Mommy-Kid Portraits

Zoinks! Zeke is 5 Years Old!

Scooby and The Gang invited a few meddling kids over to help celebrate Zeke's birthday.  But when we went to eat the cake, it was gone!  In its place was a note with a clue that led us to the back porch. 

First we played musical chairs.

Then we were sent around the corner to help Velma find her lost glasses.

We all found a pair to take home.

Next we played hot potato.  We earned a Scooby Snack for our work.

After that we had some dog food that needed to be eaten without hands.  The kids weren't sure if it was real dog food or not, but that didn't stop them from taking it down!

Meanwhile there was villainous mummy on the premises...

"I would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling kids!"

With the villain out of the way, we finally got to eat our cake.

Eli even got in on some birthday fun.

Happy 5th birthday, Zekers!

Grow Up!

My children were in a heated discussion about whose turn it was to use the new sippy cup.  Daisy had it first and had all intentions to keep using it.  Zeke thought it was time she  put it in the sink to wash (so he could get a turn).  She disagreed.  Next thing I heard was my almost 5-year-old telling my 2 1/2-year-old, "You need to grow up."

Eli just absorbs it all, taking notes for later.

Bad Guys 101

On the way to church this morning Zeke asked if bad guys ever ask God into their hearts and become good guys.  We discussed that possibility and a few minutes later he asked if bad guys had beds.  I had to ask why he wondered that.  "Well, do they sleep in the morning since they're stealing things at night?"

Here my little M.I.T. (Mother In Training) and I are giving our babies some tummy time.

My Baby Boy smiles a lot now.  :)

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Gettin' Our Spring-on

Zeke The Streak and his sidekick Crazy Daisy strike again!

This is what I immediately saw when I walked outside this morning.  Daisy quickly informed me she and Zeke had to take off their jammies and panties so they could play with the water.  How ya gonna make mud pies without water from the waterhose?

Any bets on how long until this little guy joins in the clothes-less fun?

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Elijah enjoyed his first trip (of many) to Kansas this weekend! He was a total rock star on the drive. That's saying a lot because we spent a whole bunch of time on the road. He got to meet all kinds of family and even a few friends.     

Elijah and Grandpa



Eli and Great Grandma Evelyn



The Daisy and Zekers sledding with Grandpa and Koko.

All that family stuff really tuckers a guy out.