New House

OK everyone, so we have officially moved. Unfortunately we will be out of the loop with internet for a while. We have moved to the boonies, but we love it! Hopefully I will be up and going before Thanksgiving and then I will put up pictures of the new house. Our email address will stay the same and Rick checks it at work so drop us a line sometime. If you email us we can send you our new address and phone number as well. We miss and love everyone!

Family Pics

OK, so I haven't been that good about blogging. But here are some family pictures that I took the other day. Keep in mind that there is never a moment where all six of my children are sitting still, but they are still cute!

Where's Tommy

The other day I realized that Tommy was missing. I couldn't find him anywhere in the house or in the backyard (the only place they are allowed to play without us with them). So I decided to check in the front yard. Where do you think I found him? In Daddy's car. That boy is attracted to that car like a magnet! But he is just so darn cute!

Easter Fun

In our house, Easter belongs to me. There is no Easter Bunny. We spend a few days every Easter season learning about Christ. I know, it sounds mean, but hallmark gets part of Christmas and all the other holidays. I am not a total Grinch about Easter, they do get a little bit of candy. They just know who it comes from. This year we had them put some candy in their bowls (the baskets have not been found since the move), then cover them up (like the rock in front of the tomb) and post a guard (curious George). When they woke up Easter morning everything was gone. This was a very emotional event, they had just gotten the candy the day before at a primary activity and hadn't even eaten any of it. Everyone was very upset. We sent them off to get ready for church. As they were getting ready for church Russell stopped and asked me "Mom, when will my candy be resurrected?" Hurray! The object lesson was working! After church, when we returned home the candy was back, and some had been added(the perfected form).

We spent Easter afternoon with Rick's sister. It was a lot of fun for the cousins to get together. Rick's Mom has a scooter and that was a big hit with my children. Here a few pictures of Tommy "riding" the scooter.

Master Green Face

My children say some of the darndest things! I decided that I should share. The other morning I was getting the four youngest dressed. Joey, the oldest of the four youngest, was particularly against it. I lobbed a pair of jeans toward him and said "Put these pants on". He looked at me and said "I do not take orders from you anymore, I only take orders from Master.........Green Face!" I replied "Who is Master Green Face?" He then asked "What is the name of the little guy with the green face that is Anikan Skywalkers master?" I could not help buy smile "Do you mean Yoda?" I asked. He replied "Yes, I only take orders from Master Yoda!" At this he walked out of the room still in his pajamas. I walked over to the bed and took off a green blanket (Luckily I had one handy), put it over my head and called for Joey to come back. When he walked into the room I said "I am Master Green Face, now put on your pants". He just smiled, shook his head, and put his pants on!