Searching the Countryside

A little Geocaching (hi-tech hide and seek) just north of our house. It mixes sunshine, outdoors, and technology. Unfortunately the day ended with Conor taking a fall off a log up in the air and us getting to try out our first-aid kit. Hopefully he will slow down just a bit, but then he is a boy... He did score a pocket knife and left a SWAT badge in the box as a replacement.
http://www.geocaching.com

All American Girl

A very short time ago, she wasn't. But now, she is an All American Girl.

Look! They're Both Smiling At The Same Time!

OK. It's never going to happen in real life if there's a camera around. I just love paint shop. . .

Anyone Up For Some Picture Overkill?

I know, I take too many -- but these guys are just so cute!

Picking Dandelions. . .

. . . To Feed The Bunnies

(Yes, there's a bunny in the hole.)

The rabbits have quickly adapted -- switching from diving underground when a person comes by, the winter mode, to standing up at the gate asking, "What have you got for me?"

Three Of My Favorite Kids

Gabrian Puts Himself To Bed

Hooligans On A Hot Day

The first hot day! (Finally.) They were all eating popsicles, and it is so rare to see all 5 of them in the same spot, I had to snap a picture. Of course, the saw me and tried to bolt, and I had to make them come back for the picture. . .

She Sprouted Horns!

She really is a Norton!

Mother's Day

Mother's Day might be Conor's second favorite holiday. What a sweetheart. This was (a very early) breakfast in bed.
Here's what it's all about: swarms of kids, beautiful artwork in the background, and ever-present handprints on the windows! (And one tired mom.) :)

Busy Day May 10

Michael, Gabrian, and

Cameron went to Riverfront Park to see the falls and to watch

Andrew march in the Junior Lilac Parade while

Lora, Ariana, and Conor enjoyed the closing weekend tournament of spring soccer season.
Then, off to Costco . . .

Ice Cream

Ari's first ice cream.

She likes it!
She's back for more.
No hesitation - Gabrian chooses his own bite size.

8th Grade Science Fair

Which liquid makes the best (for quantifiable data, fastest) dry ice bomb: water, club soda, or hydrogen peroxide?
(If you want to try it, the answer is hydrogen peroxide - but don't linger after capping it.)

"He's my sister."

Cute Even When Grimy

Hey Susie, Remember these shirts? Ben and Max had the matching set that they wore and passed them to Conor and Cameron. Today, Gabrian and Ari are wearing them. :)

The Littlest Sweetie

Peek

He's lying on the bench peeking at me under the dining table.

Sadly Waving 'Bye To Brothers

Why do they have to go to school anyway?

Ari and Conor

These two are crazy about each other. It's pretty great.