Just because.

Abrianna, " I am a true princess of God, mommy. That's why I'm wearing this crown!"

Abigayle substitutes "t'" in place of "c".
Tractors= crackers
Tovers= covers
Tandy- candy

First giggles

The "secret"

 Lucas ( 6) to Abrianna (4)who was in a time out and wanted him to tell her a naughty secret, " Do what mommy says! Otherwise you are gonna have to sit in time out for 42 min like I did today. And be quiet! The screaming and crying doesn't work!"

10 Weeks

She's 10 weeks old! Such a happy social little girl. Especially first thing in the morning and when I want to go to sleep at night.

Her hands have become a great pacifier recently.

Trumpets.

Daddy with his oldest girl.

Loving his baby.

The oldest three.

See my frog?

Jumping into the mucky mud.

Watching the older two.

What trip to the lake wouldn't be complete without throwing rocks?

Just The Girls At The Park.

What????

Couldn't stop grinning.

Watching big sister.

Even upside down...

Blow sister! Blow!

All blown out.

The "men" went on an overnight backpacking trip this weekend, leaving just the girls at home. Oh it was so quiet! We had our own adventures here. While at the park, Abigayle walked over to a tree and began pointing, exclaiming "Baby! Baby!"  "Sure. " I thought. I walked over and low and behold there were two babies... squirrels. Both looked dead. But upon closer examination I discovered one was still alive. We brought it home and attempted to care for it. It died that evening.
We also were invited to tacos at a friends house. Very good and much appreciated. Sabbath was quiet as well. Everybody behaved well in church. We walked to the park again that afternoon.
Guys arrived home safe, sound, and sore after a 5 mile uphill hike in and 5 miles down hill out. But they were grinning from ear to ear. 

2 months old.

Serious.

Full body wiggling smile.

Still smiling.

2 Months old. Such a smiley little girl. She's learning to shut down and sleep a bit better at night. I'm finally getting to the bottom of her tummy problems and she's much happier. She loves to visit ( coo) with mommy. Her head control is good as is her ability to sit up while supported.  She loves to stand on her little legs. Abigayle LOVES her and is learning to not pick her up without permission and to take turns with mommy. ( Abigayle was holding on for dear life to baby when it was time to give her back.)