Superheroes

Like most boys his age, Jack really likes Superheroes. He's also really into Star Wars, Pirates, Transformers... you get the idea. He's a boy and likes boy things, especially dressing up like any one of these characters. Which is why I've decided to do a costume party for his 4th birthday coming up this weekend. I can't wait to see the look on his face when all his family and friends are dressed as his favorite characters!

Anyway, I had to share this small bit. The other day he and Ellie were playing -- maybe house or something similar -- I overheard him say to her, very matter of factually, "Ellie, you can call me Clark Kent."

Then the next day he told me, "Mom, you can call me SuperMan." So I guess he really is SuperMan because he goes by both names.

Dancing Video

I've been having problems getting my videos to download on here ... so I missed getting this on a few months back (you can tell by the Christmas tree it was back in December). I'm using YouTube now, so I'll have more to post as I find the old ones and get new ones.

This is the kids doing what we did almost all the winter - dance in the living room. They like watching their reflection in the tv screen. Hilarious!

Amelia's ABCs

Here is a cute video of Amelia singing her ABCs. She is such a talker - we have to be very careful because she'll repeat anything perfectly!

Booger!

Okay, so this is kind of mean, and some day she'll hate me. But I have to record the huge booger that came out of Evelyn's nose when she sneezed the other day. This baby has been full of boogers since birth. More than any of the other kids. But this one happened to stick around - so I got a shot of it. Gross!

Second Tooth

Ellie's second bottom tooth quickly followed the first. The Tooth Fairy came again - and left quarters & dimes. She needs to go to the bank to get more quarters.

Bath time

Amelia getting doused by Jack - and loving it!

Bubble chin

Bath photos are so fun -- the kids are happy and clean. The best way to enjoy kids.

Hair Braids

Here are the before and after shots of getting my hair braided down in Mexico. After I took it out, it felt like a poodle. That soft, really tight curly hair of a poodle. It was pretty coo, but I look like I'm going for a righteous 80's look.

Fun photos

Here are some photos that Abbi took the day of the baptism (I can't take credit for these great shots!). Treasures - all of them.

Get that monkey off your back!

Captain Jack -- arrgh!

Wow, we look pretty good for running after four kids!

Miss Evelyn Bernice

Jack, Ellie & Lilah

Amelia & Mommy

Evelyn's Baptism

Evelyn was baptized into Christ by Pastor Scott Rains on Sunday, March 15th. Her sponsors are Jon & Abbi Garling (my brother and his wife). My family came for the blessed event and we had a lunch following at our house. Our friends, Matt & Annelie came too. We are so blessed to have a loving and supporting church home, family & friends. This is our family's third baptism at our church -- Billy, Amelia, and now Evelyn.

Mexico Trip

One of my growing girls

Evelyn will be 5 weeks on Saturday -- and she's doing very well. She's a really good baby and was an angel on her first big trip. She doesn't really cry or get fussy. If she cries out it's because she's hungry or wants to be held and she can be soothed immediately. As you can see, she's starting to fill out a bit and getting a little face on her. I'm very anxious for the first smile. Momma needs some smiles!!