Saturday, March 22, 2008

Fun with Family

My niece and her husband Ben came for a visit.....Scott came downstairs yesterday with his hair done just like Ben's.

Coloring Easter Eggs


Keith Michael was a big help in getting things set up for our egg-coloring.  We decided to color Easter eggs early this year, as Keith was scheduled to be away for Easter. However, I'm very happy to say, that he is actually HOME.....this came as a very pleasant and unexpected blessing.  Thank You, God for allowing us to be together for the first time in 3 years on Easter!  
Benjamin LOVED coloring his "neggs".
No shirts is a lot easier to deal with than stained shirts later!

Auto Show

Keith likes to take the boys to the auto show each year.  I think they all had a good time.  
They had a neat rock climbing wall that they all enjoyed too.

Monday, March 10, 2008

A Tribute to our 14-Year-Old

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Keith Michael!  We love you!
Is it POSSIBLE that he is FOURTEEN already?????
Keith Michael has always enjoyed playing with army men!
Our family at Red, White and BOOM!
Keith Michael and Joshua.
FIVE brothers!!!!!
Keith Michael's baptism.
Our family keeps growing....now there are 4 brothers!
Losing teeth.....lots of them!
Chicken pox....not fun!
Our family grows with one more brother.
Like father, like son.
Posing with my 2 Grandmas and my Great Grandma Neis.

Keith Michael meets his Great Grandpa Wyrtzen.
Our FIRST son.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Record snow fall.....20.4 inches reported! FUN!!!!

We had blizzard like conditions for a good part of yesterday......very rare for us.  It was SO pretty!!
Joshua enjoying the large amounts of snow.
Keith spent a good part of his day shoveling snow----for us and our neighbors.  Thanks, Keith!
Keith Michael busy at work.
Scott covered in snow.
Marc in his snow fort.
The bush out back was over burdened with the weight of the snow.....but it was SO pretty!
While his brothers were loving the snow, Benjamin played inside, recovering from a touch of a stomach virus he had through the night.

Lots and LOTS of Boys!


Last week we had the privilege of having the Jennings boys stay with us for several days.  If I didn't feel surrounded by boys before, I surely did then!  It was LOTS of fun!
When it's too rainy to play outside, then just set up a volleyball court indoors.....this was during recess one day.  They had such fun together!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Scott's 7th Birthday

It's hard to believe that our Scott is already SEVEN!  Here are a few memories from the past.
Scott LOVES his baby brother!

Scott has always enjoyed dressing in his own style!
Brothers makes the BEST friends!!!!!
Best friends........on his 6th birthday.
Best buddies with his cousin Richard.

Scott losing his first tooth.....age 6.
Happy Birthday, seven-year-old!!!! We love you!

State AWANA Grand Prix

Joshua took his car to the State Championship and won 3rd place........well done, Josh!

Goofy Scott!

A couple weeks ago, the boys got to spend a day at school to see what it was like.  Scott's teacher had them make these "good attitude" glasses, saying when you wear them, you can see good attitudes.  Scott enjoyed wearing them for quite a while.  

Valentine's Day

My husband was not home for Valentine's Day this year.  However, he came up with a winner of a gift for us.  He ordered dinner in for us so that I didn't have to think about making dinner.  We all enjoyed the treat.  Thanks, Keith!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Dominoes and Snow

Joshua created a fun domino display, writing his name.
Snow again.....my boys literally spent ALL day (until it was dark out) playing outside in the snow......even when it started raining.  They created this fort, and it was hilarious to look out the window and see feet sticking out of their igloo.  Snow days are wonderful!  Oh, I just have to add.....the boys shoveled the snow off the street to get enough snow to make this fort.....we really didn't get that much snow, but leave it to them to gather enough for their purposes!

My Birthday

My family always makes my birthday very special.  My husband gave me these beautiful flowers.
And he also surprised me by taking me out to a WONDERFUL dinner with friends.....he pulled off the whole thing, and I never knew what he was planning.
Benjamin giving Mommy a present.
The boys enjoying smelling the perfume they all gave me.  Thanks, boys!

Good Job, Marc!

Marc was chosen as the AWANA clubber of the month last week......good job, buddy!