The firetruck park...

Last week, I ventured out and about with the kids. We went to the park. I like to call it the firetruck park, that is not the name of it but people know what I am talking about. It has a little "mock" city the boys rode their bikes around. Here are some of the pictures I took...

Isaiah is always putting his helmet on backwards. I think it is so funny!

Yes, that is Tyler riding the tricycle, with Isaiah chasing him! I told him I was going to post this picture, he didn't believe me!
They stopped at "HANDEL'S" to have some ice cream!

Not sure what the point of this thing is but Isaiah had fun on it!

Can he make it all the way across? No, not yet!

An updated version of a teeter totter.

Jacob hanging around.

Joshua also hanging.

Finally, lunch on the river.

If only Isaiah was looking this would be a good picture to frame!

Off the radar?

...yes I was!

Where has the last week gone? Let me give you a recap...

Joshua had surgery last Thursday. He had tubes put in his ears and his tonsils out. He was miserable and is just now starting to feel better believe it or not. On Friday, he told me this "Mom, I was sitting on a bed and the lady rolled me away from my dad and I kept crying and yelling for my dad and she wouldn't bring me back to him!" (Let me tell you I was crying my eyes out!) My poor son was traumatized!

Friday was pretty much "Take Care of Joshua Day" Bill took Jacob to work, Tyler helped with Isaiah, and I waited on my son.

Saturday, we did a little shopping just to get out of the house. That night we were going to have a hot dog roast with the kids but the weather didn't cooperate so we postponed.

Sunday, after church, we had the neighborhood kids over to swim (7 kids under 7 in the pool, don't ask). Then we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.

Monday, I left to go camping with my mom and dad in Pennsylvania. We got back on Wednesday. We had a good time. The kids love to camp. We have been talking about investing in a camper sometime in the near future. I think it would be fun.

Well, I just wanted to fill you in on our week. I will be posting some pictures later but for now it is off to bed for me!

Now that's a big dog!

We went to the park this morning with my friend Julie. She decided she was going to bring her dog with her. They have a Great Dane. I read online it is a cross between a mastiff and a greyhound...I say they forgot to mention part horse!!! Actually, he was really a gentle giant. He has a really good dispositon and was good with the kids. These are the things they do with him...

Ready...

Set...
Flop!
He got up and went down again!

He is taller than Isaiah while sitting down!

Isaiah had enough in the previous picture, he didn't want to be in this one!

He is only 9 months old and weighs 145 lbs. She said he will gain another 20-25. I still say they forgot to mention horse!

4 wheeling fun!

Yesterday, we took the kids to my Uncle Jim's house to ride the four wheelers. They rode them once last summer and have been talking about it ever since. Isaiah would not ride last year but this year he got a little braver.

Tyler on the quad, he also rode the dirt bike and the mini bike. Now he wants to get one, imagine that!?!

Joshua was interesting, he didn't quite stay on track so he had to be followed.
Isaiah when he finally got the courage to ride.
Isaiah bumming a ride with his dad. Tyler, in the background, on the mini bike. In the distance is Jay riding the dirt bike

This is Jacob, he did a great job riding all by himself. My uncle did something to adjust the bike to only stay in one gear.

Get that kid....

A TOOTHBRUSH!!!!

Atrocious...

...that is what she called it and that is exactly what it is. It has affected all of us at one point or another. I have lost a grandfather, a baby brother, and a sister to it.

She is my friend and she was talking about cancer. I hate to watch her go through it, I feel every ounce of her pain. A young girl, only 14, lost her battle last week. She left those of her who loved her with questions of why and feelings of anger and hurt. I didn't know her but her story is amazing. So much courage for a girl of her age. So selfless and concerned about everyone around her. It makes you want to love a little deeper. Give your kids that extra hug and thank God for their health. Consider each day a gift we are given without taking it for granted.

I know that there are no words I can say that can take away the hurt and pain but just know that I am here if there is anything you need.

Goofiness!

My kids do goofy things!

Here are Joshua and Isaiah putting on deodorant. Isaiah put it on his belly button and back. Joshua kept saying, "It is for my armpits don't get stinky! This is Isaiah in our hamper...I don't know why? Maybe he just wanted to take a cute picture!
At least I thought it was cute!