I Spy

Three kids who are very happy that Daddy is home from his trip!

That's My Boy!

Caleb surrounded by a pile of books to read at quiet time.

Fun at the Fair

The kids and I spent the night with my parents last night while Dave was gone camping. The kittens and kiddos are getting along pretty well these days.
This morning we went to the fair for free admission and free rides. The carousel is the only thing Jordanna rode, but I think she still had fun. Caleb went off with Gramps and rode some of the bigger rides, so I don't have many pictures of him. Alexa went on anything she could before time was up.



After the rides, we played a few games, especially ones like this where everyone gets a prize.
And we looked at the animals. As usual, Jordanna was more interested than either of the other kids.
Finally we had lunch and dessert and headed home.

How We Spend Our Days

Caleb - working hard in first grade

Alexa - making art projects

Jordanna - taking care of her babies and making her cheeseball face

Fun at the Cabin

Or the "cabinet" as Alexa calls it. We had a great time up in the mountains this weekend with Molly, Nick, and Audrey. It was nice to get away and relax for a few days. Here are some things we did.

Held a sweet baby

Went for a walk

Soaked in the hot tub
Played outside
Sat by the fire and ate marshmallows and smores




Went apple picking

Jordanna Knows Just What To Do With Babies

For Your Viewing Pleasure

Three Cuties in a Hammock

Sweet Alexa
Jordanna taking care of her baby

25 Weeks

Pregnancy Week 25: All About Baby

Your baby-to-be's lungs are developing rapidly, although she'd probably need a little help breathing if she were born at this point. Her respiratory system continues to develop, her nostrils are open, and she can breathe—but she won't take her first breath of air until delivery day. By your 25th week of pregnancy, her reproductive organs are formed. Her skin is translucent and wrinkled, and she can hear your stomach when it gurgles and your voice when you sing. Your baby is becoming more aware of how she can move—she's wiggling her fingers and toes!

How Big Is Baby?

Your baby has grown to about 1.5 pounds, she's around 13.5 inches long (crown to heel). She's about the size of a loaf of bread.

And here are the grumpy Daddy and Jordanna who took my picture.

Going to the Zoo

While we have been to several zoos over the last few years, we haven't actually been to our local zoo since before Alexa was born. Pretty sad, huh? Our library has a new program where you can rent a DVD about the zoo, return it, and then receive a family pass to the zoo. So we took advantage of that to go to the zoo for free today. And everyone knows how much I like free things.

Despite the weird looks, they really did have fun at the zoo, I promise.
Two cute meerkats
Looking at the giraffes
Proof that I was there
Dave and the kids
Since admission was free, we splurged and spent the $12 for everyone to ride the train and the carousel.


Caleb really wanted to ride the tiger.
Playing at the playground

After the zoo, we had a picnic lunch at the park. Then we planned to head home for naps, but a certain baby girl fell asleep in the car, refused to nap when we got home, and was grumpy for the rest of the day. Oh well, it was still a fun day at the zoo!

Menu Plan Thursday

Homeschooling this year is taking up much more of my time than it did last year, and I really don't want to stop in the morning to go to the store. So, I think I have come up with a plan that will work (at least until Baby #4 arrives and throws a wrench in everything). I have been menu planning and making my list on Wednesday. Then, I put Jordanna down for an early nap on Thursday, and we go to the store right after her nap. This seems to be working well so far. Anyway, so here is my menu plan for this week.

Thursday - Tacos, chips and salsa, corn on the cob, strawberries

Friday - Eggs, bacon, waffles, bananas

Saturday - Hotdogs, oven fries, coleslaw

Sunday - Deli sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, chips, cake, etc. for Audrey's baptism lunch

Monday - BBQ pork sandwiches, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, grapes

Tuesday - out to eat before Dave's school meeting

Wednesday - Chicken alfredo pasta, green beans, garlic bread