they cut it down like a weed by the side of the road

 

I told the kids if they gathered enough blackberries

I’d make ‘em a pie

a few expeditions later

SWEET success

well any weed that can be made into a sweet treat is OK by me

as a lady at the store so invasively inquired…

“How may children DO you have??”….

or the ever popular

“Are ALL those children yours?”

i reply

YES… just look how beautifully amazing each one is…so sad Veda darling missed this particular photo op..she was on the opposite side of the lens….below she makes her cameo

funny Monday

“look the wind is blowing me away”

behind the scenes footage

a peak into the twin dynamic

hey buddy..your getting awfully close to my toy

 

ummmmm…

okay…you got the toy…and i….well now i got you….slurp

 

oh..mom…when did you get here…i…i..i’m just showing Parley this great toy

oh the things you’ll survive

so…”the boss”  has been taking his mid-day naps on the sofa…yesterday his dream may have involved chasing one of his siblings..or running to a candy machine..or throwing himself into one of his grandparents loving arms..whatever his dream may have been, the harsh awakening was the hardwood floor slamming into his face with not even a moments awareness to awaken his arms to  action..the result a BIG FAT LIP…GNARLY…it’s always a miracle when a two year old is able to see (or move with out paralysis for that matter )his 3rd birthday

****8****

my oldest went and turned 8 on me

i’m so proud of this guy

he is a great example to his younger siblings

he is waiting patiently for his baptism in Utah Oct.16

he tells me he can’t wait

>>>>>>>>>>>>

i am a very blessed mom to have this guy as my first child

1st Day of SCHOOL

 

Jaxson started the Second grade & Liam is in a 1st/2nd split