Fall

Things are falling. Temperatures, leaves and records. I'm talking about the new record for the loudest five and eight year old boys in the United States. Possibly the world. And they're mine. These two "loud talkers" love being outdoors so I dragged them away from their soccer balls, bikes and scooters to take photos. They both did their best to be as goofy as possible. I just love 'em!






I just love Kyler's rooster tail-it's always sticking up!



Kaeden has this little grin on his face a lot. He's always up to something...

carson

What a gorgeous evening! Carson braved the swarms of mosquitoes (I think he outran them!) and we had a great time. We threw rocks in the pond, played on the slide and climbed on big rocks. What more could a four-year-old ask for? Well...maybe not so many mosquito bites! I still had a lot of fun. Thanks, Carson!

two happy years old

Grady loves being outside and sticks and rocks are his passion. He had to have a stick in his hand at all times! It was so much fun watching him explore.

emily, alex & audrey

These girls are just beautiful! All three speak French, but they wouldn't say a single word in French for me! That's okay...they showed me their amazing personalities and smiles instead.

so adorable...

I am so glad I was able to meet these kiddos--they are creative, smart, hilarious and a lot of fun to be around!





This just makes me smile! The blue antennae were an important accessory for the Nerf gun!

summer fun

Alex

Vroom...

It took a little while for this little guy to start smiling--he just needed to play in the red car!

boys

To my great surprise, my sons asked me to take their pictures. Did I just hear you right?! I usually have to BEG for a picture from them and then I get lots of groaning. Not this time! It was great!





Not that every picture was easy..... Kaeden learned to cross his eyes recently and he thinks it's hilarious. I'm so proud. :)

Spring is on the way...

Most of the snow has melted and it's so great to get outside again! I took my boys to Minnesota for a few days for Spring Break and we were able to see friends and family. It was wonderful. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, we all took a walk and most of us stayed out of the mud, but it wasn't easy!

Lizzie, Shara and Nick

Ice

Since we moved "south" to Iowa, I truly believed that this winter would be a little easier. Milder. Warmer than North Dakota. :) This winter has been anything but easy. Lots of snow, cold temperatures, many missed days of school and ICE. This last ice storm caused lots of problems, but the ice really was beautiful.

The entire back side of our house was covered with icicles.

As it became warmer during the day, the icicles began to fall.