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!

God's Amazing Creation

We had the opportunity to do some sightseeing of some of God's beautiful creation. The following pictures are of a place called Split Rock.





Chapel Pond....an incredible view. The camera just doesn't do it justice!

Water FUN!

While in Schroon Lake we were able to enjoy some fun water sports.
The girls wait for our turn on the tubes.

Four tubing all at the same time is GREAT fun!

CHEESE!

I was trying to get video of Keith Michael and Scott playing together, but as soon as I got the camera out, Benjamin thought I should be taking pictures of HIM. You have to watch these clips in order and all the way to the end to get a good laugh. I have such silly, wonderful boys!

This one's for Daddy!

Sorry for the blurry picture there, but I think you get the idea. Benjamin had NO fear of the water. He had such a good time! Thanks for entertaining him, Keith Michael! And just one more comment....can you tell the child is used to having his picture taken???? "Cheese! Cheese!" What a goober!

"Cruise" on Schroon Lake

One of our fun family events during our reunion was to have an ice cream party aboard Word of Life's luxurious yacht.....or barge. It was fun to cruise down the lake and see my grandfather's old house, as well as the house in which I spent 2 furloughs.....memories!
I have many childhood memories from living in this boat house.
Grandpa's house...and even MORE memories!
All set for a "cruise on Schroon."
Ice cream on the barge.
Benjamin and my cousin's 2 daughters had a blast together....they were SOOOO cute!
I think Benji enjoyed being an "only" child for a week, though he did ask many times throughout that week: "Where's guys?"