Preschool 2010

Today was Camdyn's first day of preschool...she was beyond excited!

Someone else had to get in on the action.

The minute the kids were all off to school, Rowyn took the opportunity to steal all the Silly Bandz she could find.

First Day 2010

The first day of school for our 2nd and 3rd grader.

Riley and her bff, Anna...they're in class together this year and are SO excited!

Just another normal day...

The other night, Clyde and I were in the kitchen making dinner, while the youngest two girls were out playing in the sandbox. Imagine Clyde's surprise when he went to check the grill...there in the yard was his two-year-old nekid from head to toe, diaper and clothes strewn all over the yard. Apparently, after getting some sand in her diaper, she decided she'd have Camdyn hose her down.

Since our neighbors probably already think we're the most dysfunctional family in the hood, Clyde took over the hosing to move things a long a little quicker.

If they didn't already think we're off our rocker, I'm sure this scene was enough to convince them.

A Visit With Friends

The Erb's came to visit us this past weekend. It was loud, it was chaotic, but is was also really fun! The kids had a great time, only a few face off's with a certain two-year-old and soon-to-be two-year-old.

And congrats again to Leslie and Kolin and family whom are expecting baby number six...I think from the looks of the couch, it had better be a boy to even things out! ;)

Brennan, Ryanne, Jadyn, Camdyn, Riley, Rowyn, Cooper, Taryn, and Karis

The Empty Bed

We always check on the kids before we go to bed, usually around 11:00ish. You can imagine my surprise when I opened Rowyn's door and found her bed empty and her nowhere in sight. There was evidence in her bed that she'd been very busy, what with a video game, books, blankets, and a telephone. Then I heard a sound...coming from her closet.

The door was cracked enough that I could make out a shape, so I listened. I heard talking, "Night, night, Dora."
**pretend crying**
"Mommy, Mommy!"
**pretend crying**
"No, hate bed!"

So, I opened the door to find her playing with the dollhouse...and from what I gathered, Dora's mom was having just as much problem getting Dora to sleep, as we were with Rowyn.

Stinker!

Shoes.com

Somehow, I think there was a mix up in my order.

Cool Cooper

I took down the pool a week ago, because I was sick of cleaning it. Of course, the next week it was stifling hot...so Cooper improvised.

Cooper at Bat

Since Riley and Cooper both play ball on the same night, Clyde and I divide up...he takes Camdyn and goes to one game and I take Rowyn and go to the other. Tonight Rowyn and I went to Cooper's game. He did a great job, went three for three.

He just had a physical the other day, he's 52" tall and weighs 65.5 lbs. The physician said his BMI is 82% and that at 85% they start to discuss diet issues. Really? Look at the kid, he can barely keep his pants up. I'd say he's solid, but certainly not borderline overweight.

Wonder if he had to go potty? :P

Why duct tape was invented...

Maneuvering her arms out of the straps, stripping herself, and talking on her cell phone. All, clearly inappropriate while in the car.

Ro-diggity, Super Girl

Pork Chops on the Grill

For Father's Day I made 'Pork Chops on the Grill' cupcakes, an idea inspired by Family Fun magazine. They are brownie cupcakes with frosting piped to be grill slats, orange sprinkles, caramels with a cream center shaped into pork chops, and additional frosting piped on them.

The younger two...

having fun outside, while the older two are at Religious Ed.

Reconciliation

Last night, we had the usual chaos getting the kids to bed. It was late, everyone was overtired, including mom and dad.

I had done laundry that day, so Riley had several piles of clothes to put away. I told her I wasn't happy she hadn't gotten them put away and that if she didn't get them done tomorrow, she'd be grounded. With that, she told me her dad had already grounded her.

Why did he ground you, Riley?

Because I was fooling around in the car and wasn't listening to him.

Didn't you just go to Reconciliation today for CCD?

Yeah, but they just absolve you and all I had to do was say a Hail Mary.

Yes, but you did know not listening to your parents is a sin, right?

I know, Mom, but don't blame me...blame Adam and Eve, it's their fault I sin.

A River Runs Through It

our neighbors yards that is. We got one heck of a rain!

Rowyn's 2nd Birthday

We celebrated Rowyn's 2nd birthday this past weekend, I can't believe two years have gone by already. We had pork, pineapple, green pepper, and onion kabobs on the grill, peas, baked potatoes, and fresh blackberries and strawberries (which are all over her face!). She even sang along with us with her own little rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

Happy Birthday, Rowyn Camille ♥

Memorial Day 2010

Little Miss Patriotic

Clearly unhappy with sharing the limelight with her sister.

The patriotic dessert trifle thanks to Martha S.