Do your children or any children you know eat Play-Doh, Crayons, and other non-toxic things that don't taste good? Please help me understand why!

Rubbermaid works as well as a pool.





These three are wiped out after their "swim."









The time had definitely come to get an actual pool. Rob picked this fun one out! Anyone want to come over and swim?

Our little friend, Caden, turned one on Saturday. We had fun celebrating with him!




Presents!





The kids! (Nicole - that's Stuart and Jenny's children on the left.)




We ventured into the water.

I met two of my 24 first cousins (on my mother's side) in Morristown last week. Regina was in Kingsport from Wisconsin, and we knew we couldn't pass up an opportunity to see each other. We decided to meet at a park. In theory it was a great idea - meet, visit, let the boys play (we have six boys - ages 3 1/2 - 2 months - between the three of us) and enjoy the being together. We didn't account for 90 degree weather, little shade, cranky toddlers and other important things. It was great to see Regina and Tina...but all three of us - actually all nine of us - were more than ready to come home.




Here's Grayson - Regina's oldest son!




















Here's Jonathan!




Here's Will - Tina's oldest son!




Here's Regina and Cooper.




Here's Henry and Jonathan!
















It wasn't the same without our other cousin, Sarah, who lives in Virginia. See you in 2 weeks!! I didn't get any pictures of Bryson, who slept the entire time we were there.

If you love history like I do, you're sure to enjoy the PBS summer series History Detectives. We discovered it last summer, and I was disappointed to find out that it only plays in the summer. I've been waiting since last September for the show to return. Tonight's the night! Click on the link to find out more about the show.

My Great Aunt Delta (my grandmother's sister) celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday. Here are some pictures from her party:

Our care group went camping again this weekend. We attempted it with the boys. They have never slept anywhere except their cribs or a pack-n-play.

I wouldn't say that we really camped. We had all the camping foods: hot dogs, s'mores, etc. However, we didn't sleep there. One of the boys didn't want to cooperate. So, we packed up and left at 11:00.



Rob is explaining to the boys that fire is dangerous.














Thomas and Ada















Henry chasing Heather's dog, Copper





The Best Baked Beans in Town




Johanna, Heather and Krissie






Our attempts at trying to calm the boys down so they'd go to sleep....









I guess it's time to go camping in the backyard.

Our boys love to play "Ring Around the Rosie." However, they haven't quite got the words right. The tend to say a*#es instead of ashes. It's quite embarassing if we are out to have two children screaming that.

Look what we bought! Potties! Jonathan had a lot to say about his new potty: "Take back, Mommy!" I don't think he's all that thrilled about it.

















Any tips for this first time potty trainer?? It may be Christmas time before they are actually ready.

A HUGE thanks goes out to my cousin, Sarah, for putting together my blog's new look. She's quite crafty! That's us in the picture ~ circa 1977.

Look at those beautiful leaves!





I can even see some buds!

My dad was in town for a few hours on Friday. The boys enjoyed hanging out with their Grandpa, affectionately known as "G-Pa!"

This week hasn't been my best week (and it's only Thursday). On Tuesday, I had a minor biking incident resulting in several bruises and scrapes. Then on Wednesday, I slammed my left ring finger in the sliding van door while going to the park to meet Heidi and her children. I'll spare you all the gorey details. (I'm sure you are grateful.) With no broken bones and four stitches later, I'll survive.

Thanks goes out to Heidi (who is 36 weeks pregnant) for doing well under pressure. We had three of the four kids (2, 2 and 3) out of our vans when it happened. We were able to get passerbyers to help move our carseats into her van and get the boys in them. Laura (another mother of twins and Heidi's neighbor) was waiting for Heidi to get home so she could help wrangle kids. Matt and Kristie arrived very quickly to help. Kristie rushed me to the ER while Matt helped Heidi get the kids into our house. My mother-in-law was there soon after to take care of the boys. Rob, who work 30 minutes away, even beat us to the hospital. Thanks to everyone who helped out!

I still have my pincher grasp...so I can change diapers slowly. But no washing dishes for me! I only have to wear the crazy bandage until tomorrow afternoon, then I'lljust have to wear some gauze and tape. What a klutz I am!

Here is a rare picture of me and the boys. I am usually the one with the camera!

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Happy 2nd Birthday Gabe!

I just looked back over the last couple of weeks and realized that I've only posted a couple of pictures of Henry and Jonathan. So, for your viewing pleasure, random pictures from May 2006.




Henry enjoyed helping me price things for the garage sale.





Swinging with Mason before the Memorial Day cook-out






Baking with two year-olds





Four Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed - What is that strange things over Henry's crib?


Playing on the computer with Nana - I hope my hair is that beautiful when I am a grandmother. Just not before I'm a grandmother though!




I think Legos go in this container - not Jonathan!






New Bike Helmets









Thank you for viewing our random pictures from May 2006.