Thursday, April 8, 2010

Splashing and Shooting

Spring Break is here and we are taking full advantage. The pools are open and the Florida sun is shining.

Swimming Buddies

This was something new for him at the end of last summer. He's getting braver and braver.

It was cold, but they promised me that it was worth it.

How 'bout them cowboys?
Man, they look tough.

I'd watch out for this guy.

He's quick with that left finger.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Easter Weekend

Our Easter weekend was busy and sweet. A family from our church invited us over to take part in their Easter egg hunt. Their family tradition is to use scriptures as clues to find the eggs. All of their kids are grown, but all were home for Easter. Unfortunately, I had strep, so I was not able to attend. But the kids came home so excited over all the fun that they had and all of the great gifts they were given.

Isaac trying to figure out the clue with his buddy, James.

Olivia with the women folk. haha

Josiah has learned how to read, so I'm sure he was really trying to decipher some of those words.

Olivia kept everyone entertained by blowing her bubbles and letting Hunter chase them.

Decorating Easter eggs at our house.

Guess who did this one?


After lunch on Sunday, I had all the kids go outside for some Easter pictures. I expected to have nice, sweet photos of the kids. They hammed it up a bit.
This is how it all began. The kids were all so happy right before we walked out the door. WHY does this always happen??? Even Josiah couldn't quit crying.

Then peace came.

And sweet dancing.

Josiah learned the art of posing.

Look at this move.

How about a few push-ups?

There's our Josiah.

Oh wait! There he is, too.
(I promise he had clean feet for church.)

Isaac did a little posing of his own.
(Notice the bubbles dripped down his shirt. He was being a super big brother and entertaining his sister.)

He told me that this would be my favorite. :)

He'll be 7 on Friday.

Bubbles are a hit with Olivia.

I wonder where they got their great poses from?

An encore.

Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010

A Great Visit


I can't believe that I never even thought to pull out my camera during Lindsey's visit. But we were plenty busy and PLENTY exhausted at the end of each day.
Lindsey came down to force me to go to a home school conference. Okay, she didn't force me, but I wouldn't have gone by myself. (I'm kinda-sorta a huge introvert.)
We had a great time shopping, eating, talking, laughing and learning together. Thanks, Linds, for helping me leap into a whole new way of homeschooling. I can't wait to get started -- after this summer!
If you want to know a little about what our new year will look like as a homeschooling family, check out this website: Simply Charlotte Mason

Monday, March 22, 2010

Oncul MATT

Uncle Matt (Jay's brother, not mine.) came to visit us for a few days. The kids, of course, were super excited and wanted to be with him every second of the day. We hope he rested with all of the questions he was asked by the boys, and with all of the times Olivia said, "Oncul MATT, Oncul MATT, Oncul MATT!"

Thanks for spending your Spring Break with us, Matt. And thanks for allowing me to kick some Wright Bros. derriere in The Settlers of Catan.

And We're Off

With cleats laced up, uniform on, chairs-in-a-bag packed and ready, we're geared up for a great few weeks of soccer.

And the fans go wild!

When did this kid grow up?

Ready for kick-off.

"Hi, Mom!"

All for one, and one for all!

Throwing it in...

Pulling 'em up...

And playing some great defense.

He played goalie, but was more concerned about his brother's game on the sidelines.

But when it got down to the real thing...

He saved his team from losing the game.
(Zoom in and look at that smirk.)

Way to go, Josiah! We are proud of you!

By the way, that was not his first game. This was.
"Hi, Mom!"

But who wants to remember that?

Friday, March 12, 2010

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

30 Years Old!

Gift from Liv.
(She was most proud of the ornament that she picked out.)

"Open presents! Open presents!"

A beautiful drawing from Olivia.

Love, Isaac

He's sure his daddy will be surprised!

"This is Moses and his stafe."
Isaac said, "I have been hiding this in my top drawer for a long time so that no one would take it away."

Who's next?

Love, Josiah

sweet smile

sweet hug

Singing cards are the best.
"Celebrate good times, come on!"

Happy Birthday To You!

He may not be the one to blow out the candle...

or eat his own cupcake, but he sure is loved.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!