These are just some of the activities that we did this summer. Our vacation to Idaho and Utah took up most of the kids time off from school.
First day of school. Nathan is in school all day now.
The bandage on Kayla's chin is from a split chin. She did not want stitches so I assesed the width and depth and decided that I would try my hand at putting it back together as best as I could and it actually healed really well. (I posted about the start of last year with Kayla and her pink cast. A future trend? I hope not)
Please bear with me as I update past and present photos. This is Nate on his Kinder grad. day with his team teachers Mr. & Mrs. Wysocki (pronounced Y-sock-e)
A few funnies to read while I take another 2-3 months to get my act together and put up pics.
Garrett- O.k. these drinks are for you kids.
Nate- Please bless my little cough
Elsie-Remember that green stuff running out of my nose? We need to pray for that too.
Elsie-Fine! You will not be my big brother anymore!
Nate-Listen here little miss! I will always be your big brother!
Elsie-(stubbed toe) Shoot fire!
Nate-Only Garrett and I are allowed in our room!
Gap- Oh yeah? Then why is mom allowed?
Nate- Because she gives us good night kisses.
Prequel: Garrett asked Kayla a question and I was whispering, "no", behind her.
Kayla- I hear something whispering no. I think it is the Holy Ghost.
( My favorite:)
Bottom one was taken by Nate Sunday morning and the top using the timer.
A girl asleep, two boys feet, a quiet read, tooth gone leaving a hole the size of a bead, these are a few of my favorite things.
Disneyland
Mr. Toad & Alice in Wonderland
Inside Toon Town
Winnie the Pooh ride
It's a Small World & Tarzan treehouse
Muscle man
Food break
End of day.We all had a really fun time going to Disneyland. Nathan and Elsie had never been so it was really exciting to see what they did and didn't like. For them slow rides were a plus, fast or scary rides(snow white) can wait a few more years. Garrett and Kayla were not so sure how they would like the fast rides either, but after a few rounds they were game for anything. Kayla braved Indiana Jones twice while Garrett went on Splash Mountain for a second time with Paul. They both went on Big Thunder three times with Garrett declaring that it was his favorite ride. Nathan claims Indiana Jones as his favorite, but when asked if he would go again he didn't hesitate to say, "No". At the end of the day everyone was ready to go home and enjoyed having a souvenir or two to take with them. I think Disneyland will now be a part of our family activities every couple of years. My highlight was Paul exclaiming that it was great to not have a stroller to push around everywhere;)
Elsie and a her friend, Ryder, helped to make the batter for her birthday cupcakes. I attempted to make home made strawberry frosting, but I will have to keep working on that. Not enough flavor this time, but still good to eat. She enjoyed the day and the gifts she received. She even tells people that she used to be three, now she is four, and on her next birthday she will be five.
Garden prep and planting in March.
Elsie helped water the garden most days.
A few prayers and months later all is growing well.
Beautiful pictures taken a few days ago by Nathan. We have enjoyed the fruits of our labor and are ever grateful that we have enough to share. (Hint: when planting take into consideration if you will be in town when it is ready to harvest. Unfortunately, the kids and I will be out of town for most of the veges to be harvested, but Paul has already contacted a few families to come over and help him harvest:)
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