9-6-12

Before going to bed Jared and I checked on the boys. This is how we found Eli:)


Peyton and Isaac turn 1!!!























I got to Vikki's around 4:00 to help her get ready for Peyton and Isaac's first birthday party. Kenzie and I had fun decorating. The boys brought us lots of balloons which we hung on the ceiling. Jared came there after work. He could only stay about an hour because he had to take Jacob to his soccer practice. After eating we sang Happy Birthday to the babies and watched them eat their cake. Peyton was being really goofy as she blinked her eyes hard. She was really funny when she opened her presents too. She really LOVED all of them. The babies also loved the ribbons and cards. It was a very fun party!

Adam reading to Eli

9-5-12

Adam reading to Eli at bedtime


I spent much of the day baking and decorating cakes for Peyton and Isaac's birthday. I made a couple cakes using three mixes. The cakes are Brobee and Mono who are character from a tv show that they enjoy watching.

9-4-12

The boys were happy that Daddy stayed to see them off to school














Wow - these boys are growing up too quickly!

Kindergarten and 2nd grade!





Jared came home from work early so he could also be there to see the boys off the bus.
We were excited to hear about their first day!




Tonight Adam had his first soccer practice this season.



Adam really enjoys playing soccer


taking a drink break





Jacob wanted to make a snowman with their heads

9-3-12

Eli made some reins.



He caught a chicken









Adam helping Daddy pick up grass




This morning Eli and I went shopping at Salvation army. Most things there were 50% off today. We had a good time and found a few good deals. Jacob and Adam said they wanted to have "boy time" with Daddy. This afternoon we switched paddocks for the lambs and the ram (and goat). I don't know how many time during this I said, "Sheep are so dumb." First we got the lambs in an area between paddocks and put gates up to keep them in there. We bribed them with corn but it still took awhile to get them in there. Then Jared and I went in the paddock to catch the ram. I had a super soaker with me  It actually wan't very hard to catch him once we got him in the lean to. We trapped him behind the hay feeder with me using the super soaker so he would come my way and Jared caught him. While Jared held him I led (dragged) Clarence (our goat) to the new paddock. It was 90+ degrees and dragging him wasn't too fun and he was really fighting it. Then I went to help Jared move the Kenny (the ram). He lead him and I pulled on his tail to move him forward. Then I got behind him and pushed him forward. After getting him in his paddock we took the lambs out of the blocked area we had them in and put them in their new paddock. They went in there better than I thought they would (for corn). Then we caught the two lambs we'd decided to keep and moved them in with the ewes. We are glad to have that job done. Tomorrow the boys start school! Jacob starts 2nd grade and Adam starts Kindergarten! WOW! The summer went by way to fast!

9-2-12

Eli loves this horse



Jared and I canned salsa and tomato sauce today. It was our first time canning and we had a great time doing it!

9-1-12

Jared's friend from work put on a mini carnival that Jared took the older boys to. While they were there Eli came grocery shopping with me. He did great but I guess it wore him out. We went to meijer and he got to ride the horse. While riding it said, "I wanna bring him home. I wanna bring him to my house."


Having fun with an old toy