Christmas Pics

	There was SNOW on the ground at Grandma's house! 8 inches!  Here's the obligatory family pic And one of the kids being sweet: And one of me and my mama...i just think it's nice!

Hair Cut pt. 2

ACK!  I thought Ryvre's new haircut was short...but last night he got this crazy idea to *ahem* improve upon it...this is what we had to resort to.



There was a lot of crying last night, but today he loves it.

Hair Cut

At Ryvre's request, his hair has been cut.

Christmas Time at Silver Dollar City

	Yesterday we went to Silver Dollar City with Granny and Papa John... Willow "helping" Ember look at the camera Dancing (the lights on the big tree change and blink to the music) Groovin... Watching (Granny in the background) One last posed shot

Visit with Grandma Mona

We recently spent nine days with Grandma Mona The kids with my cousin, Abby.  She was awesome at keeping them entertained. Helping with the yardwork Hunt's Farm Playing Great-Great Grandma Lorene's organ Feeding the horses Loving the horses Checking out the soybean crop Pumpkin Painting Serious artist The scarecrow they helped stuff Skater Boy Birthday kisses Opening Ember's birthday gifts (yup, that's a Decepticon!) The hat.  It is much loved Raking leaves at Aunt Kristie's.  Or rather, playing with rakes. Sadly, my camera is missing, so i have no pics of Ryvre's Halloween/Birthday party :(

Back to Unschool

In Lieu if Back-to-School pics...

i give you...

From-our-backyard Pics!

Because we stay home.

Together.

And we like it that way. 

Funny Girl

	Ember is a comic genius. Dale announced he wanted to watch his new movie (extended version of LOTR) and the kids groaned, hoping to watch cartoons first. i said "Don't worry, you guys will like it too" to which Ember responed: "And three!" Well i thought it was brilliant

Upcoming Challenges

	Ryvre will be very hard to challenge this year. He just learned to tell time.  i admit, i should have gotten to it sooner, but it took him all of five minutes to master.  i dare say that is unusual. i'm pretty certain Willow is ready for Kindergarten.  She is barely four, but just behind her brother in writing and math.  i'm going with it...

Willow's Party

Willow finally had her birthday party today! Last night Dale and i realized we could use the pool at the resort he works at; we even scored free use of an empty conference room


And...Ryvre lost his first tooth!


Ryvre showing off his new smile.

The girls.

Willow's cake (Nope, i didn't make it...we can talk about that later.)

Opening presents (these are the best kids; they gather in close to watch, but never fight over new toys)

A face that says: "Mama...i'm tired."

Willow wearing her new dress. (Handmade by Tabitha)

Bionic...What Now?

Ryvre will hate me for sharing this when he's older, but i really must.
He drew a bionic face. Guess what were on its cheeks...that's right, bionic testicles.

*ahem*

Do you have any idea how hard it was to try NOT to laugh at that?

Yes, he does know what testicles are. We use the proper terms for everything in this house. But i asked him to make sure, and he confirmed it for me. That's when i felt it was appropriate to laugh.

And it get's better.

When i asked him what the bionic testicles were for, he answered very matter-of-factly: "To power my bionic brain."

The truest words come from the mouths of babes, eh?

Willow is 4!

Happy Birthday Willow Sage!!!

 

July 1, 2003

 

Age 2

Age 3

(just a month ago..."real" birthday pics to come...)

...and now she's 4!!!  Happy Birthday Princess!!!

Kassi's Birthday

Kassi's Birthday Party ...of course i have pics of the birthday girl and her brothers, but you will have to go to Tabitha's site, because she understandably likes to keep such posts protected.  Ember loving the kitten Ryvre making Ice Cream Willow making Ice Cream Ryvre hitting the Pinata Willow hitting the Pinata Ahh, the booty, at last. Kassi's cake...yes, it did taste as good as it looks! Willow and Ember with Baby Toly