Helping Daddy

While the older boys are in school, Benjamin gets the opportunity to help Daddy.

Fishing

Keith took the boys fishing over the weekend.....and though they didn't catch anything, they all had a good time.

I had to post the video below, because it just makes me laugh.  I love the sound of the boys laughing and having a good time together.  

Life is good!

What's not to love?

Mom, the sweater you made for her is perfect with so many of her outfits.....it's still a bit big, but at least she will get lots of use out of it!  Thank you!  Oh yes, and of course, her shoe is off again!

Soccer

Marc is on the Junior High team at school....."Go, Eagles!"

Scott and Michaella enjoy the game.

For Amy

Last July, I took this picture with Lindsay, since we were both wearing pink and brown that day.  I didn't think that just over a year later, I'd be taking the same picture, but this time with MY daughter!  Thanks, Lindsay, for sharing your dress with Michaella!

Cutie Pie

Labor Day

We had great aspirations for some fun family time on Labor day, but Benji woke up throwing up, and Keith wasn't well with fever/cold symptoms, so we pretty much stayed home.  I was able to take the older boys to the park for some fun.

Michaella's 3 Month Pictures

Neither one of these pictures is the one that got up on my wall, but I thought these were really cute too.  I'm a little behind on getting these posted, but I thought they were too cute not to post.

Oh, So Sleepy!

Daddy and Louie napping while Michealla plays.

Aren't the hands precious?

Thanks, Sarah!

My friend from high school, Sarah, made this outfit for Michaella.  She wore it to the soccer game the other day and got lots of compliments on it.  Thanks, Sarah!  By the way....her legs really are there.....she just likes to keep them tucked up like that!

The FIRST Day of School

After nine years of home schooling......this is a whole new experience for all of us!

2nd grade.....here I come!

Scott with his teacher, Mrs. Miller.

Scott going into his classroom....just a tad bit nervous.

Joshua.....6th grade.

Joshua was excited to find out that he'd be sitting right next to Isaac!  School might not be so bad after all!

Marc going into Jr. High.

Can he be going into HIGH school already???

This Year's Birthday Cake

This year Joshua wanted his cake to have NERD balls on it, so he came up with the idea of making a ball pit.  Well, we designed the cake around nerd balls, then couldn't find any, so had to use gum balls instead.  It was still fun.

Michaella's First Cereal

Can it be she is old enough to want cereal....ALREADY????  How time flies!  She still isn't a pro at this cereal thing, but is getting better.

Time With My Two Youngest

The four older boys were at piano lessons, so we went to the mall to play.

Michaella Beth

Grandma Anderson gave Michaella this little bunny.  Michaella loves to snuggle with it.

Joshua went with me to Old Navy the other day, and INSISTED that his sister NEEDED these P.J.'s.

Four Months Old

I'm a little late with this post, but here is the princess at 4 months of age.

Church Picnic