3 Little Monkies

Since the enforcement of new rules, (No TV monday through thursday, Friday night Movie Night along with Saturday & Sunday cartoon mornings) the kids have been playing together better. Joseph is not so annoying to them and they love trying to get him to do new stuff. (like a pet) This is Joseph's first attempt of Jumping on the bed. Knock on wood we have had no broken bones or stitches!!

Happy St. Patty's Day

Good Morning Kiddos!!! Happy St. Patty's Day!! Hope everyone is feeling good today. Hats off to the bus driver for getting us all home safely!! Drink plenty of water today. Happy Birthday Anne Marie.

Bus Ride of Fun

The Nelson Family

I can't believe it has taken me so long to blog these pics from January. I know I had blogged just a few but there were soooo many!! The kids miss all the cousins. We had a great holiday break and can't believe it is already almost easter. Can't wait to see everyone in May. Amy, I know you won't be back with the kids but I am sure we will see you soon. Take care Everyone. xoxoxo

2 weeks of COUSINS!! Over xmas break

Duck that sings the Chicken Dance

Dad, would you please get that out of my face.?? It's not funny after the 15th time.

My little Ponies

Ava's newest love is the old my ponies we found in rubbermaid containers last week when we went through toys. I think almost all of them are from her aunts!! She dresses them up with bracelets and calls them each princess. The artwork displayed is a CASTLE!!! oooohhh!! A few minutes after the picture Joseph walked through and kicked the ponies over. boo hoo.

1st Zoo trip of the Year

Joseph enjoyed being pushed around the zoo. I let him out a few times but he was perfectly happy to take in the sights from the comfort of his own stroller. Living the life.

ZOO

George was trying to impress the girls with some Power Ranger/Karate moves. Ava & Maddie enjoyed the show!!

Daylight Saving Time was a little rough on us!!

New Haircut!!

Joseph finally got rid of the mulletish hair do. I forgot how fiesty the boys get in the barber chair. Joseph managed to put up a good fight. Jerry white knuckled his head while I held down the arms. Poor Joseph had snot flying out of his nose, growling and grunting with teary eyes and still managed to keep the binky in his mouth. He should win an award for that!!

Super Bowl 2008

Ryan Hughes & Ryan Genereux enjoyed a friendly game of catch in the basement while cheering on the super bowl game with their dads. Flag football here we come!!

Ryan's 6th Bday at coco's

It has been such a hectic WINTER!! We are ready for some warmer weather. These pics were back in december. Ryan Hughes, Connor Williams, and Ryan Genereux were accompanied by their siblings Cameron, Clara, Ava and Callie to celebrate Ryan's birtday at the water park. We missed Kaleb!! The kids suprised us and swam for over 5 hours with a few breaks in between. They fell asleep on the way home.

Ryan's 6th Birthday

Bundle Me Up

Braving the frigid temps this time of year, Joseph has really been fighting the coats and hats. We appreciate the nice weather being able to run out the door and hop in the car. Only three months or so until SUNNY & WARM WEATHER!!!

Christmas in Clarinda

Amy, Abby, Mom, Alissa and Allyson. Looks like all the out of towners made it except one. Amy's in Alaska, Abby's in Atlanta, Mom's in Clarinda, Amanda's in Colorado and Allyson is in Wichita. It makes the 1 hour and 15 minute drive seem so small. That is just one disney movie down and a nap on the way home. Except if your teething.

Don't drop the baby!!!!

Looks like grandpa Norm is about to doze off into a nice nap. Crazy he could fall asleep with all that noise.

Can you say coco?

Traffic Jam at coco keys.

The Grave Digger

Who wouldn't love the monster truck shows???

Monster Trucks!!!!

The boys enjoyed a local monster truck show over christmas break, along with autographed Grave Digger hats, snacks and a round of ear plugs for everyone!!!

Coco Keys Waterslides

By the end of the day, Ava had no fear. She had gone down the big waterslides at least 25 times. This pic is of Ava at the top of the steps waiting her turn to go down the slide. 4 Adults, 8 kids and all day swimming equals 240 very pruny toes and fingers.