A family reunion! Well, sort of.

The complete collection of grandchildren from one side of the family. I definately can see family resemblances in three out of the four kids!


Only natural poses left--I guess one good one was the limit!


The coffee table was pretty cool, since it had a shelf to climb over. Once the breakables were removed from sight AND reach, this a baby sized jungle gym. At the nursery in church Matthew goes to find anything that he can climb. Over the rocking horse seat, over the push car, over the kids...well, hopefully he didn't try that one!


Now are the dolls and teddies for her guests, or for her? Only great-grandmother will know!

Grandma left us this morning--and for all who are hanging on with bated breathe for an update--has already arrived home safely. When she drove away on the "airport shuttle" Nathan said:
"Grandma shouldn't come here anymore."
"Why not?"
"Cause she only ever stays here for a little while and then leaves."
No shed tears this time, :o but I do think he's sad.


Now if only I had an attitude...I'd be so in. Mr. Cool here thinks he's pretty fab when he tucks his arms in and twirls around. He shows off with a great "I'm so wonderful" grin when he's done.


I believe that kitchen helpers should start early. As early as physically possible.
"Get to work kid!"
"Bah bah baaaah."
*crack!* (my whip)


They love reading together, but this is the first time I caught Melanie cuddling up to her big brother like that. It's good for Nathan to practice his reading skills with her. ;)

Philip usually reads the kids their bedtime story, brushes their teeth and tucks them in bed. The other night he'd done the first two, and was trying to coerce Melanie to get into bed as they are both standing right next to it.
"OK, crawl into bed now Melanie!"
"No, I might cry."
"No you won't. You're a good girl. Now crawl into bed Melanie!"
"OK."
She then drops onto her knees and embarks on the difficult experience of literally crawling into her bed.