Family Pics

Eppie and Papa

David and Katherine

Norah

Jonny and Cassie
Hailey

Mike and Ashlyn

Avery, Emmaline

Marissa and Kevin

Landan, Gavin, Kylie

Us!

Kenny, Nathan, James

Vacation

Yes, I am WAY behind. We came home from vacation, then Kenny had his baptism, and suddenly it was time fora new school year. So allow me to back track a bit.

At the end of July we went on a family reunion vacation. We had two houses next door to each other on the Guadalupe River in Gruene, Texas. In those two houses we had 12 adults and 10 children, ranging in age from 4 months to 8 years. Six of the kiddos were 2 and under. I will admit, things got a bit crazy, especially at mealtimes, with so many little ones, but we had a lot of fun.

Some of the activities included the Natural Bridge Caverns. That was neat to see and Kenny was so excited to actually see all the thins he had read and learned about. I've always enjoyed caves and had a good time. Daddy wore James in a carrier and the little guy fell asleep halfway through.


We went to SeaWorld. It was the first time for my family and it is now one of my favorite places. My favorite part was seeing the white Beluga whales in the Azul show. I actually enjoyed it so much I went back to the show a second time with James and sat in the front row to see a better view. Kenny was finally tall enough to go on his first non0kiddy roller coaster. We rode "The Steel Eel. Afterwards, I asked him about it and he didn't say a word. A few minutes later he said it was fun, but scary and he thinks he should stick to the kiddy rides for awhile. The bioys loved the water ride "Atalntis" and playing on the giant pirate ship playground. It had nets and tubes all over the place to climbs around in. That's what they did while I went back to the Azul show. We had a blast and stayed even after the rest of my family left. We stayed until closing time. I am so lucky to have such a great baby who happily naps in his stroller and allows us to make the most of family outings.



The last day we went toobing on the river. A bit crazy again with so many little ones but I had fun. The kids were supposed to go in a raft, but James was so upset he ended up laying face down across my chest in a toob. He was so relaxed he even too a nap right there in the middle of the river.

We had a lot of fun and I would love to go back to that area again.

Blue and Gold

Kenny started cub scouts. He is in the Wolf den and he LOVES it! He is so excited to have a new special uniform.

Oh no...

Serves me right for answering the telephone on ravioli night. I did put the bowl on the table away from him but Mr. Mischief got it anyway. I also learned that children stain like Tupperware when it comes to tomato based sauce.

NATHAN: "Mommy, him looks like a Oompa Loompa."

Stats

I recently took all three kids to the doctor for their well child appointments.

KENNY: 8 years old, 45 pounds, 46 inches. He is not in a percentile. He is very healthy...probably the most healthy in the family.

NATHAN: 5 years old, 34 pounds, 40 inches. He is also not on the growth chart. It worries me a little because Nathan is starting to notice that he is the smallest in his classes. It bothers him. We're keeping an eye on his headaches and nose bleeds.

JAMES: 18 months old, 23 pounds, and 31 inches. He is a healthy, happy little boy.

Interesting facts: There is only and eleven pound difference between each of my kids. All three boys growth chart curve looks exactly the same. The only difference is that James is a few pound heavier that Kenny or Nathan were.

Bumper Crop

Our pear tree had a big yield this year. So I have spent my weekends canning pears. My dad helped me with the first bushel. I have a picture with him somewhere but I can't find it. I did the rest myself. All and all I now have 48 quarts of pears under my bed. We have more on the tree, but I can't bring myself to pare, core, and cut one more pear.
Aren't they beautiful? I love the little popping sound. It is very satisfying.

Nathan-isms

(On seeing a spider)
"Spider. Come here spider. Spider."
(after chasing the spider and it running away he got upset)
"Spider! Come here I want to hug you."
(Molly saw the spider and started to chase it)
"Molly, NO! I protect the spider."

(Molly jumped up on Nathan and licked him)
"Molly! I'm not a snack!!"

(I was upstairs folding laundry and he comes up with his 3rd snack of the day)
"Mommy, I just need one more snack. A fruit roll-up. Then I can be fat like you (at my head). I don't want to be little anymore."