That pretentious u-know-what!

Here is a photo of some Germanic-looking people congratulating an unidentified man on the purchase of his new car. I think it is rather pretentious of him to organize an entire parade based on that alone. After all, what is the big deal? It is only a Mercedes-Benz. BMW is the ultimate driving machine.

Thanks a LOT Callee!

Our middle child turned four today!! Manda's birthday day was not horrible by any standards, but by dinnertime without a nap she was fit to be tied - so I put her in time out, and locked her out in the backyard for a few minutes so Nick and I could eat in peace. Next thing we know, she had found her hidden birthday present (a new bike) out in the shed and was asking Daddy to get it out for her. She thinks Callee (just one of her imaginary friends) got it for her. Sigh. Nice punishment, huh? Now what the heck are we supposed to give her at her party???

That's How We Roll...

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'...
These girls are quickly growin'!

Allison and Amanda are having a birthday! Come bring your bikes, skates, sand toys, strollers, scooters, bocce, swimsuits and towels, and whatever else you got, and roll with us this Saturday!

Where: Laveen Village Park
What: Pot Luck - we'll bring the sandwiches, you bring the salads!
When: 10am - 1pm

Roll on over!

Here is one of the nicest pictures! The trip to Pine Cone Hill was a great one with these five getting a little fresh air and a good run in the park. We hope Adeline and Landon can join us next time. The weather was nice, the McDonalds about what you would expect and the run in the grass was just what the doctor ordered. If I say so myself, these new cameras make photographers of us all. Bikes were ridden on this day. Swords were hefted and even little Joshua had a little zephyr in the hair.

Yes We Can-Can

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!I stole this one from Tiff....it was just too funny!

Happy Thursday from Josh

His sisters are hilarious.

If only they'd stop trying to tickle him all the time...

He actually sits like this quite often, with his hands folded snugly and tight.

Strawberries. In anticipation of more.

One can almost taste the ripe ones and feel the juice running down one's chin and onto the shirt. So delicious that those who love them never stop to ponder whether they should save the shirt or dive headlong-in and relish them as they should be relished. Ice cold, stems on and at home where you really don't even have to try to explain. After all, it is strawberry season.

Number three.

Cameron and Robyn Carter are very happy to present Baby Boy Carter. They are still trying to figure out a name for him. I like Nathan's suggestion of Computer Man. Computer Man Carter has a nice ring to it.


From what I hear, they had an interesting time at the hospital. They were there for about 15 minutes before Computer Man was born. Congratulations Cam, Robyn, Nathan, and Jacob. We are very excited about this new addition to your family.

I'm completely intrigued...!

I was surfing around today and came across this

(Aubrey or Colman, please fix my link so it works...)
http://letterboxing.org/

and I'm totally fascinated! Who knew there was such a cool thing happening in the country, and all around the world?? I could totally see this as a way fun activity to take up with your kids!

Shellie's new computer.

or she could go with the silver model...


I just found out they make a pink version too...

I'd rather not look at the shabby photo clipping anymore...

I'm getting a new mac! I won't have the slightest idea how to work the new operating system, however... Someone please give me a tutorial on 10, would you??

Buy some stuff! (I lack both skill and software)

I seriously lack skills...

Peaches

The peaches will be here tomorrow. I will most likely go pick them up tomorrow afternoon...

Visitor...

Hey forgot to mention that we had a visitor over the weekend - actually quite clever, he was - he totally made Manda laugh...

Entry number seven

Courtney and Nate invited us over for a turkey dinner. Let's just say those two really know how to put on a show.

Wrapping paper, chocolates, magazines, kitchen gadgets, tools, toys...

Allison's first school fundraiser! How fun is this??? She brought the catalog home today, and I'm actually impressed with all the stuff, and the prices aren't nearly as high as expected...

Of course, she's already thinking she wants the Ipod for the selling prize, for which she'd have to sell more than 175 items... but what a kick, huh?? If a kindergartner actually did it??? Ha!

Check it out if you want to - website is www.sallyfoster.com - and email us if you want to order anything and help out Allison's school!! shelliedesign@gmail.com

We ended up not having to use the bow and arrow. Jacob pretty much took care of any wild animals. In fact he actually beat us all to the top!

Oldie, but goodie...

I think this is funny, even if Nathan says he has seen it before....I just can't get over how frightened he is and how Janice can't quit laughing.

Luau Highlights

wild animals

Last fall we hiked hole in the rock. Nathan brought his bow and arrow to protect us in case we ran in to any wild animals. Too bad we didnt see any.