Can you here me Now

We were playing outside and Caleb found these headphones at a neighbors house. They are the industrial headsets to really keep the noise out. Anyway, he tried them on and liked it. He posed for a few shots in which one he is doing his "cheese" face and then decided they would work perfectly for when he is mowing the sidewalk. He is rarely outside without having his faithful sidekick, his lawnmower with him  

He did it!

After the first week of school, I found myself happy with the accomplishment of getting Zach to kindergarden without tears from both of us. Now I've moved on to being elated that Zach can now ride the bus to school with no tears. Addie and Sophie are Zachs moral support as he waits for the bus to come. Look, he even has a smile on his face as he says goodbye. We are so proud of you Zach!

Fun in the Rain!

Grandma Gale sent the kids these ponchos awhile back and I never remember to get them out or when I do  it stops raining. This wasn't the case this time. Zach the frog, Caleb the quacker, and Kirsten the bug, I mean ladybug. They were all so cute I couldn't just pick one.

Aunt Aubrey's new form of boy exercise!

We enjoyed having Aunt Aubrey stay with us for a week before she could get into her Utah apartment. The kids gave her a good workout. I hope she still wants to have any of her own when she leaves. J/K 

the captive audience for the tree falling

Lona Marie, Aspen, Taylor, Zachary,Caleb, Aunt Aubrey and me all watched the process of the tree coming down. Then we went over to investigate and play in the remains.  

They all fell down... with a little help

The Paynter Family live down the street from us and planted this tree in 1999 when they moved in. It's roots started to get into the electrical boxes and under the side walks so they decided the long time friend and neighborhood shade tree had to go. We all sat out with our lawn chairs and watched the excitement unfold.

The soccer goal

Zachary has been having a BALL with soccer! He is getting better with his technique and he scored his first goal this season last wednesday. He was estatic! Way to go Zach! We love you!