AN IMPROMPTU PHOTO SHOOT WITH THE GOOFIEST DUDES AROUND

Hallie taught me that the doorway is a good place to take photos.
Nolie's playful way of saying "let me go!!"
Can we say class clowns?

CONFESSIONS OF A HOMESCHOOL MOM

Yep, I'm a homeschool mom now!! I have been enjoying the flexibility and the fun things you can do with homeschool but I'm going to have to be real with you all; I have had 2 meltdowns. One bigger than the other. That's pretty good odds considering it's been two weeks now, huh? God is obviously teaching me patience and flexibility; hard things for this super anal girl!! Pray for me. Truly though, I am enjoying it and I think Jaydie is too. Already we've gone to Disneyland (why I started homeschool in the first place), finger painted with pudding (you know you're gonna do that too), had one of our class pets die (we could probably get another one at a whopping 28cents each), and had a taste and smell science experiment. Don't worry, I'm saving all my notes and I have lots of ideas for you when you start homeschooling.

DEATH OF THE RUBBER CHICKEN

Can I paint a little picture for ya? The twin dudes were hanging out in the front yard with Rob and when they went into the garage he thought little of it. Then he heard the car door opening and closing, along with some giggling, for about 10 minutes. He eventually went into the garage to see what was going on and this is what he found. (the picture is with his iphone, that's why it's not as awesome as my pictures) Is anyone else scared? Do any of you guys want us to watch your small pets for the weekend?

The victim.

The culprits!!! Deceptively cute.

FUN BOUNCERS GALORE

Rob's work had their annual end of summer BBQ and they just happen to have almost a million fun bounces (okay, like 7). We released the children from their harnesses (I mean seatbelts) and didn't see them the rest of the evening. It was just plain fun for the whole family.

The Heflebower's cute girl Isabella. Jaydie and Nolie (especially Nolie) have a special love for baby Naomi. No we don't need another baby.

FUNNY HOMESCHOOL

My friend Dena sent a funny homeschool song she found on you tube. I thought I would share it with you and then you will want to homeschool and we can all homeschool together. Disneyland counts for school right? Go here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6uqj0_jQc Here's a picture too for all you picture junkie's. Not judging, I'm the same junkie.

DONE WITH DIAPERS!!!

Well, it's official!! No more diapers for us. It's actually been a couple weeks now but Yenner did so well. He was rewarded for his efforts with a "tickar" and Grammie and Grampie also bought him some potty rewards too. We are just wondering what we should do with the extra 70 bucks a month.

NANA SENDS JELLYBEANS

Dear Nana,

Thanks for always sending us jellybeans. You are very nice. I wish I came to visit you and I like to see you. I love you. Love, Jayden (the badies too)

SANTA MONICA FUN

I'm so glad that people like Grammie and Grampie (and the Gardners) are creative and think of fun things to do. Otherwise I think we might never leave the house. Grammie and Grampie thought we should go to Santa Monica and rent bikes and stuff and it was super fun!! You should do that. Make sure you invite me when you go because it was my idea.

FILLING DADDY'S SHOES??

ROLLER THUNDER

Our big, almost 7 yr old, has learned how to roller blade and is quite good at it. No surprise considering he taught himself how to swim and ride a bike (no training wheels). Okay, so I'm bragging a bit; you would too!!

COUSINS, COUSINS, COUSINS

The cousins from Maryland have been visiting for a couple weeks and the boys have had some good times together.