Farewell Forte and Tranquila

June 2009- I hate snakes, not with a capital H but I just have no like in my whole being to ever have one or run into one. So my sweet family thought it a good idea to catch a couple for me to look at everyday. The kids loved them and named them Forte and Tranquila. We tryed really hard to make a home that they would like and could survive in but after a few days the snakes didn't eat and they knew it was time to say goodbye.

So good-bye Forte and Tranquila, Good-Bye!!!!

It's a good thing he's SOOO cute!!!!

May 2009- Once upon a time a Momma went outside with her baby boy and her 5 yr old girl to send the little girl on the bus to go to school. As the girl and her school mate jumped on the bus the Momma started to talk to a friend. Unbeknownst to the Momma her sweet but smart baby boy went in the house locked the door and went right to the pantry. After opening the pantry door he pulled up a stool and begun eating all the candy, cookies, and junk food he could find. When the momma finally noticed that this sweet boy was in the house and locked the door she tried to entice him to come let her in. With cookie in hand and chocolate on face he nicely and loudly said "NO!".
WHAT????? Oh no you did not!!!! So, ever so gently the Momma asked over and over again trying all the bribing she knew. Sadly the answer was always a loud but simple "NO". Finally, this cute little thing opened the door and with sweet smile said " Cookie all gone". Good thing he is soo cute!!!

Avery's A+ Performence

May 2009- We have lots of talent in this family and this was Avery's turn to show hers off. It was her Kinder big show of the year. Not only did she look darn cute but she sang like an angel.

Avery at her school
The brightly colored stage
Avery listening intently to instruction

Avery decorated this hat for the show and looked great in it!!!

Great Job Avery!!!

We Have a New Puppyish!!!

MAY 2009- Most people know that we have children and most people know that we used to have a dog. Well, since Zach is severely allergic to dog dander we decided on a little child (which we already had) that acts like a dog =a PUPPY!!!! He even named himself Puppy, yes he is brilliant!!

Puppy with Josh
Puppy

This should keep the kids from asking for a pet for a little while. We are still trying to train the new puppy to not lick, but I guess it's a small price to pay!!

A Rolling We Will Go

May 2009- What kid doesn't love a good hill to roll down? We stood here for a while so the kids could enjoy this little pleasure.
But for Zach it was more like. . .

Scoot. . .
Scoot. . .

Rollishscoot. . .

Roll. . .

In no time he will be rolling like the pros-

The Playgroup Posse

May 2009- AHHH Playgroup! Avery and her friends were in the afternoon kinder so every Wednesday they got together at a different house for Playgroup. They did the things girls do Play, fight, Play, Laugh, fight, Play, Play, Play. It was great for everyone.

One of the times they were at my house they all dressed like princesses (there could never only be one) and made up a play for Zach and I. It had everything in it. . .

Running Princesses

Biting Snakes

Sword fighting

And Dead Princesses (you can't have just one)

All the makings of a real fairytale

We also worked on smiling

AHHH Beautiful!!!

Ignorance is Bliss

May 2009- It was one of those Portland days and we found the perfect activity. We decided to all, as a family, walk in the March of dimes walk-a-thon. We didn't know how far it was going to be until we got there. It was just over 6 miles going over bridges, along the river, and through down town. Those who put it together really knew how to throw a walk-a-thon, there was a pit stop every mile with a snack, drink, and a giveaway (which Josh LOVED). There were also a few marching bands to keep everyone motivated.

It was such a beautiful day.

I think the key to the happiness on the walk-a-thon was not to tell the kids how long we were walking. After we were done and we told them they were so proud of them selves, as they should be!