Newest Member of Our Zoo

Caleb loves going to the Boys and Girls Club! I, however, have never seen anyone as dirty as that child manages to be everyday when he comes home. I swear he must spend the day running as hard as he can so he gets good and sweaty and then the rest of the day rolling in the dirt because he comes home brown everyday. His clothes have dirt coming off of them and it looks like a sandbox when he takes his shoes off!

Everyday he comes home with some kind of creature. We have had ants, beetles, caterpillars, etc. Today however, was something I would not ever expect!! I went in to get him and as I walked up the sidewalk one of the staff members started talking about how much Caleb loves looking for bugs - all day!!! I talked to the guy for a few minutes about it, and then went to get Caleb. Caleb came out carrying a water bottle - but it was not water in it!!!

Apparantly, Caleb bought a bottle of water - POURED THE WATER OUT!!! - and collected TADPOLES! I asked why he poured out the water instead of drinking it and he said he needed it to save the tadpoles! He found tadpoles in a puddle and wanted to save them before the puddle dried up.




















I don't know ANYTHING about raising tadpoles. I left them in the bottle, trying to avoid doing anything with it. I finally decided to look up online how to try to take care of them! We happened to have a little critter holder, that we had hermit crabs in a long time ago! I fixed the box up as best I could with what we already had at home. I found a net and poured the nasty water into a bowl and got the two tadpoles and placed them in the water. We will see how things turn out - one is really swimming around and checking things out, the other is pretty much just staying low and still.

I tried to take a picture, but they are really small so they are kind of hard to see, but it is where the red circles are! I will try to keep you all posted on what happens with them - and I am sure if they are still swimming tomorrow - Caleb will have names for them!!

Hungry Bear Bear

I was laying in Bryce's bed with him a few minutes ago, playing and talking. He asked if he could have Bear Bear (his favorite teddy bear). I said yes and handed him to Bryce. Bryce looked at him for a minute (like he was listening for something). He turns Bear to me and said "Bear hungry."

"Oh, really? What does he need?"

"He said he wanted some cake."

"OH?"

"He wants me to feed it to him!"

For some reason I don't think Bear would get any of the cake!!! Good try Bryce!

Jonathan

Thanks Aunt Heather for the pictures this morning!!! I had to put pictures of him on here because he is the only one not in the picture of the gang! Actually I don't think there are any pics of him on here yet. LOVE THE HAIR!!




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July 2005

Christmas 2003

top row: Bryce, Isaac, Alyssa and Ronald
bottom row: Caleb, Keyan, Scott and Corran









Ronald, Uncle Ronny and Caleb











Isaac










Isaac and Alyssa











Princess Lyssa












Lyssa and Bryce's foot











Isaac and Lyssa

Christmas 2002

Isaac and Alyssa











Isaac












Isaac and Alyssa










Alyssa

More Christmas 2001

Scott












Keyan












Uncle Marty

Christmas 2001 Pictures

These were taken at my Aunt and Uncle's farm! The kids had so much fun!!


Papa showing Caleb how to drive the car









Papa, Isaac and Scott











What is this???










Isaac (8 days old)










Corran, Scott, Keyan, Dalton and Caleb










Corran











Corran










Corran and Caleb








Uncle Robby (driving), Papa, Shaw, Dalton, Keyan, Corran and Caleb











Dalton, Shaw, Scott, Keyan, Corran and Caleb








Corran, Caleb and Scott










Uncle Marty, Scott, Keyan, Dalton and Corran (Shaw with his back turned to the camera)

BAD CHIMPANZEES

I took Bryce to the zoo yesterday for a short visit before we went to have lunch with Daddy. As we were fixing to leave, we went by the are where all of apes, gorillas and chimpanzees were. At our zoo, they are in an open area and you look down on them. I was holding Bryce so he could see over the wall and down to where the chimps were.

We were walking along and casually looking when one of the chimps came running up below us and starting at us. Bryce pointed to him and told me to look so I stopped and turned to see him. The chimp was below us making faces and dancing at Bryce.

