That time of year again...

It was a beautiful October evening and we headed out to the park to torture our children...

I think she heard a ghost!

Yes, Wyatt enjoyed the leaves.

Caleb took the picture of Joshua and Wyatt.

This could be kind of what our Christmas card may look like this year. At least all of these people will be on it. :)

Torturing the children...

My new favourite picture of us:

"Who does he look like?"

I get this question ALL the time...I don't really know how to answer it. He looks like Wyatt!

Caleb at 9 months:

Joshua at 9 months:

Andrew at 9 months:

Natalee at 9 months:

Wyatt...
Wyatt's Mom...

Wyatt's Dad...

Wyatt...

Me again.

Make your decision, share it if you like.

Another Laughing Video

Laughter is contagious, especially a baby's laughter. Turn your speakers on, hit play, and enjoy.

BTS '09

First day of school was today, 09/09/09. Andrew only had a 10 minute "interview" with the teacher this morning, but he got himself all dressed up and ready to go. He starts his regular Nursery schedule on Monday, September 14th. Caleb started grade 3 and Joshua is in grade 2. How time flies!Natalee managed to get herself into the exersaucer...

And this was Wyatt looking all smiley and happy for his 9 month photo shoot. :)

Mainly Wyatt

It'll be sooner than later that our little one will be crawling! From scootching along the ground by pushing with his toes and moving his arms then up to all fours...he manages to get around!

Joshua feeding his baby brother :)My baby's! Yes, they're going to be the same size soon!

Joshua's newest fascination - catching spiders. Better than catching snakes or wasps!

The Fab Five

The weather finally cleared up and we got out of the house for a walk this evening. The mosquitoes were a little annoying, but we still had fun! New pictures of all five kids!!!

Found a cool tree to climb. Caleb, above.

Natalee

Andrew

And Joshua, below.

New Beds, New Wagon

The good thing about not being able to go anywhere this summer (because of our fussy baby) is that we had money to spend on things we needed. I talked to a friend of mine who had this same wagon. She said she used it all winter long to pull two healthy toddlers with no problems. I am proud to say I put it together by myself with very little instructions.
Caleb and Joshua's new bed! The bottom part is a futon that folds up into a couch. They are now completely moved down into the basement to give Wyatt his own room to work out his sleep problems in.

Andrew and Natalee have moved into Caleb and Joshua's old bunkbed. They have made this transition well, although Natalee was a little upset when she couldn't find her clothes in her old room. I showed her where her clothes were now (in her new room) and now, all is well in her world.

Wyatt asleep in his crib. :) Sleeping baby's are wonderful!!! He also is making the transition surprisingly well. He is getting more sleep and we are getting more sleep. Everyone is a little happier these days.

Caleb Makes Wyatt Laugh

Caleb started throwing a small toy up in the air and Wyatt responded.

Stampin' Up stuff for sale

My 8 year old took most of these pictures :) As these items are purchased, I will try my best to delete pictures promptly. Feel free to ask any questions.

2 pieces of Chipboard petals - each full board of chipboard is 9" x 9" $4.00 for both boards.

Plaidmaker - 2 sheets of plastic, one for large plaid lines, one for smaller plaid lines. Each approximately 12" x 12". $2.00.

28 wooden blocks, 56 words (double mounted). Words: thanks, just, brother, boy, daughter, girl, family, my, sister, son, father, your, mother, stamp, together, for, favorite, all, vacation, fun, birthday, happy, !, time, Halloween, fall, ", laugh, special, sweet, ... , wish, grand, good, winter, joy, Christmas, peace, friend, best, summer, day, imagine, dream, & , and, spring, baby, valentine, love, * , hope, celebrate, party, { , little. $14.00.

"On the Spot" 1 large background stamp, approximately 5" x 6", $12.00

"Love Without End" 9 stamps, 2-step stamping, $12.00.

4 cute little stamps, about 1.5" x 1.5" each. $6.00

The above 2 pictures are from the same stamp set "Decorator Shelf". I bought it off on eBay and ended up paying over $60.00 Canadian because of customs, etc. $20.00.

Stampin' Glitter Chunky Essentials - red, black, white & silver. $8.00.

Sanding blocks (package of 2) $2.00

"Big Blossom" background stamp, approximately 5" x 6" $12.00

Stampable Wrapping Paper - Kraft (dull finish) and White (smooth finish). Originally 25 yards each, very little actually used. $2.00/roll.

Fiskars paper crimper, $5.00.

Encore! Gold Metallic Ink Pad (probably needs re-inking) $2.00.