No matter how many times I tried, or how many different times, the pictures of the boys with their aunt Kayce would not download onto that last entry. I guess she was meant to have her own entry!
She was so good to the boys, she spoiled them with gifts and her time. They all had so much fun sleeping in the R.V. with her and all the other things we did in the short amount of time we had together.
Life with four boys and a girl.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Sunny (hot) California
Despite the heat we kept very busy on our trip to California. A good question would be 'What didn't we do?" We celebrated birthdays with many presents, went swimming, fishing, bowling, horseback riding, miniature golfing, roasted marshmallows, slept in an R.V.(well, the kids and their aunt Kayce did), visited with family - a highlight of the trip - went to LEGOLAND, and laughed a lot.
We went fishing with Ezekiel and his Mom Gen. It was a lot of fun, since we went to a fish farm and each child was guaranteed a catch.
Little Kierah was thrilled to have her cousins visit from out of town, though she wasn't so excited about getting her picture taken, neither was Jack. Her Mom should have a baby girl by the time anyone reads this (today was her scheduled inducement day).
Mak loved driving in Lego town.
All those "people" are made from Lego's and this little driving course had actual stop lights and signs that the kids had to follow. They got their "driver license's at the end".
The Men went on an hour and a half horse ride through the mountains, while the women and Jack waited. Unfortunately we forgot to give them a camera, but they said the views were spectacular!
Can you see Jack below the huge Lego Giraffe? He and Mom went for a walk while his brothers build cars inside and raced with other kids.
Chatham turned six and lost his first tooth while we were out there!
Mak enjoyed just sitting and fishing without bait. We called it his Tom Sawyer moment.
TJ's highlight is always miniature golf where he gets special treatment and is allowed behind the counter to "help" as well as get in as much practice as he wants.
We had fun with young to old, Jack all the way to Grandma played the whole course.
We went fishing with Ezekiel and his Mom Gen. It was a lot of fun, since we went to a fish farm and each child was guaranteed a catch.
Little Kierah was thrilled to have her cousins visit from out of town, though she wasn't so excited about getting her picture taken, neither was Jack. Her Mom should have a baby girl by the time anyone reads this (today was her scheduled inducement day).
Mak loved driving in Lego town. All those "people" are made from Lego's and this little driving course had actual stop lights and signs that the kids had to follow. They got their "driver license's at the end".
The Men went on an hour and a half horse ride through the mountains, while the women and Jack waited. Unfortunately we forgot to give them a camera, but they said the views were spectacular!
Can you see Jack below the huge Lego Giraffe? He and Mom went for a walk while his brothers build cars inside and raced with other kids.
Chatham turned six and lost his first tooth while we were out there!
Mak enjoyed just sitting and fishing without bait. We called it his Tom Sawyer moment.
TJ's highlight is always miniature golf where he gets special treatment and is allowed behind the counter to "help" as well as get in as much practice as he wants.
We had fun with young to old, Jack all the way to Grandma played the whole course.
Monday, July 10, 2006
MY HEROS
Nina stopped by for a visit and wanted an updated picture of her and the boys. They went all out for the occasion! TJ tried to get a picture of him "flying" from the table to the couch, and Chatham's roars were continuous. Mak went lion and tiger hunting and Jack, for the most part, just smiled.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
July Birthday "Party"
For the van Wingerden family it would be a bit much to celebrate each individual birthday so we take one day and celebrate anyone who has a birthday that month. For example we recently celebrated the July Birthdays which include, TJ, Chatham, Keri and Aunt Connie. We tried something different this year, instead of being at home, we went out to eat at a BBQ place right after church. Some how we managed to stay mostly clean. The weather didn't allow for swimming when we got home, but we still opened gifts and had cake!
Here is a picture of most of the cousins, only the babies, Gracie (6 months) and Blake (3 months), are missing.
Here is a picture of most of the cousins, only the babies, Gracie (6 months) and Blake (3 months), are missing.
Pregnant Profile
I have had several people ask me to post a picture of me pregnant. Here I am at 26 weeks on my 33rd Birthday. Three months to go, or if you want specifics 90 to 94 days left (according to my "window" of due dates between October 7 & 11). Another September baby sounds good to me though!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Dirt and Baseball
We had a fun baseball weekend with about 25 friends and family (half kids half adults). While most of the adults got involved in a friendly, yet competitive game, the kids were forced to find other things to occupy their time. They were actually given permission to play in the dirt. Jack has that "sport" mastered. By the end of the game the kids were making dirt angels, waiting patiently for the adults to finish so they could each have their turn at bat...and of course Jack has to do everything the big kids do so he picked up a bat and stood at homeplate. David helped him to hit and even run the bases. It was an evening we are going to try and repeat!
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Father's Day
Happy Fathers Day!
TJ was excited that his cast "matched" the flowers (even though it didn't), but mom insisted this wasn't the time to show off his colorful arm.
