A Slow, Creeping Friend

The kids were so excited when Kate found a turtle in our front yard. A fun nature study for the day!

Jude Loves Chili

Not sure how much Chili made it to the tummy!

Memorial Day Sundaes

We had hoped to do something extra special over Memorial Day weekend, but the weather did not cooperate. Rain, rain, rain. Oh well. We enjoyed sundaes and some fun family time indoors.The extra child is Kate's friend, Morgan. Now if we just had 4 more kids, it would be like mealtime for me growing up!

Princess Mary

Mary was invited to a "Princess Birthday Party" this past Saturday. They were to dress up as a princess and come escorted by Daddy. She had a great time! It kind of snuck up on me as many things seem too (!!) so her princess duds are not the most "princessy" of outfits. Coudn't find what I was looking for at the store, so had to go digging through the dress up box. Oh well. She had fun and she looked pretty.

Mary's First Demonstration

Mary at the local "Anti Tax Tea Party". They had signs and she was happy to help out!

Jack the Animal Expert

I found this video from last year of Jack with one of his critters!

Little Slugger

Jude's biggest interest has always been obvious. From the time he was 4 or 5 months old, he has been completely fascinated with balls and throwing. As soon as he was able to scoot around on the floor, he would spend much time "throwing" them across the room. Really, it was more like swatting at it. He would give his ball or any similar toy a swat and off it would go. He would go after it and repeat. Over and over. This exact method changed with his abilities, but the interest has remained.

Here he is 9 months

Now, at nearly 2. Imitating big brother.