Sleep Walker

Sometimes we find our kids (usually Asher) sleeping in interesting places during the night. This one had us chuckling for quite awhile. He was out cold til we started taking pictures. Once he woke up enough to figure out where he was and what was around his ankle he smiled real big and headed back to bed.

Part 2 March: More California pictures

SISTERS!

Me and my grandpa.

Grandma and Grandpa always hold hands. We love it.

Part 1 of March: A summary in (mostly) pictures

Asher turned 5!

Jay sang "How Much is that doggy in the window?" in the Spring Spectacular

Annual Cave salamander trek

Ridge getting ready to take down some pins at Jay & Asher's birthday party

A little coaching from dad

Cake from Costco

Fun with friends

Jay turned 7

I flew to California to see Grandpa Hand

Grandpa was baptized!

Lunch with Uncle Bill

Ice cream and peanut butter chews from Dewar's

Home grown aloe vera

Sorting through shells from Carmel, CA

Browsing through Grandma's catalogs...

Our own little jack-o-lantern

Jay lost his other front tooth last night, we think he looks quite cute. Notice Asher in the background trying to get in on the limelight.

Cheese! We think your teeth are pretty darn cute as well, it won't be long til yours start falling out either. What are we going to do when they all need braces? Yikes.

First Day of School--Aug. 18th, 2010

Wow, where did the summer go? This school year Asher is in (all-day) Kindergarten and Jay is in 2nd grade. They are both smart, happy boys and had a GREAT first day. Our elementary school is WONDERFUL the boys love it there, so that helps me with the tugging I feel on my heartstrings.

Jaydan River: 7 years 5 months


Asher Nickolas: 5 years 5 months

Getting on the bus together


I'm so glad they have each other. (I was a little teary at this point.)

Can you guess which tooth is loose on Jay? I love Asher's face in this one. And yes, I did climb on the bus to take this picture. The bus driver kindly asked me to remind (all) parents that there is a 10 ft. safety zone around the bus and to stay outside that zone. What-ev. Not on the 1st day of school there's not.

Asher and Mrs. Heath (he looks so stoic, but really was excited to be there!)

Ridge giving Asher a hug goodbye.

Jay & Ms. Richardson

After we left the school Ridge kept asking if we were going to his school next. "My turn? My school mom?"

Sweet good natured Jay River.

Ridge will start preschool soon and then I will have 5 hours a week that I am completely alone. We are moving into a new phase of life, which is strange to think about but also exciting. I can't believe how big my boys are getting!

Question & Answer

Q: Where is the ideal place to incubate dragon eggs?

A: In your pillow case while you are sleeping of course! (Otherwise they won't hatch.)

Law School friends

Our dear friends the Odgen's drove from Bellevue, NE to visit us and see some church sites before they pack up to move to Washington D.C. on their latest JAG adventure for Aaron to earn his LLM.
We met Aaron and Holly about 10 years ago when we moved to Coralville, IA for Matt to go to Law school. We have many fond and fun memories (dress up 70's birthday party) with them and our Iowa buddies so it is always fun to see them and pick up right where we left off.
Aaron has a witty sense of humor & is a friend after Matt's own heart since he also loves fishing and critters. Holly is loyal, a wonderful cook, fun to be around and a great example. Their kiddos are super great as well.

Liberty Jail