Jack wasn't too sure about this so Mom hopped into the picture too. Guess that's appropriate for Father's day, since in some ways it includes our next child!
TJ was excited that his cast "matched" the flowers (even though it didn't), but mom insisted this wasn't the time to show off his colorful arm.
Jack wasn't too sure about this so Mom hopped into the picture too. Guess that's appropriate for Father's day, since in some ways it includes our next child!
Friday, June 02, 2006
Can you spell that please?
This is Chatham and his best Bud, Todd (who happens to be his cousin). Both of them get quite the comments when they run out to the field, since their last names barely fit on their shirts. They are having a blast being on the same T-Ball team.
Summer Break!
On Memorial Day we went out to the green house as a family. The three oldest boys had their scooters and we're having a great time, until T.J.'s wheel hit a crack and he went flying. So we now have our first official broken bone!
Since he broke it on Memorial Day, and He'll get it off around his birthday (the 4th of July) he picked red! Cast's have come a long way since either David or I have had one. This one is completely waterproof! Swimming is not an issue, so the only thing he's really missing is baseball, but he was a good sport and went last night and cheered his team on (which happens to also be Mak's team).
Since he broke it on Memorial Day, and He'll get it off around his birthday (the 4th of July) he picked red! Cast's have come a long way since either David or I have had one. This one is completely waterproof! Swimming is not an issue, so the only thing he's really missing is baseball, but he was a good sport and went last night and cheered his team on (which happens to also be Mak's team).
Monday, May 29, 2006
Just Boys and Noise?
Well, you all know that we are not in short of boys in the family. We titled our Blog last year and thought it quite appropriate. However we do need to make one little comment. You see we learned last week that our next addition is most likely a.......GIRL! (Yes, we are in shock). So, with that knowlege, we want you to know that we are pretty sure she'll fit into the "noise" part of our blog just fine. And more importantly fit into our family perfectly.
May Birthday Splash
Yesterday, since we have six family members with May Birthdays - including David - we had our May Birthday Party! What a great way to start the summer! The day was warm and sunny, and the pool at Opa and Oma's was just the right temperature.
Here is Jack with David, the only reason he's not totally smiling is because he wants to be put on the side of the pool so he can jump in again.
Here is Jack with David, the only reason he's not totally smiling is because he wants to be put on the side of the pool so he can jump in again.
Jumping Jack
Jack's first few days in the pool for the summer, and there wasn't a bit of fear! He was going off the mini slide, jumping in continually and just smiling the whole time. It was a special treat to have this time with his Dad.
Mother's Day
The night before Mother's Day I told the boys that one thing I would love is if they picked out their Sunday Clothes, once one of them picked out a tie, the others couldn't be outdone. So I had four very handsome boys dressed to a T for Mother's Day. What more could I ask for?
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Hey You!
Jack just wants to say hi to YOU!
We've been keeping very busy as a family, David's been working long hours and traveling, so the boys and I have been working extra hard at getting done with school. Mak is doing so well, all he has left is Art - which he is thrilled with. Chatham has to finish phonics and he's set for the summer! Even with the extra work load piled on for 3rd graders TJ is almost done too! 14 days left till summer break.
We've been keeping very busy as a family, David's been working long hours and traveling, so the boys and I have been working extra hard at getting done with school. Mak is doing so well, all he has left is Art - which he is thrilled with. Chatham has to finish phonics and he's set for the summer! Even with the extra work load piled on for 3rd graders TJ is almost done too! 14 days left till summer break.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Makannen finally got the guts!
For about a month now Mak has had two very loose teeth, but he has been fearful of the pain of them coming out. Tonight it only took a tug from Opa to get the first one, and then about an hour later Dad was able to get the second. And you know what? He said it didn't hurt!
A San Francisco Treat
On our one sunny day in California we drove to San Francisco and spent most of the day on Pier 39 and Fisherman's wharf. We saw all the seals, watched a street performance - which TJ got to participate in, toured a submarine, saw an antique arcade and enjoy the local cuisine. TJ LOVED his sourdough bread bowl with clam chowder. A real treat to us Ohioans who have to search for, and rarely find, a good piece of sourdough bread!
Jack and Bubba
Jack and Bubba enjoyed watching the seals and the people around us. Jack was a real trouper the whole day, though he didn't sleep in his stroller he sat patiently and when he was allowed out was thrilled to run around the pier. It was a long day, but he did great!
Seal Scenery
While in San Francisco we spent a lot fo time on Pier 39. The boys would probalby have been content to stay and watch the seals for hours. The animals really are quite amusing. Though some just sleep others play "King of the Dock" and knock all others off,then walk around with a hauty disposition!
Animated reader
Chatham practiced his reading with Nana in a very Animated way. Wearing Bubba's hat from Alaska he sat casually and read about how Rick and Sam are Pal's.
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