yeah."

Mommy: "What do you think they are saying?"

Josiah: "I think they are saying, 'Did not!' 'Did too!'"