Laundry Basket Time

Every kid needs a little bit of time with the laundry basket.  Here's a photo of Molly showing Lucy the ropes...

Will it float?

While Annette rested in the afternoon, Adam employed a little bit of creativity with the kids on Memorial Day.  Using the recycle bin, a roll of masking tape and Molly's new pool, he created a game for Christopher and Clara.  The object of the game was to build something using the recycled materials that would float in Molly's pool.  Later we added weight to see how many rocks the new boat could hold.  Christopher is proud to report, "I got the most with four rocks."

Workin' at the Car Wash

Clara and Sabrina decided on Memorial Day that they would use Molly's new pool to wash some of their "cars." 

Christopher reads

Last night, we were able to convince Christopher to read an "Olivia" book to his two younger sisters.  He did a great job and we're very proud that he's able to read to them as a first grader.

What are you going to be when you grow up?

Clara has told us from time to time that she'd like to be a construction worker. And other times we've heard her say she'd like to be an artist.

But after seeing this photo, do you think she could be a fire fighter?

Hanging out in the backyard

 Four of the kiddos are just gathered at our home in the backyard eating ice cream and making observations about life around them.  

The Graduate

 Clara at her Preschool Graduation event last night.

Ice Cream on the back porch

 Cousin Emily came over for ice cream on Friday night. Sabrina, Clara and Christopher were happy to oblige.

Photo from Spring Break

We went to John Bryan State Park with the Brown Family on Thursday, April 12.  This was after a visit to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and National Air Force Museum.  I'll post some  photos from that later.  

As you can see, Clara was not excited about having her photo taken.  Everyone else seemed to be in good spirits.

Christopher at the park

 Just swinging away!

Books and more books

I snapped this photo a few days ago of Annette reading to the crew at bedtime.  You can see that the princess book holds everyone's attention - even Lucy.  And don't worry ... Annette read Christopher's Spider Man book too, but only after Molly was in her bed. 

Do you think we're gonna need a bigger chair?

Just chillin'

Whatchya doin Lucy T?
"Just chillin"

Christopher at Newport Aquarium

Christopher and Clara went to the Newport Aquarium this afternoon with Svarit and Sarah. Apparently good times were had by all.

Clowning Around...

Last Thursday we went to the circus in Cincinnati.  We took the whole crew with us and everyone had a blast.  Clara dressed up in the clownsuit she got for her 5th birthday to mark the occasion.  Cousin Emily also took her turn with the clown wig.

Lucy's baptism

 We are blessed to welcome Lucy into the church this weekend!  

Hope for the flowers

 This is one of my favorite photos.  The contrast of a father and son enjoying a yard full of dandelions while neighbors have beautifully manicured yards in the background seems to fit the stage of live we're in.  We've got to take time for things that will pass.  There will always be a yard to mow or fertilize but the kids are only small for so long.  ~Adam

Sabrina turns 3

Sabrina enjoyed a Tea Party at Church on her birthday, and then had some Howard family over for dinner and presents. Here she is shortly before she leaves for the afternoon Tea Party.

And here she is at dinner later that night blowing out the candle on her birthday cake. At Clara's birthday, Sabrina blew out the candle. As circumstances would have it, wasn't close enough to return the favor.

Birthday Dinner Photo

Shortly before bedtime, we gathered for a quick photo with the Howard Clan.

Wait your turn

Look at Clara in her pink snow boots showin' the world who's the boss. This was snapped at Cherokee Park last weekend with Todd, Heather and Tim. Clara wanted a drink - and the other guy was just going to have to wait.

Crime and Punishment

When you hit your sister twice in the head with a toy car, there will be consequences.