Field Trip

Emma's preschool class went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch this last Thursday. They all had a lot of fun and it only rained a little when we first got there. It was kind of nice as they had the pumpkins all out on the lawn and it wasn't some really really muddy field like the one we went to last year. This is us getting ready to go on a hay ride. Emma of course wasn't so sure about the whole thing and held on pretty tight! We went to the pumpkin patch during Daniel's nap time so he fell asleep while on the hay ride and slept the whole time. My back was killing me by the time we left cause I carried him in the sling (20 pounds is a lot to carry around for 2 hours).

So this is Emma's preschool class, yes she is the only girl. I have started letting her bring one of her baby dolls with her for play time. These boys can get really rowdy when they are together and Emma is not use to that. Trying to get them all to sit together at the same time for a picture was a very very difficult task!

In the end Emma picked out this little pumpkin. I know in all the pictures she looks so serious and not very happy, but she really did have a good time and really enjoyed herself. She has been going through this phase where she doesn't want to smile for anyone and acts all shy around everyone.

Being a Mom

Dinner took an extra long time to eat tonight. I got it on the table later than usual and was kind of trying to get the kids to eat fast so I could get them to bed and have some "me" time. Kendall was out fixing the car. Daniel was sitting by Emma at the table and she was doing her best to make him laugh (I think she was just avoiding her bowl of soup). She had Daniel laughing that cute belly laugh that makes him get the hiccups. So I had a hard time getting upset enough to make her stop and eat. I have a saying when the kids give that special smile or that cute laugh "It makes my heart happy". Sometimes I feel like I could just burst with joy at their giggles and smiles. Being a mom can be so hard and frustrating at times, but then again it is the most joyful thing in my life. I love my kids and love being their mother, even when they drive me crazy I wouldn't trade it for anything.

We Have a tooth!

Daniel has been a little cranky, okay a lot cranky, this week. So I have been checking everyday for that long awaited first tooth. Well today it has arrived! I am so excited, just thought I'd share the latest milestone in Daniel's life. I was begining to think he would never get teeth!

Emma's Hair

So after 3 years of bad hair days I have decided that I am going to change that. I see on my sister's blog that she has some sites that show how to do cute hair do's. I got brave today and tried one. This might seem simple to some but for me who is very hair challenged it was a big thing. Yes, I did use a curling iron on her hair for the first time in her life. She had soo much fun sitting in front of the bathroom mirror and watching me. I am starting out simple and may someday get to the point I can do some of the things my sister does with her girls who always have cute hair!

Advantages of not having a working car

1. I have more time, cause I am not out running around town.
2. I am saving money, cause I can't go anywhere to buy stuff.
3. My gas bill is nonexistent.
4. My husband gets to work on something mechanical. (which is a good thing for a mechanical engineer to do.)
5. We get more exercise, cause we walk everywhere.
6. Not having a car for a while, even one I wish would die (and stay dead), makes me happy to get it back when it is working again. It's true when you go without a car for while it make you happy and content to drive anything!
7. Ummm....

Daniel is 7 months

I just got Noah and Emma into bed and then looked at the calendar and realised that Daniel is 7 months old today. It is amazing how time flies! We are so grateful that he is doing so well and the surgery is behind us! He has recovered very fast! He was rolling over and moving around a lot before the surgery, but has not been getting around as well since coming home. I think his tender head has something to do with that! He was also sleeping through the night, but is not now! He wakes up at least twice each night and then is up at 5am! I am wondering if they nicked the part of the brain that controls sleep! :) He won't take those long (much needed) naps either. But we love him and are so grateful to have him in our family!

Blocks and hair

Daniel was happily playing with blocks until....he saw something better to play with.....

Daniel has been into pulling Emma's hair lately! She is usually really careful to not get to close to him, but she got distracted by the blocks. He is squealing with delight at this moment and Emma was very calmly (I was impressed by her calmness, she usually screams) trying to get him to let go. I figured she had it all under control so grabbed the camera.