Totally in Love

Sunday, June 22


Jennie riding Nellie.

And Josie riding Nellie.

They love her. You should see their eyes soften when they look at her. They literally wrap their arms around her and put their heads on her neck.

It's very sweet.

And all the black hair on their clothes is so disturbing.

Curly Heads

Sunday, June 22

Josie girl was soooo bad in church. I have to blame in on her curls.


I tried to get the matching sister, too, but she kept walked out of the frame. Someone much more important was beside me . . . Nellie. Notice the chipped fingernail polish on Jennie and the rock in her hand.

Getting to Work

Friday, June 20




Personally, I think it's a little ridiculous Grandma is starting to make them help with dishes already.

Double Rainbow

Friday June 20, 2008




A stormed rolled through Friday night, and this is what it left behind.

Faith was so awe struck. She'd never seen rainbow before . . . that she remembers, anyway.

Little Dance Divas

Friday June 20, 2008

All week, Grace and Faith attended Diva Dance Camp in Waukee, and they had the best time ever. On Friday, they had a recital and it was quite possibly the best time of my life. Grace is amazing. I mean, she is really, really good.

And to put it into perspective, Little Faith is four years old. The rest of the girls are 7 or 8. AND she has a broken arm. And she was great. That's my angel on the top.

Grace, instructor Ben and Faith

LOL - just lol.

Twins' Birthday Party

Just testing this out - Ingrid, now I have to do one with your pics . . . .

And a Few of My Own

June 15, 2008


The idea creator . . . I asked Grace how it went from, "Mom, can we walk down to the creek?" And ended in full-body submersion. "Well, Mom," she said. "It's my fault. I couldn't help it."

Fair enough.



Although not completely innocent, I did feel really bad for Faith, who couldn't fully participate due to her cast. She stood down there for hours, watching the other three have the time of their lives. I said they have to do it again in a couple of weeks, so Faith can have more fun.


A really good sport.

Action Shots

June. 15, 2008

My Nephew Joshua

June 15, 2008






Gorgeous, gorgeous child.

My Farm Kids

I have some great pictures I'll post later of this experience . . .

Happy Father's Day

Sunday, June 15, 2008



To the best two daddies I know.

Getting So Big . . . They Love A Good Campfire

June 14, 2008So the towels look kind of silly, but they actually worked well. Just shake the hot dog pieces off into the fire and it's all good.
Naughty babies. Josie on left, Jennie standing up.

Attention Jane . . . . I LOVE these little outfits on them! I think they are adorable - thank you!

Holy Cow

Josh is almost 6, Emma just turned 8, Grace is 7, and Faith is 4.
Shane and Faith, Matt and Josie.
Faith and Josh were really into watching the cows milk.
Josie loved the calves. They adore all animals. I think Jo Jo will be a vet. Or a professional singer. But that's another story . . .



Now that the twins are on 100% whole milk, it was time to show them where it comes from. We don't want these kids growing up all city or anything.

The dairy is in Atlantic - Milk Unlimited. They had an open house, and the kids all had a great time.

Some Things You Just Have to Get Out of Your System

June 12, 2008

I'm still laughing about this adventure. From buying our tickets to wanting to die after the second round on the tornado. I think I STILL feel sick.

But MOST important - Congratulations, Joni, on your masters!






June 12, 2008 - I don't know why.

Horns are Back!

June 12, 2008Minutes after she got her cast on, she was throwing horns. The world is how it should be.

The big discussion up until the moment on truth was about what color cast she would pick. Green. Purple. Not pink, she said. Grace had pink. Moments before the doctor walked in, Shane said that he thought red was cool. Doctor asked what color she wanted . . ."Red."

The child owns no red. Shane, hello, there are outfits to consider . . .

Red it is.

Beautiful Babies Going to Church

Sunday, June 8, 2008

The First Birthday Party . . . June 7, 2008

After all day, with just a little nap on Eddie, the twins both fell asleep just as people were starting to arrive. This is little Josie on floor.
And Jennifer fell asleep on Richard's shoulder.
Justin ran the bar for us, and whipped up some killer cosmos.
Jane, Mom and Faith hanging out in the kitchen.

Early Party Prep

Eddie said this was the best part of his day, and I thought that was really sweet.
Jennifer on her rocking chair. It has been banned for several weeks due to misuse. They got to play with it because, well, it was their birthday and all. But it is banned again.
Josie and Eddie, after the taking out the pony holders, and before putting them back in.