Scott reading to Benjamin

Scott was doing his school reading yesterday, and Benjamin wanted to listen in.

Benji Dancing to Christmas Music

My mom has been decorating for Christmas this week, since she has a Christmas party at the house next week. She has several decorations that play music, much to Benjamin's delight. Before long we will all be very tired of these songs, as Benji plays them over and over!!!

Where's the SUN?

Even though it was only in the 60's today, and quite cloudy and cool out, the boys WANTED to go swimming. Normally these pools are heated, so it wouldn't have mattered, but today, they were NOT heated, and it was QUITE chilly. I was cold just watching them. But, they had fun all the same, and I guess that is what really matters!

All set for an adventure!

All set and ready to go.......thanks, Amy for taking us to the airport!
I LOVE this next picture.......Benji was quite excited to "Go bye-bye on an airplane!"
Excitement was high as we boarded the 767 to Brazil. On each of our seats was a packet with toothbrush, lotion, eye masks, etc. Wow.....you would have thought it was Christmas already!

Yay.....he's sleeping......unfortunately, this was very short lived. In the middle of the night, Benji decided that it was time to throw a fit.....he literally screamed for one hour straight......right while most everyone was TRYING to sleep. I've prayed for mothers of uncooperative children while on previous flights.....this time I got to experience what it was like to BE the mother of an uncooperative child......let's just say, it's a good thing, this was not my first trip with a 2-year-old!
To watch the sun rise from 33,000 feet was really neat. It also was a sign that this trip was soon to end......thank you, God.......we are READY to arrive!!!!

Fall Pictures

Since Misty kindly donated the gift of time to me, I was able to actually post some fall pictures.....sorry, but THREE is ALL YOU GET! Anyway, for now......enjoy, and happy fall!

Bye, Dad!

Our family tradition is to gather out on the porch and wave good-bye when Daddy leaves for work. This was a chilly morning, and the boys were snuggling together on the swing.

Air Show

A few weeks ago we went to the local air show. The nice thing was, that Keith's office looks right out onto the air field, so we were able to sit in comfort and air conditioning, and still enjoy an amazing show.

Mommy and Benjamin take a break.....it was a hot day, and after some walking, we sat down for a while as the guys checked out the planes.

This is the plane on which Keith was a mechanic while he was in the Air Force.

This was, in my opinion, the best part of the air show.......the thunderbirds put on an amazing show!

Our baby in 3D

When we were at the hospital today, the ultrasound technician flipped a switch and suddenly we were seeing our baby in 3D....it was very cool!

Our youngest child

Here's our baby at 12 weeks......what a BLESSING!

A nice STRONG heart beat

God has blessed us with a baby with a STRONG heart beat......so far, baby looks very healthy, and is growing as he/she should be. Thank-you, God!

Hat or Helmet?

The boys LOVE to ride the motorcycle with Daddy. After a ride one day, Benjamin wanted to "wear that hat".

I love you, you love me!

MUCH better than school!

The city had a leak in our yard. When they came to repair it last week it was quite the form of entertainment......in fact, it was MUCH more entertaining than school, for sure!

My 2 Keiths

Keith took KM with him on a business trip last week. Here they are ready to leave. I think they both had a good time. I missed both of them while they were away!

Buddies

Scott and Benji watching some TV and enjoying a snack together.

Can it be?????

There was a time when I didn't think I'd ever be posting a picture of our SIXTH child! Well.....here is our newest child....welcome, baby #6!

Like Father, Like Son

Keith Michael decided to copy his dad the other day......

Blog frustrations!

Well, I've been TRYING to post a video, but blogger won't let me, and photobucket won't go through.....SO......I guess I'll try again some other time. Grrrr..... Technology can be fun, but oh, so frustrating too!!!!

What to do on a rainy day

You can't tell very well from this picture, but the boys have their army men all set up outside IN THE RAIN, ready for battle.

Better late than never......Happy 10th Birthday, Josh! Even though it WAS almost a month ago!

This has to be the easiest cake ever! Just make a chocolate cake, cut some craters into it, make some mountains, slap on some sand-colored icing, have Joshua make a battle scene on his cake.....and well.....you get the idea! It was a hit, and VERY easy! Thanks, Joshua!

The water games were a riot, and I think all the kids had a great time.....thanks Keith for providing such fun entertainment!

Joshua got 2 cakes this year.....one on his actual birthday, and one at his party....he lucked out!
Happy 10th Birthday, Joshua! We LOVE you!