Giving Thanks

Sister Mathaney (Megan's sunbeam teacher): "Megan, What are you thankful for?"
Megan: "I'm thankful that Jesus took care of my baby brother."



And I'm thankful (among other things) that Megan decided to quit sucking her thumb last week - cold turkey (pardon the pun).

What a kid.

Little Luke - Round 2

Luke is here!

All 9 pounds
21 3/4 inches

Right at high noon

We wanted to name him Gary Cooper, but he looked like a Luke.

Even Megan loves him.

The Parade of Princesses

Next year we're hoping to throw in a prince charming to mix things up a little.

Happy Halloween!

The Striped Skunk Habitat

Made by the enthusiastic polka dotted first grader.

Meet Kim

Maker of super cute airplane quilts for baby.

Lucky me!

Last Week . . .

We had 21 inches of rain.
School was canceled for two days.
We went through 3 batches of homemade play dough, 2 sets of water colors, all of mom's markers, and probably a ream of paper.
We watched enough Scooby Doo to last a lifetime.

This week - clear and sunny. Yay!

Tiny Turtle, Big Spider

Commentary by Addie and Megan

The best birthday gifts

Are the ones you buy for yourself.

Happy Birthday Aric!

Keeping up with the Joneses . . .

Is so much easier when the Smiths give you their stuff!

Thanks for the trampoline. We're loving it.

Happy to be

A First Grader!

Best part of first grade -"There are lots more books to read."

Should be a good year.

Vacation Time

So, our trip out west was so much fun, we decided to post a million pictures so we wouldn't forget it!

Fly fishing - Aric's new favorite hobby

The really cold creek behind the cabin in Utah.

Grandma with her girls

Aric with his Dad

Lots of cousins

Lots of swimming
and snacking
Aunt Traci and Aunt Heather after baby Enoch's blessing
Addie meeting baby Enoch
Grandpa the ultimate swing pusher
Four wheeler train rides - a BIG hit with the grand kids
strolling through the zoo with Grandma
Olivia being cute
reunion time - three legged races
umm, more snacking
target practice
Anna's target practice

(Go Grandpa!)
And of course, the Mexican hat dance.

Blueberries

They look like grapes, but they're blueberries.

And it was finally cool enough last weekend to do some blueberry picking.

Which kept the girls busy for a good 30 minutes.

And all in time for our 4th of July festivities.

When it's your birthday . . .

You can have a piece of pizza that big.

Happy 6th Addie!

Schools Out!

The girls and I went to the school to celebrate with all the kindergartners.

Addie as the proud recipient of the "Outstanding Behavior" award. Not bad.
Tomorrow's plans (other than birthday celebration) - Sleep in!

Hey Mom

"Hey Mom, Ms. White (one of her teachers) doesn't dress like you. She wears pretty clothes and dresses. I like her style."

Myrtle Beach

Memorial Day was a perfect chance for a day trip to Myrtle Beach. We never actually went to the beach, but the boardwalk was definitely entertaining. (You probably won't find this photo on our Christmas card)

The over priced rides were actually worth every penny

Megan the dare devil

Other favorites: feeding the fish, running into the Awtreys, Getting a 75% military discount at the aquarium, bouncy houses, lots of fountains to play in, the candy store, Mom passing out, the list goes on and on.