Jack turned One year old yesterday, and even though it was only officially fall last week, it's very evident in our surroundings. The trees are beginning to change, and there's pumpkins everywhere. He had a ball sitting among the pumpkins today. He's standing, but not quite ready for walking - it's coming though!
Life with four boys and a girl.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Blowing the whistle
Do you know where all those referees get their whistles from? How about all the police officers? Well we do! We got to see some of them being made, and we each got a whistle to bring home with us to drive our Mom crazy.
Munchkin Mak
We took a drive to the pumpkin patch today. Mak was proud to pose with the his choice. They were much more entertained by the straw maze though. Each year they try to get up the courage to go through the "dark" one. T.J. was so proud that he made it through, but I told him it didn't count when he told me he was with a kid with a flashlight.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Alex
We had a wonderful dinner the other night with our friends. We got to have a very "normal" night, which to them is special. Alex is finally home from the hospital after much Chemo-therapy and a bone marrow transplant. He looks great and had a lot of fun in his yard with the boys. He still has a ways to go, but we are thankful for each day.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
The Other Cheek
Here is the unveiling of Chatham's wound. He got his stitches out on Thursday and the Pediatrician said that the Dr. who stitched him up did a fantastic job. Twelve stitches sounds like a lot, but apparently the Dr. in the E.R. wasn't your average Doctor. He took extra time, care and detail, and for that we are thankful because the scar will be much smaller. It took the Pediatrician 45 minutes just to remove all of them! They were so tiny he had to take a break in the middle because he was going cross eyed.
But I can't just praise the Doctor. Chatham was a champ. The whole 45 minutes he lay quietly on the table, not a sound or a movement. The nurses had freed up their time because they thought they would have to hold him down. But he's not your average kid!
When Chatham first got to take a look at it in the mirror, he look and asked a few questions, then he pointed to his mole on his eye and asked where it came from. I told him he'd had it since he was a baby. He said "you mean Jesus made me with that?, Cool" and off he went.
But I can't just praise the Doctor. Chatham was a champ. The whole 45 minutes he lay quietly on the table, not a sound or a movement. The nurses had freed up their time because they thought they would have to hold him down. But he's not your average kid!
When Chatham first got to take a look at it in the mirror, he look and asked a few questions, then he pointed to his mole on his eye and asked where it came from. I told him he'd had it since he was a baby. He said "you mean Jesus made me with that?, Cool" and off he went.
Mini Golfer
Labor Day was golf day for our family. First we hit the mini golf course, where Mommy smeared everybody -even Daddy! Then we headed to the driving range, but took a small break for ice cream on the way.
This picture is the closest Jack got to any action, but he was a good sport all day!
This picture is the closest Jack got to any action, but he was a good sport all day!
Monday, August 22, 2005
Tree Climbing
Having four boys, it's nearly impossible to walk past a tree without them climbing it, and this one is extra tempting! Low big branches make this tree irresitible for the kids. Each time we walk through Oberlin we visit this tree - which just happens to be next to a small fish pond.
Keri and Nina
How about this? No boys and no noise! We had a fun time in down town Oberlin this morning, fall is in the air. Just a beautiful day for a stroll in the park, or a climb in a tree. David was in Holland so it was all the girls in the family - plus kids.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Lake Erie
Being from California I used to laugh at people from this area when they spoke of "going to the beach". But now that I experience it for myself it is amazing. Can you see the end of the water? Can you see land? We couldn't. The waves weren't huge, but I'm told they can be. But this is fresh water. (Though fresh doesn't mean clean). Jack had a ball just sitting, splashing and letting the waves hit him. He was even a good sport and took a nap for us too.
A Good Time
Mak and Chatham were invited to spend the night at their friend Katherine's house last night - I met them today and we all went to Lake Erie and found a nice private beach where the three of them played for hours, discovering "sunken ship pieces" and drift wood that looked like a "dragon claw" and too many pretty rocks to count.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
All dressed up with no place to go
We have a huge assortment of dress up clothes and costumes. From lions and snakes to Coon skin or hard hats. This is just one of the combinations Mak came up with yesterday. It all started when he and Chatham found their backpacks. The "accessories" were then added. Oh the creative mind of Makannen!
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Introducing.....
This is Nina (with Jack). She's been in our lives for a long time, but now she's in our home. She moved in recently on what we thought was a temporary basis, but God has made it clear that He wants her here for a while longer, and we couldn't be more thrilled! She is a blessing to have around. (And Keri's glad to have another female in the house!).
Birthday Fun!
Chatham and his buds! Todd and Will came over for his birthday (we combined his and T.J.'s - killed two birds with one stone). These three had a quieter fun, played with the big kids on some things, and on their own for others. They had a great water balloon fight on the trampoline - like only 5 year olds could do. Too cute!
What Eight Year Boys Olds do for a Party!
Can we say X-Box? Actually, we are just coming off a big slumber party. We started out with swimming, but that didn't tire them out much, then to the trampoline and some baseball. Oh, and then we filled them up with sugar and for some reason thought we'd get some sleep! They were well behaved, but awake! It was fun, but we're glad it's done!
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Our Red, White and Blue Boy!
It wouldn't be T.J's birthday cake if it wasn't a flag. He has asked to have the same cake next year too. We'll see how long that lasts. He was in heaven with water balloons, food, family and baseball for his birthday. One year soon we'll take him to see some real fireworks!
Friday, July 01, 2005
Fort Building
What is it with children and forts? Taking all the pillows and blankets from every bed and couch our kids know how to create a mess in minutes. Yesterday afternoon they spent some time building what they called Crystal Cave Even making a spot for Jack. Later they asked if they could sleep there. Since things like this are what childhood is all about, (and it's summer vacation) they were allowed - though disappointed that Jack had to sleep in his crib. Things managed to fall apart quite a bit before they actually fell asleep, but when we went to check on things what we found made us smile. See the entries below.
Mummy Mak
Deep inside Crystal Cave we discovered this Mummy. And true to other such findings, we saw preparations for the future. Notice the clothes laid at his feet for when he awakes.
The King of Crystal Cave and His is Serf
Please take note of the small Chatham wrapped in one simple blanket at the foot of King T.J. seated, or should we say reclining on his self made throne. The irony of it all? That bean bag has Chatham's name on it!
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Sittin' the bench
Mak and Chatham have two more games. I think the enthusiasm has faded for them. For Mak it's all about the dirt as he still enjoys sliding into each base, and making dust fly by kicking it, or making piles with his feet. Chatham is just cute out there trying to keep up with the others - he's about the youngest on the team.
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