Our Bathroom Update!

Last week we celebrated Caleb's 5th birthday. He had a

PJ party and invited his preschool class, family and some

friends from church. We had a great time and the kids

enjoyed it! Sophia was right in there with the big kids.

Sophia loves to do the things Caleb does, hence the recorder.

But she also loves to add her own flair. For example, as Kim

pulled these baskets from under the bench, Soph decided

that they looked more like train cars and set them up and got

in. Not sure why she's in the caboose...

Our very own knight! Caleb was very happy to show off his

dragon-fighting skills, saving Kim numerous times during the day.

He also has a king costume, which means he's his own boss!

Two Shirts...Seriously???

This is what happens when you let a strong-willed child make the rules. Sophie wanted to wear her Pooh shirt, but hated all the pants in her drawer. So, naturally she gets to wear her two self-selected shirts. It was kind of fun to watch her run with her two tails trailing behind her. Ah, well...

Sharing

This time lapse communicates a huge moment in our house - the kids WILLINGLY sharing a toy! Caleb was the one who initiated the sharing, and Sophia was happy to play along...what great kids!

 

Okay...this may look like a fairly under-control moment.  But what you don't know is that there was an uncomfortable amount of water in the kayak from a wave that doused us just as we took off.  Then, for some reason I was unable to really get down - maybe it was the life jacket? - so we were fairly tippy and the water wasn't all that smooth.  And lastly, why on earth does Caleb have a rock with him???  

 

I marvel at the women in my life - Kim, Sophia, Mom and Carrie.  And then on Kim's side: Kathy, Robyn, Margie, Amy...What incredible women for Sophia to grow up with and what a legacy!

 

Caleb got a ton of time with his Papa and Nana - and they are moving soon to the neighborhood.  I'm so excited at how well my kids will know their grandparents!!!

Ready for a Fun Slide-Ride

 

Every once in a while, that ol' Kodak takes a cool picture.

Rough Slide

Our 4h of July - the Park

For the 4th of July we visited with Chris' parents. The weather for Friday and Saturday weren't the best, but not terrible either. What we did get to enjoy is a park that was just a few minutes drive away. Sophia and Caleb loved the slides, and we really had a great time.

Cute Girl Waving

Sophia just loves an excuse to wave.

Bedtime Stories

Caleb loves books and he always has a snack and two books (of a few chapters) before bed. Sophia's love for reading is beginning to develop as well. She has started to join in book time at bedtime with Caleb. Chris got out the camera and immediately I heard "cheese" from my left. Soph is also becoming a ham. I love these kids and I love our fun, family routines. I know it's important to cherish these simple times while I can. So from board books to chapter books, we enjoy reading at our house!

Father's Day

I am so blessed have a husband who loves the Lord and his children. It's awesome to see how Chris has grown as a father and husband. Here's some pics of the kids and Chris on Father's Day.



Here's Chris with the kids before bed one night. We decided to have a dress-up/pj time. Silly kids!