SICK KIDS!

It has been SICK KIDS for us since getting the daycare call on Friday the 15th. Miss Brie had some vomiting and then it turned to rotovirus! poor little thing, she really just laid on Pete or I from Friday until today. She is regaining a bit of her personality however and turning around today. She is down 13 ounces, doesn't sound like much but she was only 22 pounds a few days ago! Maggie then came with a fever Monday am and today we tested her for strep and it was POSITIVE! the poor thing, I made her get the shot and she was not happy with me! PJ has felt alittle rough lately too and now tonight seems to be wheezing! Oh as to not be left out Makayla had a fall at school and now has 5 new bruises on her shins! Alright little people you have exhausted your parents so lets all stay healthy for a long time please!

grandpa time

We have been trying to make trips up to my folks alittle more often lately to give the kids time with their grandparents. To PJ's surprise the lawnmower has returned from the farm to my parents garage. He was SO EXCITED when the door opened and he saw the "TRACTOR HERE!!" Who says a two and half year old does not have memories, he has not seen this since early October but remembers clearly everything about it!

My dad does some work assembling little pieces. The kids were very curious and thought they would be so helpful. He was with them in that garage Sunday for over an hour. I have no doubt those three little people and their conversations exhausted him! can you imagine all the discussions they had!

A glimpse into our lunch conversation went like this: Pete and I were commenting to my folks about the latest cow meat we purchased from my sister. Maggie inquired how we get Jacie's cow meat, Kayla without skipping a beat or missing a bite of food states: "she shoots the cow". I thought Maggie was going to fall off her chair. I quickly jumped into the conversation for a little recovery and to soften the blow. Maggie simply said "oh that is very sad," and onto the next subject we went. I am waiting for the time that she comes to me with more questions, right now the wheels are still turning( I can see them churning).

another soccer angle

This is Maggie and PJ's opinion about Kayla's soccer game on Saturday. I can just imagine a similair pose in about 10 years as my then 15 year old is trying to get a tan! dear God help have the strength! They even convinced a friend to joing them on their blanket.

Our team made a goal and so we were clapping and cheering and Brie was showing her excitement as well!

DinoStars

Makayla and her first grade class did a show called Dinostars! It involved singing, dancing, and joke telling. Kayla did an excellent job with her parts. We had to make her costume and she chose to be a Pterodactyl. great!

5 poses

So in attempt to update the above photo we headed outside this evening for a photo session. Let me tell you 5 poses and many clicks of the camera this is the best we have folks! The above is the best of all the shots and below are the outtakes for your smiling pleasure! It was a bit windy and alittle chilly but really kids I just wanted one picture. A one year, two year, four year and seven year old are not any easier to photograph now verses one year ago! I feel like I have to have 4 assistants creating a circus above and behind my head to make all eight eyes look the correct way. At any rate here are an example of my efforts! Enjoy and have a good week.

The slide idea was hopeless from the start!

Soccer

Spring Soccer 2011 has started! We had our first game today. We have added a few more players to the roster and that is helpful for subbing! We still did not have a win but we managed to get a few goals and the girls had a great time. It was a beautiful morning as well, the sun was out and the light breeze was warm. I need to find a soccer picture from September and do a comparison. Have a great weekend. I think spring may be here after Monday for us. One more cool day and then I think we will stay warm!! Happy Spring!

Beads

So many beads and necklaces, what is a girl supposed to do? Brie is following in Makayla's footsteps and is loving playing with the beads. Thanks to my mom and sister we have plenty of necklaces from Makayla's time. Brie will spend 20 to 30 minutes easily entertaining herself with the necklaces! I keep them away and use them when I need a few minutes to get something done! I had to catch it on camera though because I know somewhere I have very similiar photos of her sister doing the same thing!