My little carpenter

So the other day I was inside doing some things and I heard all this hammering going on outside.  I knew that the little ones were out there, but I just went about my business (I know I am a bad mother for not checking, but that is what happens to the 3rd and 4th child...you lighten up quite a bit).  A little while later J.J. came inside and said he made something he wanted me to see! 


Don't you just love it!  It made my heart melt when he said "Look Mom, I made a cross."  I love this boy more that words and tell!!!  I sure hope that he takes after his Papa and his woodworking!

Happy Saint Patricks day!

Here are my two cuties on St. Patty's day.  The other 2 changed into their soccer clothes before I had a chance to snap a picture of all of them.  May you find the treasure at the end of the rainbow!

Fashion statement!

One night after dinner these two clowns came parading out of my bedroom wearing my clothes!  Aren't they going to love it when I pull these pictures out in a few years!!!  L.C. did do a good job matching his shoes with his jacket, and the boots on No-Bo are all the rage right now!

Vogel

 

We decided to take advantage of a day off of school and great weather and went for a hike at Vogel State Park.   Here are No-Bo and J.J. after lunch ready to take on the trail.

All of my sweet babies.  They did awesome hiking for 4+ hours!

 If you look closely you can see No-Bo sitting here.  He sat in this spot and said "Wow Mom, this was worth the hike!"  I had to agree...we almost didn't walk this little bit, and we would have missed out on this view!  I love it that he cares about that at 7 years old.

 

"Best Buddies"   - This boy is the best big brother! 

Just had to include a family photo...aren't we cute???!!!  I made it extra big so you could enjoy our faces!