Sunday, July 29, 2012

Here we grow again!

Five little fingers, five little toes, five little children all in a row! 

I am about 9weeks prego with surprise baby #5.  There is a major debate in what the kids think we should have... Josh definitely wants another boy, Kyle is easily persuaded & Jacob says he wants "a baby girl :)".  We either have a little princess on our hands or a complete basketball team, but either way it is a blessing that is already a big part of our crazy family! 
Our announcement picture
One of the MANY out take pictures ;)!

The newest 3 year old in the family

Our little 3rd born is 3!  He could not be happier about that, "I'm not two anymore, I am Free!".  His birthday was celebrated on 2 days- come see what we did! 
The morning was filled with opening gifts from us and Grand Dee Dee!  
 Very grown up 3 year old!
 A book reading with Grandma is always fun!
 New sunglasses from G & G Barker!
 Mike and the birthday boy!
 Jake specifically asked for a pool party with his friends for his birthday... So that is what we did.  Hi Dad!
 The whole day he was beaming!
 Fun with his friends.
 He told us he wanted the theme to be a Trash Pack, airplane & Curious George birthday party... Then he picked out the baseball cookie cake :)- 3 year olds like everything!
 Candle blowout.
 cutting the cake
 Silly faces!

 Opening presents during adult swim.

 Thank you hugs for everyone!

We love you Jakey!

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Month in Review

Our summer is going by so quickly, about 1 month until school starts...

We have been busy and having fun, come see what we have been doing. 
Soccer camp.
 They split up the soccer buds... They made good rivals!
 Innovative back yard adventures... Adding a slide to pool.
 Learning that they need water to be able to slide!
 WOW!
 Family movie nights.
 Painting (it requires a lot of concentration).
 Bubble painting for baby.
 Mixing colors.
 Finger painting.
 And the serious painter at work.
 Lots of bug watching...
 Amazing dragonfly!
 Pest control in the garden... It is hard work keeping these critters out of the garden!
 Lots of peach picking...

 Lots of late afternoon smiles!
 Fire cracker festivals...



 Park dates!
 Soccer buds.
 more soccer camp...
 Picnic at the park...
 Several lazy pool days.
 Meeting up with old friends we haven't seen in a long time :).

 Indoor soccer.

Indoor Soccer

I enjoyed playing indoor soccer ever since I was in high school.  Mike and I played together when we were in College... In my 20's I was on a really good team for a several seasons until I found out I was prego with Josh and then I joined again just to find out I was prego with Kyle.  I retired after that, but a brand new arena was opened not too far from our house, so Mike joined a group of guys to play one night a week.  It has proved to be great exercise for him and great family entertainment! 

Go, honey, Go!
 Mike has told me that is it really funny how the testosterone really comes out in these games!
 Taking the game seriously...
 End of the game hand shakes.
 And then the little guys take the field to practice before the next game starts.
 They need some practice as the score board will reveal, but at least they had a good time!
 We found out that they offer a program for kids, so we gave it a try.
 Kyle and J were in the same class
 Not sure if that is a soccer skill or not?!
 There we go, Go J go!
 J is with the older kids.
 Lots of drills!
 Carter watched from the full length glass wondering when he would be old enough!