A Child Is Born

Yep there has been a baby born in our family. Belonging to my sister. Such a cute little girl. and sooo tiny.
Wow, was Valarie really that small. I keep hearing how big she's gotten, well, next to her cousin,
I guess she has gotten big. Congrats sis on your new little girl. She's a cutie.

Painting.... What was mommy thinking????

Doesn't this look like fun.. 3 little boys all painting.
We are doing Alex and Avery's room right now.
We have paint leftover from when I painted Anthony's room a long time ago..
In fact I think it was about 5 years ago. HMMMMM.. Paint still works : )

So here is Avery trying his best to reach up high.
And Alex is working on the other wall. He asked first if he could paint it too.

Anthony is wondering just exactaly where is he supposed to be painting at. It's awfully crowded.

Ah, Anthony found a spot in which to work on....

Pass around dress

I'm 6 months old.... okay.. so mommy is a tad late with my 6 month pictures.. But at least she
got it done before I turned 7 months old tommorow. Now here is mommy with the camera, she likes to take pictures of me. So I though I would show mommy my foot isn't just cute.




Then Daddy said something and tickeled me... Daddy what did you do that for mommy is taking my picture again.


No wait, I wasn't ready that time... Let me try this again.. Mommy are you ready..














Alright, here we go.. Click, Smile.. Perfect Mommmy thanks for the great picture of me..
Oh by the way where did this dress come from? What it was one your mommy put on you for your 6 month picture... and all my girl cousins have worn it too? Wow that's a lot of passing around..
Aunt Rachel, Aunt Rebekah, Aunt Ruthie, Mommy, Karen, Kendra, Sarah, Vannan, Michelle, Mary, Shianne, Hannah, ME, what I got to give it to Myah next... hmmm. okay.

Homemade Clay

Okay, so what are we doing? Making cookies? Nope.
We are making clay things.. Mommy made up this Clay stuff to play with.
She told us to make things we can later paint and give away for christmas..
Anthony thought long and hard about what he could make.... hmmmm....
Alex likes making balls, and ball, and balls..
Avery, well he said it tasted good.. Not sure about his taste buds sometimes...
Well, we finally got it all made up into something. and baked, now to wait for them to cool off so
the boys can paint their handywork.


I'll share more pics later of what the outcomes are.

Dirty Hands

Okay I have to write in blue today, because Alex is in my picture. My sister took this the other day. I was helping a friend with house organizing.

Anyways. Here is my little guy with dirty hands. Funny Alex loves to dig in the dirt and search for 'Grubs' and when he finds them he collects them, totes them around all day long. Yep, I find odd things in my laundry. Today it was acorns all in the washer and dryer. But look at that dirt, and to think this is the same child who has a fit when his hands get messy. It's great as long as He Wants His Hands Dirty.

Happy Thanksgiving

You never relize how special family is until they aren't there. I know I have my times I don't get along with my sisters (that's part of being an individual),but there hasn't been a greater blessing for me his Thanksgiving than having my sister (who doesn't live nearby) and her whole family with us this year. Hearing the kids run and play... that's 19 total. I've had a busy and fun week. Time defiently flying by to fast. I know my grubs are going to miss having the big boys to play with and my little blossom having so many hands ready to spoil her. That's all I have to say for now.. It's a wonderful Thanksgiving, I have so much to be thankful for.
1. My whole family is together (first time in 7 1/2 yrs.. my wedding)
2. Christ is the center of my heart and home
3. My grubs, blossom and husband are all my dreams and more come true.
4. I have a wonderful church family
5. Not only do I love my family, but I love my in-laws : )
6. New friends that I've gotten to know over the past few months
7. I have a place to keep me warm at night

I have so many... Anthony said he is thankful this year for.
His Church
His Family
and the games he plays at Awana so he can get his energy out before he needs to say his verses.

Pictures Made

Well, this Wednesday we went and got pictures made. It's been way to long. Here are a few I thought I'd share. Aren't they just adorable. Anthony has the baseball, Alex the tractor and Avery the blocks.. of course Valarie is all in pink.. And look at those eyes!!!! Enjoy.

We had a friend who does photography take our pictures she does such an awesome job. Here's a link to her photography site.... Anyone needing pictures???

http://cassiesullivanphotography.blogspot.com

Valarie & Chester

I just had to share another picture of Valarie with her cat Chester. Or maybe she belongs to Chester.
Anyway you look at it, they sure are cute together.

3 Piggy Opera

In September Anthony got the privilage of being in his first Opera. He had 2 weeks of rehersals
and on the last Saturday had 2 performance. He was a tired little boy full of excietment when it
was all said and done. And he eargerly awaits the next opportunity to be part of ArtsView performance. Wish everyone could have seen him. He did a great job. He also had a crush on the young girl behind him in the 2nd picture. You can see her also on the far right in the first picture. Enjoy.

Feeding the cats

AHH.. the things little boys do.. a few days ago I opened a can of tuna for a few cats. Avery decieded he need to help them share and so he got his head down there too, and switched the can from cat to cat so they could "Take Turns" Sharing can be such fun.