Sunday, April 29, 2012

brody's awesome dress up choice

i'm not sure if i've ever met a kid who likes putting on accessories, changing clothes, and dressing up more than brody does!
at least once a week, he digs into the bin of winter clothes, pulls out all the extra shoes, and while doing all that, asks for help in changing his outfit.


trying to sneak out the front door


hey, you get back in here!


come and get me!!!!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

earth day activities!

just a few shots of our earth day time outdoors....


brody, just woke up from his nap, but could not handle having to stay inside to eat his snack, so he brought it outside to enjoy!


then he was surprised with a visit at the back gate by a random dog.
best surprise visitor ever if you ask brody....loooooves puppies!
lots of people walk their dogs behind the big area of trees across from our alley. once in a while, brody is lucky enough that a dog might run over to our yard before getting in trouble by their owner!

helping move a few random rocks behind the shed in the backyard.
'i work out'

and, of course....a gator ride. several dozen trips around the back yard!

Samuel L Jackson goes to Prom!

Dane & I went to watch Samantha at her Senior Prom on Saturday evening! Sniff, sniff, our little Sami Jo is growing up so fast! Brody & Dustin stayed home as we decided that trying to contain Brody in the middle of a group of people on bleachers up to and during time for bed would be a disaster. He seemed to enjoy his solo bathtime enough for it to balance out!


We found Sami right away when we got there. Dane was going to hold back on his hugs, but decided he had at least one for her!

 Then agreed to cheese it up for a couple of pictures! :)


The decorations before the big show...


Boys starting to get bored with sitting still on the bleachers.
Connor is smart enough to bring drawing tools, paper, and a bottle of water to keep himself busy! He's been to a few of Samantha's events before. :)
We complimented with fruit snacks and triangle crayons to add to the fun before the festivities.

Dimming down the lights...


......let's get this promenade started!

Fast forward to our favorite couple, Samantha and her friend Jacob!

Fast forward to after grand march. Samantha and some girl she knows. Dane befriended this girl in the green dress while we were taking other pictures of Sam. She seemed to enjoy his interest in her gigantic dress! He made sure to say bye to her before we left, too!

Samantha with the green dress girl, her friend Katy, and their dates!

Connor, still having the time of his life! :)

Samantha and Jacob

What a good-looking couple in their purple duds!

Even Granny and Gramps made the trip up to watch Sam.
Granny's first major outing, since returning home after hip surgery, to a public venue...a fashionable cane made the trip smooth!


Not too much longer and Sam will be graduating from high school!!! Time flies!

earth day

i asked dane what we should do outside today to be nice to mother earth, and he suggested, tickle our toes and play tag! perfect, it's settled then! anybody want to come over for today's events?

playin around! and dad's new ditch witch


baby in a basket...cheese!


helping in the garage at our work bench!



something new? we better check this out!


dad's ditch witch is soooo loud!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

all shall remain safe!

upon entering the dark dining room/kitchen area last night, THEN turning on the light, dane reports:

'oh, dad, it's not a bear. it's just marby'.

phew! what a relief!

:)

Sunday, April 8, 2012

since the beginning of april ......


we've been doing some yardwork....
trying to sweep up leaves in a quick and efficient manner!


followed by a hearty lunch of cheese sandwich and oranges!


even santa baby stopped by to help with some yard work :)


easter sunday!


what says 'thanks for being our savior, jesus', better than some camping chairs, a playground ball, and a nerfball gun???

happy easter



granny sent some easter bunny masks


loved them!


new shirts from down south


the voeller experience ride!


so much fun!!!


again again again!!!


happy easter!!!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

outside!

i 1 the sandbox
i 2 the sandbox
i 3 the sandbox
i 4 the sandbox
i 5 the sandbox
i 6 the sandbox
i 7 the sandbox
i 8 the sandbox
..........
you ATE the sandbox?


playing or eating, either way, we have sand in the sandbox again and the boys are LOVING it!!!











no evening outside is truly complete without a few trips around the backyard on the gator!

brody likes to shift the gears into reverse while dane is driving forward. naughty!