Big TY for Gma

Thanks for the Christmas package. Andrew played with his truck all day, well until the batteries wore out. Joshua loves his new watch and updates us with the time often--which I, being lazy, love to ask. The girls are thrilled with all the cuties and so grateful for the crayons as we were down to 7 nubs three of them being white and light yellow. I always appreciate the paper plates and was happy for the new fuzzy-wear. Will really did need a new jacket too, he wears them under his heavy coat when it's below zero and he is still out there slinging dogs. Thanks everyone who helped with the package. If my dorky camera were working you'd see all the action here ______.Our love always xoxoxo

Thanksgiving

We all enjoyed Thanksgiving at my Mom and Dad's house with the Berthelson cousins. It's so fun to watch the kids running and playing. I'm sure lucky to have such a great family on both sides. As winter and snow and cold are here, We can't help but get a little homesick for our Florida family too.

Closer than cozy

Hello all, We are all set in the RV. We have had ups and downs and are adjusting well. Love the fact that cleaning is quick! Often, but fast. The kiddos are enjoying the trampoline, friends, and the playroom with pool and fooz ball. We are as busy as ever with school, Tae kwon do, library, girl scouts, and church. Andrew is growing super fast and every day it seems he is learning and using new words. Please, thank you, cracker, mine, etc... Hope everyone enjoys the holidays. I'll get picts on here someday.-

Ha Ha Ha...

Saeli was appalled with Joshua wearing a pair of shorts today. She said, "Joshua, you better go right now and put on some long-sleeved pants, I can see your nudity legs." I almost laughed so hard I needed to change my pants. So now we call immodestly dressed girls in too short outfits-"Nudity Legs"

Endangered!

Today while Saeli is coloring a self portrait for Art Class she tells me, "Mom, pretty girls are an endangered species-there's only 10 of us left." Amazingly enough; I am included in her list. So there you have it...Sorry everyone else:)

summer doesn't wait for batteries

I guess camera batteries are not on the top of my list! We are enjoying our summer. Joshua has done lots of camping with the Boy Scouts. Caprial and Saeli have been frequenting the library and the local swimming hole with friends. Andrew has been systematically destroying our house one square foot at a time. Will has been busy working. and I have been busy taking care of kiddos. Can I just say; I can't wait for school to begin. Ahh the structure, I miss it...Our School Stuff has arrived and I've been sneaking in a lesson or two warming us up for the days ahead. Truth is I love the curriculum and I can't wait to get started. Fun activities this year!!! Another reason to get started early is more days off later for outings and doughnuts:)

Long Time...

We have been having some camera problems lately, so some day I'll get back to the blogging with pics. for now we are excited to be living with an official teenager=Joshua. The girls are busy with bible camps and friends and bike riding. Andrew is growing too fast! He begs to have his shoes put on so he can go. Loves his stroller rides-Momma loves the exercise. We are all doing well with our busy summer.

The finger wagging begins

Andrew is so expressive with his hands. They are never still! He leads music like a conductor. He says No No to the dog. He wiggles his one finger to tell me "come here" He points at where he wants you to carry him. He signs: food, drink, hello, shhh, and (of course) fish. He uses his voice too so I am not too worried, but boy Oh boy is he TWO hands full!

Hiyah!

Now he climbs!

Caprial has handed over the exploring genes. Andrew must be watched at ALL times or we find him on: table tops, counter tops, book shelves, staircase tops, etc... He also enjoys climbing into things: boxes, pots, cupboards, fireplace, bathtubs, closets, etc... It is a good thing he has at least 8 pairs of eyes watching for him. I am beginning to think about prepaying an emergency room at St. Lukes in preparation for Andrew's boyhood adventures.

Something fishy

So what do you call a fish with no eyes?------fsh---get it a fish with no "i's"--Ha ha ha!

Peek-A-Boo

photographer=Caprial

The great photos were taken by Caprial she is sure growing into a fantastic helper!

"The Bub!"

Somehow The Bub has become Andrew's current nickname.

"Open Sesame!"

Oh yeah, I've got it all figured out. Stand-pull-grab-fling!!!

For the love of pasta.

Andrew Loves pasta, any kind. He shovels and forgets to chew. He overstuffs and tries to add more. He is entertaining in that hungry boy way.--Makes me feel like a terrific cook!

Trouble with a Capital A-

He is standing, crawling, curious, and non-stop. What fun for all of us! Sometimes he gets a break in "baby jail," but not for long...

I can stand

Andrew is so fun. He can now crawl up things to stand. Getting back down is always hard. Andrew pushes his feet back slowly and wider until he is almost doing the splits, then he reaches one arm down to touch the floor, then twists to his knees. His triumphant smile is displayed in both situations; up or down.

say... Saeli

Belly Songs

Normally drawing on the body is taboo at our house, but on a cold winter friday night there was a spark of insanity as I introduces my kiddos to the hilarious art of belly singing. They loved it and put on quite a show. Who knew they had such an expansive rep.

More cuteness

Randy is a pro

Randy Bates is a fill in Grandpa and friend of Andrew. He is always ready with a lap, warm hands, and a clean sharpie marker for Drewby to chew.

Boy O Boy

Andrew is sure growing fast. We enjoy his new "tricks" Raspberries, screeching, speed crawling, grasp and lunge at the dinner table...Here he is!

Andrew

Joshua

Saeli

Caprial

Away in an activiy seat

Christmas tends to tucker out even the most active kids!