Graeme's First OU Football Game

Graeme was very excited to go to his first football game. He got to go with his daddy.

My Own Visa Commercial

Yes, I am sick and yes, the 2 youngest kids were very cranky so I guess they weren't feeling well either. By the time the afternoon rolled around, I was laying down on the couch. Graeme and Gavin had their own agenda of entertainment...




Roll of toilet paper: $.50

Time spent cleaning this up: 2 minutes

20 minutes of uninterrupted rest and recoop time: Priceless

Another Failed Attempt...

to get a picture of everyone looking at the camera. Caroline is the biggest challenge!

Graeme's First Day of Pre-K!

He got the afternoon which is 12:30-3:00. I had originally picked morning but it was filled up. I am actually liking this arrangement better than I had thought I would. I have Gavin taking his nap right after lunch so I don't have to interrupt his nap to pick up Graeme. We can do what we want to in the mornings without having to rush around and get everyone fed and in the car by 8:00.

He was so excited. By the second day, he informed me that he wanted to walk into the school by himself.




This is his teacher, Mrs. Stephens. She was there when I was teaching and I was excited he got her.

A Special Bond

There is a mutual affection between the 2 of them. He always gets her to smile and laugh and he loves talking to her. They are so cute together!

Watch Me Scoot!

I'm starting on my back...


Now I'll flip over...


I just need to get some momentum with my elbows...

Sunday Afternoon Bike Ride

Caroline doesn't look very happy in these pictures. I think it is too bright outside for her to open her eyes completely.

The 3 Musketeers!

Caroline's Eye Surgery

Caroline had her eye surgery one week ago to correct her cross-eyed vision. Many prayers were answered as everything went well and we can't be happier with the results. Everyday she seems to focus on more things and interact with her toys. I can only imagine how overwhelming it must be for her to be seeing all this stuff at once! Here is a picture of her in the recovery room and the first day home. Her eyes were very puffy but that went away by the evening.




This is the 2nd day:


4th day:


10 days later:

Sweet Caroline at 5 Months Old

Ready for Bed!

Summer Fun

Since we remodeled our backyard, the kids have loved playing outside. That is all they want to do. Graeme taught himself to swing and pump his legs. He is very proud of that accomplishment and goes very high. Gavin has taught himself to climb the rock wall (and anything else he can get his little feet and legs on and I'm sure he is proud as well). Here are some things they have been enjoying:

Playing With Friends

Graeme and Gavin had some playdates last week and ate a picnic lunch outside.

My Baby Went To Iowa Today

Graeme went to spend a few days with his adoring cousins and Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joel. I miss him already!

Happy 4th of July!

I dream of the day ALL 3 of my children will smile and look at the camera at the same time. For now, I will take what I can get (which is all of them next to each other and not crying!

Not A Good Idea...

I thought I would try putting Caroline in her bath seat so I could bathe all 3 kids at once (and make my life easier). Her face in the picture says it all. She is turning red with anger as she begins to slouch over. Sorry Caroline! We will try it again in about a month.

Caroline at 4 months

Bubbles

Gavin aka Mr. Labeler

This is a football.


This is a frog.


This is my pool.


He points at everything and wants you to tell him what it is. About 100 times a day, I have to tell him every Sesame Street character, his family members, numbers 1-10 and animals.