We were the only ones over at that side at the time. Everytime we would start walking the chimp would make noises and follow us, dancing and making faces. Bryce was loving it so we stopped and Bryce started making faces back and dancing - and LAUGHING like I have never heard him laugh. When the chimp saw we had stopped he turned around and started walking up the hill to where their shaded platform was (they sleep and play on this platform thing). Every couple of steps he would turn around and make a face and dance, like he was trying to make sure we did not leave.

There were about 3 other chimps on the platform. He goes up to one and pushes it off the platform. I began to question what was about to happen at this point and was trying to decide if we should start walking, but Bryce was having so much fun, so we stayed to see what was going to happen. Usually when we are there, none of the chimps, etc even seem to notice anyone, so to have one interacting with Bryce was kinda neat.

So, he pushes this chimp off the platform and starts making it walk down the hill. This chimp did not seem to want to play along, but the original chimp made it. He takes the second chimp right in front of Bryce and starts...well... lets just say that the male chimp was doing something to the female chimp (I am hoping) that the female chimp was not too interested in doing and my 3 YEAR OLD did NOT need to see. He was obviously very proud!! He came right in front of us to do it.

As the chimps were walking in front of us, another mother came up and told her kids how neat it was that the chimps were looking up at us. Then she realized what was really going on, she said "never mind," with big eyes and walked off. I told Bryce it was time to go, and he replys "but Mommy they are playing!!" I just agreed and said it was time to go. As we were walking off I turned and looked and as soon as we leave he quits!!

Maybe the chimp knows that if he does this in front of kids, the parents will take them away and then noone is staring at him!! It was quite a trip!!!

Baby Pictures!

Well, I have been going through pictures here lately. I was looking through pictures to get some out to frame, and it just started something!! Of course, we have a ton of printed photos of Caleb and few of Isaac and Bryce. I got a digital camera for Christmas when Isaac was born, so most of the pictures past that are on the computer!

I found so many pictures I had completely forgotten about. There are some really cute ones of Caleb on PePa's farm. Unfortunately, my scanner has quit working, so when I go get a new one, or make over to someones house to borrow one, I will post some old pics that I love!! It seems like so long ago that some of these pictures were taken, yet at the same time seems like it was just yesterday! Wow, the kids sure grow fast - MY BABY IS 3 NOW!!!!

It is amazing! I love being a mother! Even though there are times when I could really use a break, and sure they drive me crazy sometimes, but all and all I love it!! I could not imagine not having kids in my life and really feel so blessed (even if there is not a girl in the picture!!).

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BRYCE!!

Happy birthday BryBry!! I have so enjoyed watching you grow and change ! You definently keep us on our toes and busy (along with your brothers)!!! I love watching you play and entertain.

It has been fun to see you SOOO into something! I have never seen a little boy get into anything the way you have gotten into firetrucks the last year and a half. Many people comment that they hope that you will grow up to be a fireman, but I have to be honest with you - I would be okay if you didn't! It is a very honorable job, but I am your Mommy and I don't want to see you in danger. What ever you decide to do with your life, your Daddy and I will always be there to support you.

We love you very much! Have a great birthday with all of your new toys!!

Happy Fathers Day

Daddy and Caleb at fair













Daddy and Bryce Christmas 2004













Daddy and Bryce 2005








Daddy and Bryce June 20, 2003













Isaac watching Daddy eat
2002










Isaac and Daddy













Isaac and Daddy







Caleb, Isaac and Daddy














Caleb and Daddy and the "big catch"













Daddy and Caleb Easter 2000






Yes, it is late! Better late than never though! For Father's Day, my great husband took ME shopping, and he did not complain one time!! It was so nice! When we got home from the mall, we put the kids down for a nap - which they all needed after our LONG weekend. We spent the next several hours sleeping on the couch. It was so nice to have a lazy day (or couple of hours anyway!!).