Welcome Home!

There were a few nights when Grandpa or Grandma would come home from work and all the kids would be up and about and run to great them. It was like an entrance for a King or Queen, they sounded all excited yelling together. This was after a greeting when my mom arrived home from work one night. I imagine that is a fun way to come home from work!

Too much excitement leads to...

Jack fell asleep on his way out of the den. He does this from time to time when he is really tired. In fact, after a nice swim earlier today, he is crashed out in a similar position right now in the next room.

Trucks, Trailers and Tractors

Grandpa was a hit with his truck and trailer and lawn mower. Everyone (except Anna who declined) had a chance to help mow and they all got a ride in the trailer as Grandpa pulled down the driveway.


They wanted to go down the street this way.

Right up Luke's alley.

Jack wanted Grandpa to get down so he could drive!

The whole way around, Leah held on to Grandpa like this, with her arm around his back.

Pizza Hut

I can't go home without a trip to Pizza Hut for their taco pizza. Laura and I were going to go before we went to see Prince Caspian later that night... somehow everyone else ended up coming along as well!

Sickly Children

They look as if they have contracted some yellowing disease, but it is really just what it looks like when you rub dandelions on your face. I tried to wipe it off, but even later that night you could see a yellow tone to their skin. Not very becoming!

Leah and Sam

Leah was not about to miss out on the Sam holding action!

Luke and Balls

Most boys love balls. I think Luke is an extreme of this. He really loves balls. At the Discovery Center they have lots of ball things and this one was so funny to watch. These tubes are sitting on top of gently blowing air that will suspend the ball above them if done right. I put one together and put one of the yellow balls on top of the flow of air. Luke was dumbfounded to see the ball just floating there. Then he decided he'd try to bat it down to no avail. Finally he realized he'd have to climb up after it if he were ever to get his ball back. It was cute to watch him try to figure all of this out.