long time...no post

I know that it has been a very, very long time since my last post. And I apologize for the absence, but I have been rather busy. Moving in (this is a process that could literally take years!), getting the boys settled at their respective schools, homework, running & training for a 1/2 marathon, supporting my husband...and such. But I'm back now, and I promise I will begin regular postings here once again.
In honor of my first post in many months, here is a wonderful video for you to enjoy. My dad recently had open-heart surgery and we spent a portion of the time waiting for him by watching various YouTube videos. So I hope you enjoy this- I did!

my baby is growing up

I realized the other day that our baby, Gid, is much closer to 2 than he is to 1. And with that realization came a certain degree of sadness. He, like the other boys, is growing up so fast. We've tried to relish every moment (mostly) and enjoy them each in the stage & age they are in, but the time still seems to fly by. I feel like just yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital, and now, he is ready to potty train (every bodily function is referred to as: poopy), speak in understandable sentences, and do everything possible by himself. I miss that little baby, but I am also so grateful for this cute little boy.

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my own Indiana Jones

Yesterday Jonah & Gideon had a Fall Costume Party at the Mothers Day Out where they go. Jonah, was insistent that he wanted to be Indiana Jones. In order to insure the authenticity of his outfit it was crucial for us to dress him while constantly consulting a coloring book of Indiana that he has. He is a little obsessed. His outfit did turn out rather well. He got lots of compliments, and the best part is, that we had everything he needed. With a house full of boys, is in any wonder that we had things like: a whip, a gun with holster, a hat, a bag for "gems", and lots of khaki clothes! He looked great and had a blast!

play time

The boys are "peacefully" playing outside, as I sit and type and watch them interact. Like always they are making up fighting, killing, defending games. Games in which each participant needs a weapon. I hear them say things like, "Caleb, pretend that we have to protect the castle from evil predators." and, "What are you doing master?" Gid tries to join in, but he is tolerated more than he is included. They are having fun pretending, and I am having fun watching them play.

life in the new house

Well we have moved in and its been a tedious process trying to get settled. For me, settled means every box is unpacked, there are curtains on the windows, pictures on the walls and everyone is happy! We are so very close. In the mean time we have been immensely enjoying the house and our friends and family. Here are a few photos of how we have spent our time since moving in.


Caleb lost his first tooth!


Swimming in the pool with Aidan!

Playing backyard golf with Daddy, in our flat and big backyard!

Gid wanted to join in too. He brought me what he thought was the appropriate golfing attire.



We have been having so much fun in our new house and yard. It is perfect for us!

dry humor

I've heard of kids climbing into the dryer before, but I've never seen it... until today! After I got the laundry out of the dryer, I apparently left the door open, because when I went to change the laundry from the washer to the dryer, Jonah had closed Gid inside it. Jonah said that Gid had climbed up into it. Jonah would knock on the dryer door, and then open it up and say, "Hello," and make Gid laugh hysterically.