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.