Thursday, June 24, 2010

Tommy lost his first tooth!


Isn't he adorable? I love the "kindergarten smile" when they start losing the first few teeth. It makes him look so CUTE!

Yes, this is my husband.

Some people saw me kissing this guy in the parking lot at church and they said they were going to tell my husband! LOL
He looks so much different, it's hard to believe it is him. It was hard for me to get used to at first. Doesn't he look 10 years younger?

Cub Scouts Day Camp 2010

Jr. and Isaac had a lot of fun at day camp. It is during the day for 2 1/2 days. They sure show the boys a good time there. Jared and I were able to be walking leaders on one of the days. It was AWESOME! I really enjoyed volunteering. The boys had a great time.
Isaac on Archery

Jr. on Archery

Jr and Isaac making wooden boats

Jr. and Isaac at the "Marines", this was their favorite by far.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Our happenings this week...

Jared got to go to a cardinals game in St. Louis this weekend. Carfax chartered 3 big busses that hauled all their employees to the game and back on Thursday. Then on Friday morning Jared headed back to St. Louis to a computer geek conference. It's been a long weekend for me here at home.
Isabella having fun at the sprayground at Stephens lake park. We had so much fun yesterday!
Tommy, Mason and Isa
Rusty Gordie
My little Gord.
And, of course, the Shugies, wearing their shugie visors.
Little Russ couldn't wait to go to the lake. He decided to try on his innertube toy while we were still in the van.
We went to Bass Pro yesterday before the lake to pick up some supplies.


They had free fishing for kids, but unfortunately, no bites.
Mary with her new american girl doll "Lucy". (Yard sale $10)!
Bath time fun. Russell, Mason, Samuel, and Thomas.
Rusty has been pushing around this yellow tonka truck. He rams it into my ankles all the time. I was standing by the stove making dinner when I felt the strike behind me on my ankles. Ouch! Jared called over to me, laughing, "Don't you hate it when he does that?" Then, Jared came over to the stove to help with dinner and Rusty struck him from behind as hard as he could! Satisfaction. LOL
My sweet stay at home buddies looking out the window on a rainy day. I love being a Mom.



I got released from my calling of teaching the 16 and 17 year olds at church today. I was very sad to let go. I love each one of those kids. It was a pleasure teaching them. I got called to be a primary teacher, though I haven't found out what age group I'll be teaching yet. I can't wait! I love smaller children (can you guess why?)!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

St. Louis Temple

We got to go to the temple together!!! I am so glad. We usually take turns because it is so hard to leave the kids. It takes us two hours each way, plus the time for the session. Thanks for babysitting Weezie! We had a great time. It was so nice to feel the peace that is in the house of the Lord.



Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Happy Birthday to Jr. & Mary







My camera was not charged on Jr. and Mary's birthdays so I didn't get good pictures. Mary turned 7 and Jr. turned 10. Happy birthday my sweethearts! Aunt Sals took Mary to the mall for a special birthday lunch. She bought her some treats and they rode the carosel. Thanks Sals! Jr. got a special trap to catch stuff in the creek for his birthday. He has already got a lot of use out of it. It seems like he brings home a fresh catch every day! I love you guys!

Random pics from this week











Fun at Cosmo Park




We have been having some great fun recently. Our most recent adventure took place today at Cosmo park at the sand pit. We ate pizza and drank soda. Then we spent a good couple of hours horsing around in the sand. It was great fun. All these kids get along famously. They are all having a great childhood.










Happy Birthday Dear Sarah!




We are enjoying having Weezie and the kids here staying with us. It's hard to believe they have already been here for 5 or 6 weeks. I love them so much. It was Sarah's birthday on Saturday. We invited Suzy and the girls over and had a big barbeque, followed by cake and ice cream. Then we played our favorite party game which is to have the kids walk across a long strip of bubblewrap without popping any bubbles. They always love this game! We all had a great time. Happy Birthday Sarah! I can't believe you are already 10 years old. We love you so very much Sweetheart!