I know "Where the Wild Things Are"

I got brave and took all four kids to the Drive-in last night. I did have the forethought to bring Ashley and Branden (friends and babysitters) along for the help. the kids were really excellent, except for one incident in the bathroom with a potty-training Noah :) I decided that I like my Wild Things best.

MAMMOTH!

Had an awesome trip with the Vaages to Mammoth! We went on like a zillion hikes to these gorgeous places and then we woke up to get ready to go, and it was snowing! It was so awesome, and we had a really great time playing spoons and Pit...not to mention Phase Ten (Skip Thomas!). Here we are in the condo (thanks Chris!) and the boys at the Devil's Postpile.

Why couldn't he like sign language?

At a recent trip to grandma's, Owen was able to take a swing at grandma's full size set of drums. From down the hall, it sounded like grandma was playing (this is a compliment to Owen, not an insult to you mom). He was rocking away and decided of all the extra curricular activities that are available to a boy of 5, drums was his choice. I should be happy he's not into airplanes or explosives right?

Wrightwood Music Festival

Grandma Carolee took us out in the Jeep to the Wrightwood Music Festival. The boys did the robot to a Zydeco band, and we all enjoyed the fresh mountain air.

P.S. Don't you just love my grumpy little nephew :)

Book License

With all that reading homework (hello Kindergarten) we decided it was high time to get Owen a Library card. Our foray into the world of loaner books was just what I thought it would be...Awesome. Owen picked his books and sat quietly while I perused the "Mommy Section." After I was finished choosing, I said "Okay, let's go" and Owen said "They are letting us take these books HOME? They are so NICE here!" When we got home, he ran to Thomas; "Daddy! I got a Book License!" Gotta love it.

Owen Goes to the Big School!

Owen started school on August 3rd. After 3 years of pre-school, he graduated to "The BIG School" where Erin goes. He was so excited to go. He even rides the bus (sniff). He loves it and is learning so much already ("Mom, your name starts with A"). He'll be correcting my grammar in no time :)

Noah Turns 2!

I can't believe my BABY is 2 :( They are both growing up way too fast...I can't keep up. Here is Noah at his party.

He's also mostly mastered the art of potty training, so here he is having a serious talk with dad about using the big toilet :)

Howdy!

I am new to this Blog thing, in fact I find that I am a little resistant to new technology unless it records my favorite shows or music (Tivo..I love you!).  I decided since I am always following Melissa and the kids, I would start a blog of our own as a way to share what goes on with my little stinkers too :)  Hope you like it!