Spring Break

Inbetween rain showers, the kids and I went to Byrom Elementary to get out of the house. It was sooo cold! I just love spring break in Oregon...don't you??? What a joke! My kids have been good sports though. It is nice to sleep in and take it easy. Nothing too exciting.... A nightmare trip to Target, including 2 carts and 5 kids, (why do I think I can go there?) a birthday party with Grandpa, and a little bowling. Only a few more days till MONDAY! I will survive...I will survive!

I think she has outgrown the baby swing

Do you see the pure enjoyment on his face as Troy tries to kick me?

"hang in there Troy, next time you'll think twice before trying to kick mommy!"

Josh absolutely LOVED going down the slide...no fear!

A tale of two teeth!

This week Grant lost his first tooth! It has been awhile since the last time we had a toothless mouth. It is so fun to go through the excitement over loosing a first tooth with each kid! I must admit I was a little sad to see him loose his first tooth. It brought back memories of when he was a little baby, and having his first teeth start pushing through. It seems so long ago........

Our little leprechaun

Speaking of teeth.... I was looking through pictures on my camera and Troy said "mom, take my picture." He then stuck his face right in the lens. This cracks me up whenever I see it. It shows his latest battle wound...his front tooth! A few weeks ago Troy jumped from a table (don't ask why) and hit the back of our couch...his tooth took the brunt of the impact. I was so sad to see his tooth go grey. Whenever one of my kids would hit their mouth I would just hold my breath and hope that nothing happened to their teeth. Unlike Grants tooth that I was sad to see go, I look forward to the day Troy looses this tooth! Troy has been our most accident prone kid! If you look closely you can also see his scars on his forehead.

Two of my favorite pictures of Josh!

Today I decided I can't stand my hair! I need a new style. What do you think? The glasses are optional...I am undecided about them~

I am ready for summer

Savannah helped Grant get all slicked up. He called it his "Superstar" look.
Here is a conversation Grant and I had about his new look.

Mom: you look sharp Grant!
Grant: do you want to go on a date?
Mom: what would we do on our date?
Grant: Kiss!

Ok! I am a little nervous about this boy! Watch out girls...10 more years and he'll be out there ready to date~



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Each winter our backyard turns into an absolute mud pit! Which means rowdy boys cooped up inside all day...which equals.....crazy mom, longing for summer to get here! I have never looked forward to warm, sunny days as I do right now! I am someone who loves the grey, rainy days, but for the sanity of my mind, I need some warm, sunny days~ Anyway, this is the best I could do for our young monkeys. and yes, this is right in our family room. It matches nicely though.

A rare moment, Josh and

Troy taking turns. Yeah!

King of the castle!

Josh "sharing" some food with Jake.....can't you just tell what the dog is thinking?

Grant, Troy and Josh have each had a love for the fine taste of dog food. Disgusting!

A newly discovered talent of Jake's.