Friday, April 30, 2010

Uncle Matthew Came!

Uncle Matthew is working "in the area," (only an hour or so away), so he came by for a surprise visit and thrilled the kids.
Catching kids on the zip line. Uncle Matt made an extra handle so the little ones can reach.
Why backwards, Ari?!
The classic slide train. (Can't do this on school playgrounds anymore.)

(Any time you want a meal, a shower, or just to be mobbed by kids, Matthew!)

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Swallows Park 2010

We went to Lewiston to stay with Denise and preview spring.
Auntie gave Ari her first manicure.
Isn't she glamorous?
It was kind of windy and cool on Saturday, but Sunday arrived with beautiful spring weather.
Off they go, along the river to Swallows Park for our annual excursion.
This year, Gabrian was on his bike instead of in the wagon.
Ari rode in the wagon, eating bread meant for ducks, as usual.
WHY won't they stay on the path?
(And why does Conor always have holes in the knees of his pants?)

Ari and Uncle Eric.
She has to run to keep up - look at that flight phase. :)
The payoff is so worth it.
Both of them seem to be having fun.



Puppy is getting tired.
Gabrian is looking kind of tired, too.
Yep.
Quickly crashed - but what? No sleeping in the wagon? The first outing without crashing in the wagon. An era has passed.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Gabrian Stuff

Gabrian doing Gabrian stuff:
Helping Daddy with the library floor.
Stealing Mom's spot when Mom moved to throw up (after wisdom tooth extraction.)
Cuddling the dogs in his favorite cozy spot.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Science Fair AGAIN

Why did I have to give birth to kids who like the darn science fair?!
It's not even required!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

"Take A Picture of This!"

Our little ham likes the camera!
Is the cup big enough?
It defeated me when Conor and I went to see How To Train Your Dragon
(and took Amandrew to Clash of the Titans).
I've seen both - How To Train Your Dragon is better.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Moo


This is the neighbor's steer, whom the kids have named, "Moo."
He is the friendliest cow I've ever encountered.
I wasn't able to get a picture with the kids' faces well because every time I came close enough, he would trot over to me to be pet.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

66 Degrees!

The thermometer got up to 66 degrees today!
Wonderful!
And on my day off, too!
We got in some swing time,
some tractor driving,
some 4-wheeler driving,
some jeep driving,
shot some hoops,
and got in some bike riding!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

More Misc Kids & Pups



Karma Releases Her Inner Cujo

Cujo!
Come on in, Burglar!
Is she gonna kill the puppy?!
Nope, actually, she's just going to give Sterling a bath.
They sound VICIOUS when they play. A recording on a motion sensor would be a foolproof burglar alarm! They actually are getting along extremely well. :)

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Misc Recent Pictures

Saturday Night Fever.



Sterling claimed the Jack Russells' bed. . .
This will be her only opportunity to fit - sort of.