Last night, Grandpa and I took the kids down to our new park to ride bikes. Elizabeth, who has refused to ride outside the back patio since falling off the curb a few weeks ago, actually rode for several minutes (albeit at a snail’s pace–Susie was walking faster than Lizzie rode). And Tommy raced around […]
Category Archive for 'Elizabeth'
Gardens of the World with Grandpa
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Family, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Jul 2nd, 2013
Today we took Grandpa to Gardens of the World, known to our kids as “the quiet park,” for a picnic lunch. It was a little hot to be comfortable, but the kids still seemed to enjoy showing Grandpa their favorite spots! Tommy even took a picture of me all by himself. He’s pretty excited whenever […]
Evening in the Backyard
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 28th, 2013
Jello Painting
Posted in Elizabeth, Homeschooling, Tommy on Jun 27th, 2013
This is one of those art projects that kids love and parents hate. I can’t begin to describe how sticky. The kids had fun, but I’m not sure how soon before we do it again. Maybe we’ll try pudding next!
I’m so enjoying having big kids around with the baby. They’re both so sweet with her. The other day, Elizabeth asked if Janie could match her (this girl seriously loves to coordinate) and insisted on having a photo shoot of her holding the baby!
Today was the kids’ last day of VBS, and they were so proud to bring home their own picture frames!
Blueberry Picking
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Friends, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 17th, 2013
Friday morning, we packed into the car with Sarah and James and headed out to Somis to pick blueberries. The big kids had a great time! Susie picked about 20 and then melted down completely. I couldn’t pick her up because I was already wearing Jane. Temper tantrums aside, I’d call the day a success. […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Posted in Elizabeth, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 16th, 2013
Okay, it only took me a week to catch up, but here are the last of my vacation pictures. Unfortunately, we forgot to take a picture with Grandma and Grandpa until the night before my dad left for Brazil, so we had to get one at bedtime. Every time I’m home, I wish Derek could […]
Gardening in Columbia
Posted in Elizabeth, Family, Susanna, Tommy on Jun 8th, 2013
The kids spent a lot of time in Grandma’s garden. Tommy got over his aversion to worms… …and Cammy introduced Susie to roley poleys.