Bunk Beds!

Jackson's ready to climb the ladder...he actually was standing at it until right before I took the picture!
The dressers...and yes, they are now all filled with clothing for all three!

Trying out their new spots....thrilled! Even Jackson is below trying to climb into what will someday be his bed!

Go Steelers!

Enough Said!

Food Fun in June

For one family night I made large chocolate chip cookies for each of the kids and we put ice cream and decorations on top....the kids had been bugging me to do this after watching an episode of Umizoomi about the ice cream pizzas! Carson proudly displays his ice cream pizza.
One afternoon I spontaneously made some fruit kebabs for the kids. They were thrilled. Now granted they love fruit anyways but this was definitely a special treat for them. I wonder if I made vegetable kebabs if they would be as excited???

Jackson and the Pool

For the most part, Jackson was pretty content being in the stroller at the pool. He would often take his afternoon naps there. But on most occasions we tried to give him a little pool time. He definitely loved it...we can't wait to see how things go in the summer of 2012.

And more action by the bigger three....I captured them all in this video.

Fun at the Pool

With a pool membership for the summer of 2011, we spent as much time as possible at the pool. Here's some pictures and videos of our time there June 26th.
Everyone's pretty happy....in the pool...

....and out of the pool....

Madison shows off her backstroke skills....

...and Carson his swimming skills.....so happy we're raising a bunch of fish!

Parks and Swimming Pools

While Mom, Dad, and the 3 oldest girls headed to Mt. Vernon we stayed close to home opting for some time at the "castle" park and then the swimming pool.

Memorial Day 2011 Camping Trip

Even with baby Jackson in the picture we still decided to go camping for Memorial Day weekend. We stayed local....traveling less than 5 miles up the road to camp, which made it nice for the adults to run home to shower or grab the food out of the refrigerator. It also made it possible for me to go home as necessary with the baby who didn't want to sleep in the porta crib.
But we had a great time....especially the kids. A couple other families from church joined us and the kids had so much fun riding their bikes up and down the road. And even more people gathered for a campfire the 2nd night.

We put the kids right to work collecting firewood...perhaps we should have been more specific about how big the logs should be....but they were troopers.
Teamwork....

And Faith brings up the rear....

Playing at the playground close by.

For a craft we made edible campfires....Carson loved the fact that it was edible!

And Madison enjoys showing off her work.....doesn't she look so grown up in this picture?

Our site.....

More of the site...

Our sleeping space....yes, we do all fit in there...one portacrib, 2 twin air mattresses, 1 queen air mattress, lots of pillows and blankets, and 6 individuals!

As soon as I acquire more pictures from others that took them I will add to here....

A Random Assortment....May 21st thru May 25th

"Our" pool opened for business mid May...and the kids were thrilled.
The boys...all in their baseball jammies.

Carson and Madison enjoying a moment with their leapsters.

Last day of preschool 2011....

Action in the swimming pool....nearly a fight breaks out.

Spring Soccer for the Boys

I signed the boys up for a Friday morning soccer class while Madison was in preschool. Unfortuneately most days were cool and I was stuck in the van with Jackson while the boys "participated" in the class. I use that term lightly because for the most part I paid $180 for the two of them to chase one another and wrestle each other to the ground....money well spent! But on the last day I was able to capture some shots of them doing what they were instructed to do...for the most part.
Before the last class begins...
Jason running the field.

Carson, watch where you're going....

Carson with some high kicks.

Huddled around their British coach.

Playing a "simon says" sort of game...

Yes, there was one girl in the group....and she was a tough little cookie!

One final group picture after receiving their t-shirts.

More Jackson....4 months

One night before bedtime, we laid Jackson next to each of his siblings for a brief "good night" visit. He looks scared here with Jason....
And still maybe a little scared of getting squeezed to death by Carson.

And maybe a little more relaxed with Madison.

Then we took him downstairs and gave him his first cereal...which he enjoyed while making a mess!