Safari Adventure

Safari Picture Overload coming up!

We had such a great day yesterday with Sheila and a bunch of cousins. It really was a blast even in the lovely Oregon rain and I am so glad we got this opportunity while Shae and the kids were in town. It will long be talked of by my kids and I am sure the others as well. :)

Feeding the Giraffe

The kids were just amazed by the Giraffe, his neck, his tongue. Just cool!

My little man and I!

Driving out to feed the Giraffe

Another giraffe, that we did not feed.

They were pretty sure this guy is a robot because he didn't move. :)

Riding on the train, Haven insisted on a picture because his feet now touch the ground. hehehe

Our personal train ride. :)

These little guys stole our childrens' hearts.

Being gentle

The Elephant Car Wash, pretty amazing to hear the kids laughing in wonder and excitement.

This girl really knew how to put on a good show for the kids.

The best I could get when it comes to a group pic. They were way too excited.

Throwing apples to the 3 bears.

These guys are amazingly cute. Glad they were behind a fence though. :)

In the van ready to start the day

A Visitor

We got a visit with our Lovely Taiah overnight. :) The girls as always made a list of things to do while she was here. (My sister jokingly called it a bucket list for kids hehehe)

Build a puzzle (check)

Playing outside with the neighbor girl Haley was not on the list but still fun. :)

Do Finger Nails (check)

Tea Party with Felicity and Molly (Check)

The girls also slept in a sheet tent and got to watch Ramona and Beezus together. Went to Wed night church and got some good play time in. :) I think my girly should be okay to wait until Taiahs next visit now. :) It was so nice to see her, we just love some girl time around here since we are usually out numbered. heheheh

Spring sewing swap

I took part in a springtime sewing swap over at The Homeschool Lounge. I received this amazingly cute apron from my swap partner. I was so excited and wore it all day yesterday.

I just love doing these little swaps it is a nice reason to sew something and always a chance to get some lovely mail instead of just another bill or credit card offer. :)

I now have a pile of sewing I need to start on. Some mending and some custom orders. Plus a birthday present for my almost 2 year old niece who is growing up way to fast. :)
Feeling happy to see the sunshine and ready for the gardening, walking, and park playing season.

Easter Sunday 2011

Easter Sunday

Learning how to play Chinese Checkers with Mom and Dad!

Pinata time (It was the stone that was rolled away. :)

Egg hunt in the back yard - We had a bit of break from the rain but it was still very muddy for little feet.

Cousins enjoying lunch around the table

Waking up Easter morning to find the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. "It is rised up just like Jesus" Caleb says.

Timothy, Evangeline, and I made these fun butterfly snacks for all the kids to take home.

The boys waking up to there new car carpet.

Just March and how we lived. :)

Wow this month has sure blown past, or should I say dripped and poured past. We have had a lot of rain and a lot of sickness. Just a month of being extra tired for all of us.

This week Evangeline finally started cutting out pieces for a simple quilt block. Taiah and Evangeline will be making blocks at the same time as each other.

Here is a super cute bucket of Spring time books we are going to be reading for storytime. :) Well as soon as we get around to it. It's still a cute idea even if they have sat in this bucket for over a week without us reading one right?

Kids throwing paper airplanes off the porch on a semi unrainy day!

Calebs Jumping J robot he drew for me. I love Leap Frog videos. I have taken no effort to teach this little man letters whatsoever. (Next year the fun begins)

Haven had a nasty virus of some kind and was extra clingy, which is pretty clingy since he is naturally my cuddle bug already. :) I even pulled out the sling for the first time in months and this is how he stayed for half the day.

Timothy made these amazing St. Patrick Day treats all by himself.

Evangeline set the table, it's a minty green masterpiece

Take a picture of us mommy aren't we sooooooo cute!

So March pulls to a close and I welcome April with open arms and a smile. Ready for a bit of sunshine, some pretty flowers and some Easter Sunday celebrations.

The 1st Boy

So this last week my Amazing Timothy turned 8. Yes the car seat was instantly abandoned on the front porch and had to be rescued from the rain by Daddy, who was reasonable enough to realize another boy would need it at some point in time.

Eight years ago I gave birth to this boy, to be honest I was terrified. Not of birth that I knew I could handle. I was terrified of a boy! I didn't know what to do with one and was kind of thinking God should have just given me girls. After all I am a girl so I understand them, right?

So here I am 8 years later with my beautiful girl and my now 3 boys. As always God was right, boys are amazing. Each of of my boys has taught me so much about myself and helped me understand the people around me better while they are at it.

Here he is Timothy at 8. Pencils/Paper, Building, Questioning, Quiet, Smart, Overalls, Dress shoes, Listening, Experimenting, growing into a little Man.

Boys are a blessing

Justin had to work this Saturday and it just happened that my nephew and niece who are far to old if you ask me were in town at my moms for the weekend. So my momma and I did a little trade off and I kept my Nephew and she took Evangeline. So it was just me and the boys Fri night and Sat morning.

Elias went with us to the Build and Grow clinic to help the boys build there pull back race cars. These are a big hit and if you have not checked out Lowes free building clinics yet I again recommend them.

Here Elias is being very patient with Caleb.

Can you believe this a teenager playing Motor Boat with his little cousins. This just makes me smile I am so glad that even with the age difference they all just Love each other.

Duck Duck Goose time. :)

And my Haven concentrating, wish I could be that focused when I do a project.