Family Update

So lots of exciting things have been going on here around here lately. Well, exciting to us.

Brody started violin lessons. Isn't he a doll?

Collin lost another tooth. The tooth fairy brought him 4 quarters. How awesome! And yes, I agree that this is a scary picture.

There we go. That is much nicer. :)

And Big D got himself a new gun. He is very excited about it, and I really hope he doesn't hurt himself with it. Doesn't he look so tough?

And for our biggest news......we are expecting baby #3 September 7th. We are all very excited. I can't wait to find out the gender next month. We hope for boy #3, but I really bet that it's a girl. Time will tell. Well that is our brief update in pictures. Enjoy!

"I'm Bored!"

Don't you just love those two little words? Collin is the kind of kid who is on the go at all times. He is very smart and very physical. Last summer I made him the classic "I'm Bored" jar out of a wipes container. Simple, yet one of the best things I have ever done. Collin refers to it several times a week. He is wakes up at 6 am and is instantly doing something. Frequently he will have some craft project finished before I go upstairs to tell him to get ready for school.




Some of the ideas in box include:

• Draw a robot or alien.



• Cut pictures out of magazines and make a collage.



• Look at library books.



• Ride your scooter.



• Read to Brody.



• Make a treat with Mom.



• Do math on the calculator.



• Ride your bike down the hill.



• Count to 101.



• Do handstands against the wall.



• Plan an activity to do with Dad.



• Play Chutes and Ladders with Brody.



• Call a grandma or grandpa.

And the list goes on. I am looking for some fresh ideas. Someone suggested origami and I thought that was a great idea. I will have to check out a book from the library for that one. I am looking for simple ideas. Things that he would be able to do at home with little or no assistance. He is just someone who has a mind that doesn't stop and sometimes that is exhausting for me! I am glad that he can be a self-starter and create things on his own. Please comment with your suggestions! Our box needs a refresher!

And this picture is just to remind you of how handsome he is. :)

Our Getaway

Christmas Time

Not really been in the blogging mood lately. This post is for Marsha though cuz she was sick of looking at Halloween. :)