summer toys arrive from Nana

little boys and high powered machines (2nd day)

Joe tries the little motorcycle.


Sam on the Quad as usual


Lukey chased Uncle Don's RC car all day.


Elijah finds the "perfect stick" that is later fashioned into a homemade bow and arrow. The river was a great break on such a hot day.

And Gideon's first high chair meal is...

Gideon's first high chair meal is a whole baked potato.


I don't understand why Gideon looks so frustrated. He should be happy that he has finally started to eat his first solid foods.


After initial frustration, Gideon has new resolve to tackle the potato.

Joe does art ???

Josiah drew a stick figure picture of the family playing a fairly realistic Settlers of Catan game.

Noisy Hat

In an earlier post, Elijah made some pouches out of old jeans legs. Josiah decided that the pouches make great looking hats.

More of Mr. Happy Tongue

The Happy Tongue

Mom and Dad discover that Gideon has a super-hero alter ego. He now answers to TongueBoy!

Love boyds

The many faces of Luke

neighbor girl eats jalapenos

Jennifer (10), from across the street comes over to our house often. She was convinced that she could eat some minced jalapeños, so I thought it could possibly be of some entertainment value.