Life with Boys

This is what a conversation sounds like when you have two boys: 
me: Andrew, what happened to your face? Are you OK?
Andrew: (looking sheepish) Jonathan kicked me in the eye.
me: WHAT?!
Andrew: Well, I told him to kick me when I stuck my face out from under the blanket, but he kicked me before I was ready.
Jonathan (yelling from the other room): It was an accident!
Just another day raising boys. *sigh*

When Keith got home, he had Jonathan demonstrate how much force he put into the kick. Thankful Andrew only has a small bruise based on the kicking power of his "little" brother.


A few days later....
"Everyone needs to be quiet or my ears are going to throw up," said the 5 year old (Jonathan) while trapped in the car with his siblings.

I know how you feel, buddy!

Friends at the Playground

Brenna and Hannah were too hot and tired to walk all the way home.

This boy was very hot and ready to go home! 

We love having Brenna and Sydney in Wichita! We spent a very hot day playing together. And to burn off some of their energy, I made them walk to the neighborhood playground. Unfortunately I didn't pack enough drinks and it was soon time to go home and cool down!

School Pics

Andrew - 2nd grade (age 8)

Jonathan - Kindergarten (age5)

 

Hannah - Kid's Day Inn (almost 3!)

Botanica with Friends

Jonathan and Brenna making music.

Scary!

Ahh, much better!

Sydney found a praying mantis. Andrew saw an opportunity for a photo opp.

The Butterfly garden

This was the hatchery for the butterflies

If you were very careful, you could catch and hold the butterflies.

Auntie Jill was the official butterfly catcher.

On a warm September Saturday, we met Sydney and Brenna at Botanica and spent a beautiful afternoon enjoying the children's garden! Hannah stayed home because we went during nap time, and we're not quite ready to give that up yet! The children ran and ran in the children's garden while Jill and I sat by the entrance and enjoyed adult conversation. A great day for all!

Soccer!

Because we live in a democracy and because Jonathan's team is co-ed, they decided to be called the Ninja Ponies. Oddly, you didn't hear that being yelled much on the sidelines. Ha!

The boys started soccer this month. This is Andrew's second year to play and he loves it! This is Jonathan's first year and he's not as sure about all the running. But he does love to play goalie!  

Random August photos

Hannah watching her brothers at a windy soccer practice.

Garden produce - makes me happy!

Brownies with friends in the backyard? Yes, please!

Sweet and beautiful Brenna

Jonathan teaching Hannah to play UNO.

Max and Ruby weren't too thrilled about their photo being taken, but it turned out cute despite their lack of cooperation.

Grammy and Grandpa sent us these cute shirts to celebrate the Red Sox's great season. Adorable!

First Day of School

Kindergarten!

Hannah wanted her picture taken too!

2nd Grade!

The boys started school today! A 2nd grader and a Kindergartner - time is flying by! Jonathan was very excited to ride the bus and they both had a great first day!