Pioneers look out!

The boys like watching Kid Nation and enjoyed trying to pump their own water. They all think that going they would be great pioneers. I think they would be a little thirsty.

Bad goats!

Lucas didn't make it into to see the goats. He was very disgusted that the goats were eating his shirt.

Stop laughing Andrew!

Goats!

Noah and Eli liked going into the goat pen. However, they didn't really interact with the goats.

Deana Rose Park

Noah and I were taking pictures of the ground hogs. Can you guess which one Noah took?

Noah was inspired by Papa's Pixs

Look I can do the mokey bars!

Boys will be Boys

The boys were pretending that David was kicking them. They all thought it was FUNNY!

David

Doesn't he look like he is having fun. I am sure he liked having 3 boys competing for his attention. By time his parents came and picked him up, he had sidewalk chalk all over him. It was the finishing touch after the chocolate chip cookies left on his face. Hey, we watched him. With 4 boys there was no chance of them being clean after a afternoon of playing outside. :) I should have gotten a picture of Lucas and David covered in chalk.

Playing At the School Park

We babysat a coworker's son on Saturday. So we rode bikes to the school park. The boys did a GREAT job w/David (my BFF Brooke's son). So Julie and Fred, they are getting ready for being able to watch Trevor.

Peaceful Dogs

The dogs have been stressed by having to adjust to coming to my house on Sunday nights. But for about an hour they were able to stop pacing and relax. But then they were up again looking for MOM.

Lucas being CRAZY!

Noah wanted to take pictures of Lucas in his "natural" state. It didn't take Lucas long to warm up to the idea and start showing off for the camera.

afterschool time

Noah was taking some pictures of Eli finishing his homework. Eli didn't have reading on his homework page, but is getting used to me having him read a book every day. Nana would be proud.

Hanging Out

Trevor was fashionably late (he was getting his beauty sleep). Grandma and Granpa just sat back and enjoyed watching the scavenger hunt.

Scavenger Hunt

The kids did a great job on the scavenger hunt. Jordan led the red team to victory! Patrick (our neighbor) led the orange team. And it was pretty neck and neck for awhile. The biggest problem was that they forgot whose team they were on.

Cake

Presents!

He especially loved that his helicopter came w/money stuck inside! He loved all of his presents. So did his brothers.

Lucas's Birthday

Lucas had a crisis of which party theme. He had wanted a "Beach Party". But at the last minute wanted a pirate party and was disappointed that it couldn't be changed. Uncle Andrew was nice to let him borrow this costume. But it didn't stay on very long. He took it off right after the picture. Oh Well.

My job was primarily to hold Trevor until all boys were in place. We thought that he would be the most difficult to get good pics w/. However the older boys proved to be worthy competition. But all in all. They did a good job.

Say "cheese"

The boys had fun taking the first grandboy pictures that include the newest cousin. The biggest problem is how got to hold Trevor. Well and getting Trevor to look up. But with 6 grown ups trying to get Trevors attention and 3 cameras taking upwards of 20 shots. We were able to get a few good pics. And all boys tried to help get Trevor to smile but he was in awe of the family he was born in. No smiles from Trevor, but getting 6 boys to look in the direction was a challenge by the end. All boys lost patience quickly.

Trevor likes the sunglassess that the boys and I got him. he doesn't seem to want them off.

Eli is in Mrs Park's class. He is a little upset since a few of his close friends are not in his class. But he still knows several of his classmates and gets to see his other friends at recess. Mrs. Fairchild (Noah's 2nd grade teacher) was disappointed that she doesn't have Eli in her class. But I have heard good things about Mrs Park, so I am looking forward to this year. I just wonder who will be around when Lucas startes next year.

Noah is in Ms Denning's class. He is sitting next to one of his favorite buddies Joe. We will see how long that lasts.

The boys took a lot of time picking out a present for their teacher. They both picked handsoap. Even though Uncle Andrew says that is a girlie, Nana thought it was a good gift for the 1st day of school. The costco backpacks were great since they had plenty of compartments to hold all of their school supplies. I was surprised when Noah wanted me to walk him to school. But I definatley didn't argue. It was hard on Lucas, but he did pretty well. He is looking forward to the preschool time that is the 1st Friday of every month.

The boys are ready for their first day of school. They were up around 6:30. I am soooo glad that they did not try to wake me up and just played in their room. I will remind them when they are in high school about this day. They were excited to start back to school. I hope their enthusiasm lasts for a few more years.