Phony Photos

I've had a bit of a problem with getting my Instagram photos off of my phone so these are from the way-back machine (starting in January).

1. first day at a new preschool  2. still dressing as mice sometimes  3. hanging in Logan's classroom  4. sicky Logan  5. keeping rack of medicines on my arm  6. Jack's sportsmanship award for basketball  7. fun at the park  8. movies in mama's bed  9. silly (not sleepy) girls

1.special treat on a girls' trip  2. siblings  3. Jack's fieldtrip  4. Des and Mama  5. now Jack is sick  6. sleepy gerbils  7. frozen yogurt  8. visiting the space shuttle  9. beautiful Des

1. arts and crafts  2. reading a favorite book  3. Logan sifting through the mess  4. the boys, big and small  5. the crazy bunch  6. Mama and laughing Des  7. Ethiopian dancing  8. zoo animals  9. spring has sprung

(Laser) Tag...You're it!

Every year before our "birthday season" begins we discuss if we will do a big joint party for all four kids or maybe an outing with a few friends for each one.  This year, Scott felt adamant about the kids each having their special thing so that is what we planned.

Jack was a bit wishy-washy but ultimately decided on a laser tag party at a local park.  He invited his whole class as well as his cub scout Wolf den.  We timed it so they would get a bit of play time as the sun was setting.  All of the kids seemed to have a good time.  Jack had a rough patch but ultimately had fun too.

Lining up to collect their lasers

Dang it!  Jack got shot this round...

Logan having fun...

The boys

Cupcakes in the dark

Friends help light Jack up with finger lights and glow sticks

Once Upon a Time...

One year ago...

Two year ago...
Three years ago...


Four years ago...


Five years ago...


Six years ago...


Seven years ago...


Eight years ago...


Jack is 8 years old!  Where has the time gone?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY! I LOVE YOU!

Watching Fairy Movies...Scott, Jack and Logan Style

This is just a little bit of daily life I'm recording...nothing too special but something I want to remember...

Several times I've caught Scott, Jack and Logan watching "girl" movies or shows.  Apparently it starts like this...

Scott turns on a fairy or princess or ballerina movie for Des and Bri to watch.  Scott usually sits down with them and starts to get a bit drowsy.  Jack wanders in and tries to figure out what is so interesting to his sisters and Papa.  He sits down and gets comfortable.  Then Logan wanders in and tries to figure out what is so interesting to the rest of the family.  He, too, sits down and gets comfy.  Eventually the girls wander out of the room and find something else to do.  This is when I walk in and find Scott, Jack and Logan completely engrossed in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.

Hide and Seek...Des and Bri Style

This is just a little bit of daily life I'm recording...nothing too special but something I want to remember...

Neither Des or Bri fully understand the concept of hide and seek.  When they play it with each other it's all good because they follow the same rules as each other.  But when they play it with others...it's a bit confusing for all involved.

It goes a little something like this...
Bri covers her eyes and starts counting.  Des runs and hide.  And then, before Bri is finished counting, Des will run back to Bri and shout and giggle and "surprise her" when she stops counting and uncovers her eyes.  Crazy giggles ensues from both girls.  Repeat.  And repeat.  And repeat again.

Random Bits of Life...Another Photo Edition

Well, another couple of months has come and gone so it must be time for another photo drop.  Here are just a few of the memories we've made in February and March.

A trip to the zoo -

Bri grooming a goat at the zoo

Scott and Logan making sure the goats are well-fed

"Please just pose nicely for one photo together!"

Des takes a rest while checking the map...

A close-up with an Asian elephant

Open House at the elementary school - 

A journal entry from Jack

Jack's self-portrait

Another self-portrait by Jack (He has two-tone hair so
he always draws himself with different color patches
of hair.)

Jack and more of his work

Logan's self portrait sitting on an origami bench
playing an origami piano made by Logan

Origami frog and story by Logan

Logan working on another origami project

Easter with family -

All dressed up at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Goofy self-portrait

Logan made a friend

At the park with cousin Lexi

Yep, dying eggs in the middle of the park...

"Yep, we think Mama is weird too..."

Another zoo trip -

Finally!  A half-way decent pose...

Fun with friends

Bri brought her preschool friend, Peanut, to meet
the other elephants.

Random Bits of Life...The Photo Edition

I think these photos go all the way back to September.  I've been so off and on with the blog that these little bits of life haven't gotten documented.  And because my memory is lousy (at best) I know I better get these memories posted before they fade away...

Bri and Des' first day of school

Scott's first race

Cub scouts popcorn sales

Painting the ugly wall in the backyard

More painting in the backyard but on a bit smaller scale

First ballet class

Rare moment of brotherly love

Jack and Des

Logan feeding the giraffes

Cub scouts at the park

Cheetah

Bat

 Pink ballerina

Purple ballerina

Jack reading on the jungle gym

Family photo at Thanksgiving

Great Dona and Des

Beautiful Bri

Logan and Marley

Still loving ballet class

One of Jack's swisher shots 

Excited to be playing basketball with friends

Des and Bri's first day of their new preschool

First day of school with a good friend

Photo session with two of their besties...Ella and Yuliya

Cute, silly trouble makers

Whew!  I think I'm finally all caught up on the random bits of life from the past several months!